Simon Cowell to Louis Tomlinson on baby news: 'Man up'

You're a boy band star and you've just found out you're going to be a father. With someone you are not currently in a relationship with. Who better to call for advice than Simon Cowell?

That's exactly what One Direction's Louis Tomlinson did upon learning Los Angeles-based stylist Briana Jungwirth was pregnant with his baby. And Cowell, of course, had some wise words for the young lad:
"I said to him, 'You man up. You're fortunate because you're in a position to be able to look after the baby and not worry too much about that.' But I also told him, 'I've received bad calls in my life but this is not one of them. This is your business but I'm here for you,'" Cowell tellsThe Sun. "He didn't kill anyone. He got someone pregnant. It happens every day all over the world. Again, Louis has got great family around him and, look, it's a plus, not a negative."
And what about the future of One Direction? Cowell says they'll be taking time off next year after releasing their fifth album:
"In terms of the band, they've got enough hits now they can take some time off and do some other stuff they want to do. Then I hope they'll have a little bit of time apart and want to get back together again. It's a fun job, but it's absolutely their decision."
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