NEWS UPDATE: Following Liam Payne's tragic passing at age 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, One Direction's Spotify streams have surged dramatically, pushing the band from No. 55 to No. 2 on global charts.

Within hours of the news breaking, fans worldwide turned to the band's music, particularly "Night Changes," which garnered over 4.6 million streams in a single day and reached No. 6 on the global songs chart.

The band's popularity surged across regional charts as well, reaching No. 3 in the United States and topping the charts in the UK. Remaining band members Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, and Niall Horan released a joint statement expressing their devastation at the loss.

Payne's death occurred after a fall from a third-floor hotel balcony, where he was staying with girlfriend Kate Cassidy. The incident happened just a week after he attended bandmate Niall Horan's concert.

Despite being on hiatus since 2016, One Direction's music continues to resonate with fans worldwide. The dramatic increase in streams reflects both the band's lasting impact and fans' way of processing their grief through music. This surge has effectively turned Spotify into a digital memorial where fans gather to remember Payne's contributions to music and celebrate his legacy.

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