Up All Night

Hey M Girls,

The guys of One Direction have some serious celebrating to do! Their second album "Take Me Home" debuted this week at number one on the Billboard charts, selling over 540,000 copies in its first week! Cutie Niall Horan tweeted his excitement saying "Holy poo poo! Can't believe it! You guys have put us on the top of the US charts with #TakeMeHome this week! Huge number too! Thank you"

It's hard to believe it was only eight months ago that guys first made history with the debut of their first album "Up All Night" -- we could not be more proud these boys!

The guys will totes be enjoying the success of "Take Me Home" less than two weeks from now, when they perform live at Madison Square Garden in NYC! Click here to find how you can be there with them!

So let's dish:
-Are you happy for the guys of 1D? Leave your congrats in the comments below!

Hey M Girls!

April Fool's Day is usually a day to play funny pranks on your buds, but this year some very lucky One Direction fans were treated to a secret concert! Yup, that's right -- Harry, Zayn, Liam, Louis and Niall gave Directioners a day to remember and performed their biggest hits. The show, which was organized by VEVO LIFT, is now available for everyone to see!

Check it out here:

"What Makes You Beautiful"

"One Thing"

"More Than This"

"Up All Night"

Wow, what a treat -- the boys sound great!

Let's dish:
-What did you think of 1D's secret concert? Which One Direction song is your fave?

For even MORE One Direction scoop, be sure to pick up the May issue of M while you still can -- ON STANDS NOW!!

Hey M Girls!

Ever wish you could watch Zayn, Harry, Niall, Liam and Louis perform over and over again? Well, soon you'll be able to! On May 16, the boys will be releasing Up All Night: The Live Tour on DVD. Check out this clip from the DVD of the guys' super-emotional tune, "Moments" (we dare you not to swoon!):

Can't wait to watch the whole thing! Of course, you can also catch 1D on tour here in the US -- we have a feeling One Direction mania will be at an all-time high this summer!

Let's dish:
-Will you buy a copy of 1D's tour DVD? Are you going to catch the boys on their US tour?

For loads of more One Direction scoop, including their first kiss stories, pick up the mag with the bright yellow M -- on stands NOW!!

Photo: Startraks

Hey M Girls!

Exciting news for some of our fave UK hotties -- One Direction's album, "Up All Night" debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making them the first British band to ever do that with their debut album ! Congrats boys, we're so proud of you!

If you need your fill of 1D, have no fear! Their Kids Choice Awards performance is right around the corner on March 31, and they'll still be taking over Nickelodeon every Saturday night this month -- so much fun!

UPDATE: In celebration of their he-uge accomplishment, One Direction just announced their first ever North American tour --- we're SO excited!! To find out if the boys are coming to a city near you, click "Read More"!

Leave your congratulations for Zayn, Harry, Niall, Liam and Louis here!

Let's dish:
-What's your favorite song on Up All Night? Which other British bands are you loving right now?

For TONS of more One Direction scoop, be sure to grab the April issue of M -- on stands NOW!! There's also still time for you to enter for a chance to MEET them. Click here!

Photo: Startraks

Hey M Girls!

You may be surprised to find out that "Tell Me A Lie" from One Direction's album, "Up All Night" was actually written by Kelly Clarkson! Kel gave the song to the boys, but she had previously recorded her own version. We love them both!

Check out the two versions here:

Kelly Clarkson:

vs.

One Direction:

Sound off about which version you prefer in the comments!!

Hey M Girls!

If you live in the New York area, you might just get a chance to meet Zayn, Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis today or tomorrow! The boys are doing meet and greets in honor of their album's big US release tomorrow!

Here are all the deets:

3/12/12 J&R Music World- New York City
Monday, March 12 @ 5:00 PM
J&R Music World
23 Park Row
NY, NY 10038

Be one of the first 1000 fans to pre-order the regular or Deluxe Yearbook Edition of Up All Night at J&R Music World 's 23 Park Row Location and you will receive a wristband that gains access to the autograph signing.

3/13/12 Palisades Center--West Nyack, NY
Tuesday, March 13th @ 5pm
Palisades Center
West Nyack, NY
Starting Sunday, March 11 at 9 am, be one of the first 1,000 fans to purchase the regular or LIMITED Deluxe Yearbook Edition of UP ALL NIGHT at Best Buy at Palisades Center and you will receive a wristband that gains access to the autograph signing.

If you can't make it to either of the events, you still have a chance to meet the boys -- one lucky M girl will get to chat with the boys and ask them ANYTHING! Click here to enter.

For TONS more One Direction scoop be sure to grab the April issue of M -- on stands NOW!!

Let's dish:
-What would you do if you met One Direction? What's you fave song on "Up All Night"?

Hey M Girls!

One Direction's album Up All Night hits stores in North America on March 13, and we have some awesome news...we're giving away a copy!! That's right -- this Tuesday, we'll be sending one lucky winner a copy of 1D's CD!

In order to enter, comment below by telling us why YOU love 1D, and we'll randomly choose a winner. Then, we'll ship it out to the winner on March 13!

Let's dish:
-Are you excited for the release of Up All Night? What's your fave thing about 1D?

Photo courtesy of Columbia Records

Hey M Girls!

While we wait for 1D's album to hit the states on March 13, we're lovin' this cool a capella version of their romantic tune, "More Than This". In the short clip, Harry, Zayn, Louis, Liam and Niall belt out some amazing harmonies -- we're totally swooning!

Listen up here:

So pretty! For your chance to hear the boys on tour with Big Time Rush, make sure you enter to win tickets!

Let's dish:
-Did you like this version of 1D's song? Are you planning on buying their album when it's released?

For even MORE One Direction scoop, be sure to pick up the March issue of M -- on stands NOW!!

Photo courtesy of Twitter

Hey M Girls!

One Direction has big news for their loyal U.S. fans! Yesterday, the band tweeted: Hi US Directioners! You asked for it & we made it happen. #UpAllNight will be out 3/13.

That means we'll be able to download the album a full week earlier than the original release date -- such exciting news, boys! Until then, we'll just keep hitting repeat on the "One Thing" music video. You can pre-order the album on iTunes NOW!

Plus, their first single "What Makes You Beautiful" will be available on iTunes on February 14!

Let's dish:
-Are you excited to download 1D's album? Do you heart their "One Thing" music video?

For even MORE One Direction scoop and a MEGA 1D poster, be sure to pick up the March issue of M -- on stands NOW!!

Hey M Girls!

As you 1D'ers know, we're huge fans of One Direction here at M (did you check out the two-page spread we have of the boys in our issue that's on stands now?! They're also on the cover, too!). So we're super-psyched to announce that their album Up All Night got a US release date -- March 20, 2012!. Woohoo!

The UK band also gave us another reason to smile: Check out this clip of their upcoming single "One Thing":

Read it: Big Time Rush going on tour with One Direction from 2/17 to 3/9!

Let's dish:
-What do you think of "One Thing" so far? Are you excited for their CD?

Comment, comment, comment!

And don't forget -- pick up the December issue of M to find out everything you need to know on 1D and see the boys on the cover for the first time!