The news was announced earlier today (May 21) and the official book will be titled, 'One Direction: Where We Are: Our Band, Our Story'. While it isn't due to be released for several months, pre-order has begun for around $15 (£10) on Amazon.

The message on the 'Little Things' heartthrobs' newsletter explains: "Calling all One Direction fans! This is the only official book from 1D charting their journey over the last year and a half—from the places they've visited and fans they've met, to their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, highs and lows. It has been a phenomenal year—and this is a phenomenal story."

The publication, for which the cover photo can be seen below, also promises to include "exclusive beautiful photos, backstage snapshots, hand-written annotations and brand new insights into the boys’ world."

Watch One Direction answer fans' questions during a recent concert here:

Launched 40 years ago with the largely instrumental Tubular Bells (a 48-minute suite conceived by 19-year-old guitar prodigy Mike Oldfield that went on to sell 15 million copies), Virgin Records has staked its reputation on doing the unexpected. Since its early days the label has emphasised and supported the maverick, creative drive of its artists; whilst along the way, it has achieved global success in breaking some of the biggest and most influential acts of the past four decades.

Virgin and its artists have been at the forefront of almost every key musical movement of the past forty years. It was the underdog label that signed the Sex Pistols when they had been rejected by the rest of the music establishment and forged ahead to enjoy great critical acclaim in the post-punk era with the likes of Simple Minds, PiL, Magazine, Devo and XTC.

By the Eighties it was spearheading a colourful new wave of British pop acts, helping to steer Boy George's Culture Club and The Human League to the top of the charts. Then through London's Soul II Soul and Bristol's Massive Attack it helped to push DJ and sound system culture into the mainstream.

In the Nineties the label set a vibrant new benchmark for pop music with the rise of the Spice Girls, oversaw the birth of new, electronic dance genres with Daft Punk and The Chemical Brothers before changing the post-Britpop landscape with The Verve's, Urban Hymns.

The pace has barely slackened in recent years with Virgin signing the superstar DJs Swedish House Mafia, nurturing the huge talent of critically acclaimed female singer-songwriters Laura Marling and Emeli Sandé as well as launching the career of indie pop newcomers Bastille.

It’s this desire to think creatively, challenge conceptions and take risks that has established Virgin Records as one of the most innovative record companies of the past four decades.  Founder Richard Branson said,

“Virgin Records is where it all started for Virgin and 40 years later it's great to see we are still being innovative. This exciting series of events is the perfect way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Virgin Records and the artists, from Mike Oldfield to Emeli Sandé, who continue to disrupt the status quo."

Taking place in the autumn and including artists past and present, the events to celebrate Virgin Records ‘40 years of disruptions’ will be supporting the charity, War Child. War Child protects children from the brutal effects of war and received the Special Recognition Award at this year’s BRIT Awards.

Events are as follows

1) Exhibition
The creative direction for the exhibition will be overseen by Adrian Shaughnessy, George Lee and the team at This Is Real Art. It will include photos (seen and unseen), seminal videos (including props) and memorabilia that capture the symbiotic collaborations between the cultural icons of the day. The location will be an exclusive venue in Mornington Crescent.
 
2) Book
A beautiful art book will be edited by leading music journalist Adrian Thrills. Adrian began his career editing the punk fanzine 48 Thrills before becoming one of the main feature writers for NME in the Eighties. He contributed fifty cover stories for the paper championing the 2-Tone movement and many of the post-punk, reggae and dance acts of the era; as well as writing the first ever cover story for iconic style magazine The Face featuring The Specials. The book will be designed by Adrian Shaughnessy.

3) Documentary  
A film produced by Leopard Films, one of the UK’s leading production companies, and directed by Paul Tilzey, the director of many award winning documentaries for BBC and Channel 4 including ‘The 70s’. Executive producer Todd Austin and Fiona Morris' projects include ‘Do it Yourself; The Story of Rough Trade’ (BBC Four) and ‘Imagine: Damon and Jamie’s Excellent Adventure’ (BBC One) respectively.
 
4) Events    
A series of live events. Virgin Records will be taking over legendary Camden venue KOKO in October. The shows will celebrate four decades of disruptions involving icons and luminaries from Virgin’s roster past and present.    
 
5) Compilations     

A compilation CD with 2 x Cd set; one disc with current Virgin artists covering Virgin classics, another disc with original Virgin classics. There will also be a series of Virgin 40 compilation CDs spanning the four decades.

Virgin Records four decades of artists include: Mike Oldfield, Sex Pistols, Neneh Cherry, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, N.E.R.D, The Human League, Public Image Ltd., Spice Girls, George Michael, The Rolling Stones, Culture Club, Massive Attack, Swedish House Mafia, Kelis, The Kooks, KT Tunstall, Bastille, Heaven 17, The Verve, Genesis, Iggy Pop, Tangerine Dream, Lenny Kravitz, MeatLoaf, Simple Minds, Laura Marling, Phil Collins, Professor Green, The Smashing Pumpkins, Janet Jackson, XTC, UB40, Malcolm McLaren, Emeli Sandé, Soul II Soul, Air, Peter Gabriel, Inner City, David Guetta, Daft Punk, Everything But The Girl, The Chemical Brothers.

http://www.virgin40.com/

Writing on the social networking site in the early hours of this morning (May 16), the 'Promise This' beauty encouraged her fans not to let stress get the better of them and to believe in themselves because all they can do is their best:

"So many of u [sic] stressing over your exams which is completely understandable but let me give you a little advice... No amount of worrying or losing sleep will change the outcome that I promise. All you can do is your best. If you're unsure ask someone who knows for help and make yourself sure."

She then joked that signing out of their networking sites might also be useful in helping them to concentrate fully: "Also, Reduce your use of twitter until it's done !!!! Lol! It works.. No distractions #goodluck."

While online, Cole also took the time to send a personal yet public message to Kim Kardashian (shown below), who has been the victim of many unflattering news articles and accompanying paparazzi photos during her pregnancy: "Dear @kimkardashian. Hi Gorgeous lady! Just wanted to send you a tweet to say I think you are an incredibly beautiful woman inside and out."

"I can only imagine how tough it is to be heavily pregnant and feeling extremely vulnerable on top of some of the daily criticism you take! I admire your tenacity and send you my best wishes with the rest of your pregnancy #enjoyyourblessing x"

Watch part of Cole's recent Grazia interview here:

The pair confirmed their split earlier this year after dating for years, but recent Instagram photos pictured the duo getting close.

However, Gomez was questioned by Boston 108 about her relationship status, who asked:

"So sometimes you may see a boy walking down the street and he says, 'Let's grab an ice-cream'. You're available?"

Gomez replied to the affirmative, before re-confirming: "Yep! By the way, that would be awesome if someone asked if I wanted ice-cream because that would be cool."

As previously reported, Gomez recently released the raunchy video for her new single 'Come & Get It'.

It sees the singer and actress develop a more mature style as she looks ahead to her forthcoming new album release.

The singer brings out her highly anticipated album later this month and a number of promotional photos have surfaced online in build up to the album's release.

The see the Queen of Pop strike a number of sexy poses whilst not wearing very much clothing.

She is said to have worked with photographers Mert + Marcus for the shoot.

As previously reported, it has emerged that Madonna will oversee the launch of a shoe range in conjunction with high street brand Aldo.

The footwear range is said to hit shops this autumn and will be priced between £56 and £218.