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We can pretty much expect an epic Directioners vs. Beliebers war to ensue over this clip, even though the boys of One Direction were put in an awkward and precarious position at the 2014 BRIT Awards (Feb. 19). They were asked to comment on Justin Bieber's mounting legal issues in the most uncomfortable and public way possible, since the singer was the butt of the joke.

Selena Gomez and Niall Horan smiled broadly for a photo in London today (Feb. 16), sending Directioners and Selenators into a frenzy and prompting "Niall and Selena" to trend worldwide on Twitter.

Is music influential enough to bring home the gold in Sochi? Some scientists say yes and so do I.

One Direction's resident wildman Louis Tomlinson is a big brother again... twice. His mother Johanna Poulston has given birth two twins.

Harry Styles "showmance" with Kendall Jenner certainly doesn't please Directioners, but that's not a shock.

A photo that's allegedly of One Direction cutie Harry Styles' bare butt has surface online, featuring the singer without pants and peeing into some bushes.

One person who is decidedly not Team Kendall when it comes to Harry Styles (besides his ex Taylor Swift)? Oh, just Simon Cowell. And it's Kris Jenner's fault.

Phew! Niall Horan of One Direction had to get some serious surgery -- but he's already on the mend!

The brooding and darkly handsome One Direction member, who is engaged to Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, is growing up and getting more tattoos right before our eyes. Zayn Malik's going to be a husband, soon, too!

Congrats to Taylor Swift! The 'Sweeter Than Fiction' singer took home the most cash out of any tour in 2013 -- and she was in great company, too.

One Direction's brand is marketed in all sorts of ways. From fragrances to clothes to bedsheets, 1D and their faces are everywhere. The boys and their marketing team have found a utilitarian way to promote the brand, as well. They've teamed with British eyewear company Vision Express for 1D-branded reading glasses expressly for females.

Does Leonardo DiCaprio have something to worry about? Is he about to be supplanted by One Direction's Niall Horan as legendary director Martin Scorsese's favorite blond heartthrob with whom to work? Word is that Marty is considering directing a 1D film.