Louis Tomlinson signs with Epic Records

Singer Louis Tomlinson has inked a deal with Epic Records.

The One Direction star has already signed a solo deal with Simon Cowell's Syco and with RCA in the US.

But he has now confirmed he has a brand new contract with the record label, which is home to the likes of Fifth Harmony, Drake and Nicole Scherzinger, reported Variety.

The "Just Hold On" hitmaker retweeted Epic's message confirming the news, which read, "We're thrilled to welcome @Louis_Tomlinson to the Epic family! (sic).