Perez Hilton — Earlier, we mentioned just which of your favorite music artists got honored with some nominations for this year’s MTV VMAs! While the ceremony isn’t until September, fans can start to get amped for performances from One Direction, Alicia Keys and... more info

Mjsbigblog — The nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards were announced this morning. One Direction, Carly Rae Jepsen, Demi Lovato, Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson all received nods. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — And to think that I woke up today believing it to be just another ordinary Monday. It's unfathomable to even think about now that I've seen the new One Direction commercial for the upcoming season of the British version of  The   X-Factor . More ... more info

Mjsbigblog — One Direction to release new single soon? Early X Factor season 9 spoilers and promos! X Factor UK season 9 promos: Whose Time Is Now? Leona Lewis – One Direction – JLS – Olly Murs Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, JLS, Olly Murs, One Direction an... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Pedophile Simon Hale posed as Justin Bieber and Niall Horan of One Direction to get teenager girls to strip for him on Skype. Might be time to reevaluate internet safety. More » Post from: Crushable more info

411 Mania — That'll put a stop to it... more info

Guardian Music — (Parlophone)There are those who, upon hearing the little dubstep wobbles on Glass Girl (the penultimate track on teenage pop singer Conor Maynard's debut album) or indeed the subtle drum and bass feints at the start of Take Off, will roll their eyes ... more info

Perez Hilton — One Direction may be back in the studio working on their second album, but one member of the boy band has taken a leave of absence! Breathe, Directioners! Not for good, LOLz! Looks like 1D’s blond haired crooner (below), Niall Horan, lost his voice... more info

Perez Hilton — While here in America, we are getting excited for the season two premiere of The X Factor this September, the UK is prepping for its NINTH! Judges Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow and yes, Nicole Scherzinger, are ready to find the countr... more info

ContactMusic — One Direction star Niall Horan was forced to pull out of a recording session after falling sick this week begs23Jul12 The What Makes You Beautiful hitmakers have been in the studio working on their second album but Irish singer Horan stayed in bed on... more info