Eight years of One Direction

Throwing it back to our iconic One Direction interview. A few facts about this pic: • We told the boys to hold up their favourite photo from the autobiography, as you can see, Louis was a solid favourite. • There was a plate of half eaten full-English breakfast right by my feet, no idea who it belonged to. • We were one of the only full group interviews of the day so the boys were all messing about like naughty schoolchildren because they were excited to all be together. • Contrary to popular belief, Zayn was full of life, joking with the others, and actually seemed happy to be there and like he was having the time of his life. • All of them were incredibly polite and friendly, I was just most surprised by Zayn 

Louis & the XFactor

At the XFactor press conference on 17th July, 2018.

“I have had a couple of texts from the lads, but between them they might fight for that seat at judges’ houses so it’s going to be good.”

“People were worried I was going to give up music. My release schedule actually hasn’t changed.”

Louis' video for fans:

Auditions.

Harry in Los Angeles

NIGHT 1      13th July

“I’ll be honest. I think I ripped my trousers. I just felt a little pop. Right up there. So I apologize in advance if anyone gets an eyeful. Oh, calm down! It’s a family show!”

NIGHT 2        14th July

“Good evening, Los Angeles. Welcome to the final show!"

"Girl Crush" on stage B

“I’m gonna go away for a little while, make some more music. And then I’ll be back soon. I’m so honoured to play in front of strong men and women every night, and thank you for trusting me to come.”

Harry sang "Kiwi" three times!

“At this point in his meteoric young career, Styles could do anything. So what a pleasure that he’s out here playing slashing guitar tracks, writing vulnerable lyrics and queering up arena rock for a whole new generation of open-minded, big-hearted teen fans.”    (LA Times)

Off Tour

Kissy. Thank you for coming out to see us, it has been a pleasure playing for you all. I’m off to write some more music and I hope I’ll be seeing you again very soon. Thank you to my band, the crew, and all of you for making this tour so wonderful. Treat people with kindness. Goodbye for now. I love you all. H

Vancouver & the US part3

VANCOUVER    6th July, 2018

“I’m not gonna pretend this is comfortable. It’s not. It’s scratchy. But it’s Canada. I thought I would dress up! Thought I’d thrown on the old sequins.”

“I’m leaving a trail of sequins all over the place.”

SEATTLE    7th July

SACRAMENTO      9th July

“I didn’t realize until I was on stage that I can’t move my arms above my head. I’m quite restricted, so forgive me.”

SAN JOSE     11th July

“NOW I HAVE ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER. WE’RE GONNA REVEAL SOMETHING ELSE! No, no I don’t. No more paper. Alright. Anything else? Anything else?….I’ll catch it….Anything else? You are….can I read this? [reading sign] “I’m gonna come out to my parents because of you" Are your parents here? Where are they? She’s in our hotel room. How far away’s the hotel? Huh? Four miles. Do you think if we really….what’s your name?…Grace. If we can get as quiet as possible….[crowd goes impressively quiet]…what’s your mum’s name?…Tina…..ok, as quiet as possible…I’m gonna tell Tina, before you get a chance [little giggle]….SHHHH…shhh….[someone yells out] This is a family show! [crowd screams]…or is ittttt….[crowd screams louder]….shhhh, shhhh, SHH, SHH….[clears throat]…shhh…as quiet as possible….quiet as possible….[harry lowers his voice]…quiet as possible….[crowd quietens]….zero noise….thank you…..[yelling] TINA!!……SHE"S GAY!! [crowd cheers are deafening]wait, wait….[Harry puts his hand to his ear, theatrically]….Tina says…..shh….Tina says she loves you. Congratulations, very happy for you. TINA, SHE’S GAY! Everyone, one, two, three…..[crowd yells]….TINA, SHE’S GAY! Alright, I’ll have to put that on a t-shirt, right, you’ll see that on the next tour, it’ll be on a t-shirt - “TINA, SHE’S GAY” Alright. We’re gonna sing another song now. Before we go on, let me say thank you to each and every single one of you for bringing your signs, your flags, thank you, thank you, thank you, very much. You’ve have been incredible tonight, from this side, all the way around to this side, round the back, top to bottom, front to back. If you know the words to this song, please sing it with us. Let’s do it. One, two, three, GO!”

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