One Direction's Louis Tomlinson 'set to launch solo career'

Great news for One Direction fans. Industry sources have revealed Louis Tomlinson is gearing up to release new music and has finally played his solo tracks to label executives – and they love what they’ve heard.

The 24-year-old heartthrob – who became a father to Freddie Reign Tomlinson in January – is set to be the fifth and final member of One Direction to launch a solo career, having finally decided to follow in the footsteps of his band mates Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Liam Payne.

Inbetween living in Los Angeles and taking care of Freddie, he’s been secretly working on new material and Simon Cowell’s Syco label has reportedly heard some of the songs and are keen to work with him.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Louis is a brilliant songwriter and had not initially planned his own solo career.

“But he’s been back in the studio and has been working on some really amazing music.

“He’s played some to the powers that be at syco, who are really excited.”

“They think he could be a real success as a solo artist, given his proven ability to write hit records and massive fanbase as part of 1D.”

Though Louis turned to Simon and co. for their reaction to his new sound, all of his bandmates eventually parted ways with the 57-year-old music mogul’s label.

Needless to say, we’re so excited to hear Louis’ music.