The ups and downs of the One Direction boys, eight years after the departure of Zayn Malik, Culture
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The ups and downs of the One Direction boys, eight years after the departure of Zayn Malik, Culture
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The story of his life: Zayn Malik leaving boy band One Direction to be 'a normal 22-year-old' – Orange County Register
Zayn Malik wants to be 'normal,' he says, bailing out on One Direction - Los Angeles Times
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Zayn Malik's Departure from One Direction – THE ITHACAN
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Zayn Malik opens up about 'crazy' One Direction exit
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One Direction's Zayn Malik announces he's leaving the boy band
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WATCH: Zayn Malik CRIES on stage during emotional final performance with One Direction
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Zayn Malik Says He Left One Direction Because of Band's 'Restrictions' - ABC News
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Did Zayn Malik leave One Direction to preempt Harry Styles?
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Zayn Malik thanks One Direction at first public appearance since leaving boy band: They're 'four of the best guys I've ever met' – New York Daily News
Does One Direction go in a new direction after Zayn?
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Why One Direction lads went solo and how Zayn Malik was wedge that drove them apart - Irish Mirror Online