He runs 1D Alert, an X account dedicated to One Direction news and updates with over 300,000 followers. To Azar, and so many others, the band provided an escape from depression and bullying.

One Direction member Liam Payne, a judge on "Building the Band," died at 31, just weeks after filming the Netflix competition series last fall. "Band" marks his final appearance.

One Direction has announced a Nov. 13 release date for its new album, “Made in the A.M.,” setting up a head-to-head pop battle with Justin Bieber, who is also to release his new album that day.

It’s hard to believe it’s been more than a decade since the British boy band One Direction was formed on The X Factor. July 23 marked the 14th anniversary of the band — Harry Styles, Liam ...

When Mr. Horan’s new album, “Flicker,” hit No. 1, One Direction joined the Beatles as the only bands to have three members top the chart with solo albums.