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Is One Direction Reuniting? Harry Styles Just Responded & We Are Shook

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Let’s face it, the possibility of a One Direction reunion is an idea that every fan has had on their mind since the group called it quits in 2016. Rumors have circulated, of course, but it’s only gossip.

News broke that bandmates Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan , Liam Payne, and Harry Styles decided to “not renew their recording contract” after the fifth member, Zayn Malik, abruptly exited the band in 2015. “My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologize to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart,” Malik said in a statement to the group’s official Facebook page. “I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.” But after Styles appeared on James Corden ’s final episode of The Late Late Show in April 2023, rumors began circulating of a possible 1D reunion.

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Is One Direction reuniting? Nothing has been confirmed but Harry Styles participated in the very last Spill Your Guts or Eat Your Guts—a popular segment on The Late Late Show With James Corden that asks guests to reveal the answers to hot questions or eat something gross—and teased the possibility of a 1D reunion.

“Yes or no, will there be a One Direction reunion? Will it ever happen?” Styles said, reading the question in the episode that aired on April 27, 2023. “I fear that it’s not a yes or no question. I think I would never say never to that. If there was a time when we wanted to do it, I don’t see why we wouldn’t.”

After The Mirror reported that the boy band’s full lineup was rumored to make an appearance during Corden’s final episode of the show on April 27, the official Late Late Show Twitter account shut down any speculation. “Nobody loves the boys more than us… but this story just isn’t true,” the show’s official account tweeted. “What is true is we’ve got an absolutely brilliant 2-hour finale planned to celebrate 8 years of #LateLateShow at 10 pm on April 27th.”

Late Late Show executive producer Ben Winston went on to reveal that getting the group back together for the show was practically impossible. “I don’t think it was even logistically possible,” he told Metro.co.uk . “I don’t know the ins and outs of their diary. We got a message out early because we saw that bubbling online and a lot of stuff can be said online and it’s taken as fact. The team saw that and we’ve got such a beautiful finale planned, the last thing we wanted was for everyone to be disappointed by our finale.”

Speaking about Styles being one of the last guests, Winston added: “We knew that Harry was coming on at the time, so we didn’t want to say ‘Harry’s coming on’ and then suddenly those rumors go even further. We didn’t want to let anyone down and pretend that [reunion] was happening when it’s not.”

He continued: “James and I have been such massive fans of One Direction since the beginning, I did their music videos and produced their [concert] movie. So I’m a huge One Direction fan and I wouldn’t want to upset any One Direction fans that thought something was happening.” He concluded: “So rather than tease everybody and pretend it was happening to get better ratings, I was pleased we could set the record straight. Some of them still don’t believe us, but we’re really not.”

A year after One Direction split in 2016, Styles debuted as a solo artist with his first single, “Sign of the Times” from his debut self-titled album. Since then, Styles has released two more albums—2019’s  Fine Line  and 2022’s  Harry’s House  (both of which reached number one on the Billboard 200—as well as has won a Grammy for his 2019 single, “Watermelon Sugar.” In an interview with  NPR  in 2020, Styles opened up about his thoughts on fame and meeting his idols. “I think ultimately you meet [other famous people] and you’re kind of in awe of them, but at the same time you get to hang out with them on this human level, where you’re just talking and it’s really amazing,” he said.

“Those are the moments that kind of mean the most because it’s real. And when everything else about being in music goes away, that’s the stuff that I think you end up telling your grandkids. For example, with Stevie, my favorite moments about it aren’t usually the show, it’s the practicing. When we first played together, it was at the Troubadour — famously, where Elton John did his first U.S. show — and it was an amazing moment, but my favorite was soundchecking. It’s like four people in there and just us singing in the empty Troubadour. For me, that’s a moment that I’m going to hold on to.”

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Members of One Direction Reportedly Just Recorded New Music Together

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Hearts broke around the world when One Direction announced they were going on "hiatus" following their last tour as a band in 2015.

Since then, hopes for a reunion have been rife among fans (hi), hopes which were promptly slashed time after time—like when we thought we would finally get something for their 10-year anniversary in 2020, but all we got was a website full of memories from brighter times.

But now, it's looking like we might be able to hope once more, because a report has emerged that band members Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson recently hopped into the studio with Liam Payne (he of "I used to be in 1D, now I'm free" fame).

Sources told The Sun that, while Payne was working on his second solo studio album in Los Angeles, his former bandmates came to hang out or jam or something, and ended up contributing vocals to one of the songs.

"Liam is great pals with Niall and Louis, so loved catching up with them while they were all in L.A.," an insider said.

"Being in the studio together felt natural, so they all jumped on a track.

"It was second nature to them singing together and felt like old times. They had a right laugh.

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"Producers are hoping Liam includes it on his finished album, fans will love it."

"Love" is putting it mildly, if you ask me.

News of Payne's upcoming album comes amid what sounds like a happier season for the singer, who recently revealed that he is "over 100 days" sober.

"I feel amazing. I feel really, really good," he told iFL TV . "The support from the fans and everything has been really, really good, so I'm super happy."

Of course, those with a soft spot for former band members Harry Styles and Zayn Malik will be disappointed to hear that they were not included in the mini reunion, but here's hoping all five boys are thriving on whichever path they choose.

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It’s been years since One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus with Harry Styles , Niall Horan , Liam Payne , Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik pursuing solo careers. However, anticipation for a reunion is at an all-time high in 2023.

We’re not even halfway through the year yet, and almost every member of the group has been asked about the possibility of them getting back together to release new music.

In fact, there was already a major rumor that a reunion was planned , but it wound up being false.

As questions continue to swirl about the possibility, we went back and rounded up the most recent comments from each member of the group that relate to getting the band back together again.

Scroll through to see what each member of One Direction has had to say about a possible reunion…

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Several One Direction Members Reportedly Reunited in the Recording Studio

"Liam is great pals with Niall and Louis, so loved catching up with them while they were all in LA. Being in the studio together felt natural, so they all jumped on a track," an insider told the UK-based outlet of the trio's alleged reunion. "It was second nature to them singing together and felt like old times. They had a right laugh."

The anonymous source also adds, "Producers are hoping Liam includes it on his finished album, fans will love it."

Reps for the "Night Changes" hitmakers have yet to confirm whether the recording studio reunion is true. The report comes after the band was rumored to reunite on the final episode of James Corden's Late Late Show . "Nobody loves the boys more than us … but this story just isn’t true," the show's official Twitter account shared, debunking the rumor.

There could be a chance that 1D is in fact whipping up some new material — especially since Niall admitted he sends his unreleased solo music to his former bandmates for feedback in Esquire 's "Explain This" YouTube series . The "Heaven" singer is set to release his third solo album, The Show , in June 2023.

"This time I sent it to Louis [Tomlinson], and he gave me his honest opinion on it, which is always handy," Niall told the publication. "We've released enough songs over the years, so we know what's decent and what’s not. All the 1D boys and artists alike, I'll always try and send it around and get everybody's opinion."

Here's to hoping we see the boys bring their magic together sometime soon!

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This is why One Direction fans think a reunion could be on the horizon

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There are those moments in life that you’ll never forget: your first day at school; the first time you fell in love; your first heartbreak… and then, perhaps the worst one of all. That fateful day in 2016, when One Direction announced that they were going on a “hiatus”. Cue seven long years of fans waiting, hoping and looking for clues to indicate that there’s a reunion on the horizon.

And now – perhaps, maybe, possibly – fans might be onto something. Twitter and TikTok and virtually every other form of social media is full of theories pointing towards Niall Horan, Harry Styles , Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and even Zayn Malik coming back together as a five. Is the One Direction reunion finally happening? Let’s take a look at what fans have come up with so far.

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Harry Styles teases extra One Direction songs during his recent Love On Tour shows

Even if you’re not a 1D fan (but seriously, who isn’t), if you have access to the internet then it’s near-impossible that you haven’t had videos of Styles’ world tour plastered across your social media feeds at some point since it began in September 2021 (the final performance is in July). And, if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that he’s honoured the band by performing his (slightly remixed) version of their smash debut single What Makes You Beautiful at all of his shows. However, recently Styles has added a couple more 1D tracks to his setlist, teasing Best Song Ever at his Edinburgh show in May and performing Stockholm Syndrome in Denmark in May and on his second night at Wembley Stadium in June. As he prepares to wrap up his two-year tour, could this be a sign that he’s nostalgic for the old days?

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Louis tomlinson’s new documentary provides an insight into life in the band – and a mini 1d reunion.

Back in March, Tomlinson released documentary All Of Those Voices , which follows his life since the band parted ways in 2016. While the film mainly focuses on Tomlinson’s journey as a solo artist, it offers previously unseen videos of the band as he reflects on their time as a group – which has sent fans into a frenzy as they enjoy the new footage. Plus, Liam Payne turned up to the premiere to support his former bandmate, where he acknowledged the existing friendship between the group in a red-carpet interview: “All of the boys have been there for me,” he said. “I’ve suffered a bit of a dark time in my life at the moment. Honestly, I wouldn’t be here without the boys.”

His appearance also prompted a public thank-you from Tomlinson, who tweeted:

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The One Direction group chat is alive and well

Yes, you read that right. The boys are talking and we have several accounts to prove it. During an interview in May, Payne confirmed that they have “started a new group chat”, and in the same month, Horan confirmed that it’s popping off. “We’ve had three or four group chats,” he told E! “Some of them have been more quiet than others. This new one is definitely louder than most, and it’s been great I’m sure if I had a look at my phone in a few minutes I’d see some messages.” While neither confirmed whether all five original members are in the GC, it’s clear they all have a lot to say.

Louis gives Zayn Malik’s latest venture the thumbs-up

Since Malik left the group in 2015, he’s distanced himself from his time in the band, pursuing a career as a solo artist. In 2018, he confirmed that he no longer had a relationship with his former bandmates, telling British Vogue that “I ain't spoke to any of them for a long time, to be honest with you.” But have things changed? In 2022, Malik posted a black-and-white clip of him singing the band’s Night Changes , and an Instagram post from 14 June showing Malik in the recording studio was “liked” by Tomlinson – which didn’t go unnoticed by fans.

They’ve been back in the studio

That’s right, in May, The Sun reported that Horan and Tomlinson were seen at an LA studio, joining Payne, who was there recording his second album. During the reported 30-hour session, the trio are said to have recorded a song together. An anonymous source has said: “Liam is great pals with Niall and Louis, so loved catching up with them while they were all in LA. Being in the studio together felt natural, so they all jumped on a track.” That’s two out of three, then.

So, is the reunion actually going to happen?

The signs are all there, but in truth, nobody can say for sure. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe, Horan said of a band reunion: “The conversation hasn’t happened.” He continued: “God knows whether it ends up being – it could be like the Friends reunion, it could be a whole tour. God knows what it is, but no, it hasn’t been spoken about.”

We know that solo projects are still on the horizon – Zayn and Payne are in the studio, Horan’s just released an album, Tomlinson is on tour this summer and while Grammy winner Styles is about to say goodbye to his two-year tour, there are no signs of his solo career coming to a halt just yet. But , if Styles’ appearance on the final episode of James Corden’s The Late Late Show in April is anything to go by, there might still be hope. Speaking of a potential reunion, styles said, “I would never say never to that. I think if there was a time where we all felt like that was what we wanted to do then I don’t see why we wouldn’t.” So maybe we shouldn’t write off a One Direction reunion just yet.

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One Direction is set to celebrate their 10th anniversary of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik becoming a band, according to Simon Jones, amid reunion rumours.

One Direction’s 10-year anniversary plans are finally happening!

According to PR Simon Jones,  Harry Styles , Niall Horan , Liam Payne , Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik’s long-anticipated plans will be taking place on July 23, amid reunion rumours.

One Direction Reunion Tweet Is Giving Fans The Hope They Need Ahead Of 10th Anniversary

To celebrate this, there will be a number of things Directioners can look forward to!

Simon shared a post which read: “There will be a brand new 1D anniversary website, a 10-year celebration video especially made for their fans, and interactive playlists and activations across digital platforms.”

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Celebrate 10 incredible years of @onedirection this month! 🙌🏻 There will be a ‘10 Years of One Direction’ anniversary website, a brand new anniversary celebration video for @YouTube , reformatted EPs and steaming partner activations. All details here: https://t.co/PTqmUUlcTY — Simon Jones (@simonjonespr) July 15, 2020

It continued: "A special ‘10 Years of One Direction’ website will launch on 23rd July, that will be an immersive and exciting interactive fan experience.

"The site will take the form of a timeline charting the history of the group, from the first audition right up to the start of their hiatus. It will host an archive of music videos, artwork, TV performances, behind-the-scenes and rarely-seen content, all in one place.

"Fans will also be able to generate their own shareable ‘mixtape’ playlist on the site, which will be personalised according to how they’ve interacted with the site’s content and the eras they’ve spent the most time exploring.

"It will also allow fans to connect to Spotify or Apple Music, with the mixtape playlists being saved to their respective accounts.”

If that isn’t exciting enough, there will be a YouTube celebration video released on July 23, with the statement adding: "The video will document highlights of the band's career, from forming on The X Factor to releasing their single 'History', including clips from music videos, performances and candid behind the scenes video content. And of course, the special relationship they have with their fans."

There will also be reformatted EPs which will be released across streaming platforms, featuring b-sides and rare songs, remixes, live recordings and acoustic versions of tracks - easy for fans to find!

Directioners have been anticipating 1D's reunion for quite some time now and we're counting down the days already!

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Niall horan is departing 'the voice' to go on tour; 'i'm gonna have to give [the show] a break,' he told the messenger. 'i need to go and see my fans'.

Singer-songwriter Niall Horan is ready to depart The Voice (after his second win in a row ) and go on tour to see his fans.

In an exclusive interview with The Messenger following the Voice finale, the One Direction star opened up about his recent experience judging the competition reality show , snagging the top spot alongside contestant Huntley , his exit following this season and his upcoming 2024 tour.

"America has been good to me," he said on winning, but, "I'm gonna have to give it a break. I need to go and see my fans around the world. I need to do that for a bit."

He's passing the baton to next season's judges, country duo Dan + Shay .

"They are actually really good friends of mine," Horan reflected. "And they filled in already this season, and their performance tonight was brilliant. They're great guys. They're the perfect people to do this show. Like they really bounce off each other so well."

While Horan made it clear that he's "gonna miss [ The Voice ]," he does seem ready to focus his energy on touring and not have to fly back and forth to Los Angeles to film.

"We played in like 30 countries and festivals this year, and I was bouncing back to LA every now and then. See these bags? There you go, but it's been a great...in my head, I call it a side hustle."

He was grateful for the new experience, he said. "What I've done for so long is be the artist, write the songs, get up on stage, play them." To do something "completely different" with The Voice , he said, has been a "really fulfilling experience to be part of someone else's deal."

Horan's The Show: Live on Tour kicks off Feb. 20, 2024, in Belfast and travels throughout Europe, Australia, Asia and the United States through September 2024. See his full tour dates here .

One Direction fans notice tour date blunder in Netflix's new series 'Kaleidoscope'

• Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for "Kaleidoscope."
• In the new Netflix series, a criminal bribes a prison guard with One Direction tickets.
• However, the tickets are scheduled for a date after the band went on hiatus.

One Direction fans have noticed a tour date blunder in the new Netflix series " Kaleidoscope. "

The series, which can be watched in almost any order, follows a group of criminals as they carry out a heist on an underground safe during a storm.

In the episode "Green," set seven years before the heist takes place, we see one of the criminals Judy (Rosaline Elbay) try and smuggle sim cards to her boyfriend in prison, Stan Loomis (Peter Mark Kendall). When she gets stopped by one of the prison officers, Judy bribes her with tickets to a One Direction concert.

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However, one fan of the former band was quick to notice that the date on the ticket — March 6, 2016 — is long after One Direction went on hiatus.

The fan tweeted: "WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT ONE DIRECTION TOUR TICKETS IN 2016 MENTIONED IN THE NETFLIX SERIES #KALEIDOSCOPE !!!??? THE FACT THAT 1D WENT ON HIATUS IN 2015 AND WEREN'T EVEN TOGETHER IN 2016!!??? ALSO THEY PLAYED MSG ONLY ONCE IN 2012 WTFF. IT HURTS BEING A DIRECTIONER."

—LouHaz²⁸ || TOGETHER WE'RE THE GREATEST 💫🔥 (@Matildarryhs3) January 1, 2023

As the tweet pointed out, although One Direction officially went on an indefinite hiatus in January 2016, their last concert was in October 2015 when they finished their "On The Road" tour. That means the world tour advertised on the ticket would not be possible unless the band did not go on hiatus in the lore of "Kaleidoscope."

One Direction announced their plan to go on an extended hiatus in August 2015. This was after Zayn Malik, one of the original members of the band, who formed in 2010 on the UK version of "The X Factor," left to pursue a solo career. 

In addition, the ticket says that the concert would be on a Saturday when, in reality, March 5, 2016, was a Sunday.

Insider has reached out to representatives of Netflix for comment.

"Kaleidoscope" is available to watch on Netflix.

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Ever since they announced they were taking an indefinite hiatus in 2015, fans of One Direction have been patiently waiting for the band to return.

The group (which consisted of Louis Tomlinson ,  Niall Horan , Liam Payne ,  Harry Styles  and  Zayn Malik ) was put together by  Simon Cowell  on July 23, 2010, after they all auditioned on  The X Factor as solo artists. On July 23, 2020, the boys celebrated their 10-year anniversary with the launch of  an “immersive and interactive” website .

According to  a press release , the site took the “form of a timeline charting the history of the group, from the first audition right up to the start of their hiatus. It will host an archive of music videos, artwork, TV performances, behind-the-scenes and rarely-seen content, all in one place.” There was also a new video that highlighted the band’s career from the start to releasing “History.”

A few months after the epic 1D milestone, Liam said he’s hoping for more One Direction coming soon. “I think we just need a proper catch up actually,” he said during a December 2020 interview with CapitalFM . “It was nice to catch up for the ten year anniversary. I’m hoping we’ve got a lot more to come from us.”

Months later, in March 2021, Niall reflected on his time in the band and what it was like dealing with fans at the height of 1D’s fame. “I struggled with the idea of, ‘Why won’t you just let us out?'” the singer recalled on People, Just People . “But, you can’t get inside the brain of a fan and now I completely get it, but at the time, you’re like, ‘You’re our age. Just let us out.'”

Despite their busy schedules, the boys are still close. In fact, in June 2021 during an Instagram Live , Liam revealed that he and Harry had a “lovely” phone conversation. “I spoke to him and it was a really lovely catch up actually, and I’ve got a lot of love for the man. He’s great, he’s really, really great,” the singer said, noting that he’d love for all the boys “to get in a room at some point.” We’d love that too!

Since they decided to go their separate ways, there’s not a day that’s gone by that fans haven’t longed for them to make a comeback, so this brand new website is seriously a dream come true! In honor of the exciting announcement, J-14 went ahead and rounded up everything the boys have ever said about the possibility of them reuniting over the years, so get excited, people!  Scroll through our gallery to see what each member of One Direction has said about the band’s comeback.

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Rumors Have Never ‘Stopped’

“It’s not like it’s ever stopped. It’s just, like, the conversation hasn’t happened. It’s a great legacy to have. No, I don’t think it sucks the air out the room. It’s more, the answer’s still the same,” Niall said during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 in June 2023. “The conversation hasn’t happened. We speak regularly, but that conversation hasn’t happened. God knows whether it ends up being. It could be like the Friends reunion, it could be a whole tour. God knows what it is, but no, it hasn’t been spoken about.”

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‘Never Say Never’

“I would never say never to that,” Harry said after being asked about a 1D reunion on The Late Late Show with James Corden in April 2023. “If there was a time where we all felt like that was what we wanted to do, I don’t see why we wouldn’t.”

Maybe In the Future

“Getting back together at some point is hard to imagine right now,” Louis sheared during an interview with U.K.’s The Times in February 2023. “But I’d be surprised if we lived out our lives and didn’t have a moment where we had a reunion, or whatever you want to call it. I’d be up for that.”

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Will a Reunion Work?

“When you look at it on paper, it’s like, ‘How the f–k’s it all gonna fit back together?’ We’re all making very different music, doing our own thing, all busy all the time,” Louis shared during a November 2022 interview with  The Telegraph . “So I don’t see anything happening for at least another 10 years, but you never know. It looks pretty jumbled. But I think there is a world where it all kind of fits together.”

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Getting Back Together ‘One Day’

“One day, there’s a lot of moving parts but it would be a shame if we didn’t. I hope so,” Louis said on U.K.’s  Lorraine in September 2022 about the possibly of a One Direction reunion.

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A ‘Great’ Possibility

“I mean I think the thought of it is really nice, I’d love for there to be a time where it felt like something we all wanted to do,” Harry said on the “Spout” podcast  in June 2022. “I very much enjoyed those albums that you mentioned. I think we all went through something really special together and there’s a lot of love there. So, yeah, I think if there’s a moment for us to do it the right way, I think it’d be great.”

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Having a Chat

“No one really talks about [a reunion],” he admitted on the  Jonathan Ross Show in June 2021. “If everyone wanted to do it, I’d be down for it. They’re probably slim right now, currently. We need to all get in the same room and have a chat. I don’t know when that would be.”

Niall continued, “Unless everyone was completely in, I wouldn’t want to do it. I wouldn’t want to force someone into doing it.”

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Showing Love for the Band

“Look I f–king love One Direction,” he told U.K.’s  The Telegraph in November 2020. “I’m sure we’re going to come back together one day, and I’ll be doing a couple of One Direction songs in my gig. I always do that, so that’s not alluding to any reunion or anything. But, I mean, look, I’m sure one day we’ll get back together because, you know, we were f–king great.”

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Celebrating 10 Years

“Obviously, we know it’s a very big anniversary and we definitely want to do something. I mean, it’s a tough one. I can’t promise any reunion plans because it just isn’t it right now. I always put it down to music language because everyone’s releasing at the moment with like two years worth of promo,” Liam told People Magazine  in May 2020. “But, you know, it still seems very hopeful in that department. I’m starting to think it’s gonna happen at some point. So it’s exciting.”

He added, “It’s been nice to open up the channels of communication again because we hadn’t spoken for a while. And I think we all needed that after spending so much time together — just to figure out our own selves as people because we all know what we are in the band. We spent so much time together that I didn’t know where the f**k I fit in by the time it finished. It was kind of crazy. But it’s been nice. It’s been so lovely. And it’s just nice to see everyone turned out to be nice people, you know?”

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When It Will Happen

“I think we match each other for excitement. Where we left off with the band, we had just finished an album and we didn’t get to tour it so there’s always been that little thing that’s been missing from it,” Liam  explained in May 2020 . “Everyone I’ve spoken to, we always get onto the topic of the reunion at some point, it’s not like anyone is trying to dodge it, it’s just a matter of when.”

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The 10-Year Anniversary

“We’ve got a ten-year anniversary coming up so we’ve all been speaking together a lot over the last few weeks which has been really nice,” Liam also told The Sun in April 2020. “At the moment I’m not sure what I’m allowed to say. There’s a number of different things that we are all working on to try and make happen and people are forwarding emails around. But more than anything it’s just been a real good time for us to connect together again.”

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A Virtual Reunion?

Fans were living when the Backstreet Boys had a virtual reunion during the coronavirus pandemic . Yep, because they were practicing social distancing and couldn’t meet up during the outbreak, they all got on video chat together and performed some songs and recorded it for the fans. When the radio hosts from the British morning show Heart Breakfast asked Harry if he was interested in doing something similar with the One Direction, he explained, “I mean we’re not working right now so probably not this second, it would be an interesting way of doing a reunion for sure. It would be an interesting way to reunite.”

He also told Sirius XM  in April 2020, “I don’t know if that is the reunion that we’ve had in mind, and not sure if that would be the way to do, but yeah, I’ll have a quick whip-around.”

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Getting Back Together

Liam spoke out about it once again while appearing on The Late, Late Show With James Corden  in April 2020.

“I”m not allowed to say too much obviously because I would be giving it away,” he said. “We’ve been speaking a lot more at the moment, I think we are all feeling that that ten year… It’s a very special moment.”

Nothing Planned Just Yet

In another interview, he insisted that the guys weren’t planning a reunion after all. He explained  in April 2020, “Obviously, there’s a lot of talk about it at the moment, because the 10-year anniversary of the band getting together is happening this year. It’s absolutely nuts, it’s strange. Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday, sometimes it feels like it was 50 years ago. It’s strange, but no, there’s no reunion, as such. We’ve just been talking a bit more, recently.”

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A Confident ‘Yes’

While participating in James Corden ‘s Carpool Karaoke in March 2020, the talk show host hooked the singer up to a lie detector test. When he asked him if he thought the band would get back together, Niall said “yes” — which according to the machine, was the truth!

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Wanting to Return

“We’d be absolutely ridiculous not to reform the band,” he told RTE in February 2020. “We haven’t really spoken about the whens, but we know we will. We have all said individually that we will and I think it would be stupid if we didn’t.”

Haven’t Talked About Reuniting

While attending the 2020 Brit Awards in February 2020, Niall  explained , “The answer is, we don’t know [when]. We haven’t spoken about it, and you’ll know if we do.”

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Maybe in the Future

“We’ve been on a break only for about four years, and I’m only now getting around to releasing my first album,” he explained to BBC  in January 2020. “Fans who follow our move every day probably feel like we haven’t been a band for a while, but I’m just finding my feet. It’ll happen at one point. We’d be stupid not to, but we’re just exploring and enjoying life as individuals now.”

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Louis Is in Charge

He also told Cosmopolitan in January 2020 that if he had to guess, he’d be the one to send the initial, “Alright boys, let’s do this,” message. But he also admitted that if the guys were to get back together, the music would have to be different. He explained that although the songs were great, they were reflective of the fact that they were being performed by teenagers. As for when the reunion will take place, he said, “Anything past 35 feels too late,” but didn’t want to think too far into the future.

“I think at some point we will get back together. I think we will for sure,” he told Sunday Brunch in December 2019. “I don’t know when that is yet, but all I know is that there are at least two years because everyone’s released new music and you have to go and promo. There are at least two years.”

Talking to the Boys

“We have been talking a lot more recently and I can’t imagine we wouldn’t finish the story where we did,” Liam  revealed in December 2019. “However, the guys are doing so well individually and they are experiencing new things like film and TV, so it will probably be a little while if it ever happens.”

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Never Say Never

“I don’t think I’d ever say never,” Harry told Kiss 106.5 in November 2019. “I definitely never say never. You know it was a massive part of my life and something that we always have. It’s a pretty amazing thing to be part of.”

As for when the reunion will take place, he continued, “If a time comes around when everyone wants to do it. We’re all going on tour [next year] but if it works out, well talk about it.”

Even Simon Is Hopeful

Simon , who originally formed the band back on The X Factor , said he thinks the boys will get back together “within five years.”

“My gut feeling is yes,” he said on the U.K. radio show Heart Breakfast  in November 2019. “I mean, they’re all doing great solo wise, at the moment, but they had a lot of hits. So, they could do tour, after tour, after tour. You know you could sell out a One Direction gig, or a stadium tour, in about 20 seconds.”

Finding the Time

“Everybody outwardly in the press has said something but we haven’t really spoke as a collective together,” Liam said on The Jonathan Ross Show in October 2019. “All I can say is, through album cycles and single cycles, I see everybody putting songs out at the moment, I don’t think for at least the next two years it’s going to happen.”

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Louis Wasn’t Ready for a Break

“I wasn’t really ready for the band to go on a break,” he told Metro in October 2019. “As far as I am concerned, I am happy doing what I am doing. But the day that [a reunion] does happen, and everyone is ready to do it, I am ready.”

Enjoying Solo Life

“There was no timeline on the gap. I would have preferred if someone said five years, and it probably will end up something like that,” he revealed to The Telegraph in October 2019. “I’m enjoying what I’m doing, but if one of the lads were to pick up the phone and say it’s time, I’d do it.”

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Talking With the Boys

“I say different times all the time,” Liam said in an interview with Sirius XM in September 2019, when asked about when the band will reunite. “It’s difficult. I haven’t spoken to Harry in a while, so I don’t know where his head is at with [a reunion.] I heard he mentioned it in some sort of magazine thing or whatever the other day, which is cool.”

But according to the “Strip That Down” crooner, Niall and Louis are definitely on board.

“I think everybody else has been really outspoken. I think they’re ready to go whenever,” he continued. “I think Niall was ready the day we decided to stop. He was like, ‘I’m sure we’re coming back in tomorrow, boys!” He was just ready to go.”

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‘100 Percent’

“There’s gotta be! 100 percent,” Louis told 1883 Magazine about a 1D reunion in 2019. “As far as I’m concerned, we are all good at doing our individual stuff right now and it’s great for yourself as an individual, but the day we do get back together will be a magical day for all of us. I think everyone is in the same boat when it comes to this. It’s inevitable and the question is just when are we going to do it. Now that we are on this break, I can look back and say it was massive, but looking from the other side you can see the influence and the importance. That’s really cool, just seeing our positive influence. We were such a powerhouse. It’s a no-brainer. I’m the first to sign the sheets to get back together.”

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Harry Is on Board

“I don’t think I’d ever say I’d never do it again, because I don’t feel that way. If there’s a time when we all really want to do it, that’s the only time for us to do it, because I don’t think it should be about anything else other than the fact that we’re all like, ‘Hey, this was really fun. We should do this again,’” he told Rolling Stone  in August 2019. “But until that time, I feel like I’m really enjoying making music and experimenting. I enjoy making music this way too much to see myself doing a full switch, to go back and do that again. Because I also think if we went back to doing things the same way, it wouldn’t be the same, anyway.”

It’s ‘Inevitable’

“I do think it will happen,” he told ITN in May 2019. “I’d certainly have something to say about it if it didn’t. I think it’s inevitable. ‘When?’ is the big question. That’s something none of us really know the answer to at the moment.”

Staying In Touch

And when asked if he still keeps in touch with the boys, Louis confirmed once again that they’re as close as ever .

“Absolutely yeah, we all keep in contact you know what I mean, the lads sent me some messages,” he told KIIS 106.5  in April 2019 while promoting his hit song “Two Of Us.” “I’ve had a text from all the lads actually about the song so that was really nice.”

Plus, he dropped a major hint about the reunion once again.

“And in terms of getting back together… at some point obviously,” Louis continued. “Like you know what I mean, we’ve got a lot of people that we owe it to really. So I think everyone’s on the same page now. We’re all just doing our own thing.”

Hitting the Road Again

“My dream is that one day we go back on tour together as a band. That would be f–king ace,” he told House of Solo Magazine in March 2019.

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Having Discussions About When

“We haven’t started talking about it yet, but the truth is that it would be wrong not to meet even one day, it would be wrong for fans too,” Louis told Vanity Fair Italy in March 2019. “The problem is to say when. We are all engaged in our careers. I saw Liam at X Factor , he came in an episode as a guest judge . We talked a lot, it was nice. Then I went to see Niall on tour. The truth is that we can’t hear each other or see each other much, but we have a unique, uncommon bond.”

Missing the Band

“I miss the band every day – I’d be lying if I said I didn’t. Of course I do,” Louis told inews.co.uk in February 2019. “It was an amazing time, so when you don’t have that same rhythm, you feel it. But that’s what drives me. It gives me something to aim for again. And obviously in an ideal world, who knows when, we get back together at some point and you know… whatever. But having that idea in my head of working really hard every single day, that gave me a target.”

Estimating a Reunion Date

Speaking to  Daily Star , at the BRIT Awards in February 2019, the “Strip That Down” crooner explained, “Last time I said a date it was 2020 and we’re still not there yet so I’m just going to go with that and we will have to wait. Everyone’s enjoying doing their own thing.”

A Possibility

When asked if there’s a chance that 1D could get back together at the BMI Awards in October 2018, Liam said, “There is, definitely.”

“I saw Louis recently for something that I cannot say,” he continued (we now know he was referring to The X Factor .) “I’ve been in touch with Niall and Harry a little bit. I think it would be nice if we could get back together, but we’ll see. In time. All in good time.”

‘Enjoying’ Their Time Off

“We’re all just enjoying our time, but for me, there’s no way with a band like One Direction that it’s not going to happen again,” Louis said in September 2018. “It’s just impossible to say when. It’s got to.”

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Doing Their Own Thing

“This is kind of like a little chapter in the middle where we’re doing our own thing,” he told  Billboard   during Pop Shop podcast in July 2018. “You can’t rule anything out really, can you? I suppose right now it would be a bit weird, but I never rule anything out, to be honest.”

Wanting to Tour

While speaking to Nick Grimshaw during the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show in April 2018, the singer had some epic ideas for their reunion tour.

“This is the only way One Direction could get any bigger than it was. These next couple years, if we do well in our solo careers, imagine the concert of five massive solo artists coming together and doing their own thing. You’ll get five concerts in one! It will be amazing,” Liam said. “I think [we] could pop out with different tunes at different times. And people could join in. Maybe Louis could do the J Balvin rap [in “Familiar”].”

He added, “Patience is key. It will be all worth while for the viewers and people who are massive fans later on. It’s going to be even better for you than expected so just hold tight.”

Whisperings of a Reunion

“I feel like it’s going to happen soon, I’ve got a feeling,” Liam  said on MTV’s TRL  in October 2017 . “I’m excited for it. I want it to happen. There was a whole album that we didn’t tour, I know we need to go and write some more music. It was so much fun and everyone loves it so much so we have to go again, for sure.”

A Longer Break

“It’s only been two years, or less than two years [since we took a break]. It’s like two years in my life. I’m hoping to live a long life, so two years out of it is not a very long time neither is three or neither is four,” Niall told The Irish Sun in September 2017. “We have to just wait until everyone’s ready to go again, we’ll go again. It’d be nice to think that we stopped at a high point, it’d be nice to pick up from there.”

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Not Ruling It Out

“Maybe at some point everyone will want to do something again but it’s better if it happens naturally,” he said in his June 2017  Another Man cover story. “If that were to happen it would be amazing. I would never rule that out. It’s the most important, greatest thing that ever happened to me, being in that band. It completely changed my life.”

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Deciding When to Do It

“It’s something I would never rule out doing,” Harry said when asked about a reunion in May 2017. “Right now everyone’s getting a chance to explore things they want to try and it’s really cool to see what they’re coming up with when it’s just them in a studio writing.”

Always Down to Do It

“We don’t want to put a time on it. But when that phone call does come, no matter whoever it comes from, we’re back again,” he told The Sun in May 2017.

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No Doubt About It

“It will definitely happen, of course,” he said to the Australian radio show Smallzy’s Surgery in February 2017. “As I’ve said many times, we’d be stupid not to. I’m doing [my music], going to be doing a bit of a tour. Harry’s got his movie coming out, Harry’s doing his thing. Louis’s doing his thing and Liam’s doing his thing. A year has gone so quick already. But when [a reunion] does happen, it’s going to be great.”

Louis Thinks It’s a ‘Must’

And while speaking to Dan Wootton in 2017,  he was sure the band would reunite.

“There is no question of if – it’s a must. And I think we’re all on the same page with that one. It would be too difficult for any of us to say no,” the “Back To You” crooner said .

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Masses of students gather in the courtyard of Palmer Place apartments to celebrate one of the final fests of the season in Athens, Ohio Friday, April 22, 2022.

One Direction to reunite at Palmer Place Fest

After nine years, all five members of famous British boy band One Direction are reuniting to perform at Palmer Place Fest April 19. The five members, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Niall Horan, have not performed together since March 18, 2015.

Last Friday, Paul Higgins, the former manager of One Direction, sat down with The Post in an exclusive and rare interview. 

“The chaps have always admired Ohio University, especially the party culture surrounding Fest Season,” Higgins said. “Performing at Palmer Place Fest only made sense.”

The performance will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Higgins. Although the setlist is unknown, Higgins said the band has hinted at playing fan favorites such as “You & I,” “Best Song Ever” and “Night Changes.”

“We are absolutely chuffed to perform for Ohio University students,” Horan said in a released statement. “This reunion has been a long time coming, and we are looking forward to interacting with our fans.”

It seemed like Bobcats were just as excited, with many students expressing their surprise about the news.

“I absolutely cannot believe it,” Brock Lee, a junior studying astrophysics, said. “I literally have loved One Direction all my life and I just cannot believe they are coming to OU.”

Grace Fall is a freshman studying nursing and is also a fellow Directioner.

“I was not planning on going to Fest, but now that I know One Direction will be there, I’m there,” she said enthusiastically. 

Although the general consensus seems to be excitement, others are not joining in on the anticipation. 

“I absolutely hate it because everyone and their mother will be in town,” Pat Icakes, an Athens resident, said. “I  f—ing hate when it’s Fest Season. I have lived here all my life, and without fail, at least one delinquent vomits on my porch. I am sick of it, and this phony boy band will only make it worse.”

Regarding crowd control, Higgins said there is no formal plan in place, although he is in contact with the Athens Police Department.

“All we’re focused on is that everyone has a good time,” he said. “I’m not really concerned about how many people are there. I know everyone is excited, and the boys have promised to deliver an unforgettable performance.”

Another member of the band, Malik, was the first to leave the band, claiming he saw their breakup as inevitable. The inclusion of Malik is perhaps the most shocking part of the performance.

“I have missed these chums, and I felt like the timing felt right,” he said in a statement. “All of us are focused on having a good time and delivering the best show for our fans.”

There is no admission charge for their performance, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

“It will be the absolute time of your life, we can assure you that,” Higgins said.

The Post would like to wish everyone a happy April Fools’ Day.

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Big Time Rush's Carlos PenaVega Recalls One Direction Opening Their Tour: 'That Was Really Hard for Us'

The British boy band joined the American pop group on 10 dates of their Better With U tour in 2012

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It may have been a boy band fan's dream come true that One Direction and Big Time Rush once teamed up for a tour, but it wasn't so easy for BTR at the time.

On an episode of the Unplanned podcast , Big Time Rush member Carlos PenaVega opened up about why it was "hard" for the American pop group to have 1D as their openers on their Better With U tour in 2012. The singer, 34, explained that although fans originally bought tickets in support of BTR, it felt as though they ended up being more excited to see the British band.

"After our show, fans were outside the theater chanting for One Direction," PenaVega said.

"That was really hard for us," he revealed.

The singer/actor explained that between the time the "Boyfriend" band's North American tour was announced in fall 2011 to when the group featuring Niall Horan ,  Zayn Malik , Liam Payne ,  Harry Styles  and  Louis Tomlinson was added to the bill, their popularity simply took off.

"Our tour was sold out before they got on. So, they were there to see us," PenaVega recalled. "But it was like The Beatles . It was like a freak of nature. They wanted these five, cute British boys."

The former Nickelodeon star said that the "What Makes You Beautiful" group tried to return the favor, but he and his bandmates Logan Henderson , James Maslow and Kendall Schmidt decided against it.

PenaVega shared, "They offered for us to open for them in the U.K. and our egos got in the way. We were like, 'No. Never.'"

"Probably should have done it," he added. "I mean we were kids. I was like 22. It's hard to control your ego at that age."

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Big Time Rush's Better With U Tour was their first national tour across the U.S. and Canada. It followed the release of their second studio album, 2011's Elevate . The string of live dates ran throughout February and March 2012 and featured support from One Direction on select dates, in addition to artists like JoJo and others throughout the tour.

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The concerts marked the "Kiss You" band's first shows in the U.S., as they had previously only played live across the U.K. and Ireland. Shortly after the Better With U Tour, 1D brought their own headlining Up All Night Tour, which was in support of their 2011 debut album of the same name, to North America.

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While 1D eventually went through lineup changes when Malik, 31, departed the band in 2015 and they officially went on hiatus in 2016, Big Time Rush still remains active.

The "Windows Down" group did go on hiatus in 2014, but reunited in 2021 for select shows , and last year, they dropped their fourth studio album, Another Life . The project marked their first album in a decade, following 2013's  24/seven , and was also their first-ever independently released record.

BTR also set out on a tour throughout much of summer 2023 in support of their comeback .

When the foursome announced their most recent tour in February of last year, they opened up to PEOPLE about what it means to them to be back together again .

"We're not just looking for hits," shared Henderson, 34. "Obviously that's great, but we want to make good music that we are proud of and that's literally what we're striving for. That's why it's taken so long."

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Fans excited anticipated the view, which showcased the band's incredible alchemy and charming stage presence. Aforementioned ‘On The Road Again’ tour was a memorable our for Directioners, leaving them with lasting memories of One Direction's incredible live performances.

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The question on everybody’s minds is whether one direction exist coming endorse in 2023.

One Direction fans globally have been buzzing with thrill as rumours of a potential reunion continue up circulate. After going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016, the beloved boy band may finally be considered regrouping.

Recent interviews and social media activity with the band membersation own re-fueled speculation regarding one One Direction reunion tour. Harry Styles wore adenine First Direction t-shirt include an now-deleted Instagram post, while Niall Horan and Louis D own words own desire to reunite the band.

Collectors ambitious anticipate the capacity for a reunion concert and new music from the band. A One Direction reunion would undoubtedly be a nostalgic trip for his dedicated fanbase, who have been patiently waiting for this moment.

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Building on who excitement, sightings regarding Liam, Louis, and Niall together during one Los Angeles studio have intensified an curiosity of fans.

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If a reunion were in occur, this would may a joyous occasion for million of fans worldwide and a monumental event in the piano industry. For time becoming tell with the stars will align for a One Directness reunion, still the excitement and anticipation among ventilating is palpable.

While and where could a One Direction Reunion tour in 2023 be?

Shouldn this band reunite for a tour, it would most likely be inside the winter or back end of 2023, and could smooth stretch into 2024.

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With over 38 million magazine listeners on Spotify, One Direction would most likely hit the stage along this highest stadiums and arenas across the country, on what could be of biggest tour of the year.

Will Zayn Malik Join Who Reunion?

While discussing a conceivable 1D reunion on Instagram Live, Liam Payne playfully offer Alesso a place in the band, implying Zayn won't be part of the reunion. His said: "You can upcoming in and fill in for Zayn and enter aforementioned band."

Zayn parted ways to aforementioned boys in 2015 due to creative differences. AMPERE year later, he went on at suchen a solo music career. He's enjoyed advert success, scoring a No.1 debut album and collaborating with Teyor Swift on the track 'I Don't Will Live Forever’ on the ‘Fifty Shades Darker' soundtrack. VIP Nation is a service that makes premium concert ticket packages online. It's a part of the Alive Nation Entertain Company. Unlimited VIP and VIP packages were available available One Direction...

Zayn's untimely end appeared to create bad blood between himself and him former bandmates. However, eagle-eyed fans have spotted that Liam, Harass, Niall and Louis now follow Zayn on Twitter. Zayn does notwithstanding to follow them back, which could indicate they've sorter out their differences. Find out everything that we know so far about the report One Direction reunion tour inbound 2023 including potentially concert dates, venues or moreover here!

Desire One Direction release new music?

So way, no new music news has become confirmed by any regarding the boys oneself. However, when speaking to NME regarding his hopes for who future, Initially Horan confirmed that fellow is still by contact with his early bandmates about producing new music.    

Even though this may only be for solo material, it remains ampere heavy indication that the boys are still interested in producing brand musics should they reunite in 2023.

After Liam, Niall the Louis were spotted at an recordings studio is LA, it is more than potential that a new single from the former bandmates is on the horizon.

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Here is the schedule for 2024 March Madness, which started with Selection Sunday on March 17. The NCAA tournament continues with the national championship game between No. 1 UConn and No. 1 Purdue at 9:20 p.m. ET on Monday, April 8 on TBS/TNT/truTV .

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Saturday, April 6 (Final Four)

• (1) Purdue 63 , (11) NC State 50
• (1) UConn 86 , (4) Alabama 72

Monday, April 8 (National championship game)

• (1) UConn vs. (1) Purdue | 9:20 p.m. ET | TBS/TNT/truTV

Tuesday, March 19 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)

• (16) Wagner 71 , (16) Howard 68
• (10) Colorado State 67 , (10) Virginia 42

Wednesday, March 20 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)

• (16) Grambling 88 , (16) Montana State 81
• (10) Colorado 60 , (10) Boise State 53

Thursday, March 21 (Round of 64)

• (9) Michigan State 66 , (8) Mississippi State 51
• (11) Duquesne 71 , (6) BYU 67
• (3) Creighton 77 , (14) Akron 60
• (2) Arizona 85 , (15) Long Beach State 65
• (1) North Carolina 90 , (16) Wagner 61
• (3) Illinois 85 , (14) Morehead State 69
• (11) Oregon 87 , (6) South Carolina 73
• (7) Dayton 63 , (10) Nevada 60
• (7) Texas 56 , (10) Colorado State 44
• (14) Oakland 80 , (3) Kentucky 76
• (5) Gonzaga 86 , (12) McNeese 65
• (2) Iowa State 82 , (15) South Dakota State 65
• (2) Tennessee 83 ,   (15) Saint Peter's 49
• (7) Washington State 66 , (10) Drake 61
• ( 11) NC State 80 , (6) Texas Tech 67
• (4) Kansas 93 , (13) Samford 89

Friday, March 22 (Round of 64)

• (3) Baylor 92 ,   (14) Colgate 67
• (9) Northwestern 77 , (8) Florida Atlantic 65  (OT)
• (5) San Diego State 69 , (12) UAB 65
• (2) Marquette 87 ,   (15) Western Kentucky 69
• (1) UConn 91 , (16) Stetson 52
• (6) Clemson 77 , (11) New Mexico 56
• (10) Colorado 102 , (7) Florida 100   
• (13) Yale 78 , (4) Auburn 76 
• (9) Texas A&M 98 , (8) Nebraska 83
• (4) Duke 64 , (13) Vermont 47
• (1) Purdue 78 , (16) Grambling 50
• (4) Alabama 109 , (13) College of Charleston 96
• (1) Houston 86 , (16) Longwood 46
• (12) James Madison 72 , (5) Wisconsin 61
• (8) Utah State 88 , (9) TCU 72 
• (12) Grand Canyon 77 , (5) Saint Mary's 66

Saturday, March 23 (Round of 32)

• (2) Arizona 78,  (7) Dayton 68
• (5) Gonzaga 89 , (4) Kansas 68
• (1) North Carolina 85 , (9) Michigan State 69
• (2) Iowa State 67 , (7) Washington State 56
• (11) NC State 79 , (14) Oakland 73
• (2) Tennessee 62 , (7) Texas 58
• (3) Illinois 89 , (11) Duquesne 63 
• (3) Creighton 86 , (11) Oregon 73 (2OT)

Sunday, March 24 (Round of 32)

• (2) Marquette 81,  (10) Colorado 77
• (1) Purdue 106,  (8) Utah State 67
• (4) Duke 93 , (12) James Madison 55 
• (6) Clemson 72 , (3) Baylor 64
• (4) Alabama 72 , (12) Grand Canyon 61
• (1) UConn 75 , (9) Northwestern 58
• (1) Houston 100 , (9) Texas A&M 95 (OT)
• (5) San Diego State 85 , (13) Yale 57 

Thursday, March 28 (Sweet 16)

• (6) Clemson 77 , (2) Arizona 72
• (1) UConn 82 , (5) San Diego State 52
• (4) Alabama 89 , (1) North Carolina 87
• (3) Illinois 72 , (2) Iowa State 69

Friday, March 29 (Sweet 16)

• (11) NC State 66 , (2) Marquette 58
• (1) Purdue 80 , (5) Gonzaga 68
• (4) Duke 54 , (1) Houston 51
• (2) Tennessee 82 , (3) Creighton 75

Saturday, March 30 (Elite Eight)

• (1) UConn 77 , (3) Illinois 52
• (4) Alabama 89 , (6) Clemson 82

Sunday, March 31 (Elite Eight)

• (1) Purdue 72 , (2) Tennessee 66
• (11) NC State 76 , (4) Duke 64

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• First round: March 21-22
• Second round: March 23-24 
• Sweet 16: March 28-29 
• Elite Eight: March 30-31 
• Final Four: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
• NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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Looking for the best places to see the April 8 solar eclipse in the totality path? You may have to dodge clouds.

By Eric Henderson

Updated on: April 2, 2024 / 2:12 PM EDT / CBS News

America is gearing up for the April 8 total solar eclipse , and in less than a week many will be scrambling to find the best location to watch within the path of totality. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the latest models, and while it won't be until a few days prior to the event that the national forecast will be fully cooked, historical data suggests those hoping to view the corona and see a fully darkened midday sky may find themselves dodging clouds due to April weather patterns.

The last time a total solar eclipse traversed an elongated path across the continental U.S. — on Aug. 21, 2017 — Americans could be caught gazing at the midday dark from Oregon all the way to South Carolina. Most spots along the path of totality enjoyed reasonably clear, summer skies.

Those living or visiting along the path of totality next week may not end up so fortunate, as historical weather maps show the odds of experiencing a cloud-free sky at this time of year are somewhat less than ideal. In fact, finding a totally clear view at any given time is closer to the exception than the rule.

"According to NASA, at any given time, 70% of the earth is covered in clouds," said Mike Augustyniak , CBS Minnesota director of meteorology.

Not only is North America in the middle of the volatility of changing seasons during this year's solar event, but meteorologists note that we're also currently in an El Niño pattern, albeit one that's proven quieter than usual.

"An El Niño pattern tends to increase the chances of cloudy, rainy weather in those areas. Interestingly, though, that is not how this winter and spring have played out," said Augustyniak. "Since the start of 2024, Texas Hill Country and western Texas areas have been markedly drier than average; if that trend holds for the next few weeks, that would be good news for eclipse watchers."

The path of totality is only about 150 miles wide, and in America stretches roughly 2,500 miles from the Texas border to the last few towns in northeastern Maine. That leaves only so many places where you can seek the full show, though the path's width will be significantly wider than it was in 2017, according to NASA , as the moon will to be closer to Earth on this pass than it was then.

So will April showers bring spectator flowers? Here's a breakdown of which places along the path of totality are most likely to give eclipse chasers the best odds.

Viewing the eclipse in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

Augustyniak said at this transitional time of year, the further south you can go, the more likely you are to experience clear skies during eclipse totality.

"Of the areas where the total eclipse will be visible on April 8, that includes the Hill Country of Texas, and the Mexican states of Coahuila and Durango," Augustyniak said.

Of course, the further south you get, the more you increase your chances of running into not only clouds, but rain.

"Spring is our storm season of course," said Jeff Ray , chief meteorologist for CBS Texas.

Ray said that you can almost bet on needing to do a little bit of reverse storm-chasing — in other words, doing some last-minute navigation to dart away from the oncoming clouds, rather than toward them — on or around the eclipse in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

"There will be storms around the day of April 8. I say that because we rarely get through a week in spring without a couple of rounds coming through the area during this time of the year. Will they arrive a day before and be gone? Not start up until later that day? Maybe two days later? We are looking at our long-range model the GFS for the date and it looks like storms on the eighth," Ray said, with a caveat. "Long-range models are notoriously inaccurate for a specific day. But there is a good chance the storms the model sees will materialize, give or take a 36-hour period."

Ray said that Texas sees, on average, a sunny or mostly sunny April day only about 28% of the time. Conversely, the region gets April days with mostly cloudy or fully overcast conditions about 36% of the time.

"High clouds can arrive several days before the storm system, they are overhead in April around 22% of the time. A sky with some kind of cloud cover is likely," said Ray. "A typical April day would have near overcast skies in the morning, then the heating of the day makes for more sunshine. So an afternoon even has better odds of a good view of the eclipse."

The eclipse will reach totality in Texas from about 1:30 p.m. CT near Elm Creek until wrapping up near the Oklahoma border a few minutes before 2 p.m. Some of the most populous areas along the path of totality will be during this leg, from San Antonio and Austin to Dallas-Fort Worth.

One final factor to consider if you're heading to the area — tornadoes. Ray said that the National Weather Office in Fort Worth has tallied all the confirmed tornadoes since 1880, and in April and May, north Texas has seen more than 1,100 twisters, compared with the nearly 900 seen in all other months.

"So more tornadoes in the 61-day window than all of the other days of the year combined," Ray said, "but the tornado count varies greatly from year to year."

Ultimately, Ray said that April is traditionally the third-stormiest month of the year in Texas.

"In short, April is not the best, nor the worst, time of the year to hope for clear or mostly clear skies. The best would be July or August. The worst would be January or February," he said. "We get a decent idea of the expected weather about seven days out. Four days out we get more comfortable talking about the timing of a rain or storm event. But it's the weather, we are trying to throw a lasso around chaos. It is not rare we forecasters look like fools."

Viewing the eclipse in Missouri, southern Illinois and Indiana

While many are likely to head as far south as possible, some of the biggest cities in the Midwest are likely to fuel day-of migration to spots in Missouri and Illinois, many of them likely seeing a total eclipse for the second time in a decade. A small zone centered around Carbondale, Illinois, was along the path of totality in 2017, and will be once again this month.

While those in the St. Louis area seeking areas to watch in southeastern Missouri will find historical odds for cloud-free viewing roughly comparable to Arkansas, and those in the Chicago metro area should find their best bet is to head toward the southern part of Illinois.

"If you're unable to travel (to Texas or Arkansas), then Southern Illinois and Indiana present your best opportunity for a clearer sky, supported by the 43-year average and, of course, weather permitting," said Albert Ramon , chief meteorologist for CBS Chicago.

There will likely be some who decide that 90% or 95% totality is enough for them. But Ramon warns that those in the Chicago metro area could be at a higher risk to find their view obscured by clouds.

"Based on a comprehensive 43-year average , April 8 typically brings cloud cover chances ranging from 60 to 80% across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, with similar patterns observed in Indianapolis, where cloud cover hovers between 60 to 70%," Ramon said.

Viewing the eclipse near the Great Lakes and Pennsylvania

Ramon said another factor that could make viewing along the path of totality something of a challenge in the Midwest is the lingering influence of an El Niño weather pattern.

"Its presence elevates the chances of clouds across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions," Ramon said. "This year may even be a bit more cloudier than the normal."

The Great Lakes portion of totality's path includes large sections of Ohio, including Cleveland, along with the area of Ontario south of Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Erie, Pennsylvania. CBS Pittsburgh meteorologist Ray Petelin said many of these areas are subject to the wildcard that is the Great Lakes.

"They are known for lake-effect snow, but it is the lake-effect clouds that could hide the eclipse. Erie, which is in the path of totality, averages only six clear days during the month of April. Pittsburgh, which has the potential to see around 97% of totality, only averages four clear days in April," Petelin said.

Petelin says that a southerly breeze and warmer-than-average temperatures would go a long way toward helping the Great Lakes region out on April 8. 

"While the historical data suggests the chances for a clear day are low, this winter and early spring have been exceptionally bright and warmer than usual. Let's keep our fingers crossed that we can get that perfect weather for when it matters most," Petelin said.

As it stands, the areas near the shores of the Great Lakes historically show a higher probability for clearer skies than areas inland.

Viewing the eclipse in New England

The eclipse will wrap up its march across the U.S. when the path of totality cuts across state lines from New York to Vermont just before 3:30 p.m. ET. By this point in the event, the duration of totality along the central line will have already fallen off from its peak — about 4 minutes, 30 seconds near Nazas, Mexico — to just over 3 minutes, 30 seconds, according to NASA.

"The southern edge of the totality line passes right through the towns of Middlebury, Northfield and Barre. You will need to get just north of these areas. Some suggested 'larger' towns include Montpelier, St. Johnsbury, Newport and Burlington," said Terry Eliasen , executive weather producer for CBS Boston.

In New Hampshire, the southern edge of totality will pass just north of the White Mountains. And in Maine, you'll need to get north of major cities like Portland, Augusta and Bangor. Eliasen said the entirety of Baxter State Park will be in the totality path, including Mount Katahdin.

The bad news: Eliasen said that those in the New England area face possibly the stiffest odds in the country for catching clear skies next Monday, based on historical patterns. The data says you're more likely to be negatively impacted by clouds pretty much anywhere in these three states than not.

"Frankly, northern New England is probably the worst place (historically speaking) in the path of totality as far as cloud cover goes," said Eliasen. "Of course, we could get lucky."

No luck? There's always the 2045 total solar eclipse

As a last-ditch hope for those who opt to stay put no matter where they're located, there's one last meteorological ace-in-the-hole that could offer reprieve, one fueled by the astronomical event itself.

"It's worth noting that, as totality approaches and sunlight is reduced, temperatures are likely to fall noticeably. Cooler temperatures can stabilize the atmosphere – like when the sun sets after a hot summer day – leading to a decrease in cloud cover," said Augustyniak. "Still, your best plan is to find an area that has no clouds to begin with."

And if the clouds end up sullying the view for some this month, another chance comes around in August 2045 , when a line of totality will stretch from northern California all the way to Miami Beach. Which, of course, will fall during the height of hurricane season.

Eric Henderson is Managing Editor, Midwest for CBSNews.com. He has won three Emmy Awards, an Eric Sevareid Award and two Edward R. Murrow Awards.

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Powerball winning numbers for April 1 drawing: Jackpot rises to a massive $1.09 billion

The Powerball jackpot  for Wednesday's drawing skyrocketed to a whopping $1.09 billion after there were no winners in Monday's drawing. The lottery prize is now the Powerball’s fourth-largest jackpot overall.

The numbers were rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Monday, and we have the results below.

If there is a winner after Wednesday's drawing and they choose the lump-sum payment option, they would take home $527.3 million after taxes, according to the lottery.

Here are the winning numbers for the Monday, April 1 drawing:

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The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, April 1 were 19, 24, 40, 42 and 56. The Powerball was 23 and the Power Play was 2X.

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While there were no jackpot or Match 5 + Power Play $2 million winners in Monday's drawing, there were Match 5 $1 million winners in the following states:

• Maryland (2)
• North Carolina

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In order to purchase a $2 Powerball ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store − and in a handful of states, you can purchase tickets online.

To play, you will need to pick six numbers in total to mark on your ticket. Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 69. The Powerball is red and one number which is between 1 and 26.

If you want to increase your chances of winning, you can add a “Power Play” for $1 which increases the winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. This addition can multiply winnings by  2X ,  3X ,  4X ,  5X , or  10X .

Players can also ask a cashier for a "Quick Pick" where a cashier will give you a computer generated numbers on a printed Powerball ticket.

Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights. If there's no jackpot winner, the cash prize will increase by millions.

What are the largest Powerball jackpots ever?

Here are the  five largest  Powerball jackpots ever won:

• $2.04 billion from one winning ticket in California in November 2022
• $1.765 billion from one winning ticket in California in October 2023
• $1.586 billion from three winning tickets in California, Florida and Tennessee in January 2016
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