One Direction
Comments427this wiki
One Direction |
|
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Origin |
United Kingdom |
| Genres |
Pop |
| Years active |
2010 - present |
| Labels |
Syco, Columbia |
| Website | |
| Members | |
|
Harry Styles | |
One Direction's first single "What Makes You Beautiful" was released on September 11, 2011 and debuted in the UK Singles Chart at number one on September 18, 2011. It became the third fastest selling single of 2011 selling 153,965 copies. Their second single, "Gotta Be You," was released on November 11, 2011, and peaked at number three.
Contents |
History
The X Factor (2010-11)
- Main article: The X Factor history

Added by GlitterDisasterFollowing bootcamp, all five members of the boy band spent two weeks living at Harry's home in Chesire in order to get to know each other and bond together.[1] While brainstorming group names, Harry came up with One Direction.

Added by MomoMimiUp All Night (2011-12)
Since being signed to Syco Music, the band has released their debut album, Up All Night, which includes the singles: "What Makes You Beautiful", "One Thing", "Gotta Be You", and "More Than This".
Take Me Home (2012-13)
In late 2012, One Direction released their second album Take Me Home, which consisted of songs such as "Live While We're Young", "Little Things", "Rock Me" and "Kiss You".
Discography
- Main article: Discography
- Take Me Home (2012)
- Up All Night (2011)
Tours
- The X Factor Live Tour
- Up All Night Tour
- Better With U Tour (as special guest)
- Take Me Home Tour
- Where We Are Tour
Film
"This Is Us" is the first film of the boy band, One Direction and to be shot in 3D. Shooting started in early 2013. It is set for release in UK cinemas on August 23rd, 2013.
Filmography
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | The X Factor (UK) | Contestant | Seventh series, group formed, placed third |
| 2011 | One Direction: A Year in the Making | Self | ITV2 special, documentry The X Factor to the present |
|
2012
| I'm in a Boy Band! | Self | Part 1 of a BBC series, 1D were interviewed/appeared |
| Kids' Choice Awards | Self | Attended, performed "What Makes You Beautiful" | |
| iCarly | Guest star | "iGo One Direction"; guest role and performed | |
|
|
Self
|
"Sofia Vergara/One Direction", musical guest
| |
| Film | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|
2012 2013 | Up All Night: The Live Tour | Self | DVD, concert filmed during the Up All Night Tour |
| This Is Us | Self | Theatrical 3D concert film | |
Awards and nominations
- Main article: List of awards and nominations
References
- ↑ 'We had to overcome our egos'. Digital Spy. 6 October 2010.