Zayn Malik Is Making His First Public Appearance Since Leaving One Direction

Zayn Malik Is Making His First Public Appearance Since Leaving One Direction

Zayn Malik is making his first public appearance after leaving One Direction, and will be attending the British Asian Awards on April 17th. According to an invite obtained by Sugarscape, "ex boy band member Zayn Malik will also be in attendance" at the event in London.

He's an ambassador for the British Asian Trust (and has gone to the awards show before), so it makes sense that he's going to be there, but we're kind of shocked that it's happening so soon.

Since leaving the band, he's only given one interview, but hasn't really opened up to his fans in any other way. It seems like he's been resting and going on vacation with Perrie Edwards and his family, so maybe he'll be in better shape! If he really did leave the band to be out of the public eye, hopefully he's had some time to recuperate from some of the stress.

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Find Out the 2015 Billboard Music Awards Nominees!

The Billboard Music Awards 2015 nominees are being announced all day, and some of your favorite singers, like Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, and Ariana Grande, have already been nominated.

TOP ARTIST
Ariana Grande
One Direction
Katy Perry
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift

TOP MALE ARTIST
Drake
Pharrell Williams
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Justin Timberlake

TOP FEMALE ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor

TOP BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM
Maroon 5, V
Pentatonix, That's Christmas to Me
Ed Sheeran, x
Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour
Taylor Swift, 1989

TOP HOT 100 SONG
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, "Fancy"
John Legend, "All of Me"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Taylor Swift, "Shake It Off"
Meghan Trainor, "All About That Bass"

TOP DUO/GROUP
5 Seconds of Summer
Florida Georgia Line
MAGIC!
Maroon 5
One Direction

TOP HOT 100 ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor

TOP DIGITAL SONGS ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor

TOP RADIO SONGS ARTIST
John Legend
Maroon 5
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift

TOP TOURING ARTIST
Lady Gaga
One Direction
Katy Perry
The Rolling Stones
Justin Timberlake

TOP SOCIAL ARTIST
Justin Bieber
Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Taylor Swift

TOP STREAMING ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande
Nicki Minaj
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor

TOP R&B ARTIST
Beyoncé
Chris Brown
John Legend
Trey Songz
Pharrell Williams

TOP RAP ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
J. Cole
Drake
Nicki Minaj
Rae Sremmurd

TOP COUNTRY ARTIST
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Brantley Gilbert
Blake Shelton

TOP ROCK ARTIST
Bastille
Coldplay
Fall Out Boy
Hozier
Lorde

TOP LATIN ARTIST
J Balvin
Juan Gabriel
Enrique Iglesias
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos

TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Avicii
Clean Bandit
Disclosure
Calvin Harris
Lindsey Stirling

TOP CHRISTIAN ARTIST
Casting Crowns
Hillsong United
Lecrae
MercyMe
Newsboys

TOP BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM
Maroon 5, V
Pentatonix, That's Christmas to Me
Ed Sheeran, x
Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour
Taylor Swift, 1989

TOP SOUNDTRACK
The Fault in Our Stars
Fifty Shades of Grey
Frozen
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix: Vol. 1
Into the Woods

TOP R&B ALBUM
Beyoncé, Beyoncé
Chris Brown, X
Michael Jackson, Xscape
John Legend, Love in the Future
Pharrell Williams, G I R L

TOP RAP ALBUM
J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive
Drake, If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint
Iggy Azalea, The New Classic
Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 2

TOP COUNTRY ALBUM
Jason Aldean, Old Boots, New Dirt
Garth Brooks, Man Against Machine
Luke Bryan, Crash My Party
Brantley Gilbert, Just As I Am
Miranda Lambert, Platinum

TOP ROCK ALBUM
AC/DC, Rock or Bust
The Black Keys, Turn Blue
Coldplay, Ghost Stories
Hozier, Hozier
Lorde, Pure Heroine

TOP LATIN ALBUM
Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo
Enrique Iglesias, Sex and Love
Romeo Santos, Formula: Vol. 2
Santana, Corazon
Marc Anthony, 3.0

TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM
Avicii, True
Disclosure, Settle
Calvin Harris, Motion
Skrillex, Recess
Lindsey Stirling, Shatter Me

TOP CHRISTIAN ALBUM
Lecrae, Anomaly
Casting Crowns, Thrive
MercyMe, Welcome to the New
NEEDTOBREATHE, Rivers in the Wasteland
Chris Tomlin, Love Ran Red

TOP HOT 100 SONG
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, "Fancy"
John Legend, "All of Me"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Taylor Swift, "Shake It Off"
Meghan Trainor, "All About That Bass"

TOP DIGITAL SONG
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk!"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Taylor Swift, "Shake It Off"
Meghan Trainor, "All About That Bass"
Pharrell Williams, "Happy

TOP RADIO SONG
John Legend, "All of Me"
MAGIC!, "Rude"
Nico & Vinz, "Am I Wrong"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Pharrell Williams, "Happy

TOP STREAMING SONG (AUDIO)
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, "Fancy"
Hozier, "Take Me to Church"
John Legend, "All of Me"
Sam Smith, "Stay With Me"
Tove Lo, "Habits (Stay High)"

TOP STREAMING SONG (VIDEO)
Idina Menzel, "Let It Go"
Bobby Shmurda, "Hot Boy"
Taylor Swift, "Blank Space"
Taylor Swift, "Shake It Off"
Meghan Trainor, "All About That Bass"

TOP R&B SONG
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne, French Montana, Too $hort & Tyga, "Loyal"
Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz, "Talk Dirty"
Jeremih feat. YG, "Don't Tell 'Em"
John Legend, "All of Me"
Pharrell Williams, "Happy"

TOP RAP SONG
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, "Fancy"
Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora, "Black Widow"
Big Sean feat. E-40, "I Don't F--- With You"
Nicki Minaj, "Anaconda"
Bobby Shmurda, "Hot Boy"

TOP COUNTRY SONG
Jason Aldean, "Burnin' It Down"
Luke Bryan, "Play It Again"
Sam Hunt, "Leave the Night On"
Florida Georgia Line feat. Luke Bryan, "This Is How We Roll"
Florida Georgia Line, "Dirt"

TOP ROCK SONG
Bastille, "Pompeii"
Coldplay, "A Sky Full of Stars"
Fall Out Boy, "Centuries"
Hozier, "Take Me to Church"
Paramore, "Ain't It Fun"

TOP LATIN SONG
J Balvin feat. Farruko, "6 AM"
Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, "Bailando"
Romeo Santos, "Eres Mía"
Romeo Santos feat. Drake, "Odio"
Romeo Santos, "Propuesta Indecente"

TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC SONG
Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne, "Rather Be"
Disclosure feat. Sam Smith, "Latch"
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, "Turn Down For What"
Ariana Grande feat. Zedd, "Break Free"
Calvin Harris, "Summer"

TOP CHRISTIAN SONG
Francesca Battistelli, "He Knows My Name"
Hillsong United, "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"
MercyMe, "Greater"
Newsboys, "We Believe"
Carrie Underwood, "Something in the Water"

BILLBOARD CHART ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG GALAXY (FAN-VOTED)
Iggy Azalea
Taylor Swift
Meghan Trainor

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Louis Tomlinson Throws Major Shade at Zayn Malik

Louis Tomlinson Throws Major Shade at Zayn Malik

Apparently Louis Tomlinson isn't very happy about Zayn Malik quitting One Direction! The 1D guy recently got in a fight with Zayn's mentor Naughty Boy on Twitter and also threw shade at his former bandmate on stage during a concert.

It all started when the singer walked up to the band's keyboard player Jon Shone and said, "You’re not looking for fame? OH WOW, what a great musician!”

Since Zayn left 1D to get out of the spotlight, it's safe to assume that Louis' referencing his former bandmate. And he didn't stop there!

He continued on with his rant saying, "You’ve let me down, you’ve let these beautiful people down. What have you done?”

Yikes! Apparently the guys haven't been as "supportive" as Zayn made it seem. Or maybe Louis is just upset that his friend left and went right to the studio to make new songs.

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Limited edition 'Batman' PlayStation 4 scratches that superhero itch

Limited edition 'Batman' PlayStation 4 scratches that superhero itch

If you missed out on that coveted 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4, don't fret: there's another special-run model coming soon. Sony has unveiled a limited edition Batman: Arkham Knight PS4 bundle that gives you a "steel grey" console emblazoned with the Caped Crusader's silhouette alongside the matching controller and, of course, the game. You'll want to pre-order the $450 pack quickly if you want to stand a chance of getting it on its June 23rd launch day, but there is a standard $400 bundle if you're either late to the party or are more interested in saving Gotham than showing off.
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This is how you refuel Zero's electric motorcycle

This is how you refuel Zero's electric motorcycle

If there's one problem to racing a super-cool electric motorcycle, it's that pit stops tend to be a bit slow. After all, in the time it takes a regular hot rod to refuel, you've probably only gained one or two percent of charge. That's why Zero Motorcycles has created a patent pending hot-swappable battery system for the Zero FX that enables you to "refuel" the e-bike in just over half a minute. The clip below shows you how quickly this can be done out on the track, which makes us want to buy one of these $10,000 bikes even more than before.
Daniel Cooper
Engadget

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Samsung delays its next-gen home automation devices

Samsung delays its next-gen home automation devices

It'll take a while longer to see how Samsung's acquisition has improved SmartThings' Hub and sensors. The company was supposed to release its next-gen home automation devices this April, but now it's pushing back the launch date. SmartThings isn't even 100 percent sure when it will be able to release the new devices, but it says it will "most likely [happen in] Q3" 2015. Version 2 of its Hub and sensors just aren't ready for launch yet, as the company's announcement says it's working non-stop "to get the experience to the point where it needs to be."
If you recall, the new SmartThings hub promises faster performance, with the ability to run apps locally instead of in the cloud. It includes a battery backup, so some functions can work even without power, as well as more cellular data options. In addition to ensuring it can deliver on all those promises, the company says it's doing a lot of testing to get to the bottom of recent service outages. As disappointing as delays can be, it's certainly better than the alternative.SmartThings

Mariella Moon
Engadget

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Can you Read Inside The Circle? Comment If You Can! ! !

Can you Read Inside The Circle? Comment If You Can! ! !

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Your Guide to the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards Winners!

Your Guide to the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards Winners!

With so many of our favorite stars up for 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, we've been looking forward to the show all week to find out the winners — and tonight, we'll finally learn the results. In fact, we'll be updating you throughout the night with the list of winners, so stay tuned!

Favorite Movie Actress: Emma Stone, The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Favorite Family TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Kids TV Show: Austin & Ally
Favorite TV Actor: Ross Lynch
Favorite TV Actress: Laura Marano
Favorite Cartoon: Spongebob
Favorite New Artist: Fifth Harmony
Favorite Male Action Star: Liam Hemsworth, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
Favorite Movie: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
Favorite Movie Actor: Ben Stiller
Favorite Female Action Star: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Animated Movie: Big Hero 6
Favorite Music Group: One Direction
Favorite Song: "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande
Favorite Female Singer: Selena Gomez
Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Favorite Video Game: Minecraft
Favorite Talent Competition Show: The Voice
Favorite Reality TV Show: Dance Moms
Favorite Male Singer: Nick Jonas
Favorite Villain: Angelina Jolie, Maleficent

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Zayn Malik Wants to Go Solo After Leaving One Direction

Zayn Malik Wants to Go Solo After Leaving One Direction

Zayn Malik wants to go solo after leaving One Direction! In an interview with The Sun, the singer confirmed that he's working on his own music that may be released later this year.

According to the article, he's "[seeking] solace in his music," shutting himself off from the world in a West London recording studio and working on his first release with Naughty Boy. We've known about their collaboration in the past, but we just assumed it was going to be a side project.

The producer has also been posting cryptic tweets since the news broke, teasing that he's working hard on a big project.

While we're obviously happy that we'll get to hear Zayn's gorgeous voice (and high notes!) once again, we're a little shocked that he's launching a solo career.

Of course, it seems like he doesn't want the rigorous schedule that came with being a part of 1D, so he probably won't be trying to replicate their success. It seemed like he was pretty upset after his songs didn't make it onto Four, and he's just looking for a way to get out his music now.

After Zayn Malik left One Direction, fans have been wondering about his relationship with Perrie Edwards. The rumors that he cheated on the Little Mix singer reportedly contributed to his decision to leave the band, but Zerrie lovers can breathe easy because they're still happily together.

"Yeah, she's alright, man. She's a good girl," he said, when asked about their relationship in an interview with The Sun.

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Liam Payne Posts Emotional Response to Zayn Malik Leaving One Direction

Liam Payne Posts Emotional Response to Zayn Malik Leaving One Direction

The One Direction guys all recently broke their silence about Zayn Malik leaving 1D, but Liam Payne just posted a long and heartfelt message about it all.

In the extended post, he explains that this past week has been "some of the worst times" and that he's "deeply saddened" by everything that's transpired.

He wrote,"In light of recent events I think this is important to say. For the past five years now I've been part of something so special I don't think any of us really understand, something that can mean the world to people and put a smile on the face of our fans even in the darkest times."

"To a lot of people it's just a bunch of silly kids in a band but to the people involved it means so much more. This last week has been some of the worst times, possibly the worst it's something we are all deeply saddened by."

"It's sad to think for the time being we won't grace the stage as five bros or have the same fun on a tour bus or laughs in a hotel together that we have over the years but I'm super sure us and zayn will always remain the closest friends. I guess what I'm really trying to say is it's far from over."

"When we very 1st became successful we all agreed that one direction had become much bigger than each individual member that's why I feel right now it's okay to be sad and upset but I do ask everyone who is a fan of us to please keep ur faith in us I'm sure there's a lot more to come all love"

We're so happy that Liam has assured fans that 1D will remain strong, but we feel so bad for the guys – fans aren't the only ones who are extremely upset. Over the past five years, Liam, Niall, Zayn, Harry, and Louis have become like brothers and we're sure it will feel like something's missing for quite some time. But like Liam said, "Please keep [your] faith in us. I'm sure there's a lot more to come."

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Did Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson Cry Over Zayn Malik During One Direction's Last Show?

Did Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson Cry Over Zayn Malik During One Direction's Last Show?

Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson were both spotted fighting back tears during One Direction's last performance in Jakarta! This was before Zayn Malik announced the news that he was leaving the group, but fans are speculating that they knew during the show, and were torn up over it.

Both of the guys were photographed getting seriously teary-eyed!

Hazza was even spotted wiping back his tears during "Best Song Ever."

When they were signing off, he also gave a heartfelt message thanking their fans for all their support. (And it'll be enough to bring you to tears to hear that now.)

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Zayn Malik Officially Leaves One Direction

Zayn Malik Officially Leaves One Direction

Zayn Malik has left One Direction! His representatives confirmed the news, and he released an official statement on the band's Facebook page.

He will not be performing the rest of their On the Road Again tour dates, after quitting their Asia tour dates.

"After five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and look forward to the forthcoming concerts of their world tour and recording their fifth album, due to be released later this year," their representative said.

Zayn wrote a heartbreaking statement, apologizing to his fans and expressing a desire to leave the limelight.

He said, "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."

"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."

One Direction also released an official statement.

The band said, "We're really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. The past five years have been beyond amazing, we've gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue. We're looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour."

Simon Cowell said, "I would like to say thank you to Zayn for everything he has done for One Direction. Since I first met Zayn in 2010, I have grown very, very fond — and immensely proud — of him. I have seen him grow in confidence and I am truly sorry to see him leave. As for One Direction, fans can rest assured that Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis are hugely excited about the future of the band."

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