After Zayn took off, I figured Harry was next. I’ve been saying it for months and I think we all knew it was in the works. It’s the next logical step in the devolution of One Direction. That direction is now a solo career for Harry Styles. He has officially signed a recording contract with Columbia Records.
When you hear the news that Harry Styles is going solo: https://t.co/9nq6Q4CHk4 pic.twitter.com/7CrtestnRQ
— E! News (@enews) June 24, 2016