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  • Selena Gomez: Dating Niall Horan Because of Justin Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian?

    Selena Gomez’s relationship with One Direction singer Niall Horan might be the result of an ulterior motive–at least that’s what Hollywood Life reports.

    It was just about the time fans starting believing a reconciliation between Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber was imminent that she was spotted kissing Niall Horan and he was seen with the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star.

    “Thank God [Selena] has Niall to help keep her busy, this way she can focus on her own love life instead of trying to keep up with Justin’s,” a source tells the publication.

    Last month Justin Bieber was seen serenading Selena Gomez in a Beverly Hills hotel lounge. He sang “My Girl” to the former Wizards of Waverly Place star, and melted the hearts of all who witnessed the moment.

    Fast-forward to December 4, when Selena Gomez and Niall Horan were seen kissing at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s birthday party. The following day the two were spotted at the Santa Monica pier.

    Hollywood Life reports that Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were, in fact, dating when he started cavorting with Kourtney Kardashian.

    Does all this equal a love triangle between Selena Gomez, Niall Horan, and Justin Bieber? And what is Kourtney Kardashian’s role in all of this? Is Justin Bieber a rebound fling following her almost-10-years with Scott Disick?

    Do you expect Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber will wind up back together? Or might these interim relationships put an end to any notion of that? Do you think Selena Gomez is with Niall Horan solely because of Justin Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian?

  • One Direction–Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson–Officially On Hiatus

    One Direction is officially on hiatus. The boy band comprised of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson bid a temporary farewell to their fans on Sunday night on The X-Factor UK.

    It was on The X-Factor that One Direction got their start, so it was only fitting that this season’s finale be where they said their goodbye.

    The X-Factor UK was broadcast from London’s Wembley Arena on Sunday, and fans were thrilled to hear One Direction perform songs from their latest album, including “History” and “Infinity.”

    It was while “History” was sung that a montage of the past five years of One Direction played on the screen behind them.

    “We’re sad that we’re going away for a little while but we need it,” Liam Payne told the audience when the song was over.

    It was this past summer that One Direction announced their intentions to take a year off from performing and recording. They had initially said they wouldn’t split up until March 2016. Clearly that plan changed.

    Following Sunday night’s performance, the One Direction mates recorded a special thank you video back stage. They posted it for their fans via Facebook.

    A message from One Direction to all of you!

    Posted by One Direction on Sunday, December 13, 2015

    “This is just a massive, massive thank you to all of our fans,” Liam said.

    “Obviously you guys made all this happen for us and we can’t believe the way you’ve supported us over these last five years and today’s a very special day for us because this is like the last part of our first chapter,” he added.

    Liam also said Directioners (what One Direction fans are called) are “the most dedicated people I think we’ve ever seen in our lives.”

    Do you think this hiatus might represent the beginning of the end of One Direction? Zayn Malik left the group a few months back and has already embarked on a solo career. WIll the same happen with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne?

  • Selena Gomez Tries Dating Niall Horan, But Can’t Move On From The Biebs

    Did Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber get back together? Observers have been speculating that a reconciliation could happen anytime soon.

    There are signs that Gomez and Bieber are slowly mending their relationship and that they are on good terms. However, Gomez is being linked to One Direction member Niall Horan, but her past with the Biebs is holding her back.

    According to Hollywoodlife.com, Gomez is trying her best to move on with Horan but it is not easy to just leave her past with Bieber behind.

    An insider revealed Selena Gomez is worried about seeing her ex-boyfriend again and that she fears Bieber would just confuse her feelings. “Selena’s anxious about seeing Justin again,” the insider said. “She’s in such a good place right now, happier than she’s been in ages, but when it comes to Justin they’re always a lot of intense emotions. Texting and talking on the phone is one thing, but seeing him face to face always does a number on her.” The source added that the former Disney star wants to give things with Niall Horan a chance. Last month, Selena Gomez and Niall Horan were allegedly seen dining with another one Direction member, Liam Payne.

    Recent news claims the singers were spotted kissing at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s 35th birthday bash at Bootsy Bellows in L.A., while another insider claimed they spent the evening together and left the party together.

    However, Gomez told ET on Friday that she and the 1D Horan are not dating. Does this mean she is reconciling with Bieber?

    Fans of the two singers have been hoping to see them back together and Bieber looks like he also wants to win his former girlfriend back. In an interview with Billboard, the “What do You Mean” singer revealed that his “ex-girlfriend” inspires him to write songs; during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he said that three of the songs from Purpose were about Gomez.

  • Selena Gomez, Zedd Reunite at New York City’s Z100 Jingle Ball

    Selena Gomez and her former flame Zedd reunited this weekend at New York City’s Z100 Jingle Ball. The two performed their song, “I Want You to Know.”

    Following the show, Selena Gomez posted a photo of the two of them to her Instagram account.

    “My babe @zedd and I performing tonight for @z100newyork @iheartradio SO grateful to wrap up this year with the best people. Thank you NY!!” she captioned a shot that shows her pointing to Zedd in his DJ booth.

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    Despite claims from Diplo that Selena Gomez and Zedd never dated, the “Good for You” singer admitted this summer that the two really did have a thing.

    “He said that was a joke!” she told New Zealand’s radio show The Edge Afternoons. “I adore Anton [Zedd] a lot and I definitely had a thing with him, which was nice.”

    These days it’s hard to tell if Selena Gomez is dating someone or if she’s single. She’s been spotted a number of times around L.A. with former boyfriend Justin Bieber. Last weekend she was seen with One Direction singer Niall Horan. The two were spotted kissing and slow dancing.

    Selena recently said she’s simply enjoying the dating scene. Former Jelena fans (Justin and Selena) would love to see a reunion between the two.

    You have to admit, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were an adorable couple.

  • Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber: Despite Recent Setbacks, Signs of Reconciliation Apparent

    Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were referred to as Jelena during their heyday, and many fans of the adorable couple want to see them back together again.

    Yes, Justin Bieber was a bad boy. And yes, Selena Gomez was recently spotted kissing and slow dancing with One Direction’s Niall Horan. Still signs of a reconciliation between these two are beyond obvious.

    It was back in 2011 when Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez began making news as a couple. Things got rocky in 2013, and by 2014 they were done. In 2015, however, things between the two started heating up again, and although nothing has reached the “hot” point, they are much warmer than they’ve been in a very long time.

    Entertainment Tonight reports that 2015 has been a very good–and productive–year for Justin and Selena.

    The first indication of a reconciliation came in May at the Met Gala. The “Good For You” singer stunned in Vera Wang, and although the two didn’t have a red carpet run-in, Justin was clearly a fan of Selena’s look. As he was leaving the event, Justin shouted to the paparazzi, “Hey, Selena looked gorgeous at the Met Ball!”

    A few weeks after the Met Gala, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were in a Snapchat video Pastor Rich Wilkerson, Jr. of Hillsong Church posted. Justin and Selena have long practiced their strong Christian faith.

    In June, Justin debuted his single, “Where R U Now.” Fans noticed right way that in the music video for the catchy tune, an image that read, “Where R [U] Now, Selena?” appeared.

    In September, Selena Gomez’s name appeared in his “What Do You Mean?” video, in the form of graffiti.

    In October, Selena appeared on the cover of Elle magazine, and within its pages she professed her eternal support for Justin Bieber.

    “I’ll forever support him and love him in a way that … We grew up together,” she said.

    When asked if they’d ever get back together, she didn’t rule it out.

    “I don’t know!” she said.

    In last month’s issue of Complex magazine, Justin talked about the intense relationship he and Selena Gomez shared.

    “We were so in love. Nothing else mattered. We were all about each other,” he said. “I moved in with my girlfriend when I was 18. Started my own life with her. It was a marriage kind of thing. Living with a girl, it was just too much at that age… When stuff would happen, I would lose my freakin’ mind, and she would lose her mind, and we would fight so hard because we were so invested in each other.”

    Who can forget the time–just a few short weeks ago–when Justin serenaded Selena in the lounge of a Beverly Hills hotel?

    So what’s your take? Do these recent examples of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez coming together or supporting one another indicate a reconciliation is in the cards?

    Or is this all simply pure conjecture?

    What do you suppose the odds of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber getting back together might be?

  • Niall Horan, Selena Gomez Continue to Spark Dating Rumors With Date Night PDA

    Niall Horan of One Direction fame and singer/actress Selena Gomez are still sparking dating rumors following a date night filled with PDA.

    The two were spotted in Santa Monica, enjoying an evening out at the pier.

    Joined by a group of friends, Niall Horan and Selena Gomez reportedly dressed in black and surrounded themselves with a group of friends in their effort to not be seen by the press.

    Rumors of a romance between Niall and Justin Bieber’s ex first came to light following Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s birthday party on Friday night. Niall and Selena engaged in some kissing, cuddling, and slow dancing throughout the evening.

    People magazine reports that Selena Gomez said she’d been doing a bit of dating since her split from Justin Bieber, but in recent weeks many believed she and the “Sorry” singer had gotten back together. She never said who it was she was dating.

    Niall Horan’s One Direction band mate Zayn Malik is dating Gigi Hadid, who is one of Selena Gomez’s close friends. Do you suppose the four will be double dating in the coming days?

    It will certainly be interesting to see if these dating rumors come to fruition, or if Selena Gomez and Niall Horan are simply enjoying some fun–with a few benefits.

    Can you see Selena as the latest One Direction groupie? That definitely won’t settle well with Justin Bieber.

  • Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher Live It Up at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s 35th Birthday Bash

    Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were just a couple of the famous faces living it up in L.A. on Friday night at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s 35th birthday bash. It’s a rare event for Mila Kunis to go out and leave baby girl Wyatt at home.

    Dancing the night away at Bootsy Bellows in Los Angeles, the gang also included Selena Gomez, Niall Horan, Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo, and Louis Tomlinson.

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s actual birthday was Thursday, but it seems hubby Channing Tatum knew Friday was a better night for friends like Mila Kunis and Selena Gomez. He planned the bash, and spent the evening canoodling with his pretty wife.

    A source says Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Dewan-Tatum, and her hubby all enjoyed one another in addition to enjoying themselves.

    “They were all laughing hysterically together and having the best time,” a source tells People magazine.

    At least Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were well-behaved. Selena Gomez and Niall Horan made news for excessive PDA–lots of hugging, kissing, and dancing close. Justin Bieber must be bummed.

    It would have been fun to be that proverbial fly on the wall at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s birthday bash, if for no other reason than to see her and her hubby interact with friends like Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo, Mila Kunis, and Ashton Kutcher.

    So far the photos that have emerged from the event assure everyone that lots of fun was had by all.

  • Jenna Dewan-Tatum Enjoys Star-Studded Birthday Bash With Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and More

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum celebrated her 35th birthday on Friday night at a bash filled with A-listers, including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, and of course hubby Channing Tatum.

    Held at Bootsy Bellows in L.A., the event saw lots of PDA–on behalf of the birthday girl and her man, as well as others.

    Selena Gomez and One Direction’s Niall Horan made news at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s birthday party. Sources say the pair engaged in some cuddling and kissing, as well as some up-close action on the dance floor.

    Niall Horan wasn’t the only One Direction member at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s party either. Band mate and soon-to-be dad Louis Tomlinson was there, too.

    “Channing kept pulling Jenna closer,” a source says of the birthday girl and her Magic Mike XXL star hubby. “They were hugging and kissing and showing off a little PDA. It was adorable.”

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum laughed the night away in the company of all her closest friends.

    “They were all laughing hysterically together and having the best time,” the source adds.

    “Scenes from our annual bday dance party craziness! We threw down!! Love you more than life @echriqui! Thank u to @bootsybellows @absolutelyx @brettgursky for a great night!! Thanks to @djreflex and @dj_bizzy for keeping us dancing all night!” Jenna Dewan-Tatum captioned this Instagram pic.

    It certainly sounds like the perfect way to celebrate the big 3-5, don’t you think?

    Just imagine having Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Selena Gomez, and two of the One Direction guys in a room all at the same time. That’s birthday bliss. How lucky is Jenna Dewan-Tatum? Add Adam Levine to that mix, and everyone there was likely swooning.

    Since 35 isn’t typically considered a “milestone” birthday, it’s likely when Jenna Dewan-Tatum turns 40, her birthday bash will surpass this one.

    Could it possibly get any better?

  • Selena Gomez Makes Out With Niall Horan, But Where’s Justin?

    Selena Gomez sure is doing everything she can to confuse people out there about her love life.

    Days after reports seemed to hint that she might be reconciling with her on-again, off-again former boyfriend Justin Bieber, the 23-year-old singer was caught making out with Niall Horan at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s 35th birthday party.

    Dating rumors about Gomez and the 22 year-old One Direction singer were flying a month ago but were doused after it appeared that “Jelena” was a thing again.

    According to E! Online, Gomez and Horan joined many other celebs at Bootsy Bellows in Los Angeles on Friday night to celebrate Channing Tatum’s wife of her birthday. Gomez and Horan were reportedly packing on the PDA on the dance floor, where they kissed on the lips and hugged a lot, according to an E! News source.

    Earlier in the evening, both Gomez and Horan’s band performed at 102.7 KIIS FM’s 2015 Jingle Ball at Staples Center.

    Gomez and Bieber dated on and off for three years before the two broke up in 2014. They were seen walking together in late November and he also serenaded her at a hotel bar. The two have not commented on the nature of their relationship.

    Seems like everyone wants to hook up with Gomez. Niall’s newly single bandmate Liam Payne has also confessed to having a crush.

    ‘Selena Gomez is hot. I’ll put that out there,’ he told Latina magazine in 2013. ‘Just don’t tell the missus. I’m going to walk away now.’

    So, who’s totally confused about Selena Gomez’ love life?

  • Niall Horan, Selena Gomez Seen Kissing at Birthday Party for Jenna Dewan-Tatum

    Niall Horan and Selena Gomez were reportedly spotted kissing at a birthday party for Jenna Dewan-Tatum on Friday evening. E! News reports the pair were hugging and dancing close to one another–in addition to kissing.

    Does this mean things aren’t heating back up between Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber?

    Prior to the birthday party, Selena Gomez and Niall Horan performed at the 102.7 KISS-FM’s Jingle Ball 2015.

    The two posed for a group picture with some friends on Friday, too.

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    After the show, Niall Horan spoke with People magazine about his upcoming New Years’ resolutions.

    “I’m going to train, succeed in the gym this year. I always do it when I’m on tour and then when I get home, I’m crap,” the One Direction singer said. “Yeah, I would like to succeed properly and get the job done.”

    Selena Gomez and Niall Horan have been spotted together before. They were together in Malibu in November, having dinner with the rest of the 1D gang.

    Do you think there’s something serious between Niall Horan and Selena Gomez–or are the two just enjoying a bit of PDA in the spirit of the holidays?

    How do you suppose Justin Bieber feels about Selena Gomez and Niall Horan?

  • Ariana Grande Not Dating One Direction’s Niall Horan, Rants About It In Feminist Essay

    Ariana Grande and Niall Horan have been such buddy-buddies recently that the rumor mill inevitably started grinding.

    The Nickelodeon star is said to be dating One Direction’s Niall Horan after the two were seen together several times the past week.

    The “Bang Bang” singer was initially seen arriving at Horan’s home late Tuesday evening and left at 3 am. A rep for the Scream Queen has commented that Horan just had “a big party that she attended.”

    Horan was then seen arriving at Grande’s London hotel several days later, on June 3. The two then went out shopping before parting ways. But the Irish singer later went to the Langham Hotel to hang-out with Grande after having dinner with his friends.

    It’s easy to see why people are eager to pair off the young singers. After all, the two are both single at the moment, Grande having split from Big Sean and Horan having just separated from his girlfriend Melissa Whitelaw.

    They also have been very complimentary with one another. Grande describes Horan as “super nice” while the 1D singer is known for being enthusiastic over “The Way” hit maker’s “incredible voice.”

    Unfortunately for fans and gossipmongers alike, the two are insistent that they’re just friends.

    Grande has even gone on the warpath after being fed up with the rumors.

    “A girl can be friends with someone with a d**k and not hop on it,” Grande exclaimed to the Sun, adding that she’s tired of people always discussing her love life.

    “I’m tired of needing to be linked to a guy, I’m not Big Sean’s ex, I’m not Niall’s new possible girl. I’m Ariana Grande.”

    You go, girl! Set that record straight!

    Feeling that might not be enough, the Victorious singer writes about that and more in an essay that she posted on Instagram.

  • Ellie Goulding Slams Rumors That She Cheated On Ed Sheerhan, Says They Never Even Dated

    Ellie Goulding has, once and for all, put to rest the rumors that she cheated on Ed Sheerhan with Niall Horan.

    Ed Sheerhan’s song, “Don’t”, was rumored to be about just such a situation with Ellie Goulding.

    But the truth is, Ellie Goulding never even dated Ed Sheerhan.

    Ellie Goulding explained, “I did go on a few dates with Niall, but I was never in a relationship with Ed. I have absolutely no idea where that came from and why it was turned into such a big thing.”

    Ed Sheerhan thinks he knows where the rumor came from. When asked by Entertainment Weekly if he regretted letting it slip that the song was about Ellie Goulding, he tried to set the record straight.

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    He said, “I never let it slip. What happened was one of the newspapers in England just printed that it was confirmed when it never was.”

    He added, “We got in touch, and they took the story down. But obviously the damage had already been done by that point because every other newspaper picked up on it. So I never actually confirmed it.”

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    Ellie Goulding isn’t just upset about this one rampant misconception. She’s irritated that women in music are so often defined by who they date.

    She said, “I find it so frustrating that female musicians are constantly defined by the men they have or haven’t dated. It’s something I’ve talked about with Taylor [Swift] a lot. She definitely feels that. She gets bothered by it.”

    She added, “It’s like, you can be a great artist, you can write great songs, but the thing that everyone is going to talk about is some relationship they think you have had or not had. It’s definitely something we both think happens to female artists over male artists.”

    Do you think Ellie Goulding is right about women musicians being defined by who they date?

  • Ellie Goulding Neither Dated Nor Cheated On Ed Sheeran

    Ellie Goulding has been the subject of some rumors involving Ed Sheeran recently. Those rumors say she both dated and cheated on the ‘Thinking Out Loud’ singer. Even worse, she reportedly cheated on Ed Sheeran with One Direction’s Niall Horan.

    In the July issue of Elle UK, Ellie Goulding says the rumors aren’t true.

    “I did go on a few dates with Niall, but I was never in a relationship with Ed,” she explains. “I have absolutely no idea where that came from and why it was turned into such a big thing.

    Ellie Goulding went on to blast the double standard within the music world of women being defined for those they are seen with or dating. She and Taylor Swift apparently discussed the topic quite recently.

    “I find it so frustrating that female musicians are constantly defined by the men they have or haven’t dated. It’s something I’ve talked about with Taylor a lot. She definitely feels that. She gets bothered by it,” Goulding said.

    “It’s like, you can be a great artist, you can write great songs, but the thing that everyone is going to talk about is some relationship they think you have had or not had. It’s definitely something we both think happens to female artists over male artists.’”

    Ed Sheeran recently negated the rumors, too, when asked if his song, ‘Don’t,’ was inspired by Ellie Goulding having cheated on him with Niall Horan. He was asked, in fact, if he regretted letting that little tidbit of information slip during a prior interview.

    “I never let it slip. What happened was one of the newspapers in England just printed that it was confirmed when it never was,” Ed Sheeran said. “We got in touch, and they took the story down. But obviously the damage had already been done by that point because every other newspaper picked up on it. So I never actually confirmed it.”

    Ellie Goulding, known for hits like ‘Love Me Like You Do,’ is happily dating Dougie Poynter these days.

    Had you heard those rumors about Ellie Goulding and Ed Sheeran? Are you glad the record has now been set straight–by both parties?

  • Wendy Williams Thinks One Direction Should Ditch Zayn Malik, Why?

    Wendy Williams thinks One Direction should ditch Zayn Malik for good. Why? And what does it matter to the talk show host?

    The topic came up for discussion on a recent episode of The Wendy Williams Show, and Williams simply voiced her opinion. Zayn Malik abandoned his One Direction band mates–Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne–and headed home to the U.K. recently, citing stress as the reason behind his departure.

    “I feel as though if you can do five-part harmony, it’s just as easy to do four-part harmony,” she said of Malik. “I say kick this guy out of the group because now, that’s more money for the rest of us. We don’t have to split our money five ways.”

    Now lest One Direction fans decide to plan some verbal attack on Wendy Williams, rest assure she understands Zayn Malik’s side of things, too.

    “I admire him for standing in his own truth, which is that being a celebrity–particularly as a young person–it’s a lot and all he wants to do is go back and live a normal life,” Wendy Williams explained. “I appreciate people who stand in their own truths, so if this is what this guy wants, kick him out of the band.”

    Of course it’s important to note that a rumor had Zayn Malik running home to the U.K. after a purported cheating scandal. He and Little Mix star Perrie Edwards are engaged, and he denies the cheating claims.

    What’s your take on Wendy Williams and her very vocal opinion about One Direction and Zayn Malik? Do you think the boy band is considering ditching Zayn–or are they counting the days until he (hopefully) returns?

  • Louis Tomlinson: One Direction Member Splits from Longtime Girlfriend Eleanor Calder

    Louis Tomlinson, the eldest member of the boy band One Direction, and his girlfriend of four years, Eleanor Calder, have gone their separate ways.

    “Louis and Eleanor split up two weeks ago,” a rep for One Direction said. “They have not announced this as they wanted some privacy during this time.”

    Eleanor Calder has yet to publicly comment on the split, however it comes shortly after a newspaper photo showed a shirtless man presumed to be Louis Tomlinson, kissing another woman.

    The Sun, a U.K. publication, claims the photo was taken at an ‘all night party’ in Bangkok, Thailand last week.

    Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder starting dating back in 2011. He attended her college graduation from the University of Manchester last year. Some One Direction fans supported their relationship, while others believed Louis Tomlinson needed his space–and they even sent Calder nasty tweets.

    News of Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder’s break up comes on the heels of other big One Direction news. Zayn Malik recently left the band to go home to the U.K., with reps citing ‘stress’ as the reason behind his departure. It’s uncertain if Zayn is even returning to 1D, and his ‘stress’ is believed by some to be the result of a cheating scandal as well. He and Little Mixx star Perrie Edwards have long been dating. Zayn Malik, too, was accused of cheating while in Thailand–just like Louis Tomlinson.

    Maybe these One Direction boys should all vow to stay single–at least until their heyday has run its course. It has to be incredibly difficult being the girlfriend left behind while the handsome guy travels the world and is groped at by young girls everywhere. And it’s clearly difficult for young men like Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik to keep their hands–and probably other body parts, too–to themselves.

    How do you suppose Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne feel about all this One Direction negative hype?

    Do you think Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder are done for good or might they find their way back to one another when Louis returns to the U.K.? And what about Zayn Malik? Do you think he’ll find his way back to One Direction?

    There’s definitely some big doings with the boy band. Their fans are no doubt anxiously awaiting word on what happens next.

  • Zayn Malik: Report Confirmed He Has Left One Direction Tour

    Zayn Malik has reportedly left the One Direction tour and has headed home to the UK. This report was confirmed on Thursday by Simon Jones–the UK rep for One Direction.

    It seems “stress” is the reason being given for why Zayn Malik left Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan to perform the next three concert dates without him. Two of those events are in Japan, with the third taking place in Jakarta.

    Most people are assuming that Zayn is under stress due to recent allegations he cheated on his fiancee, Perrie Edwards.

    This sudden departure from One Direction no doubt has some fans wondering if Zayn Malik is leaving the band for good. Is that even a consideration? What would 1D be without Zayn?

    Do you think accusations about cheating on Perrie Edwards caused enough stress to prompt Zayn Malik to pack his bags and fly back to the UK? Or do you think there is something much bigger in play here?

    It will be interesting to learn what transpires in the next couple of weeks between Zayn and Perrie–as well as between Zayn Malik and the other members of the band.

  • Shailene Woodley: Who is Kylie Jenner? Can’t Name One Direction Members

    Shailene Woodley may be a movie star, but she doesn’t know much about pop culture. Often the two go hand-in-hand, but definitely not for the Divergent: Insurgent star.

    When Shailene Woodley was asked recently to give her best Kylie Jenner selfie face while on the red carpet at the film’s London premiere, she couldn’t do it. Why? Shailene Woodley didn’t know who Kylie Jenner was.

    “I have no idea who that is,” she said. “I’m sorry!” she said.

    The entire cast of Divergent: Insurgent was asked a bunch of pop culture questions while on the red carpet. In addition to the Kylie Jenner stumper, Shailene Woodley also failed at Mean Girls quotes and naming the members of the boy band One Direction. In fact, she couldn’t get any further than Harry Styles.

    Does it surprise you that stars like Shailene Woodley don’t always spend their spare time reading gossip rags about the latest Keeping Up With the Kardashians foibles or flipping through fan magazines staring at pictures of Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne? (They’re the other four members of One Direction, for those who are pop culture-challenged like Shailene.)

    This is actually incredibly refreshing, and means Woodley, along with some of her cast mates, might have better things to do with their time than strictly adhering to some ridiculous Hollywood standards.

    Shailene Woodley appears on the cover of the April issue of Elle magazine. Within its pages she talks about growing up, and how she certainly was blessed with a strong–but not always easy–foundation. She shared the following advice she received from her mother.

    “One day I was having one of my teenage crises, when you think everything’s falling apart—your estrogen and progesterone are freaking out. And she said, ‘Shai, the most important thing in life is self-love. You’ve gotta take care of yourself. You’ve got to take care of yourself, and you gotta live from your deep heart,’” she said.

    Maybe her growing up years played a pivotal role in Shailene Woodley being so sure of herself she can star in hit Hollywood films without feeling the need to conform to the stereotype that often accompanies her chosen path. Maybe that’s why she doesn’t know–and likely doesn’t care–about people like Kylie Jenner and bands like One Direction.

  • Niall Horan: Hometown Honors One Direction Singer

    Niall Horan received quite an honor from his hometown while he was back there visiting for Christmas. The town of Mullingar, Ireland presented the One Direction heart throb with a lifetime membership at its golf club.

    Horan has golfed at the club since he was a young boy. He was definitely humbled by the town’s generous gift.

    The ‘Story of My Life‘ singer shared his excitement–and his thanks–via Twitter after he finished playing a round of golf.

    Given the three tweets that Niall Horan shared, it’s abundantly clear he was overwhelmed by the town’s gift. Do you suppose at some point he will show up to play a round or two with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne? Might that be what the gift was all about–a gesture that might result in a visit from all of the One Direction mates?

    That’s likely not the case. Niall Horan’s hometown has supported him wholeheartedly ever since he became a star. Do you suppose they saw him dance in his underwear recently? A Vine that was released prior to a Christmas show in which One Direction starred showed Niall dancing in his tightie whities.

    Hopefully Niall Horan takes full advantage of his golf club membership before people in his hometown catch sight of him in his underwear.

  • Zayn Malik: One Direction Singer Gets Advice from Russell Brand

    Zayn Malik–One Direction singer and young hunk extraordinaire–had the opportunity to meet actor and comedian Russell Brand a couple of years back. Zayn shares some of that unusual meeting in the band’s new autobiography, Who We Are. It seems Russell Brand actually offered the 1D singer some birth control advice.

    According to a report from Billboard, Zayn Malik was a bit taken aback by the conversation.

    “Backstage at the Olympics was one of the maddest times I’ve had with the band,” Zayn says in the book. “These crazily famous people were coming up and talking to me. All my life I’d seen them on TV and here they were just chatting away to us.”

    Malik then recalls how Brand, who was also performing in the closing ceremony, came over to him. “Russell was brilliant. He was saying, ‘Your performance was sick.’ Then he started giving me family planning advice! I was like, ‘Russell, you shouldn’t be giving me that sort of advice!’ He was hilarious, a really nice guy.”

    Not many people can say Russell Brand gave them birth control advice–right? Of course not many people would want any kind of advice from the funny man. At least Zayn Malik can catalogue the conversation as among the more unusual he’s likely ever had.

    One Direction’s new book Who We Are hits bookstores on Thursday, September 25th. In it, Zayn Malik’s band mate Harry Styles even admits to a lack of confidence. Who’d have ever thunk that?

    “I’m naturally a fairly confident person in most situations, but not all,” said Styles in Who We Are. “At that point, any natural confidence I had was being taken over by nerves because back then I had no idea how to channel and control my anxiety.”

    Profound, Harry.

    Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan will release their fourth album–aptly titled Four–in November. A single from that album, ‘Steal My Girl,’ comes out on September 29th.

    Do you suppose Zayn Malik paid any heed to Russell Brand’s advice from two years ago? It doesn’t appear as though any of the One Direction boys has added ‘fatherhood’ to their current resumes.

    Thanks, Russell?

  • Niall Horan: One Direction Hunk Enjoys 21st Birthday Bash

    Niall Horan of One Direction fame enjoyed a 21st birthday bash he threw in his honor on Monday evening. Even though the ‘Story of My Life’ singer’s birthday isn’t until September 13th, Niall wanted to celebrate before the band goes back on tour in the U.S. He threw his early party at the Shoreditch House in London so he could celebrate with some of his U.K. family members and friends before flying back to the U.S.

    Something that was immediately noticed at Niall’s party was that Louis Tomlinson was the only other member of One Direction in attendance, according to AZ Central. His girlfriend Eleanor Calder joined him. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne were reportedly nowhere to be seen.

    Niall’s party was replete with a hired presenter from the Shoreditch House. Laura Whitmore kept those at the party–and those not in attendance–apprised of the antics by posting to Instagram throughout the evening. She posted this shot at the start of the party, while guests wore masks of Niall Horan’s face.

    Niall Horan’s parents and his brother flew to London from Ireland to share in the celebration.

    On Sunday, Niall shared a couple of tweets about his party–making it very clear he had a wonderful time.

    He retweeted this message.

    Brother Greg Horan–who attended the party–also shared his sentiments about his brother via Twitter.

    While it certainly looks like Niall Horan had a great time at his birthday party, it likely has fans wondering why Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik weren’t there, too. Perhaps the guys have another birthday bash planned for Niall once their tour is once again underway? It starts back up in Pasadena on September 12th.

  • Niall Horan and Liam Payne: Cow Poop Takes Them Home

    Niall Horan and Liam Payne–both members of the internationally acclaimed boy band One Direction–both love the smell of cow poop. It seems whenever the two singers smell the fecal matter, it reminds them of home. No, Niall and Liam didn’t grow up inside of barns. It seems both guys were raised in the country and the smell of the farms evokes their nostalgic sides.

    Niall Horan was recently asked by a writer for Cosmopolitan what smell most reminded him of home.

    ”Cow poo,” he replied. ”I’m from the lake district of Ireland so there’s the smell of cows and sheep and fresh-cut grass.”

    ”I was going to say the same,” Liam Payne interjected. “We both live close to the countryside. Where I live there are farms and you can always smell…”

    One Direction actually launched their third fragrance in early August. Called ‘You & I,’ one can only hope that Niall Horan and Liam Payne didn’t lend their olfactory expertise to the creation of the new scent. It went on sale at Macy’s on August 25th. Fortunately ‘You & I’ has ‘notes of peony, orchid, musk, mango, grapefruit and peach blossom.’

    That’s so not like cow poop.

    Niall Horan recently defended the solidarity of One Direction, amidst rumors that the guys were disbanding and heading their separate ways.

    “We’re going to go as long as we can go, as long as people want us we will be here. None of that rumours business,” he told the media.

    One Direction just finished up a portion of their current tour and are going to have a bit of down time before they head out again. While on the road, Niall Horan made sure to honor Liam Payne on his 21st birthday.

    Hopefully Niall and Liam–along with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik–enjoy their deserved down time. Perhaps Niall and Liam can visit a local farm and inhale the fresh smell of cow poop to ward off any homesickness they might be feeling.