Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies at 31. The singer's passing was revealed Wednesday evening by TMZ after he reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tragic incident took place shortly after authorities received a call from hotel staff reporting an erratic guest under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Preliminary findings have suggested that he died instantly due to head trauma, with health officials claiming that his injuries were 'incompatible with life.' Payne's career took off in 2010 when he was grouped together with bandmates Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan while appearing on The X Factor . The band went on to become a worldwide sensation, releasing 5 studio albums and departing on 4 world tours before their official split in 2016. Following his time with the band, Payne went on to have a successful solo career, releasing his first studio album LP1 in 2019. Actress Emily Osment marries husband Jack Anthony in private wedding ceremony. The Young Sheldon and Hannah Montana alumni shared the big news on Wednesday during an interview with CBS Mornings while promoting her upcoming sitcom, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage . Osment previously announced her engagement on Instagram in a June 2023 post, showing off her ring and writing 'This magical, beautiful, kaleidoscope of a person asked me to marry him this weekend. I did not know life could be this sweet or I could ever be this deliriously happy.' While details of the ceremony have mostly been kept private, it has since been revealed that brother Haley Joel Osment served as a groomsman on the big day. Victoria Monét announces the release of first children's book Everywhere You Are. Victoria Monét is adding children's author to her resume. The 35-year-old singer/songwriter announced the release of her first picture book Everywhere You Are on Wednesday, writing 'I wrote this book in honor of hard working parents wanting to offer a consoling reminder to their children that even when a loved one isn't right next to us, the love you have for each other still carries so much presence!' The book, which is now available for presale, will feature illustrations from English illustrator Alea Marley. Fans can grab a copy in stores when it is officially released in June of 2025. Actress Sadie Sink to make Broadway return in The Crucible- inspired play John Proctor Is the Villain. After nearly a decade away from the Broadway stage, Sadie Sink is returning to the Great White Way. The Stranger Things actress is set to star in playwright Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor Is the Villain , a comedic play which follows a high school English class as they study The Crucible and begin to believe main character John Proctor isn't the protagonist he is made out to be. The show is set to premiere at New York's Booth Theatre this spring, with previews beginning on March 20 and opening night on April 14. National Pasta Day is celebrated in the U.S. October 17 is National Pasta Day. Celebrated midway through October, which is also known as 'National Pasta Month,' this holiday celebrates the beloved Italian cuisine in all its shapes and forms. Whether you prefer penne, spaghetti, rigatoni, or linguine, celebrate the special occasion by whipping up your own pasta dish. You can even try making your own pasta with the simple ingredients of flour and eggs. In today's birthday news: Actor Michael McKean turns 77, actor George Wendt 76, country singer Alan Jackson 66, cartoonist/director Mike Judge 62, reggae singer Ziggy Marley 56, singer Wyclef Jean 55, rapper Eminem 52, actress Felicity Jones 41.