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A week ago yesterday I made first christmas purchases and I so happen to get christmas tree balls that remind me of WICKED. Also we had our first snow. Christmas season is approaching…

All that WICKED Merch… 💚🩷

Anyways, hope everyone who celebrates had a Happy 🦃 Day / Thanksgiving up until now.

Paul Tazewell becomes the first Black man to win Best Costume Design at the Oscars.

Are you about to be ready for tomorrow nights academy awards?!

A little saddened by the news that for the first time in about 80 years the nominated songs in the category „best movie song“ are not gonna be performed live on stage. Kinda makes me appreciate eg. Ryan Goslings (played Ken in 2023 film adaption of Barbie) performance more...

"This year, the presentation in the 'Best Original Song' category will no longer be characterized by live performances, but by the songwriters. We will celebrate the artfulness of the teams that bring these songs to life through personal reflections," CEO Bill Kramer and Janet Yang, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said in a statement.

I get the lack of understanding regarding this decision and agree with one users opinion that in the previous years the songs often were the highlight of the evening.

However, spectators do not have to completely do without performances.

As the Academy's superiors emphasize in their statement, there will be "powerful musical moments [...] that combine the rich history of the film with its courageous and inspiring future".

These moments reportedly include an opening performance by Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo (38) and Ariana Grande (31), who are nominated for their performances in the musical film in the categories "Best Actress" and "Best Supporting Actress".

Source: Promiflash (translated)

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Liam Paynes auditions, aged 14 and 16.

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One Direction, often shortened to 1D, were an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. The group consisted of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (until his departure in 2015), Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. They became one of the best-selling boy groups of all time before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

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According to Harry Styles, he came up with the bands name.

In July 2024 ONE DIRECTION celebrated its 14 year anniversary. Over the years it became a global phenomenon with "Directioners" all over the world.

One Direction Band Members: Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson (PC: Getty Images) / Copyright: www.thepinkvilla.com

Night changes - (album: FOUR)

'Night Changes' is a mellow, introspective ballad from One Direction's fourth album. The song stands out for its tender lyrics about the passage of time and the endurance of love amid life's changes. It showcased the group's evolving maturity, both lyrically and vocally. The music video, featuring each band member on a date that goes comically wrong, became a fan favourite for its charming concept. Notably, it was the last single to feature all five original members before Zayn Malik's departure. (Source: www.heart.co.uk.com)

“We’re only getting older, baby / and I’ve been thinking about you lately / Does it ever drive you crazy / just how fast the night changes? Everything that you’ve ever dreamed of / disappearing when you wake up / but there’s nothing to be afraid of / Even when the night changes, it will never change me and you.”

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After the band went on hiatus everybody pursued solo careers. On December 6th, 2019 LP1 was released through Hampton Records and Capitol Records. It is the only solo studio album Liam Payne released during his lifetime. "Teardrops" the first single of his next album was released on March 1st, 2024 (according to his Instagram account).

"I've had so many amazing experiences over the last few years which I've used as inspiration for this record -- it's been a real labor of love. I've worked with some incredibly talented people in the studio to produce an album that truly represents me which I'm very proud of"

— Payne discussing the making of LP1 (source: Wikipedia)

Bandmember Liam Payne died on October 16th, 2024 (aged 31) after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was there to support Niall Horan. Girlfriend Kate Cassidy left earlier that week and returned to the US. He fell approximately 13 or 14 meters and was left with injuries that were incompatible with life. Drugs were found in his blood but investigations are still ongoing...

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Statements from the official One Direction Instagram Account as well as each of their own (Louis message isn´t shown here, because I couldn´t get to it):

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After his body arrived from Argentina, he was laid to rest on November 20th, 2024 in the St. Mary´s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, nordwest of London. Many people payed respect to the late singer. Family and friends alike: all (former) One Direction members, his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, even former ones, such as Cheryl Tweedy/Crow (with whom he shares seven year old son Bear), Simon Cowell and James Corden.

Flower arrangements for two of his main roles in life and something he was fond of:

Payne is mourned worldwide. His legacy will live on. Gone but not forgotten! RIP LIAM James

The Berkeley Beacon

Liam Payne dead at 31, along with my 13-year-old self

I grew up loving One Direction. My childhood best friend and I danced around her room listening to “Midnight Memories” on her Disney Princes

December 24

saying goodbye to my advent calenders.

All of that Lilo & Stitch Merch… 💙🩵🤍

Who’s excited/curious about the upcoming movie?

About to get reacquainted with Experiment 626 and his Ohana. The chaos and mischief he might cause… but he happens to be cute - so…

I anticipated the release of, especially, the trailer. 🙂 Even throu I was like 🫣.

“…you have to take a chance on yourself. Make the big leap. I promise you’ll land somewhere far out. Somewhere fricking beautiful.”

-Rex