Perez Hilton — Zayn Malik leaving One Direction may have broken millions of hearts, but don't worry yet, Directioners! Sometimes great things can come out of leaving a boy band! Just look at these guys… and see if you agree with our rankings! CLICK HERE to see th... more info

The Telegraph — The band says they will continue as a four-piece for their world tour more info

Time — If Spice Girls fans can get through Ginger Spice qutting the group, Directioners can get through this more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Zayn Malik and One Direction have gone from "taking a break" to "breaking up": The 22-year-old has bailed on the band for good, and for an elegant reason. more info

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The Telegraph — As Zayn Malik leaves One Direction, we remember the bands - from The Beatles to Bucks Fizz - who split up in unforgettable fashion more info

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