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Conor McGregor became a father, Niall Horan saw his solo career take off, and Saoirse Ronan was an award-winning Ladybird. Those were some of the positives celebwise in 2017, writes Kelly O’Brien.

Liam Payne has told of his struggle to find anything to write about when he embarked on his solo career, because he was feeling "so content" in his personal life.

Calling all Directioners, Louis Tomlinson has said that One Direction reunion is a 'must'.

Harry Styles step-father Robin Twist (57), has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Paula Burns sees some similarities with Nicole Scherzinger. Mostly it’s their cougar status. Is age really just a number in the dating game?

Older women who date younger men are often seen as cougars who have little chance of enjoying a lasting relationship. Deirdre Reynolds reports.

Liam Payne would welcome Zayn Malik back to One Direction with open arms.

One Direction’s Niall Horan has won a round in his libel case over articles which he says meant he used hard drugs during an evening with fellow singers Justin Bieber and Cody Simpson.

One Direction are to become "mad old recluses."

One Direction fans are gearing up for an emotional weekend as the band prepare to play what could be their final gig tonight.

Niall Horan and the other four members of boy band One Direction last year more than doubled their company’s cashpile to £42m (€57m).

Liam Payne has said he drank heavily to cope with One Direction’s workload but insisted the band was not breaking up.

Harry Styles hasn’t accepted any acting roles yet.

Reports that One Direction will break up next year have sparked a scramble for tickets for what looks like being their final concert.

The break won’t be permanent ... probably. It’s been a bumpy year for everyone’s favorite luxuriously coiffed boy band.

One Direction are going to split in March of next year for at least a year.

One Direction fans reacted with dismay to a report that band member Louis Tomlinson is to become a father.

Hozier won two Billboard Music Awards at Sunday’s ceremony in Las Vegas, winning top rock artist and top rock song for ‘Take Me to Church’.

Up to €5m of Ian Bailey’s legal costs may go unpaid; A German media outlet fell for a satirical report from Waterford Whispers News; and Michael ‘Babs’ Keating says voting yes is about ensuring fair play for all our children. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

One Direction have returned to the UK to work on their album.

Simon Cowell will let One Direction go solo, but only one condition.

Zayn Malik walked off stage after falling ill during a gig.

Niall Horan reportedly has a new girlfriend.