Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Rita Ora Tears Up During Concert Tribute to Liam Payne: ‘I Can’t Even Sing This Right Now’
variety.comSteven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Rita Ora fought back tears while performing a tribute to Liam Payne, who died yesterday after falling from a three-story balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ora was on stage at Zepp Namba in Osaka, Japan just hours after news of Payne’s death emerged. During the performance, she was singing “For You,” her 2018 collaboration with Payne off the “Fifty Shades Freed” soundtrack, when she gave an emotional tribute to the late musician. “I can’t even sing this right now,” she told the audience, burying her face in her hands.
As an image of her and Payne appeared behind her, she walked towards the crowd, encouraging them to sing for her. Rita Ora displays a photo of her and Liam Payne while performing their collaboration ‘For You’ in Japan:“I can’t even sing this right now” pic.twitter.com/deyqmYTSdU Later, she posted a remembrance on social media, sharing how much she appreciated the One Direction member and remarking on the tragedy of his sudden passing. “I’m devastated.
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