The ups and downs of the One Direction boys, eight years after the departure of Zayn Malik, Culture
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The band announced its separation in 2015. Though they promised it was just a break, each of the group’s five members are focused on their own careers
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Zayn Malik reveals he feels 'free at last' after leaving One Direction - and slams the celebrity culture that made him a star
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Behind the Beef: Zayn Malik and One Direction
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Joe Jonas on Zayn Malik's One Direction exit: 'They're under so much scrutiny
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Zayn Malik leaves One Direction: What the band is losing.
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Zayn Malik's Departure from One Direction – THE ITHACAN
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Is One Direction Reuniting With New Music Zayn Malik
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Video: One Direction's Harry Styles breaks down in tears after hearing of Zayn Malik's departure - ABC7 Chicago
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Zayn Malik Says He Never Wanted to be the Mysterious One in One Direction
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One Direction penned touching song 'for the fans' after Zayn Malik exit, Music, Entertainment
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The ups and downs of the One Direction boys, eight years after the departure of Zayn Malik, Culture
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After years of silence Zayn Malik opens up about his departure from One Direction