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Liam Shares Medical Surprise

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:51:02 +0100

Liam Payne and One Direction fans know that he was born 3 weeks early, causing some kidney problems in the long run. Now he shares the good news is that the damaged kidney has healed itself and he officially has two working kidneys, much to his delight. In their book Dare To Dream-Life As One Direction, he explained that most of his younger life was diagnosing and treating his 1 kidney with special care. However, he is now rejoicing that it has made an odd, but wonderful recover. Here is the news that he announced via Twitter.

Just been for an ultrasound on my kidney…turns out its fixed from when I was a baby!!!so now I have two#weirdnewsoftheday.

This is great news for Liam! I am sure his family and himself are so happy for him. I think it is great news that he has healed and hopefully it will remain that way for the rest of his life. It had to be scary for the first couple of years in his life. But look at where he is today and best of all, he is healthy! This a huge relief off his back and his band members who I am sure felt concerned over his health. Now he can finally not feel so worried and live his life to the fullest while on tour. Granted, he probably should still be careful with his kidneys, but at least he knows that both are working and that is better than just one,

How do you feel about this news? I think a huge congrats is in order for him! This is huge news and it sounds like they not expect this to ever happen. So it was a lovely surprise likely for his whole family and band. I personally had no idea that he was born with only 1 working kidney, so this was complete news to me. He always seemed healthy in the spotlight, so I am not sure how many actually knew if they never read their book. Either way, he has to feel like a million bucks now to know that he has regained a healthy kidney. He couldn’t have gotten any better news ever!

One Direction Ready for 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony Performance

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:45:41 +0100

One Direction to perform at Closing Ceremony

One Direction (Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson) will perform at Sunday night's London 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony.

'The X Factor' 2010 contestants have reportedly been given their own moving island for a five-minute cameo in the show.

Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis will perform 'What Makes You Beautiful' from a carnival-like flat-bed truck, moving around the athletics track at Stratford's Olympic Stadium.

An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''It's all hush-hush and the boys have been sworn to secrecy.

''But they've been at rehearsals and can't wait to do their bit. It will be an unforgettable occasion and they feel privileged to be a part of it.''

Madness and the Pet Shop Boys have been added to the bill, which also includes George Michael, The Who and the Spice Girls.

The 'Wannabe' singers are expected to perform their debut hit, and have been rehearsing for eight hours a day for the past eight days, ensuring the gig tops Danny Boyle's Opening Ceremony.

Their set is said to be ''absolutely ingenious''.

It is still not known whether Take That will perform following this week's tragic news that Gary Barlow and wife Dawn's daughter, Poppy, was stillborn.

There was speculation last night that Kate Bush could be making a surprise comeback appearance, too, after a remix of her track 'Running Up That Hill' appeared on Amazon.

The page, which has since been taken down, showed the 2012 reworking available for download to coincide with the August 12 ceremony.

Muse have also confirmed they will be performing.

Demi Lovato wants to be One Direction's close pal, confirms Niall Horan meet-up

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:43:36 +0100

"The X Factor" U.S. judge Demi Lovato, 19, says she wants to be a close friend and unofficial tour guide to One Direction when the group visits America. In addition, Lovato confirms that she plans to spend quality time with One Direction's Niall Horan, 18, when he returns to the U.S., including when One Direction is in Los Angeles to perform at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6.

Lovato and Horan have publicly admitted that they crushes on each other, but Lovato has said in many interviews that they are "just friends" and that she doesn't want to date anyone right now because she wants to focus on her career.

One Direction came in third place on "The X Factor" U.K. in 2010. Since then, the group has had No. 1 hits and sold-out tours in several countries. One Direction's other members are 18-year-old Harry Styles, 20-year-old Louis Tomlinson, 19-year-old Zayn Malik and 18-year-old Liam Payne.

Lovato, who lives in the Los Angeles area, also has a successful career. All three of her albums have been Top 10 hits in the U.S., she has starred in Disney Channel shows "Camp Rock" and "Sonny With a Chance," and she has a huge fan base around the world.

In an interview with Seventeen magazine, Lovato said: "I think Niall is super, super sweet and we've become good friends. I get what it's like to be in the spotlight since I've grown up in it. I want to introduce all the One Direction guys to the United States, but especially Niall because he hasn't been here that much. I want to make sure he — or any of them really, I just don't know the other guys as well — has someone to hang out with in the States.

"He's really sweet and it's always flattering when a guy says he has a crush on you. But, I'm in a place right now where I'm not dating. I've sworn off dating for a long time. You never know what the future holds of course, but for now I am an independent woman and proud of it!"

When asked if she plans to see Horan when he is Los Angeles for the 2012 MTV Video Music awards, Lovato replied: "Yeah, I would love to! I'm just so busy because I'm still performing shows on the weekends, but hopefully I'll have time."

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson And Eleanor Calder Spotted At Olympic Finals

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:24:54 +0100

Louis Tomlinson and girlf Eleanor Calder are the latest in a long line of celebs to tweet about their Olympics shenanigans, after spending Thursday (August 9) evening at the London 2012 Stadium. Jel!

The lucky couple got to witness a number of finals, including Usain Bolt's 200m win. Aaahhh, the perks of being a member of a global boyband like One Direction eh?

Eleanor tweeted this instagram image last night, with the caption: "Amazing evening at the Olympics today :)"

Louis also took to the social networking site to fill his millions of followers in on the pair's epic night out, saying: "Had an amazing time at the Olympics last night, thank you to BA for looking after me :) Team GB," wrote the singer.

The 1D singer has been very busy recording and schmoozing with celebs as the band works on their second album, so it's nice to see the cute couple getting to spend some quality time together.

Awww, young love!

Louis and Eleanor are regularly seen out and about together

Harry Styles Affair DJ Divorcing Husband

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:19:40 +0100

The radio DJ who had an affair with One Direction star Harry Styles is getting divorced from her husband, it has been reported.

The Mirror claims that Lucy Horobin, 33, and Oliver Pope, 31, have decided to call time on their marriage - despite having made efforts to repair it.

A source told the paper: "Ollie and Lucy have decided to end their marriage. Both of them are deeply saddened their relationship is over but believe they will be better off as friends.

"When Ollie discovered what had happened with Lucy and Harry he tried to forgive and forget.

"Lucy got a lot of flak from Harry fans when the fling was exposed and Ollie was the one who supported her through it. But the stress eventually became unbearable.

"Behind closed doors they argued about it and in the end they agreed they’d be better off splitting up."

Lucy hit it off with Cougar-loving Harry last summer when he appeared on her radio show in Manchester at the age of 17, and they enjoyed a brief fling together.

Someone's having a great time! Niall Horan enjoys a night out in London without his One ...

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:18:42 +0100

He's one fifth of one of the world's most popular boy bands, yet last night Niall Horan decided to go it alone.

The 18-year-old singer enjoyed a night out at celebrity hotspot Funky Buddha without his fellow band mates, but he didn't seem to be missing them.

As he helped two of his friends celebrate their birthdays, the Irish star was grinning from ear-to-ear and clearly loving his solo night out.

Having a great time: Niall Horan has a laugh outside Funky Buddha last night without his One Direction band mates

Someone's perked up! The 18-year-old arrived at the club looking glum but was giving a thumbs up by the end of the night (L)

Niall had dressed rather casually for a Friday night out wearing blue skinny jeans, white trainers and a T-shirt that was decorated with a bowler hat, a moustache and a bow tie.

When he arrived at the London nightclub earlier on, Niall looked rather serious and refused to smile for the cameras but fast forward a few hours, and perhaps a few drinks later, and he was in a very jolly mood.

Before posing with a few female fans, the blonde singer enjoyed a special moment with his smartly-dressed friend who seemed to be celebrating his birthday.

Calm down! Niall appeared to be very excited as he screamed with a friend outside the club

Bromance? Niall was helping his friend celebrate his birthday

The pair were seen hugging one another while Niall screamed in his face and gave a thumbs up to the camera.

Niall partied until the early hours of this morning, but made sure he took a quick visit to Twitter before getting into bed.

'Great time at @JoshDevineDrums and @JoeyCottle 's birthday party! Home now! Bedtime,set for the final tomorrow! Cmon @johnJoeNevin ! Hero,' he wrote.

Give us a hug! The Irish star and his friend were showing their love for one another as onlookers watched them

Meanwhile, his band mate Harry Styles was celebrating someone else's birthday in Soho.

The 18-year-old singer was spotted arriving at Nick Grimshaw's birthday party where his ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack was also in attendance.

Party animals: Elsewhere Harry Styles was celebrating Nick Grimshaw's birthday in Soho

Aiden Grimshaw talks One Direction, Cher Lloyd US success

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:17:23 +0100

Watch the video to hear what Aiden says: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHXMS5WQDo

One Direction's Harry Styles Hangs Out Before Taking The Olympic Stage!

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:15:00 +0100

And a hello back to YOU, Harry!

The One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles was seen out and about around Londontown earlier today, opting to cover up his signature moptop hairdo!

Check out the One Thing singer (above)!!

Harry stopped to sign autographs and take pics with a few fans, as he made his way through the crowd!

Hey! Where are the rest of the 1D boys?? Shouldn’t they all berehearsing for the Olympics closing ceremony?? Or are the Spice Girlshogging the stage?? LOLz!

We wonder what they've got in store for their Directioners…and pretty much the entire world!

One Direction spotted at rehearsals for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:56:01 +0100

One Direction have reportedly been spotted at rehearsals for the Olympics Closing Ceremony.

The X factor stars have been rumoured as one of the acts included in the special concert set to take place in the Olympic stadium next week and it seems almost certain that the lads will be taking part after they were spotted singing and dancing at a practice session for the ceremony on Monday.

A source told Unreality TV that the singers are incredibly excited about taking part in the legendary event, which will also reportedly include performances from Take That. The Spice Girls, The Who and Kate Bush.

Niall Horan will be particularly elated about the new gig we would imagine as he seems to be totally caught up in the Olympic fever that has been sweeping the nation over the last few weeks.

The Irish star ran for over a mile to make it on time to a boxing match which featured his pal John Joe Nevin earlier this week and last night he spent an hour chatting to the champion on the phone.

Horan tweeted:

‘on the phone to @johnJoeNevin for the last hour!He’s a sound lad!We grew up 100 yards away from eachother,now he’s goin for an olympic medal’

Liam Payne seems to be loving all the sporting events too and tweeted this week:

’100m im soo excited sooo buzzing im nervous i never get nervous whats goin onn!!!!’

MIRACLE! One Direction star Niall Horan tells Liam Payne: Now you've got 2 good kidneys you can ...

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:53:40 +0100

Liam Payne had a very surprising trip to the hospital yesterday.

The One Direction star had problems with one of his kidneys when he was a child - but he found out during an X-ray that it's okay again.

'Just been for an ultrasound on my kidney turns out its fixed form when I was a baby!!! :o so now I have two :) #weirdnewsoftheday,' TweetsLiam, 18.

Liam - who dates dancer Danielle Peazer, 24 - has previously said that he chooses not to drink alcohol on nights out to 'be on the safe side'.

But now he's got a full set of organs, it looks like he might experience some peer pressure from his 1D band mates to start boozing.

'@Real_Liam_Payne well if ur kidneys workin now...comin for a pint? ahhaha i joke,' Tweets Niall Horan, 18.