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
Zayn Malik is taking time to grieve before heading out on tour. On Saturday, the singer announced he has decided to postpone his upcoming tour until early next year to give himself time to mourn the loss of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who passed away on Wednesday. Related: Liam Payne’s Sister Ruth Pens Emotional Tribute To ‘Best Friend’ He shared with fans: The Dusk Till Dawn crooner was scheduled to begin his tour on Wednesday, October 23, exactly one week after his friend’s death.
It’s totally understandable why he would need more time! As of now, it does not sound like the UK leg of the tour has been affected.
That will begin on November 20 — unless plans change. Here is the original tour plan, for reference: We’re glad to see he’s taking the time he needs and prioritizing his mental health right now, especially since this unexpected loss has been such a shock.
Sending him our thoughts as he continues to process this tragedy. [Image via FayesVision/WENN] The post Zayn Malik Postpones Tour After Liam Payne's 'Heartbreaking' Death -- Details!
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