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Here's what is happening in pop culture:

• Zayn Malik is leaving the boy band One Direction, and his legion of teen fans are having trouble dealing with it. [BBC News, Buzzfeed]

• The BBC finally sacked "Top Gear" presenter Jeremy Clarkson, after he allegedly punched a producer over the catering. [Washington Post]

• This is a geek's dream: Steven Spielberg is looking to direct "Ready Player One," Ernest Cline's cult sci-fi novel set in the virtual world. [Deadline Hollywood]