Yahoo News Liam Payne death latest: Six of One Direction star’s songs to enter charts after singer dies in Buenos Aires
Liam Payne‘s music looks set to re-enter the charts this week, in the wake of his death aged 31.
The One Direction star’s songs with the pop group, including “Night Changes”, “Story of My Life” and “What Makes you Beautiful” are all on track to make the Top 50, the Official Charts Company reports.
Payne’s solo songs, including “Teardrops”, “For You” with pop singer Rita Ora, and his debut single “Strip That Down” are also set to re-enter the charts.
Over the weekend, hundreds of fans stood in silence in London’s Hyde Park while mourning the singer, where they left flowers, candles and heart-shaped balloons,
Payne’s former One Direction bandmates have said they are “devastated” over the singer’s death, while Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s 7-year-old son Bear, has opened up about her grief at an “indescribably painful time.”
Singer Zayn Malik announced last week that he was postponing his forthcoming US tour, after he and the surviving 1D bandmembers shared their own tributes.
Payne’s cause of death was revealed in a preliminary autopsy on Thursday 17 October. Photos taken by officials of his hotel room showed it in a state of disarray, with a smashed TV screen and debris scattered around the surfaces.
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Liam Payne, who rose to global fame as a member of the British pop band One Direction, has died aged 31.
The singer died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, officials said on Wednesday 16 October. Pablo Policicchio, the spokesperson for the Security Ministry of Buenos Aires municipality, said in a statement to the Associated Press that police were dispatched to the hotel in response to an emergency call about an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.
Born in Wolverhampton, England, Payne was drawn to singers such as Usher and Justin Timberlake. He remembered his childhood as a happy one: his father, Geoff, worked as a fitter, while his mother, Karen, was a nursery nurse.
“It was great, though we didn’t have much,” he told The Telegraph in a 2017 interview. “Dad was in debt, but they did the best they could. It makes you dream a bit, you know?”
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Bruce Springsteen on Liam Payne death: ‘It’s a business that puts enormous pressure on young people’
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Bruce Springsteen has reflected on the shock death of One Direction star Liam Payne, saying that the music industry “puts enormous pressures on young people.”
Payne was just 31 when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina earlier this week.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Springsteen said that artists dying young is “not an unusual thing in my business.”
The “Born to Run” singer-songwriter continued: “It’s a normal thing. It’s a business that puts enormous pressures on young people.
“Young people don’t have the inner facility or the inner self yet to be able to protect themselves from a lot of the things that come with success and fame. So they get lost in a lot of the difficult and often pain inducing [things]… whether it’s drugs or alcohol to take some of that pressure off.”
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Niall Horan recalls last conversation with Liam Payne: ‘I didn’t know I was saying goodbye forever’
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Niall Horan has shared a personal tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, reflecting on their meeting just weeks before the singer’s death.
Horan, who rose to fame along with Payne and their bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik after competing on The X Factorin 2010, posted the statement to Instagram along with a sweet photo of them together.
“I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam,” Horan, 31, wrote. “It just doesn’t feel real.
“Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and made everyone feel happy and secure.”
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Liam Payne’s cause of death revealed in preliminary autopsy
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Liam Payne died of multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local police said on Thursday.
A preliminary autopsy indicated that Payne had suffered “internal and external” hemorrhages and multiple traumatic injuries, according to the report seen by multiple outlets. Officials said Payne’s plunge from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel was what caused his fatal injuries.
A toxicology report is still pending.
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Dancer and model Danielle Peazer, who dated One Direction star Liam Payne for two years until 2013, has shared a lengthy tribute to the late singer who died last week, aged 31.
Peazer remained on friendly terms with the singer, whom she met on ITV reality contest The X Factor in 2010, and revealed in her statement the one thing she believed he was “most proud of”.
Writing on Instagram on Sunday, she urged her followers to see Payne not just as “a world-famous musician for the last decade” but also “someone’s son and brother for more than 30 years, a friend to so many and more recently an uncle”.
“His most important role and something he was the most proud of out of all of his monumental successes was that he was a father,” Peazer said. “The thought that there is now a child growing up without one of their parents is heartbreaking and unfair.
“To Liam’s son Bear, as well as his parents and sisters, my love, thoughts and strength goes to you. The magnitude of this loss is incomprehensible and I will continue to support you in any way I am able to.”
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Former X Factor contestant Katie Waissel, who appeared in the same series as Liam Payne and his One Direction bandmates, has hit out at show creator Simon Cowell following the singer’s death.
Payne died in a fall from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday 16 October. Local authorities are carrying out an autopsy, with the preliminary results released yesterday (17 October).
Waissel shared a lengthy statement upon the news of Payne’s death, calling him her “dear friend” and her “confident”, who offered her support during some of her “darkest moments” while on The X Factor.
“Liam was kind, with a pure heart, a sharp mind, and the wisdom of an old soul,” she said. “His warmth and compassion left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
“His tragic passing not only leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who loved him but also serves as a painful reminder of the systemic neglect that persists in the industry.”
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Liam Payne songs to re-enter charts after singer’s death
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One Direction songs are set to re-enter the top 40 in the charts following Liam Payne's death, aged 31.
“Night Changes”, former No 2 single “Story Of My Life” and chart-topper “What Makes You Beautiful” are being played by fans in huge numbers, according to the Official Charts Company,
“What Makes You Beautiful”, the debut single from Payne and his bandmates Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles after they rose to fame on The X Factor in 2010, has been sung at memorials to the singer this weekend.
The UK charts could also see Payne's solo tracks rise on Friday, with his last single “Teardrops”, “For You” with singer Rita Ora and “Strip That Down” with rapper Quavo all set to be in the top 100.
Liam Payne fans sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ at Hyde Park vigil
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Hundreds of fans gathered in Hyde Park to sing One Direction’s ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ during a vigil for Liam Payne.
The 31-year-old tragically died after falling from a third-story balcony in a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024.
Attendees held posters, balloons, and flowers in the west London park as they came together to pay their respects.
Vigils were also held in various locations across England over the weekend.
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In the wake of Liam Payne’s death, a leading figure within the music industry has called on measures to be introduced to stop youngsters being pushed into pop stardom.
Payne was 16 when he became a member of One Direction on The X Factor, but Guy Chambers, the former songwriter for Robbie Williams, now wants the music industry to stop working with talent under the age of 18.
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Liam Payne given ‘In Memoriam’ tribute at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Liam Payne was included in the In Memoriam section at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 19, just days after his death.
Artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Cher and Jimmy Buffett were being inducted into the hall.
A photograph of Payne from One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” video was used, and Us Magazine reports attendees cheered the moment.
The ceremony is available to stream on Disney+.
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Bruce Springsteen on Liam Payne death: ‘It’s a business that puts enormous pressure on young people’
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Bruce Springsteen has reflected on the shock death of Liam Payne, saying the music industry “puts enormous pressures on young people.”
In a new interview, Springsteen said that artists dying young is “not an unusual thing in my business.”
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Cheryl describes ‘indescribably painful’ grief
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Cheryl Cole, the former X Factor judge who shares son Bear with Liam Payne, has issued a statement following the death of the One Direction singer.
“As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she began.
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Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has revealed she and the One Direction singer, who tragically passed away on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, weren’t supposed to be in Argentina for more than five days.
Two days before the singer’s death, Cassidy, 25, travelled back to her home in Miami, Florida, leaving Payne in Argentina. According to her, the couple was originally only planning to be in the country for five days, but their trip ended up being extended.
In the video blog of her trip back to the US, Cassidy explained why she left.
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Liam Payne’s sister, Ruth Gibbins, paid tribute to her brother in a moving social media post, writing: “I don’t believe this is happening. Many times have I poured my heart out publicly with pride about Liam but never much about life as his sister.
“Liam is my best friend, no one could ever make me laugh as much as him, doing his impressions always had me creasing and he loved seeing how much of a laugh he could get.
“Liam, my brain is struggling to catch up with what’s happening and I don’t understand where you’ve gone. What I do love most about you is your ability to make me laugh, I never chuckle as much as I do when I’m with you with anyone else.”
“I’m sorry I couldn’t save you. One last time I need you to know, I’m here if you need anything, I’d drive to the end of the universe to bring you back.
I don’t feel this world was good enough or kind enough to you, and quite often over the last few years, you’ve had to really try hard to overcome all that was being aimed at you.
“You just wanted to be loved and to make people happy with your music. You never believed you were good enough, I hope you can now see this outpouring of love that you never received in your time.”
Songwriter urges measures to be taken to protect young musicians
Sunday 20 October 2024 22:00 , Jacob Stolworthy
In the wake of Liam Payne’s death, a leading figure within the music industry has called on measures to be introduced to stop youngsters being pushed into pop stardom.
Payne was 16 when he became a member of One Direction on The X Factor, but Guy Chambers, the former songwriter for Robbie Williams, now wants the music industry to stop working with talent under the age of 18.
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One Direction songwriter remembers Liam Payne
Sunday 20 October 2024 21:30 , Jacob Stolworthy
Julian Bulian, a songwriter who collaborated with One Direction, has paid tribute to Liam Payne.
He wrote on Instagram: "We wrote songs that changed my life. He believed in me. He encouraged and empowered me. He helped make my dreams come true. There isn't enough I can say about Liam that would accurately express the way I feel about him."
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Mourners are trying and piece together the tragic circumstances surrounding Liam Payne’s untimely death.
The 31-year-old One Direction singer was found dead after falling from a three-storey balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Tuesday.
While test results to determine exactly what drugs, if any, were in Payne’s system at the time of his death are pending, authorities are now working to reconstruct the circumstances that preceded his death.
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Sunday 20 October 2024 20:30 , Jacob Stolworthy
Niall Horan has shared a fresh tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, reflecting on their recent meeting just two weeks ago.
The Irish singer, who rose to fame along with Payne and their bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik after competing on The X Factorin 2010, posted the statement to Instagram along with a sweet photo of them together.
“I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam,” Horan, 31, wrote. “It just doesn’t feel real.
“Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and made everyone feel happy and secure.”
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The anti-anxiety medication Clonazepam was among the medications found in singer Liam Payne’s hotel room before he died.
The One Direction singer died of multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local police said on Thursday.
He was pronounced dead on Wednesday after emergency services responded to a hotel manager’s call about an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol”.
A preliminary autopsy indicated that Payne had suffered “internal and external” hemorrhages and multiple traumatic injuries, according to the report seen by multiple outlets. Officials said Payne’s plunge from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel was what caused his fatal injuries.
A toxicology report is still pending but police found over the counter medication and Clonazepam in his room.
Liam Payne’s ‘X Factor’ co-stars pay tribute
Sunday 20 October 2024 19:00 , Jacob Stolworthy
The X Factor contestants who appeared on the same series as One Direction are remembering Liam Payne.
Payne died in a fall from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday 16 October.
Katie Waissel, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and more are now recalling their time spent with Payne.
Liam Payne’s X Factor co-stars pay tribute to One Direction singer
Liam Payne given ‘In Memoriam’ tribute at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:23 , Kevin Perry
Liam Payne was included in the In Memoriam section at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night (October 19), just days after his death.
Artists including Ozzy Osbourne, Cher and Jimmy Buffett were being inducted into the hall.
A photograph of Payne from One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” video was used, and Us Magazine reports attendees cheered the moment.
The ceremony is available to stream on Disney+.
Sunday 20 October 2024 18:00 , Jacob Stolworthy
Liam Payne’s ex Danielle Peazer says she’s not ‘mentally strong enough’ to face reality of singer’s death
Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriend Danielle Peazer has candidly spoken out about the singer’s death.
The 36-year-old dancer took to her Instagram Story on October 19 to share a tribute to Payne. After noting that she’s spent the last few days “trying to process the news of Liam’s death,” Peazer expressed her gratitude to fans who’ve sent her messages of support.
“Thank you to anyone who has taken the time to call, text, or DM sending condolences and offering support,” Peazer, who dated Payne from 2010 to 2012 wrote. “I’m so grateful and it’s helped more than you know.”
She continued: “In time I will share more, but right now I don’t feel mentally strong enough to face the reality of what happened.”
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Liam Payne’s post-One Direction timeline: from podcast fall outs to fatherhood
Sunday 20 October 2024 17:30 , Roisin O’Connor
One Direction’s split seemed inevitable, but the break-up of one of the most successful boybands of all time still made headlines around the world and devastated millions of fans.
Formed on reality TV show The X Factor in 2010, the five-piece comprised late singer Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson. Despite placing third in the contest, the band shot to international fame upon the release of their debut single, the pop-rock anthem “What Makes You Beautiful”.
For the next six years, One Direction experienced a level of fame not seen since Beatlemania: screaming, hysterical fans; paparazzi; intrusive tabloid stories. After the band split in 2016 following a final farewell tour, each of the five members pursued solo careers with varying degrees of success.
Somewhat surprisingly, Payne – who had long-harboured ambitions of being a singer like his idols, Justin Timberlake, Usher and Chris Brown – admitted in 2017 that he had doubts about going solo. “I was just going to go into songwriting and carry on and do that,” he told Billboard. “But then I was like, ‘You’ve been trying to do this since you were 14 years old. You would be ridiculously stupid to turn down the option to have a deal.’ Coming out of the band, we had some pretty good opportunities around us. I had to do something.”
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Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole’s relationship: Timeline from X Factor meeting to coparenting son Bear
Liam Payne has died aged 31, after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The One Direction singer was in a relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy at the time of his death, while ex-fiancée Maya Henry had issued a cease and desist last week alleging that the musician continued to contact her.
Prior to meeting Cassidy in October 2022, and Henry in 2019, Liam was in a relationship with former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole.
The pair share one seven-year-old son together, Bear.
We break down the timeline of the couple’s unconventional meeting and subsequent relationship:
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Sunday 20 October 2024 16:00 , Greg Evans
In the wake of Liam Payne’s death, a leading figure within the music industry has called on measures to be introduced to stop youngsters being pushed into pop stardom.
Payne was 16 when he became a member of One Direction on The X Factor, but Guy Chambers, the former songwriter for Robbie Williams, now wants the music industry to stop working with talent under the age of 18.
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Sunday 20 October 2024 15:30 , Jacob Stolworthy
Reports Liam Payne was ‘dropped by record label’ as X Factor co-star hits out at Simon Cowell
Former X Factor contestant Katie Waissel, who appeared in the same series as Liam Payne and his One Direction bandmates, has hit out at show creator Simon Cowell following the singer’s death.
Payne died in a fall from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday 16 October. Local authorities are carrying out an autopsy, with the preliminary results released yesterday (17 October).
Waissel shared a lengthy statement upon the news of Payne’s death, calling him her “dear friend” and her “confident”, who offered her support during some of her “darkest moments” while on The X Factor.
“Liam was kind, with a pure heart, a sharp mind, and the wisdom of an old soul,” she said. “His warmth and compassion left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
“His tragic passing not only leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who loved him but also serves as a painful reminder of the systemic neglect that persists in the industry.”
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Liam Payne’s ‘devastated’ One Direction bandmates share tribute: ‘We will miss him terribly’
Sunday 20 October 2024 15:00 , Jacob Stolworthy
Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to the singer following his death in a hotel fall, aged 31.
In a statement signed “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry”, Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.
“In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”
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One Direction fans mourn singer in London
Sunday 20 October 2024 14:32 , Jacob Stolworthy
Hundreds of One Direction fans have gathered in central London to pay tribute to Liam Payne.
The large group stood in silence and sang renditions of the band’s songs on Sunday (20 October) in celebration of the singer’s life.
ITV reporter Charlotte Cross captured footage of the vigil, writing: “Hundreds of people have gathered in Hyde Park, London, for a memorial event for Liam Payne.
“Fans are singing, laying flowers, and writing messages paying their respects to the former One Direction singer who died this week aged 31. Full story on @itvnews tonight”
Robbie Williams shares final exchange with Liam Payne
Sunday 20 October 2024 13:30 , Jacob Stolworthy
Robbie Williams has shared his thoughts on the pressures of being under the spotlight as he paid tribute to the late One Direction singer Liam Payne.
The musician died from multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services responded to a hotel manager’s call about a guest “under the influence of alcohol and drugs” who could “do something that could put his life at risk”. He was 31.
Williams, who rose to fame in the Nineties with boyband Take That and went on to mentor One Direction on X Factor, shared his final interaction with Payne – an email exchange from June 2022 that sees Williams giving the singer advice and telling him he is “proud” of him.
Robbie Williams shares final exchange with Liam Payne: ‘Very proud of you’
Liam Payne’s father reads tributes to son outside hotel where he died
Sunday 20 October 2024 12:00 , Jacob Stolworthy
The father of Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday (18 October) to arrange for the return of his son’s body to the UK.
Geoff Payne has been seen reading tributes and kissing photos of his son outside the Argentina hotel where he died
Argentine authorities said Geoff was headed to the local prosecutor’s office, which is investigating the case as a matter of protocol. Local media reported that he later visited the morgue.
It’s the first time that any of Payne’s family members have been seen publicly since the star’s sudden death, which has led to an outpouring of grief from the world of music and entertainment.
Sunday 20 October 2024 11:30 , Jacob Stolworthy
Cheryl describes ‘indescribably painful’ grief
Cheryl Cole, the former X Factor judge who shares son Bear with Liam Payne, has issued a statement following the death of the One Direction singer.
“As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she began.
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Cheryl Cole breaks silence on ‘earth shattering’ death of Liam Payne
