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Rumour has swirled ever since Zayn Malik unexpectedly departed the band in the spring.

This evening, and despite notching up a huge hit in Drag Me Down – their first release as a foursome – it seems that One Direction will indeed go their separate ways in March of next year.

The decision was seemingly made during crunch talks in London last weekend.

However, The Sun, which is claiming an exclusive on the story, also says fans should not lose all hope: the guys intend on making more music together some time again in the future – albeit after they've pursued solo material and projects over the course of at least a year.

A source close to the boyband told the newspaper: "The guys have been together for five years, which is an incredible run for any boyband.

"They fully deserve to have at least a year to work on their own projects. There is absolutely no bad blood between them and they are all 100 percent behind the decision."

The source added: "They fully intend to get back together at some time in the future."

Liam, Niall, Harry and Louis have several high-profile gigs lined up for the rest of the year – performances which they will honour. The band will furthermore regroup after Christmas to polish off their various contractual commitments.

The Sun also says that the 1D time-out has nothing to do with Mr Malik's departure. 

"This was the plan with or without Zayn," the insider revealed. "In fact, the band have been making amazing music and been incredibly happy without Zayn.

"Of course they would have preferred that he had stayed in the band, but they would have taken this extended hiatus even if he hadn’t left."

The band was formed on the UK version of The X Factor in 2010. Their debut studio album Up All Night was released in November 2011 and topped the charts in 16 countries.

Their forthcoming fifth album – from which Drag Me Down is taken – will be unveiled later this year, and it had been expected that One Direction would embark on an arena tour in 2016 to promote the release.

As part of their current On The Road Again tour, they play three live dates in Dublin in mid-October, before moving to Belfast on October 20.

 

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Louis Tomlinson’s father, Troy Austin, has been estranged from the boy band star for a number of years now, and as of late has gotten into some serious trouble with police.

People magazine are now confirming that this week he was placed on suicide watch while in police custody.

On Tuesday night in South Yorkshire, he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and taken into custody. Reportedly he tried to hurt himself.

On Wednesday a hearing took place for Troy, 46, during which a prosecutor noted: “He has been reported as a missing person, and there were real concerns about his mental state and well-being.”

He had reportedly disappeared after an argument with his brother over a hotel they own together.

“Police officers located Mr. Austin and discovered he still had the vehicle's keys in his possession. It was thought Mr. Austin smelled of intoxicants.

A number of empty cans were recovered from the vehicle as well. He had bought the alcohol to pluck up the courage to kill himself,” added the prosecutor.

Louis, reportedly hasn’t spoken to his father in several years and took his step-father’s name after his mother remarried.

Louis mom, Johannah Poulson divorced when Louis was just five years old.

According to The Sun, Troy Austin pled guilty to the charge of drunk driving and will sentenced next month.

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Briana Jungwirth may only be a few months along, but her baby bump is already beginning to show.

The LA-based stylist, who is expecting a child with One Direction's Louis Tomlinson at the beginning of next year, was pictured running errands in the small town of Oxnard, California over the weekend. Dressed casually and comfortably in a white t-shirt, black yoga pants and black leather sandals, Briana looked every bit the relaxed mum.

Briana was joined by her own mum Tammi Clarke (pictured left below) as she headed into her local passport office to collect some forms.

Given that Louis is still in the middle of his One Direction World Tour and will be for some months yet, Briana must be planning to visit him at some points along the way. Louis is also said to be looking for houses in the Kardashian-approved neighbourhood of Calabasas where Briana's family live.

Although the expectant mum herself has yet to speak out about her upcoming new arrival, Louis did address the topic for the first time in an interview last week, during a Good Morning America appearance to promote 1D's new single.

"Louis, from one father to another I want to congratulate you on your upcoming fatherhood. So how are you feeling?" GMA host Michael Strahan asked the 23-year-old singer. Not seeming too fazed by the question, Louis responded with a genuine "Thank you," adding, "Obviously it's a very exciting time. So, eh, I'm buzzing."

Although Louis and Briana were never officially a couple, they did date for a brief period back in May, just weeks after the 1D singer ended things with his girlfriend of four years Eleanor Calder.

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Could the One Direction lads be set to welcome TWO new babies?

Louis Tomlinson became the first band member to enter impending fatherhood when it was revealed last month that his former flame Briana Jungwirth was expecting their child. Now, Louis' bandmate Liam Payne has spoken about his own desires to start a family… but don't worry, we could be waiting a while.

This week Liam dished some gossip on his own family plans while chatting about Louis' new arrival. "I wanna have kids when, you know, I have the time but at the moment, life's so busy and I wouldn't want to commit to something like that when I haven't got the necessary time for it yet," the 21-year-old told Magic Radio.

Liam has been in a relationship with Sophia Smith for the last two years, and has made no secret of his love and commitment, but it seems he's not ready to take any big steps just yet.

 

Me and the most beautiful girl in the world 🙂

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"That's my careful planning ahead," he joked. "But I'm more, well I'm always known as the dad of One Direction so I'm, you know, trying to plan life carefully."

Just yesterday Louis himself spoke about his baby news during the band's appearance on Good Morning America while promoting their new single, Drag Me Down. "I'm buzzing," he told host Michael Strahan.

First Louis becoming a dad, now Liam talking about it… could Harry and Niall be next to follow suit?

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There have been weeks of radio silence, but we've finally had not one but two confirmations of Louis Tomlinson's baby news… from the One Direction lads themselves. 

After Liam Payne addressed the rumours during a radio interview yesterday, Louis himself spoke out today about his upcoming arrival with stylist Briana Jungwirth.

The 1D lads appeared on Good Morning America just hours ago to promote their new single Drag Me Down, and the first order of business during their post-show interview was a discussion about the expectant pop star's big news.

 "Louis, from one father to another I want to congratulate you on your upcoming fatherhood. So how are you feeling?" GMA host Michael Strahan asked the 23-year-old singer. Not seeming too fazed by the question, Louis responded with a genuine "Thank you," adding, "Obviously it's a very exciting time. So, eh, I'm buzzing."

Speaking on Magic Radio yesterday, Louis' bandmate Liam said he had initially been "shocked" by the news, but that Louis was taking it all in his stride. "Well, obviously I was a bit shocked but he's taken super well to it," Liam revealed.

"He's very excited with what's going on with him at the moment and I feel that stuff like that happens sometimes. He's taking it very seriously," Liam continued. Although they are no longer in a relationship, Louis and Los Angeles-based stylist, Briana Jungwirth, 23, are on good terms ahead of their baby's arrival early next year. 

The duo began dating briefly in May, just weeks after Louis broke up with his girlfriend of four years, Eleanor Calder.

First Louis… will Briana (or Eleanor) be the next to speak out?

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Not too long ago 1D fans around the world were thrown into complete chaos with the news that member Louis Tomlinson was going to become a dad.

Since the news broke that L.A based stylist Briana Jungwirth was pregnant with the pop star’s child, there has yet to be a comment from the 23-year old himself.

Now band mate Liam Payne has spoken out on his friend’s impending fatherhood.

Speaking with Magic Radio Liam said that when he found out about the news he was “shocked”.

"Well, obviously I was a bit shocked but he's taken super well to it."

According to Liam, Briana is a “lovely girl” and Louis is “very excited” about the baby. Last month Briana’s father confirmed the pregnancy news but so far none of the band members have commented on Briana and the baby.

"He's very excited with what's going on with him at the moment and I feel that stuff like that happens sometimes. He's taking it very seriously,” Liam, 22, has said.

He was also asked about Zayn Malik’s exit and his new record deal with the RCA label.

Liam admitted that while hasn’t spoken to Zayn recently as he’s “off doing is own thing”.

He did explain that leaving a band is a very difficult decision:

"It is a difficult thing to leave the band, but his heart wasn't in it and you have to go with your heart and say I can't do this any more.”

He did say he is looking forward to hearing Zayn’s new music, saying:  "I'm dead excited to hear some of his stuff. I did a lot of work with him in the studio when he was in the band.”

Liam himself has written songs for Cheryl Fernandez- Versini and spent time in the recording studio with Pharell Williams but said that he won’t be going out solo any time soon.

“I love being in the band. I don't know if I could do it by myself now, it's all too comfortable."

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While they are now expecting a child together, One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and Briana Jungwirth were apparently never meant to be more than just friends.

Now reports are saying that the 23-year old singer is doing everything he can to make things work with the Los Angeles based stylist.

Just this week it was claimed that he made a detour trip to LA to see Briana before joining up with his bandmates in Chicago on Wednesday.

It has also been alleged that Louis is planning on purchasing a gated home from Briana and their child in order for both to have the maximum privacy possible once the baby arrives, reports the Daily Mail.

A source has also told The Sun that “Louis is sacrificing all his spare time to see her. They spend last Sunday together after he made a whirlwind stop in LA during what was a rare day off for the band.”

The insider is also claiming that the singer has become determined to be a great dad but his relationship with Briana is also evolving.

“There are very real feelings there. It's not just about the baby,” they revealed.

Louis is said to be encouraged by his good friend Oli Wright, who is reportedly dating Briana’s cousin, to make a go of it with the mother of his child. The source for The Sun has said that “It’s brought them all closer.”

The One Direction member has yet to make an official comment on the pregnancy news. He has however been active on Twitter to thank the band’s fans for their continued support, especially when they celebrated their five year anniversary on Thursday.

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Louis Tomlinson’s ex-girlfriend Eleanor Calder has been keeping pretty quiet on the social media front ever since the news broke last week that Louis is an expectant father.

The stunning 23-year-old model was travelling around America with friends and she has just returned home and posted a photo of her and her adorable dog, captioning it: “Missed my baby.”

 

Missed my baby..

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Ms Calder was said to be devastated at the news of Briana Jungwirth’s pregnancy, given that her and Louis only split up two months previously after four years of dating.

According to HollywoodLife.com Eleanor was “sickened” and “heart-broken” when she heard the news. It was also reportedly Louis’ mum who broke the news to her, as they still remain close.

With her 23rd birthday just last week, it was also reported that Louis sent his ex some really sweet gifts. A source claims that he sent her 23 sunflowers, 23 white roses and a stuffed elephant teddy with a happy birthday note in it.

The source has said that “he’s been telling Eleanor that no one can compare to her. Louis feels like he let Eleanor down and for that he’s really sorry.” 

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News broke last week that Louis Tomlinson was expecting a baby with Us stylist Briana Jungwirth.

It has been reported that Simon Cowell has spoken out about the news and he gave Louis some advice when he rang him to tell him. 

The X Factor boss told The Sun newspaper "I said to him, 'You man up'. You're fortunate because you're in a position to be able to look after the baby and not worry too much about that."

"But I also told him, 'I've received bad calls in my life but this is not one of them. This is your business but I'm here for you'."

Simon rejected the allegations that the baby news would damage One Direction's reputation. He said "He didn't kill anyone. He got someone pregnant. It happens every day all over the world. Again, Louis has got great family around him and, look, it's a plus, not a negative."

According to Simon, it seems the boyband may take some time off for themselves after the release of their fifth album. 

"In terms of the band, they've got enough hits now they can take some time off and do some other stuff they want to do. Then I hope they'll have a little bit of time apart and want to get back together again. It's a fun job, but it's absolutely their decision."

Neither Louis or his ex-girlfriend have confirmed that baby news to the public.

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Briana Jungwirth has yet to make any public appearances or comments since news of her pregnancy with One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, and it seems she has been finding all of the media attention difficult to cope with so far.

Speaking to Mail Online, Briana's father Joe Jungwirth said the 23-year-old is feeling "overwhelmed" and "stressed" this week, and that he is concerned for her wellbeing. "Briana's really shy, she's strong but shy, she's tough but shy and she's having a tough time with it, it's stressing her out right now, she's texting me all the time," her father told the Mail from his home in South Dakota. 

"Now that she's out of her mother's house she's a little bit better but she really doesn't like any of this stuff." The L.A.-based stylist had been staying at home with her mother Tammi and stepfather Brett, but this week moved to the solace of a hotel, with Louis' management team footing the bill to protect her privacy.

Confirming the pregnancy news, Joe said the family were surprised but excited by the unplanned announcement. "It's the first kid in our family, this will be the first grandkid…  It's a bit of a shock, you know, they're kids, stuff happens, but I'm supporting her. I love her to death and it's all good," he said.

Joe revealed that Briana is three months pregnant and that she broke the news to her parents around two weeks ago. Around that same time, Louis is reported to have flown to L.A. to visit Briana and her mum for the Fourth of July, so it's likely he was there to support his former love interest as she told her family.

It's believed Louis' own parents, Johannah and Dan, also travelled to the US to be with their son. "They all saw the ultrasound together and heard the baby's heart beat for the first time," Mail Online reports.

Briana has been the subject of some cruel online abuse from 1D fans – especially given that Louis only broke up with his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder a few weeks before being first spotted with her – but by the sounds of it she definitely has her family behind her 100%.

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He's yet to confirm or deny the swirling baby rumours – but Louis Tomlinson is certainly making a BIG effort with former love-interest Briana Jungwirth. 

Briana, 23, is an LA-based stylist and is reportedly 12 weeks' pregnant with the One Direction star's first child.

She is said to be suffering from severe morning sickness at the moment.

The duo went on several dates in May, though they are no longer in a relationship.

And it has now emerged that 23-year-old Louis recently left the band's On The Road Again tour to fly to LA to spend time with Briana and her family – including her mum. 

TMZ, which also carries images of the outing, says Louis and Briana, along with her mum and little brother, spent the afternoon hanging out in West Hollywood.

There they even cosied up to the same chimp that had appeared in One Direction's Steal My Girl video.

The musician later posted a snap to Instagram, saying he had been "reunited with an old friend".

Mail Online has reported that the singer's mother, Johannah Deakin, and step-father, Dan, have already met Briana's parents: mum Tammi Clark, 47, and stepfather Brett.

An insider claims the two families happily enjoyed a July 4 weekend together getting to know one another and chatting about the future.

The 1D singer and his mother

 

Lottie Tomlinson, Louis's sister, is also currently in LA.

Johannah is a midwife and a mother of seven. She only gave birth to twins, Ernest and Doris, in February last year but this will be her first grandchild. 

Meanwhile, in contrast to Mr Tomlinson's large clan, Briana has just one sibling: a younger half brother, nine-year-old Austin, whom Louis has been hanging out with.

Tammi also had Briana in her early 20s and they are particularly close

 

Mail Online furthermore says that Johannah and Dan travelled to California again to attend Ms Jungwirth's most recent appointment and scan.

"They all saw the ultrasound together and heard the baby's heart beat for the first time," the website states.

And while it may not have worked out with Briana, a source told PEOPLE this week that Mr Tomlinson has vowed to be at Ms Jungwirth’s side throughout her pregnancy and really wants to be a “hands-on dad” when the baby arrives early next year.

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He only broke up with his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder in March, but One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is now expecting a baby with a more recent love-interest.

Congratulations!

Although they are no longer in a relationship, the pop-star and Los Angeles-based stylist, Briana Jungwirth, 23, will welcome the little one early next year.

Louis and Briana spotted together recently 

 

“Louis is happy and very excited about becoming a dad and he thinks Briana will be an amazing mother," a mutual friend of the couple told PEOPLE this evening.

"It was a surprise at first, but he and Briana are very, very close friends and this has brought them even closer."

They added that 23-year-old Mr Tomlinson has vowed to be att Ms Jungwirth’s side throughout her pregnancy and really wants to be a “hands-on dad” when the baby arrives.

Briana has already been on several dates with Louis

 

The PEOPLE source adds: "They are both really happy and although they aren't in a relationship, their friendship is extremely strong and they are both really excited about the baby.

"It's early days and Briana and the baby's health are the most important things right now."

The duo began dating in May and sent the rumour-mill into overdrive when they were spotted on a series of intimate dates.

One rendezvous saw them attend Snoop Dogg's new album launch in West Hollywood, and afterwards they were observed holding hands in the back of their ride home.

He and Eleanor split in March following a four-year relationship

 

He and Eleanor, whom he dated for four years, only split in March, but Briana isn't the first woman Louis's been linked to since he became single.

He was seen kissing a pretty brunette in Thailand in the immediate aftermath of his breakup, and has also been linked to Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello.

And two weeks ago, the South Yorkshire-native was pictured cosying up to model Tamara Bell at Glastonbury.

His child will be the first One Direction band-member baby.

And we already can't wait to see the little Louis Jnr! 

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