Perez Hilton — It feels like One Direction is falling apart! After the heartbreaking news broke on Wednesday that Zayn Malik quit 1D, reports started to circulate that ANOTHER member is eager to leave. [ Related: 10 'Normal' Things Zayn Can FINALLY Do Now That He's... more info

Time — It's not yet clear what Malik's departure will mean for One Direction—but on his own, he could forge an impressive career more info

Perez Hilton — Zayn Malik's abrupt leave from One Direction is hard on all of us, but hey — if this is what he thinks is best, we'll all do our best to support him. The crooner DID say in his official statement he wanted to be able to relax, have privacy and do "... more info

The Telegraph — Zayn Malik has left One Direction, the band said in a statement today more info

Time — Zayn Malik has announced that he's leaving One Direction. Take a look back at the boy band's time together more info

Perez Hilton — Everything is happening so fast! In light of the news that Zayn Malik has officially left One Direction, reports have surfaced that the former boy bander intends to marry his fiancée, Perrie Edwards, within the year. [ Related: The Internet Reacts T... more info

The Telegraph — The good ship One Direction will sail on without Zayn Malik, Neil McCormick says more info

The Daily Mail — Fans wasted no time in taking to Twitter to share their hysterical reactions. more info

The Independent — X Factor more info

Perez Hilton — The news of Zayn Malik's departure spread faster than the speed of light — literally. One Direction, the 22-year-old, and Simon Cowell all made official statements on the band's Facebook page today… [ Photos: 22 Thought Provoking Tweets From Zayn... more info