Harry Styles ends Wembley run with One Direction tribute

Harry Styles concluded his record-breaking 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 4, with an emotional tribute to his former One Direction bandmates, including the late Liam Payne. The final show of his "Together, Together" tour run at the iconic London venue was also marked by a surprise speech from his sister, Gemma Styles.

Addressing a sold-out crowd, Styles reflected on his career journey, explicitly crediting his time in the globally successful boyband. He stated that he would not be on the stage without four friends who were a massive part of his journey, naming Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and his "dear friend Liam." He thanked them for the friendship and experiences that made his current success possible. According to concertgoers, footage of the band's early days was displayed on screens during the moment, and Payne's family was reportedly in attendance.

Payne, a founding member of One Direction alongside Styles, died in October 2024 at the age of 31 after a fall in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The band, formed on The X Factor in 2010, became a worldwide phenomenon before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016, after which each member pursued...