Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne might not have the girls falling all over them like bandmate Harry Styles does but they certainly have the biggest wallets.
The boys are One Direction’s biggest earners thanks to their songwriting skills.
They’re bound to be raking in far more than Zayn Malik, Niall Horan or Harry because writers usually get around 9% of royalties for each song.
And the hardworking lads – who had writing credits on half the songs on their latest album Midnight Memories – are already in the studio busy writing their next album.
Spilling the beans on their secret to success, Liam told The Sun: ‘Louis and I have a little partnership going on. We’ve been pretty keen to start writing straight away.
‘I’ve been in the studio already, it’s been going really well. Learning how to write is the best way of ensuring your career has longevity and that you have control over it.
‘I really think the next album is going to be a game-changer for us. I’m excited.’
It’s not just music sales 1D make money on. They also have world tours, branded perfume, clothing, a movie, stationery and OnePieces. Their last total worth was estimated at £100million.
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