‘Building the Band' stars pay tribute to late One Direction star Liam Payne
The boy band Soulidified paid tribute to the late Liam Payne during their performance at Rock in Rio 2026. Payne had previously served as a mentor to the group during their time on the Netflix series 'Building the Band'.
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The tribute highlights the lasting impact of the late singer on emerging artists and the ongoing cultural conversation surrounding his legacy.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV --> Entertainment ‘Building the Band' stars pay tribute to late One Direction star Liam Payne Soulidified dediactes a song to Liam Payne at Rock in Rio stage By Web Desk | Published September 12, 2026
Liam Payne’s connection to the next generation of boy-band hopefuls came full circle in Rio de Janeiro.
On Friday night, September 11, Soulidified, the American boy band formed through Netflix’s Building the Band , paused during their performance at Rock in Rio 2026 to remember the late One Direction star, who served as a guest judge and mentor on the series.
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