Zayn Malik debuts new single as former One Direction bandmates release music

Zayn Malik debuted his new single "Die For Me" during his Las Vegas residency and said a fifth studio album is coming "pretty soon"; Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are also releasing new music this week.

Zayn Malik performed new material at his Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Wednesday night, offering fans the first public play of a new single titled "Die For Me." He surprised the audience with five brand-new songs, while saying a fifth studio album will arrive "pretty soon." The residency includes a Z5 listening booth where attendees can hear snippets, and runs through January 31. The activity comes as former One Direction members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have also announced recent or upcoming releases. Key details: - Zayn debuted the single "Die For Me" during his Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas residency and played other new songs whose titles were not revealed. - He told the audience he has a new record coming "pretty soon" and has referenced South Asian musical influences and possible Urdu-language material for the next album. - The Las Vegas residency runs until January 31 and features a Z5 listening booth for fans to hear snippets of new music. - Louis Tomlinson is set to release his album How Did I Get Here? on January 23 and posted on X asking fans to help "cut through the noise," a message some fans interpreted as a dig at Harry. - Harry Styles announced a new single, "Aperture," and an album titled Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, with a reported release date of March 6. - Niall Horan teased a new single, "Drive Safe," with singer Myles Smith, and has received public support from his former bandmates. Summary: Former One Direction members are all active this week, with Zayn previewing new solo material during his Las Vegas shows while Harry and Louis prepare formal releases. Louis's album is due January 23 and Harry's album is slated for March 6; Zayn has said his next record will arrive "pretty soon," but a precise release date is undetermined at this time.