One Direction to SPLIT for at least a year to focus on solo projects

The band, which is comprised of Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, has apparently decided to take at least a year out to center on solo projects and will not tour their upcoming fifth album.

According to The Sun newspaper's Dan Wootton, the guys have been together for five years, which is an incredible run for any boyband and Zayn Malik's shock departure in March was not a factor in the split as it would have happened with or without him. Indeed the news should not come as a shock as just a few weeks ago, Liam insisted the group were desperately in need of some time out.

Liam had hinted that the hard-working band was planning to take some time off following the release of their fifth studio album later this year. Additionally, speaking during an interview with Free radio, Liam, 21, explained: 'You know, I think everyone needs a little bit of a break now, and a sit down and a stop, to kind of take in all the great things that've happened.'

The Steal My Girl hitmaker - who is dating his childhood friend Sophia Smith - also admitted that he wants to write music for other artists and spend some time back at home.

Harry, 21, has been tipped for solo stardom and The Sun reports that Sony is keen to make him an offer. However, it is speculated that Harry could turn his back on music for a career in Hollywood and hotshot producer Harvey Weinstein is keen to turn him into a star.

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