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One Direction announces U.S. tour, return to Soldier Field

By Meg Moore

Let the screaming commence.

One Direction returns to Chicago Aug. 23 for a gig at Soldier Field as part of the 2015 world tour.

Real fans already follow the group’s Facebook page, but if eager ticket buyers haven’t liked it — do so to receive access to the presale information on Oct. 29. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.

Their new single, starring Danny Devito, debuts Friday on Vevo.

• Harry Styles going in ‘One Direction’ — away from Taylor Swift

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