One Direction Tops Billboard “21 Under 21” Rankings of Hottest Young Music Stars

1:52 pm, September 25th, 2013

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One Direction tops the annual Billboard 21 Under 21 rankings of the world’s “most powerful” young music stars — or, as the magazine creepily puts it, “hottest minors.”

Second places goes to Justin Bieber, with Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande ranked third and fourth, respectively.

The methodology combines music sales, touring, buzz, social media influence, etc. — and the rankings are sure to generate debate.

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  1. 1.1. One Direction 1. One Direction (Getty Images)
  2. 2.2. Justin Bieber 2. Justin Bieber (Getty Images)
  3. 3.3. Miley Cyrus 3. Miley Cyrus (Getty Images)
  4. 4.4. Ariana Grande 4. Ariana Grande (Getty Images)
  5. 5.5. Earl Sweatshirt 5. Earl Sweatshirt (Getty Images)
  6. 6.6. Lorde 6. Lorde (Getty Images)
  7. 7.7. Austin Mahone 7. Austin Mahone (Getty Images)
  8. 8.8. Scotty McCreery 8. Scotty McCreery (Getty Images)
  9. 9.9. Cody Simpson 9. Cody Simpson (Getty Images)
  10. 10.10. Emblem3 10. Emblem3 (Getty Images)
  11. 11.11. Cher Lloyd 11. Cher Lloyd (Getty Images)
  12. 12.12. Chief Keef 12. Chief Keef (Getty Images)
  13. 13.13. Bridgit Mendler 13. Bridgit Mendler (Getty Images)
  14. 14.14. Miguelito 14. Miguelito (Getty Images)
  15. 15.15. Joey Bada$$ 15. Joey Bada$$ (Getty Images)
  16. 16.16. Tori Kelly 16. Tori Kelly (Getty Images)
  17. 17.17. Martin Garrix 17. Martin Garrix (Twitter)
  18. 18.18. Mindless Behavior 18. Mindless Behavior (Getty Images)
  19. 19.19. Matty B. 19. Matty B. (Getty Images)
  20. 20.20. Lee Hi 20. Lee Hi (Twitter)
  21. 21.21. Fifth Harmony 21. Fifth Harmony (Getty Images)

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One Direction Tops Billboard “21 Under 21” Rankings of Hottest Young Music Stars

1:52 pm, September 25th, 2013

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One Direction tops the annual Billboard 21 Under 21 rankings of the world’s “most powerful” young music stars — or, as the magazine creepily puts it, “hottest minors.”

Second places goes to Justin Bieber, with Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande ranked third and fourth, respectively.

The methodology combines music sales, touring, buzz, social media influence, etc. — and the rankings are sure to generate debate.

Check out the full “21 Under 21” list below!

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  1. 1.1. One Direction 1. One Direction (Getty Images)
  2. 2.2. Justin Bieber 2. Justin Bieber (Getty Images)
  3. 3.3. Miley Cyrus 3. Miley Cyrus (Getty Images)
  4. 4.4. Ariana Grande 4. Ariana Grande (Getty Images)
  5. 5.5. Earl Sweatshirt 5. Earl Sweatshirt (Getty Images)
  6. 6.6. Lorde 6. Lorde (Getty Images)
  7. 7.7. Austin Mahone 7. Austin Mahone (Getty Images)
  8. 8.8. Scotty McCreery 8. Scotty McCreery (Getty Images)
  9. 9.9. Cody Simpson 9. Cody Simpson (Getty Images)
  10. 10.10. Emblem3 10. Emblem3 (Getty Images)
  11. 11.11. Cher Lloyd 11. Cher Lloyd (Getty Images)
  12. 12.12. Chief Keef 12. Chief Keef (Getty Images)
  13. 13.13. Bridgit Mendler 13. Bridgit Mendler (Getty Images)
  14. 14.14. Miguelito 14. Miguelito (Getty Images)
  15. 15.15. Joey Bada$$ 15. Joey Bada$$ (Getty Images)
  16. 16.16. Tori Kelly 16. Tori Kelly (Getty Images)
  17. 17.17. Martin Garrix 17. Martin Garrix (Twitter)
  18. 18.18. Mindless Behavior 18. Mindless Behavior (Getty Images)
  19. 19.19. Matty B. 19. Matty B. (Getty Images)
  20. 20.20. Lee Hi 20. Lee Hi (Twitter)
  21. 21.21. Fifth Harmony 21. Fifth Harmony (Getty Images)

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