Zayn Malik has collaborated with up-and-coming Pakistani group Aur on a reimagining of their hit single, “Tu Hai Kahan.” On the track, the former One Direction singer joins the trio on vocals in Urdu. Aur also shared a music video for the song, where Malik reveals his process in his …
Read More »Zayn Malik Writing New Music for Animated Film '10 Lives'
Zayn Malik at hard at work on new music outside of his next album. The original songs will appear in upcoming animated feature film 10 Lives, which stars the former One Direction singer as tough-guy twins Cameron and Kirk. According to Variety, Malik is an executive producer on the movie …
Read More »One Direction Cover Kelly Clarkson, Get Grilled by Simon Cowell in Unseen 'X Factor' Footage
For no particular reason whatsoever — not that one’s even necessary — The X Factor UK has dumped about 30 minutes of mostly previously unseen One Direction footage from the group’s earliest moments together. The extended clip comes from the “Judges’ Houses” stage of the talent competition. The highlights include …
Read More »Zayn Zooms Through the City on a Motorcycle in 'Love Like This' Video
With Zayn Malik, who wouldn’t want a “Love Like This”? On Friday, the British musician released his first single, marking the beginning of a new musical era for the former One Direction member. “I guess there’s faith like this/ Give you everything and you can skate like this/ But I …
Read More »Zayn Malik on Leaving One Direction: 'We Got Sick of Each Other'
Zayn Malik is back. Ahead of the release of his comeback single “Love Like This” on July 21, the former One Direction star sat down with Call Her Daddy‘s Alex Cooper to talk about his time in the band, fatherhood, and how he’s “been in writing mode” recently. In the …
Read More »Liam Payne Spent 100 Days in Rehab Following Backlash to One Direction Comments: 'I Was in Bad Shape'
Around this time last year, Liam Payne set One Direction Twitter on fire when he went on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast and unleashed some loaded comments about his former bandmates, specifically Zayn Malik. The backlash that followed was something of a wake-up call for the singer, who revealed in a …
Read More »No, One Direction Aren't Planning a Surprise Reunion for 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' Finale
The great philosophers of One Direction once said: “Goodbyes are bittersweet — but it’s not the end, I’ll see your face again.” Unfortunately for everyone who believed the fandom-wide rumors that the band would be reuniting for the series finale of The Late Late Show with James Corden, in this …
Read More »She Spent Two Years Writing for an Acclaimed Album — and Made Only $4,000
After years of struggle and even a few months of homelessness, Kimberly “Kaydence” Krysiuk was sure her big break as a songwriter had finally arrived. In August 2018, Ariana Grande released her fourth album, Sweetener, and there, at Number 12 on the track list, was the acerbic kiss-off ballad “Better …
Read More »Zayn Malik Covers Jimi Hendrix's 'Angel' for Late Legend's 80th Birthday
Zayn Malik is paying tribute to one of music’s greatest. On Friday, the R&B singer forayed into rock ‘n’ roll with the release of “Angel,” a cover of the Jimi Hendrix song, coinciding with the late legend’s 80th birthday. Opening with Hendrix’s signature guitar, Malik’s powerful vocals come in to …
Read More »Zayn Malik Urges UK Prime Minister to Expand Free School Meals
In an open letter to U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Zayn Malik called for government support to provide free school meals to all children living in poverty. The former One Direction member shared his own experiences growing up in Bradford, England and relying on free school meals. He addressed the …
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