The Independent — Classic FM has won the media race for internet traffic following news of One Direction’s year-long split. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Aaaaand breathe. more info

Perez Hilton — The saga continues… Calvin Harris proved how loyal of a boyfriend he was last week when he got into a heated Twitter exchange with Zayn Malik after the former One Direction singer made a subtle jab at Taylor Swift thanks to a pro-Miley Cyrus re-twe... more info

The Daily Mail — The hearts of One Direction fans all over the world broke again on Monday night as Niall Horan confirmed that the group are indeed taking a break next year. more info

Perez Hilton — Over the weekend, rumors started circling the web that everyone's favorite boy band, One Direction, was going to be taking a hiatus next March! Well, on Monday, Niall Horan finally took to Twitter to clear the air. So??? Are the rumors true? Turns ou... more info

E! Online — We saw the ultimate disintegration of One Direction coming a mile away—were just looking in the wrong, er, direction at the time. Surely, around a year ago, most people envisioned... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Much to the chagrin of their fans, One Direction will take a break next year, starting in March. The Times' Christy Khoshaba on what it means and how social media reacted. more info

L.A. Times - News — more info

E! Online — Now this is how you clear up some rumors! Hours after E! News confirmed that One Direction was taking an extended hiatus to focus on individual projects, Niall Horan took to Twitter to... more info

E! Online — We thought dealing with NSYNC splitting up shortly following Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears' breakup was rough, but that was nothing compared to what One Direction fans have been... more info