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Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BRITs: Liam Payne remembered as 'supremely gifted musician' following his tragic death
Liam Payne was remembered as a 'supremely gifted musician' at the BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard. The former One Direction singer passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires at the age of 31, and the annual ceremony took a moment to remember the tragic star. Speaking live on stage at London's O2 Arena on Saturday (01.03.25), host Jack Whitehall said: 'It is now time to take a moment to remember a very special person who meant so much to the people in this room and to millions around the world. 'Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne had tragically passed away. 'He achieved so much in the short time that he was on this earth, and was not only a supremely gifted musician but an incredible kind soul who touched the lives of everyone he came into contact with. 'We have so many amazing memories of Liam here at the BRITs, so tonight we celebrate his legacy and look back and remember the remarkable Liam Payne.' A montage of Liam's ascent to fame with the 'X Factor'-created boyband alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik then played as the late singer's rendition of 'Little Things' was heard in the background As part of One Direction, Liam had won British Single of the Year for 'What Makes You Beautiful' in 2011, and they would go on to win the BRITs Global Success award in 2013 and 2015. The band also won British Videoin 2015 for 'Best Song Ever' and British Artist Video Of The Year for 'You and I' in the same year. In 2016, they won British Artist Video Of The Year for 'Drag Me Down' and 'History' received the same accolade the following year. As a solo artist, Liam had been nominated for British Artist Video of the Year and British Single for 'Strip That Down' in 2018 and then received a British Artist Video of the Year nod for his 2019 music video 'For You' which featured Rita Ora.
Express Tribune
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
A One Direction Reunion & Liam Payne Tribute Might Happen at The 2025 BRIT Awards
Zayn Malik has left One Direction fans buzzing with excitement after a recent comment during his ongoing Stairway to the Sky music tour. The singer, who left the globally renowned boy band in 2015, subtly hinted at a possible return to singing One Direction tracks. During a concert, Zayn asked his audience, 'Did you like that one?' before adding, 'Maybe I'll mix it up at some point, maybe a 1D song in there or something.' The crowd erupted in cheers, but the singer quickly clarified, 'Don't get excited, not tonight! Sorry, I didn't mean to tease you like [that] it's not tonight.' Despite the clarification, the interaction left fans speculating about what the future might hold. There have been tons of playful and viral moments from Zayn's tour, including him reading out a fan's poster in Urdu! Pakistani fans went into a frenzy hearing him speak in their mother tongue. Watch the video below! This marks a poignant moment for Malik, who looked visibly overwhelmed by the crowd's reaction. His departure on March 25, 2015, set off a chain of events that eventually led to One Direction's indefinite hiatus in 2016. Meanwhile, the upcoming 45th Brit Awards, set to be held on March 1 at The O2 Arena in London, will include a special tribute to the late Liam Payne, who tragically passed away in October 2024. Payne was a pivotal member of One Direction and a notable presence at the Brit Awards, both as a group member and a solo artist. According to a source cited by The Sun, 'The tribute to Liam at this year's awards show has caused a real buzz and speculation that the remaining One Direction bandmates could finally come back together again on stage.' Discussions are reportedly underway to make the segment 'unforgettable.' The insider elaborated, 'The finer details are still being worked out, with official approaches to be made in the coming weeks, but there are set to be a mixture of performances, tasteful photo and video montages, and a live orchestra.' Adding to the speculation is the possibility of Zayn Malik joining Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan for the tribute. If this happens, it will mark the first time all five members of the band will share the stage since Zayn's departure. One Direction's connection to the Brit Awards is deeply rooted in their history. The group won seven awards during their active years, including British Single of the Year and British Artist Video of the Year . Liam Payne was the only member to attend and accept the British Artist Video of the Year award in 2017, and as a solo artist, he earned nominations in 2018 and 2019 for hits like Strip That Down and For You . The planned tribute, featuring industry stars alongside the former bandmates, aims to honour Payne's lasting legacy in the music world. While no official confirmation has been made, fans on social media are abuzz with speculation, calling the potential reunion bittersweet but monumental. One Direction's loyal fanbase continues to hope for a reunion that would honour Payne's memory while celebrating the band's immense impact on the music industry.
