Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''
Barney & Friends
''Barney & Friends'' is an American children's television series targeted at young children aged 2–7, created by Sheryl Leach. The series premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992. The series features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorp ...
'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for playing Mitchie Torres in the musical television film ''
Camp Rock
''Camp Rock'' is a 2008 American musical television film directed by Matthew Diamond from a screenplay by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, Julie Brown, and Paul Brown. The 73rd Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), the film stars Demi Lovato, Joe ...
soundtrack
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack o ...
contained " This Is Me", Lovato's debut single and duet with
Joe Jonas
Joseph Adam Jonas (born August 15, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers Kevin Jonas, Kevin and Nick Jonas, Nick. The group released their ...
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label of the Disney Music Group. The label focuses in pop, rock, alternative, hip hop, and country genres, as well as specializing in mature recordings not suitable for the flagship Walt Disney Records l ...
, Lovato released her
pop rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre with an emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, earl ...
debut album, ''
Don't Forget
''Don't Forget'' is the debut studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 23, 2008, by Hollywood Records. She started working on the album in September 2007, while filming the Disney Channel original movie ''Ca ...
'' (2008), which debuted at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200. Its follow-up, '' Here We Go Again'' (2009), debuted at number one in the U.S., while its
title track
A title track is a song that has the same name as the album or film in which it appears. In the Korean music industry, the term is used to describe a promoted song on an album, akin to a single, regardless of the song's title.
Title track may a ...
reached number 15 on the Hot 100. Her third studio album, '' Unbroken'' (2011), experimented with pop and R&B and spawned the U.S. platinum-certified single "
Skyscraper
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". She released her eponymous fourth album in 2013, which debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, and contained the top-ten international song "
Heart Attack
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soul
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and mature themes. She earned a
Grammy Award
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nomination for ''Confident'', while " Sorry Not Sorry", the lead single from ''Tell Me You Love Me'', became her highest-charting single in the U.S., reaching number six. After a hiatus, her seventh album '' Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over'' followed in 2021, which reached number two in the U.S., and her eighth album, ''
Holy Fvck
''Holy Fvck'' is the eighth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on August 19, 2022, through Island Records. ''Holy Fvck'' is primarily a pop punk and hard rock record, being a return to her early rock-influenced roots f ...
'', released in 2022.
On television, Lovato has starred as the titular character on the sitcom ''
Sonny with a Chance
''Sonny with a Chance'' is an American teen sitcom created by Steve Marmel that aired on Disney Channel for two seasons between February 2009 and January 2011. The series centers on Sonny Munroe (portrayed by Demi Lovato), a teenage comedian ...
'' (2009–2011), served as a judge on the music competition series ''
The X Factor USA
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'' for its
second
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and
third
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Numbers
* 3rd, the ordinal form of the cardinal number 3
* , a fraction of one third
* Second#Sexagesimal divisions of calendar time and day, 1⁄60 of a ''second'', or 1⁄3600 of a ''minute''
Places
* 3rd Street (d ...
seasons, and appeared as a recurring character on the musical comedy ''
Glee
Glee means delight, a form of happiness.
Glee may also refer to:
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* ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy
* ''Glee'' (Bran Van 30 ...
'' (2013–2014) and the sitcom ''
Will & Grace
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'' (2020). She also starred in the television drama film ''
Princess Protection Program
''Princess Protection Program'' is a 2009 Disney Channel Original Movie, directed by Allison Liddi-Brown and starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. The script was written by Annie DeYoung from a story by Annie DeYoung and David Morgasen. The fil ...
accolades
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, including an
MTV Video Music Award
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, 14
Teen Choice Awards
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, five
People's Choice Awards
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, two
Latin American Music Awards
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, a ''
Guinness World Record
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'', and was included on the ''Time'' 100 annual list in 2017. An activist for several social causes, Lovato's struggles with an eating disorder and
substance abuse
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have received considerable media attention, in response to which she published the
self-help
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Demetria Devonne Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque ( ; ), ; kee, Arawageeki; tow, Vakêêke; zun, Alo:ke:k'ya; apj, Gołgéeki'yé. abbreviated ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its founding in ...
, to former
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader
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History 1960s
During a game between the C ...
Dianna De La Garza (née Lee Smith) and engineer and musician Patrick Martin Lovato. Lovato has an older full sister named Dallas; a younger maternal half-sister, actress
Madison De La Garza
Madison Lee De La Garza (born December 28, 2001) is an American actress. De La Garza is known for playing Juanita Solis on ''Desperate Housewives''. She is the younger half-sister of singer Demi Lovato.
Early life and family
Madison Lee De La G ...
; and an older paternal half-sister, Amber, whom Lovato first spoke to at age 20.
In mid-1994, shortly after Lovato's second birthday, her parents divorced. Her father was of
Nuevomexicano
The Hispanos of New Mexico, also known as Neomexicanos ( es, Neomexicano) or Nuevomexicanos, are Hispanic residents originating in the historical region of Santa Fe de Nuevo México, today the US state of New Mexico (''Nuevo México''), sout ...
descent, with mostly Spanish and Native American ancestors, and came from a family that had been living in New Mexico for generations; he also had distant Portuguese and
Jewish
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ancestry. He was a descendant of
Civil War
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The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies ...
Union
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* Trade union, an organization of workers
* Union (set theory), in mathematics, a fundamental operation on sets
Union may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
Music
* Union (band), an American rock group
** ''Un ...
veteran
Francisco Perea
Francisco Perea (January 9, 1830 – May 21, 1913) was an American businessman and politician, serving first in the House of the New Mexico Territory after the area's acquisition by the United States following the Mexican–American War. He was a ...
and
Santa Fe de Nuevo México
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governor
Francisco Xavier Chávez
Francisco Xavier Chávez (sometimes spelt as Francisco Xavier Chaves) was a Mexican landowner and merchant who was the second ''jefe político'' (equivalent to governor) of the territory of Santa Fe de Nuevo México after Mexico gained its indepen ...
. Lovato had no interest in forging a relationship with Patrick after her parents divorced. Her mother is of English and Irish descent.
She has been vocal about her abusive and strained relationship with her father and once stated, "He was mean, but he wanted to be a good person. And he wanted to have his family, and when my mom married my stepdad, he still had this huge heart where he said, 'I'm so glad that
e's
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and drawn by Satoru Yuiga. It was originally serialized in ''Monthly GFantasy'' from 1997 through 2005, and later published in 16 ''tankōbon'' volumes by Square Enix from March 18, 2003 to Februa ...
taking care of you and doing the job that I wish I could do.'" After Patrick died of cancer on June 22, 2013, Lovato said that he had been mentally ill, and she created the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program in his honor.
Lovato was brought up in
Dallas
Dallas () is the List of municipalities in Texas, third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the List of metropolitan statistical areas, fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 ...
, Texas. She began playing the piano at age seven and guitar at ten, when she began dancing and acting classes. In 2002, Lovato began her acting career on the children's television series ''
Barney & Friends
''Barney & Friends'' is an American children's television series targeted at young children aged 2–7, created by Sheryl Leach. The series premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992. The series features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorp ...
'', portraying the role of Angela. She appeared on ''
Prison Break
''Prison Break'' is an American serial (radio and television), serial drama television show, television series created by Paul Scheuring for Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox. The series revolves around two brothers, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purce ...
'' in 2006 and on ''
Just Jordan
''Just Jordan'' is an American television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon as a part of the network's TEENick lineup. The series debuted on January 7, 2007, and was canceled on August 23, 2008, with 29 episodes produced.
Since the series' cancel ...
'' the following year. Due to her acting career, Lovato was bullied and consequently requested
homeschooling
Homeschooling or home schooling, also known as home education or elective home education (EHE), is the education of school-aged children at home or a variety of places other than a school. Usually conducted by a parent, tutor, or an onlin ...
, through which she eventually received her high-school diploma.
Career
2007–2008: Breakthrough with ''Camp Rock'' and ''Don't Forget''
From 2007 to 2008, Lovato played Charlotte Adams on the
Disney Channel
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short series ''
As the Bell Rings
''As the Bell Rings'' is a Disney Channel short franchise, based on the original Disney Channel Italian series ''Quelli dell'intervallo
''Quelli dell'intervallo'' (lit. "Those of Recess") is an Italian situation comedy produced by Disney Chan ...
''. Lovato auditioned for the channel's television film ''
Camp Rock
''Camp Rock'' is a 2008 American musical television film directed by Matthew Diamond from a screenplay by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, Julie Brown, and Paul Brown. The 73rd Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), the film stars Demi Lovato, Joe ...
'' and series ''
Sonny with a Chance
''Sonny with a Chance'' is an American teen sitcom created by Steve Marmel that aired on Disney Channel for two seasons between February 2009 and January 2011. The series centers on Sonny Munroe (portrayed by Demi Lovato), a teenage comedian ...
'' during 2007 and got both roles. Lovato played the lead character, aspiring singer Mitchie Torres, in ''Camp Rock''. The film premiered on June 20, 2008, to 8.9 million viewers.
Gillian Flynn
Gillian Schieber Flynn (; born February 24, 1971) is an American author, screenwriter, and producer. She is known for writing the thriller and mystery novels, '' Sharp Objects'' (2006), '' Dark Places'' (2009), and '' Gone Girl'' (2012), which ar ...
of ''
Entertainment Weekly
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'' wrote that Lovato's acting skills were underwhelming and that she has "the knee-jerk smile of someone who is often told she has a great smile". The film's soundtrack was released three days earlier; however, the music was considered less current than that of ''
High School Musical
''High School Musical'' is a 2006 American musical television film directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini. The 63rd Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) and first installment of the ''High School Musical'' film series, th ...
''. It debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200, with 188,000 units sold in its first week of release. Lovato sang four songs on the soundtrack, including " We Rock" and " This Is Me". The latter, Lovato's debut single, debuted at number 11 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and later peaked at number nine, marking her first entry on the chart. That summer, Lovato signed with
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label of the Disney Music Group. The label focuses in pop, rock, alternative, hip hop, and country genres, as well as specializing in mature recordings not suitable for the flagship Walt Disney Records l ...
and began her Demi Live! Warm Up Tour before the release of her debut studio album, and appeared on the
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in W ...
'
Burnin' Up Tour
The following is a list of tours by the Jonas Brothers.
American Club Tour
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.
Lovato's debut studio album, ''
Don't Forget
''Don't Forget'' is the debut studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 23, 2008, by Hollywood Records. She started working on the album in September 2007, while filming the Disney Channel original movie ''Ca ...
'', released on September 23, 2008, and was met with generally positive reviews from critics. Michael Slezak of ''Entertainment Weekly'' said, "Demi Lovato might satisfy her 'tween fans but she won't be winning any rockers over with ''Don't Forget''". The album debuted at number two in the US, with first-week sales of 89,000 copies. Ten of its songs were co-written with the Jonas Brothers.
''Don't Forget'' was certified gold by the
Recording Industry Association of America
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(RIAA) for US sales of over 500,000 copies. Its lead single, "
Get Back
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", was praised for its
pop rock
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style and peaked at number 43 on the ''
Billboard
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'' Hot 100, also selling over 560,000 copies in the United States. The album's second single, "
La La Land
''La La Land'' is a 2016 American romantic musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress, respectively, who meet and fall in love ...
", was cited for its strong rock elements and peaked at number 52 in the US, and cracked the top 40 in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The music video for the song was directed by Brendan Malloy and Tim Wheeler. The third singleSources concerning the single release of "Don't Forget":
*
* and title track, "
Don't Forget
''Don't Forget'' is the debut studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 23, 2008, by Hollywood Records. She started working on the album in September 2007, while filming the Disney Channel original movie ''Ca ...
", peaked at number 41 in the US.
2009–2010: ''Sonny with a Chance'' and ''Here We Go Again''
Lovato's Disney Channel sitcom ''
Sonny with a Chance
''Sonny with a Chance'' is an American teen sitcom created by Steve Marmel that aired on Disney Channel for two seasons between February 2009 and January 2011. The series centers on Sonny Munroe (portrayed by Demi Lovato), a teenage comedian ...
'', in which she played Sonny Munroe, the newest cast member of the
show-within-a-show
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''So Random!'', premiered on February 8. Robert Lloyd of the ''
Los Angeles Times
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'' described Lovato's acting ability as "very good", comparing her favorably to ''
Hannah Montana
''Hannah Montana'' is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll and Barry O'Brien that aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between March2006 and January2011. The series centers on Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), a ...
'' star Miley Cyrus. That June, Lovato starred as Rosie Gonzalez / Princess Rosalinda in the Disney Channel film ''
Princess Protection Program
''Princess Protection Program'' is a 2009 Disney Channel Original Movie, directed by Allison Liddi-Brown and starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. The script was written by Annie DeYoung from a story by Annie DeYoung and David Morgasen. The fil ...
'', alongside
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez ( ; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress and producer. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004). As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring a ...
. The film, the fourth highest-rated Disney Channel original movie, premiered to 8.5 million viewers. For the film's soundtrack, the pair recorded the song "One and the Same", which was later released as a promotional single.
Lovato's second studio album, '' Here We Go Again'', was released on July 21, 2009; she described its acoustic style as similar to that of
John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer ( ; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Mayer attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but left and moved to Atlanta in 1997 with ...
. The album received favorable reviews from critics who appreciated its enjoyable pop-rock elements, echoing reviews of ''Don't Forget''. Lovato's first number-one album, it debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 108,000 copies, and was later certified Gold. The album's lead single and title track, " Here We Go Again", debuted at number 59 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and managed to peak at number 15, becoming Lovato's highest-charting solo single to that point. The song also peaked at number 68 on the
Canadian Hot 100
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and number 38 in New Zealand. "Here We Go Again" was additionally certified Platinum in the US. The album's second and final single, "
Remember December
"Remember December" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato for her second studio album, '' Here We Go Again''. It was written by John Fields, Lovato and Anne Preven, and produced by Fields. The song was released in Europe as the album's s ...
" failed to match the success of its predecessor, but peaked at number 80 on the
UK Singles Chart
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. Lovato made her first 40-city national concert tour, Live in Concert, in support of ''Here We Go Again''. The tour, from June 21 to August 21, 2009, had
David Archuleta
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Jordan Pruitt
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as opening acts. Lovato and Archuleta received the Choice Music Tour award at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Lovato was featured alongside the
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in W ...
,
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus ( ; born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, her music spans across varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip hop ...
, and
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez ( ; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress and producer. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004). As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring a ...
charity single
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George Harrison's " Bangla Desh" single in 1971 is commonly acknowledged as the first ever purpose-mad ...
and the theme song for
Disney's Friends for Change
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History
Disney stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take ...
. All proceeds from the song were donated to environmental charities supported by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Lovato recorded "Gift of a Friend" as a soundtrack for the Disney movie ''
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
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''. The movie was released in October 2009.
In 2010, Lovato and
Joe Jonas
Joseph Adam Jonas (born August 15, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers Kevin Jonas, Kevin and Nick Jonas, Nick. The group released their ...
recorded "
Make a Wave
Disney's Friends for Change (also referred to as Friends for Change: Project Green) is a Prosocial behavior, pro-social "Environmentalism, green" initiative that started in the summer of 2009.
History
Disney stars stress environmental issues in ...
" as the second charity single for Disney's Friends for Change. That May, Lovato guest-starred as Hayley May, a teenager with
schizophrenia
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Grey's Anatomy
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'' episode, "
Shiny Happy People
"Shiny Happy People" is a song by the American rock band R.E.M. from their seventh studio album, '' Out of Time'' (1991). It features guest vocals by Kate Pierson of the B-52's, who also appears in the music video. According to the singer Micha ...
". Although critics praised her versatility, they were underwhelmed by her acting and felt that her appearance was designed primarily to attract viewers. Later that year, she headlined her first international tour, Demi Lovato: Live in Concert, and joined the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour as a guest.
'' Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'', with Lovato reprising her role as Mitchie Torres, premiered on September 3, 2010. Critics were ambivalent about the film's plot, and it has a 40-percent approval rating
on
Rotten Tomatoes
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. However, Lovato's performance was called "dependably appealing" by Jennifer Armstrong of ''Entertainment Weekly''. The film premiered to eight million viewers, the number-one cable television movie of the year by the number of viewers. Its accompanying
soundtrack
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack o ...
was released on August 10 with Lovato singing nine songs, including "
Can't Back Down
''Can't Back Down'' is the seventh studio album released by country music artist Collin Raye. It was also his last album for Epic Records, and the first album of his career not to produce any Top 40 country hits. "Ain't Nobody Gonna Take That f ...
" and " Wouldn't Change a Thing". The soundtrack debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, with first-week sales of 41,000 copies. Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert was reworked to incorporate Lovato and the rest of the film's cast; it began on August 7, two weeks later than planned. The ''
Sonny with a Chance
''Sonny with a Chance'' is an American teen sitcom created by Steve Marmel that aired on Disney Channel for two seasons between February 2009 and January 2011. The series centers on Sonny Munroe (portrayed by Demi Lovato), a teenage comedian ...
'' soundtrack was released on October 5; Lovato sang on four tracks, including " Me, Myself and Time". It debuted (and peaked) at number 163 on the ''Billboard'' 200, her lowest-selling soundtrack. In November 2010, Lovato announced her departure from ''Sonny with a Chance'', putting her acting career on hiatus and ending the series; she later said that she would return to acting when she felt confident doing so. Her departure led to the actual spin-off series ''
So Random!
''So Random!'' is an American Disney Channel sketch comedy series that premiered on June 5, 2011. It was announced as an independent series after Demi Lovato left the parent series, ''Sonny with a Chance''. The series features the actors who a ...
'' with the ''Sonny'' cast, featuring sketches from the former show-within-a-show. The series was canceled after one season.
2011–2012: ''Unbroken'' and ''The X Factor''
Lovato released her third studio album, '' Unbroken'', on September 20, 2011. Begun in July 2010, the album experimented with R&B and featured less pop rock than her first two albums. Lyrically, ''Unbroken'' encompassed more mature themes as opposed to Lovato's previous works, with some songs focusing on her personal struggles. The album and its stylistic change received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Lovato's vocals and saw a growth in her musicianship due to the songs focusing on her struggles, but criticized the album's "party songs" and found the music to be more generic than her previous efforts. ''Unbroken'' debuted at number four in the US, selling 97,000 copies in its first week of release; it was later certified Gold.
"
Skyscraper
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", the lead single from ''Unbroken'', was released on July 12, and was noted for its messages of self-worth and confidence. It debuted at number ten in the US, selling 176,000 downloads during the first week of release, becoming Lovato's highest first week sales at the time. The song also became Lovato's highest-charting single since " This Is Me" peaking at number nine in July 2008, and it also debuted at number two on the
Hot Digital Songs
The Digital Songs or Digital Song Sales chart (previously named Hot Digital Songs) ranks the best-selling digital songs in the United States, as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published by ''Billboard'' magazine. Although it originally start ...
chart. "Skyscraper" received the Best Video With a Message award at the September
2012 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, took place on Thursday, September 6, 2012, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. The awards were broadcast from the Staples Center arena at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. ...
, and the track was also certified Platinum by the RIAA and Silver by the BPI. The album's second and final single, "
Give Your Heart a Break
"Give Your Heart a Break" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato for her third studio album '' Unbroken'' (2011). It was released on January 23, 2012, by Hollywood Records, as the second and final single from the album. The song was ...
", was released on January 23, 2012, and later peaked on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 16, making Lovato's fourth highest-charting song to that point. It peaked at number 12 on the US
Adult Top 40
The Adult Pop Airplay (formerly known as Adult Pop Songs and Adult Top 40) chart is published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine and ranks "the most popular adult top 40 as based on radio airplay detections measured by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems ...
chart and number one on the US
Pop Songs
Pop Airplay (also called Mainstream Top 40, Pop Songs, and Top 40/ CHR) is a 40-song music chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' Magazine that ranks the most popular songs of pop music being played on a panel of Top 40 radio stations in the Un ...
chart. It also became the longest climb by a female artist to reach No. 1 in the
Pop Songs
Pop Airplay (also called Mainstream Top 40, Pop Songs, and Top 40/ CHR) is a 40-song music chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' Magazine that ranks the most popular songs of pop music being played on a panel of Top 40 radio stations in the Un ...
chart history until 2019, when Halsey's feature on " Eastside" broke the record. The song was certified triple Platinum in the US; , "Give Your Heart a Break" has sold 2.1 million digital copies. ''Billboard'' has ranked the song as Lovato's best, calling it "timeless".
In May, Lovato became a judge and mentor for the second season of the U.S. version of ''
The X Factor
''The X Factor'' is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for ''Pop Idol'' (2001–2003 ...
'', with a reported salary of one million dollars. Joining
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
,
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell (; born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the creator of ''The X Factor'' and ''Got Talent'' franchises which have been sold around the world. He has judged on t ...
, and
L.A. Reid
Antonio Marquis "L.A." Reid (born June 7, 1956) is an American record executive, A&R representative, and record producer. He is the founder and served as co-chairman of Hitco Entertainment. He also previously served as the chairman and CEO of Ep ...
, it was speculated that she was chosen to attract a younger audience. Mentoring the Young Adults category, her final act (CeCe Frey) finished sixth. At the Minnesota State Fair in August, Lovato announced that after a pre-show performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards she would release a single by December. On December 24, she released a video on her
YouTube
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account of herself singing "
Angels Among Us
"Angels Among Us" is a song written by Don Goodman and Becky Hobbs and recorded by the American country music band Alabama. The song was released in December 1993 as a Christmas single from the band's 1993 album '' Cheap Seats''. It charted twice ...
" dedicated to the victims of the
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
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. In March, she was confirmed as returning for ''The X Factor''s third season, with her salary reportedly doubling.
2013–2014: ''Demi'' and ''Glee''
Lovato's fourth studio album, ''
Demi
Demi is a feminine given name with Greek and Latin roots. It was originally a nickname of Demetria, the feminine form of the masculine name Demetrius, which is itself the Latin and English spelling of the Greek name Demetrios.
It is also an Alba ...
'', was released on May 14, 2013. The album features influences of
synthpop
Synth-pop (short for synthesizer pop; also called techno-pop; ) is a subgenre of new wave music that first became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s a ...
and
bubblegum pop
Bubblegum (also called bubblegum pop) is pop music in a catchy and upbeat style that is considered disposable, contrived, or marketed for children and adolescents. The term also refers to a rock and pop subgenre, originating in the United States i ...
and was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Although Jon Carmichael of ''
The New York Times
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'' found Lovato's transition fun, according to ''
Entertainment Weekly
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'' it signified a less mature image. The album debuted at number three in the US, with first-week sales of 110,000 copies, the best-selling debut week of Lovato's discography. It was also successful internationally, charting in the top ten in New Zealand, Spain and the UK. The album has been certified Gold in the US.
The lead single from ''Demi'', "
Heart Attack
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", was released on February 25, and debuted at number 12 in the US, with first-week sales of 215,000 copies, the highest first week sales of Lovato's discography. The song peaked at number ten (Lovato's third top ten entry in the US), and was also successful in the UK, Australia, and Europe. The second single, "
Made in the USA
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" peaked at number 80 in the US. The third and fourth singles from ''Demi'', " Neon Lights" and "
Really Don't Care
"Really Don't Care" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato, featuring English singer Cher Lloyd. The song was released on May 20, 2014, as the fourth and final single from the former's fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013). Both of them co-wrot ...
", both peaked in the top forty of the US, and at number one in the country's
Dance Club Songs
Dance Club Songs is a chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine in the United States. It is a national look over of club disc jockeys to determine the most popular songs being played in nightclubs across the country. It was launched as t ...
chart. She was also certified Platinum in the US.
Lovato later released a deluxe version of ''Demi'', which included seven new tracks, consisting of four live performances and three studio recordings. One of these songs was " Up", a collaboration with
Olly Murs
Oliver Stanley Murs (born 14 May 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and television presenter. He was runner-up on the sixth series of ''The X Factor'' in 2009 and was subsequently signed to RCA Records and Sony Music in the United Kingdom, ...
for his fourth studio album ''
Never Been Better
''Never Been Better'' is the fourth studio album by English recording artist Olly Murs. It was released through Epic Records on 21 November 2014 in Ireland and 24 November in the United Kingdom.
''Never Been Better'' peaked at number one on th ...
e-book
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, ''Demi'', on
iBooks iBooks may refer to:
* iBooks, the former name of Apple Books.
* ibooks Inc., a book and comics publishing company founded by Byron Preiss
Byron Preiss (April 11, 1953 – July 9, 2005) She planned to appear in at least six episodes of the fifth season of ''
Glee
Glee means delight, a form of happiness.
Glee may also refer to:
* Glee (music), a type of English choral music
* ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy
* ''Glee'' (Bran Van 30 ...
'', but only appeared in four. She played Dani, a struggling New York-based artist who befriends
Rachel Berry
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(
Lea Michele
Lea Michele Sarfati (; born August 29, 1986) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and author. She began her career as a child actress on Broadway (theatre), Broadway, appearing in productions of ''Les Misérables (musical), Les Misérab ...
) and
Santana Lopez
Santana Lopez is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series ''Glee''. The character was portrayed by Naya Rivera, and has appeared in ''Glee'' from its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009. Santana was developed by ...
(
Naya Rivera
Naya Marie Rivera (; January 12, 1987July 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, and model. Recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series ''Glee'', she received various awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and ...
) and interacts with fellow newcomer
Adam Lambert
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. Since 2009, he has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide. Lambert is known for his dynamic vocal performances that fuse his theatrical tra ...
's character. Lovato debuted in the season's second episode, which aired on October 3, and made her final appearance in March 2014. On November 19, she released a book, ''Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year'', which topped ''The New York Times'' bestseller list. She then agreed to write a
memoir
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, which has yet to be released. While on ''The X Factor'', her final act (Rion Paige) finished fifth.
Lovato announced her
Neon Lights Tour
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(including a Canadian leg) on September 29, 2013; it began on February 9, 2014, and ended on May 17. On October 21, she released her cover of "
Let It Go
"Let It Go" is a song from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney's 2013 computer-animated feature film ''Frozen (2013 film), Frozen'', whose music and lyrics were composed by husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert L ...
" for the Disney film '' Frozen'', which was released in theaters on November 27. Lovato's cover was described as more "radio friendly" and "pop" as compared to the original by
Idina Menzel
Idina Kim Menzel ( ; ; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Particularly known for her work in musicals on the Broadway stage and having achieved mainstream success across stage, film and music, Menzel has garnered the honorif ...
. Lovato's cover appears in the film's credits, and the song was promoted as the single for the film's soundtrack. The song peaked at number 38 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, spending 20 weeks on the chart. It was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. On May 18, 2014, "
Somebody to You
"Somebody to You" is a song by British pop rock band The Vamps. A version featuring American singer Demi Lovato was released in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2014 as the fourth single from their debut studio album, ''Meet the Vamps'' (2014). The s ...
" featuring Lovato was released as the fourth single from the Vamps' debut album, ''
Meet the Vamps
''Meet the Vamps'' is the debut studio album by British pop band The Vamps. It was initially released in Australia and New Zealand on 11 April 2014, and released in the United Kingdom through Virgin EMI Records on 14 April. The album includes th ...
''.
On May 29, Lovato announced the
Demi World Tour
The Demi World Tour was the fourth headlining concert tour and second worldwide tour by American singer Demi Lovato. It was her second tour in support of her fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013), following The Neon Lights Tour. During most of the ...
, which marked her fourth concert tour (and first world tour, covering 25 cities) and second in support of her album ''Demi''. In November 2014, she opened the UK shows on
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the ...
'
Sex and Love Tour
The Sex and Love Tour was the tenth headlining concert tour by the Spanish recording artist Enrique Iglesias. The tour supported his tenth studio album, '' Sex and Love'' (2014). Beginning in February 2014, Iglesias performed in the Americas, As ...
and worked with longtime friend
Nick Jonas
Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting on Broadway at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002; this caught the attention of Columbia Records, where Jonas ...
on the song "Avalanche" from his self-titled album. On December 24, Lovato released a music video for the song "
Nightingale
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".
2015–2016: ''Confident''
Lovato's fifth album, '' Confident'', was released on October 16, 2015, and received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 98,000 copies. During the album's production, Lovato commented: "I've already started recording for my new album, and I have plans to record during the tour. The sound just evolves into everything that I've been and everything that I want to become." She further stated, "I've never been so sure of myself as an artist when it comes down to confidence, but not only personal things, but exactly what I want my sound to be and what I know I'm capable of and this album will give me the opportunity to show people what I can really do."
In January 2019, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA, and has sold one million copies in the United States. In May 2015, ''Billboard'' revealed that Lovato was in the process of starting an "artist-centric" new record label,
Safehouse Records
Safehouse Records is a defunct American record label created by artists Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and his manager Phil McIntyre that existed until the late 2010s. Announced on May 26, 2015, its goal was to "put artists in control of their art while ...
, of which she would be co-founder and co-owner. The label would be a partnership between Lovato, Nick Jonas, and her then-manager Phil McIntyre, and will form part of a new collaborative arrangement with record label
Island
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. ''Confident'' was released through the new venture deal. This would be Lovato's second multi-label venture of her career; she was formerly part of Jonas Records, a UMG/Hollywood/Jonas Brothers partnership, which is now defunct.
Lovato released the lead single from ''Confident'' titled "
Cool for the Summer
"Cool for the Summer" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album ''Confident (album), Confident'' (2015) on July 1, 2015, by Hollywood Records and Island Records, and premiered on ra ...
" on July 1, 2015. The song attracted attention for its
bi-curious
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theme and was a commercial success, peaking at number eleven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and being certified double platinum in the U.S. On September 18, 2015, the title track " Confident" was released as the album's second single and peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100. On October 17, 2015, Lovato performed a "Cool for the Summer" and "Confident" medley, as well as " Stone Cold" melody on ''
Saturday Night Live
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'' during the series' forty-first season. Lovato was also featured on the re-release of " Irresistible", the fourth single from
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer A ...
's sixth studio album ''
American Beauty/American Psycho
''American Beauty/American Psycho'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''AB/AP'') is the sixth studio album by American rock band Fall Out Boy, released on January 16, 2015 through Island Records as the follow-up to the band's comeback album ''Save Ro ...
''. The same month, she signed with the major modeling agency,
Wilhelmina Models
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. Lovato released the music video for her R&B-infused song " Waitin for You" featuring rapper Sirah on October 22, 2015. On October 26, 2015, Lovato and
Nick Jonas
Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting on Broadway at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002; this caught the attention of Columbia Records, where Jonas ...
announced that they would be touring together on the
Future Now Tour
The Future Now Tour was a co-headlining concert tour by American singers Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas. It was Lovato's fifth headlining tour, in support of her fifth studio album '' Confident'' (2015), and Jonas' third concert tour, in support of h ...
. Lovato was honored with the first-ever Rulebreaker Award on December 11, 2015, at the 2015 ''Billboard'' Women in Music event. On March 21, 2016, "Stone Cold" was released as the third and final single from ''Confident''.Sources regarding the contemporary hit radio release of "Stone Cold":
*
* On July 1, 2016, Lovato released a new single titled "
Body Say
"Body Say" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato. She co-wrote the track with Simon Wilcox and its producer, Sir Nolan. It was initially released exclusively to music streaming services through Island, Hollywood and Safehouse Records on J ...
" to promote her tour.
2017–2018: ''Tell Me You Love Me''
In February 2017, Lovato executive-produced a documentary, ''Beyond Silence'', which follows three individuals and their experiences with mental illnesses including
bipolar disorder
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,
schizophrenia
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anxiety
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. Lovato featured in
Cheat Codes
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' song "
No Promises No Promises may refer to:
Music Albums
* ''No Promises'' (Carla Bruni album) (2007)
* ''No Promises'' (Icehouse album) (1997)
Songs
* "No Promises" (Bryan Rice song), a 2005 song from the soundtrack of ''Nynne'', covered by Shayne Ward ...
", released in March 2017, and
Jax Jones
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Stefflon Don
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, released in June 2017. In 2017, Lovato was included in ''
Time
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Fabletics
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to support the
United Nations
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' initiative, Girl Up.
In July 2017, Lovato released " Sorry Not Sorry" as the lead single from her sixth studio album, which became her highest-charting song in New Zealand and the United States at number six as well as Australia at number eight. It also became her best-selling single in the US for its 5× Platinum certification by RIAA. The album, titled '' Tell Me You Love Me'', was released on September 29 and debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 78,000 copies. It received positive reviews from music critics and became Lovato's first album to be certified Platinum in the US. On October 17, Lovato released '' Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated'' on
YouTube
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, a documentary focusing on her career and personal struggles. It was nominated for "Best Music Documentary" at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards. In October 2017, Lovato announced the tour dates for the North American leg of her
Tell Me You Love Me World Tour
The Tell Me You Love Me World Tour was the sixth headlining concert tour and third worldwide tour by American singer Demi Lovato, in support of her sixth studio album '' Tell Me You Love Me'' (2017). The tour began on February 26, 2018, in San Di ...
, with special guests
DJ Khaled
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Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station WEDR, 99 Ja ...
and
Kehlani
Kehlani Ashley Parrish (born April 24, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, and achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe in 2011.
In 2014, Kehlani released thei ...
. She confirmed European and South American legs of the tour in the following months, and the tour commenced in February 2018.
In November 2017, Lovato released the single "
Échame la Culpa
"Échame la Culpa" (; ) is a song by Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi and American singer Demi Lovato. Fonsi co-wrote the song with Alejandro Rengifo and its producers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo. It was released through ...
" with Puerto Rican singer
Luis Fonsi
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Fonsi received his first ...
. Lovato performed at the
March for Our Lives
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anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2018. In May, Lovato was featured on
Christina Aguilera
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's "
Fall in Line
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" and
Clean Bandit
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's "
Solo
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Arts and entertainment Comics
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". The latter became Lovato's first number-one song in the United Kingdom. On June 21, Lovato released a new single, titled "
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", which she referred to as "my truth"; it discusses struggles with addiction and sobriety. The Tell Me You Love Me World Tour concluded the following month, having originally been scheduled to end in November 2018.
2019–2021: Acting return and ''Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over''
On May 11, 2019, Lovato revealed she had signed with a new manager,
Scooter Braun
Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun (born June 18, 1981) is an American entrepreneur, investor, and entertainment executive. Known as the manager for artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, Demi Lovato, The Kid Laroi and other artists ...
. She shared that she "couldn't be happier, inspired and excited to begin this next chapter". In August 2019, it was revealed that Lovato would appear in '' Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'', a
Netflix
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original film, directed by David Dobkin, based on the song competition of the same name. The film was ultimately released on June 26, 2020, and starred
Will Ferrell
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and
Rachel McAdams
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. This marked Lovato's first acting appearance since her guest role on ''
Glee
Glee means delight, a form of happiness.
Glee may also refer to:
* Glee (music), a type of English choral music
* ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy
* ''Glee'' (Bran Van 30 ...
'' in 2013 and her first film role since '' Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'' (2010). Later in the month, after teasing that she had been working on a new project, Lovato revealed her return to television with a recurring guest role in the final season of the
NBC
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sitcom ''
Will & Grace
''Will & Grace'' is an American television sitcom created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. Set in New York City, the show focuses on the friendship between best friends Will Truman (Eric McCormack), a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler (Debra Messing), ...
'', where she played Will's surrogate.
In January 2020, Lovato made her first musical appearance since her hiatus with a performance of single " Anyone" at the
62nd Annual Grammy Awards
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. The song, which was recorded four days prior to her 2018 drug overdose, was released on iTunes immediately after. On February 2, 2020, Lovato performed "
The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written on September 14, 1814, by 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the b ...
" at
Super Bowl LIV
Super Bowl LIV was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2019 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the National Football Conferenc ...
. On March 6, Lovato released a new single titled " I Love Me". The release was supplemented by both a guest appearance and guest-host role on ''
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' (often shortened to ''Ellen'' or ''The Ellen Show'') is an American daytime television variety comedy talk show that was created and hosted by its namesake Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it was prod ...
''. On April 16, she released a collaboration with
Sam Smith
Samuel Frederick Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer and songwriter. After rising to prominence in October 2012 by featuring on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart, they ...
titled " I'm Ready". A remix of " Lonely Hearts" by JoJo featuring Lovato was released on August 28, 2020. At the
2020 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 30, 2020. Keke Palmer hosted the 37th annual ceremony, which was presented primarily from the channel headquarter in New York City, but with a virtual segments held in another cities,due the C ...
, Lovato received two nominations for her song "I Love Me", becoming the first artist in VMA history to receive a nomination every year for eight consecutive years. On September 10, Lovato released a collaboration with American DJ
Marshmello
Christopher Comstock (born May 19, 1992), known professionally as Marshmello, is an American electronic music producer and DJ. His songs "Silence", "Wolves", "Friends", " Happier", and " Alone" have been certified multi-platinum in several ...
, titled "
OK Not to Be OK
"OK Not to Be OK" is a song by American music producer Marshmello and singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 10, 2020, via Island Records and Joytime Collective, in partnership with the Hope For The Day suicide prevention movement. ...
suicide prevention
Suicide prevention is a collection of efforts to reduce the risk of suicide. Suicide is often preventable, and the efforts to prevent it may occur at the individual, relationship, community, and society level. Suicide is a serious public health ...
movement. On September 30, 2020, Lovato released " Still Have Me" via Twitter; the song was later released on digital platforms. On October 14, she released a political ballad titled " Commander in Chief", ahead of the
2020 presidential election
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January
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. She hosted the 46th People's Choice Awards on November 15, 2020. On November 20, she featured on American rapper
Jeezy
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's song "My Reputation" from his album ''
The Recession 2
''The Recession 2'' is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Jeezy. The album was released on November 20, 2020, by YJ Music, Inc., CTE and Def Jam Recordings. It serves as a sequel to his third album ''The Recession'' (2008). The album fe ...
''. On December 4, Lovato featured on a remix of the song "
Monsters
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" by rock band
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American rock band from Towson, Maryland, formed in 2003. Consisting of lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Alex Gaskarth, lead guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist/backing vocalist Zack Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson, the band too ...
, alongside Blackbear.
Lovato was chosen to perform during ''
Celebrating America
''Celebrating America'' is a television special which aired as part of the post-inaugural events following the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. Hosted by actor Tom Hanks and produced by Ricky Kirshner, Glenn Weiss, and Stephanie C ...
'', the
primetime television
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special marking the
inauguration of Joe Biden
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Bill Withers
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, with appearances from President Joe Biden with his grandson.
A four-part documentary series following Lovato's life premiered on
YouTube
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in March 2021. The series, titled '' Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil'', was directed by Michael D. Ratner and showcased her personal and musical journey over the past three years. It was later announced that Lovato's seventh studio album, titled '' Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over'', would be released on April 2, 2021. Lovato defined it "the non-official soundtrack to the documentary". The album features collaborations with
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
,
Noah Cyrus
Noah Lindsey Cyrus (born January 8, 2000) is an American singer and actress. As a child actress she voiced the titular character in the English dub of the film ''Ponyo'' (2008), as well as having minor roles on shows like ''Hannah Montana'' and ' ...
and
Saweetie
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, as well as the previously released "
What Other People Say
"What Other People Say" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer and American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on 4 February 2021 by RCA and Island Records on digital download and streaming formats as the second single from Lov ...
", a collaboration between Lovato and Australian singer-songwriter
Sam Fischer
Samuel Fischer (born July 5, 1991) is an Australian pop rock singer-songwriter and musician. Fischer released music independently before signing with RCA Records in 2019. RCA re-released his debut EP ''Not a Hobby'' in January 2020.
Life and ...
, initially released on February 4, 2021. ''Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over'' debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 74,000 album-equivalent units in the US. Prior to the release of the album, Lovato released one of the two title tracks "
Dancing with the Devil Dancing with the Devil may refer to:
* '' Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over'', a 2021 album by Demi Lovato
** "Dancing with the Devil" (song), a 2021 song by Demi Lovato
* ''Dancing with the Devil'', a 2001 album by Seann Scott
* ...
Dave Audé
Dave Audé (born Oct 12, 1969) is an American Disc jockey, DJ, Record producer, producer and remixer. He operates his own label Audacious Records, and is known for having more number ones than any other producer on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club S ...
64th Annual Grammy Awards
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. On August 20, 2021, Lovato released the "Melon Cake" music video.
Lovato launched a podcast series titled '' 4D with Demi Lovato'' on May 19, 2021, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday. Confirmed guests for the podcast include
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Joy Handler (born February 25, 1975) is an American comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer. She hosted the late-night talk show ''Chelsea Lately'' on the E! network from 2007 to 2014 and released a documentary series, ...
,
Jane Fonda
Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, activist, and former fashion model. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, sev ...
,
Jameela Jamil
Jameela Alia Jamil (born 25 February 1986) is a British actress and presenter. She began her career on Channel 4, where she hosted a pop culture series in the T4 strand from 2009 until 2012. She then became the radio host of ''The Official Cha ...
Glennon Doyle
Glennon Doyle (born March 20, 1976) is an American author and activist known for her #1 ''New York Times'' bestsellers '' Untamed,'' ''Love Warrior,'' and ''Carry On, Warrior''. Doyle is also the creator of the online community Momastery, and is ...
. On July 30, 2021, a talk show hosted by Lovato titled ''The Demi Lovato Show'' was released on
Roku
Roku ( ) is a brand of hardware digital media players manufactured by American company Roku, Inc. They offer access to streaming media content from online services.
The first Roku model, developed in collaboration with Netflix, was introduce ...
's streaming platform. Consisting of ten-minute episodes, it features candid, unfiltered conversations between Lovato and both expert and celebrity guests, exploring topics such as activism, body positivity, gender identity, sex, relationships, social media, and wellness. The show had initially been announced in February 2020 to air on
Quibi
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under the title ''Pillow Talk with Demi Lovato'' before Quibi sold its contents to Roku.
On September 17, 2021, American rapper
G-Eazy
Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper. His first major-label album, '' These Things Happen'', was released on June 23, 2014, and peaked at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 ...
released "Breakdown" featuring Lovato as the second single from his album '' These Things Happen Too''. On September 30, Lovato launched a four-episode series titled ''Unidentified with Demi Lovato'' on
Peacock
Peafowl is a common name for three bird species in the genera ''Pavo (genus), Pavo'' and ''Afropavo'' within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae, the pheasants and their allies. Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female pea ...
. The show follows Lovato as she searches for signs of
extraterrestrial life
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with her sister Dallas and friend Matthew Montgomery.
2022: ''Holy Fvck''
In early 2022, Lovato began teasing her eighth studio album. On May 23, 2022, she confirmed that " Skin of My Teeth" would serve as the lead single, which was ultimately released on June 10. Lovato premiered "Skin of My Teeth" on ''
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
''The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'' is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon that airs on NBC. The show premiered on February 17, 2014, and is produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television. It is the seventh incar ...
'' on June 9. On June 6, the title of the album was officially announced as ''
Holy Fvck
''Holy Fvck'' is the eighth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on August 19, 2022, through Island Records. ''Holy Fvck'' is primarily a pop punk and hard rock record, being a return to her early rock-influenced roots f ...
'', which was released on August 19, 2022, preceded by two other singles: " Substance" and " 29". Lovato stated that its sound is reminiscent of her rock-infused first two studio albums ''Don't Forget'' (2008) and ''Here We Go Again'' (2009). In support of this album, she embarked on the
Holy Fvck Tour
The Holy Fvck Tour was the seventh concert tour by American singer Demi Lovato in support of her eighth studio album ''Holy Fvck'' (2022). The tour began on August 13, 2022, in Springfield, Illinois and concluded on November 10, 2022, in Ros ...
, which commenced on August 13, 2022.
Artistry
Influences
Lovato has frequently cited "power vocalists" such as
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
,
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debu ...
,
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Houston in ...
, and
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin ( ; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the " Queen of Soul", she has twice been placed ninth in ''Rolling Stone''s "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". With ...
as major musical and vocal influences. Lovato says, "I had a lot of respect for Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera." About her admiration for Clarkson, Lovato says, "I just thought she was a great role model. I feel like she set a really great example and she was extremely talented." Lovato also said that she was "obsessed with Kelly Clarkson" as a child, and she even had an
AOL
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username, "Little Kelly", inspired by the singer.
Her other influences or inspirations include
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
,
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and actress. She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent as a songwriter and background vocalist for ...
,
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she rema ...
,
Gladys Knight
Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer, actress and businesswoman. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Kn ...
,
Alexz Johnson
Alexzandra Spencer Johnson (born November 4, 1986) is a Canadian musician, actress, and philanthropist. Her debut album ''Voodoo'' was independently released with her brother Brendan Johnson in 2010, followed by the demo release of ''The Basem ...
,
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an innovative influence on jazz music and pop si ...
, the
Spice Girls
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, and
Billy Gilman
William Wendell Gilman III (born May 24, 1988) is an American singer. Starting as a young country artist, he is known for his debut single " One Voice", a top 40 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and a top 20 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country ...
. About Gilman she said, "We had the same voice range when I was young. I would practice to his songs all the time." In her teens, Lovato listened to
heavy metal music
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Job for a Cowboy
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,
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster is an American heavy metal band from Birmingham, Alabama. The group were founded in 2004, shortly after vocalist Dallas Taylor's departure from Underoath. In 2005, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster signed to Mon ...
, and
Bring Me the Horizon
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. She has said that
John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer ( ; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Mayer attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but left and moved to Atlanta in 1997 with ...
's songwriting has in particular been a "huge influence" on hers and that he taught her to write songs by starting with the titles. Following the release of ''Unbroken'', her musical style shifted towards hip hop and R&B. Upon the release of the song " Without a Fight" by
country music
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singer
Brad Paisley
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featuring Lovato, she cited the country genre as a lifelong strong musical influence of hers, as she "grew up listening to country" and her mother "was a country singer".
Lovato's
Neon Lights Tour
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was "inspired by
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...
" and specifically her 2013
self-titled
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Usage of the word
The term ''epon ...
visual album in regard to the visuals shown onscreen. Moreover, Lovato revealed that her sixth studio album, ''Tell Me You Love Me'', was inspired by Aguilera. Lovato said "I grew up listening to Christina Aguilera. She was one of my idols growing up. She still is. Her voice is incredible, and in ''
Stripped
Stripped may refer to:
Music
* "Stripped" (song), by Depeche Mode, 1986
* ''Stripped'' (Christina Aguilera album) or the title song, 2002
* ''Stripped'' (Daniel Ash album), 2014
* ''Stripped'' (Macy Gray album), 2016
* ''Stripped'' (Pretty Ma ...
'' you really got to hear that. I think it was her breakout album that really transformed her into the icon that she is today. So that inspired me … she really inspired this album. I was even inspired by the black and white artwork!"
Voice
Throughout her career, Lovato has received acclaim from critics for her singing abilities. Regarding her vocals on ''Don't Forget'', Nick Levine of
Digital Spy
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stated, "she's certainly a stronger singer than the Jonases. In fact, her full-bodied vocal performances are consistently impressive." Becky Brain of ''
Idolator
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Idolater or Idolator may also refer to: Books
*''Os Idólatras'', 1968 Portuguese novel by Maria Judite de Carvalho Music
* Idolator (website), an American music blog
* ''Idolator'' (album), third album ...
'' remarked that Lovato has a "killer voice and the A-list material to put it to good use". According to Sophie Schillaci of ''
The Hollywood Reporter
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'', Lovato "has a voice that can silence even the harshest of critics." In his review of Lovato's second studio album ''Here We Go Again'', Jeff Miers from ''The Buffalo News'' stated, "Unlike so many of her Disney-fied peers, Lovato can really sing," and he found it "refreshing" that she "doesn't need the help of
Auto-Tune
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Auto-Tu ...
... to mask any lack of natural ability."
Commenting on working with Lovato on her third studio album ''Unbroken'',
Ryan Tedder
Ryan Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. As well as being the lead vocalist of the pop rock band OneRepublic, he has an independent career as a songwriter and producer for various artists since th ...
stated that Lovato "blew me out of the water vocally! I had no idea how good her voice is. She's one of the best singers I've ever worked with. Literally, that good ... I mean, she's a Kelly Clarkson-level vocalist. And Kelly has a set of pipes." He also commented on their work together on the song "Neon Lights" from her fourth studio album, saying that Lovato "has one of the biggest ranges, possibly the highest full voice singer I've ever worked with." Tamsyn Wilce from Alter the Press commented on her vocals on ''Demi'', stating "it shows just how strong her vocal chords are and the variation of styles that she can completely work to make her own."
In a review of the Neon Lights Tour, Mike Wass from Idolator remarked "you don't need shiny distractions when you can belt out songs like Demi and connect with the crowd on such an emotional level". In a review of the Demi World Tour, Marielle Wakim from ''
Los Angeles
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'' magazine praised Lovato's vocals, commenting, "For those who haven't bothered to follow Lovato's career, let's get something out of the way: ovatocan sing.... At 22 years old, her vocal range is astounding." Wakim also described Lovato's vocals as "spectacular".
Lovato was lauded for her performance of "
The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written on September 14, 1814, by 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the b ...
" at
Super Bowl LIV
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in 2020. Patrick Ryan of ''
USA Today
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'' commended her for delivering a "flawless performance" and described Lovato as "one of the best vocalists in the industry today". He remarked that Lovato "hit all the high notes with ease" and ultimately "even added some of her own riffs" which he says resulted in "a rendition that was uniquely and phenomenally" her own.
Personal life
Residence
On August 20, 2010, her 18th birthday, Lovato purchased a Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles for her family; however, Lovato decided to live in a " sober house" in Los Angeles after leaving rehab in January 2011. In September 2016, Lovato also purchased a
Laurel Canyon
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home in Los Angeles for $8.3 million, which she sold in June 2020 for $8.25 million. In September 2020, Lovato purchased a
Studio City
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home in Los Angeles for $7 million.
Hobbies
Lovato started training in
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ; pt, jiu-jitsu brasileiro ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, control ...
, a martial art derived from
jujutsu
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Trace Cyrus
Trace Dempsey Cyrus (born Neil Timothy Helson; February 24, 1989) is an American musician. The son of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and brother of recording artists Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, he is the backing vocalist and guitarist of the ba ...
in 2009. Lovato briefly dated her ''Camp Rock'' co-star
Joe Jonas
Joseph Adam Jonas (born August 15, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers Kevin Jonas, Kevin and Nick Jonas, Nick. The group released their ...
in 2010. Lovato then had an
on-again, off-again relationship
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Researcher Kale Monk, an a ...
with actor
Wilmer Valderrama
Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama ( , ; born January 30, 1980) is an American actor, producer, and television personality. He is known for his role as Fez in the sitcom ''That '70s Show'' (1998–2006), Agustín Madrigal in ''Encanto'', and as Carlos ...
; they first began dating in August 2010 when Valderrama was 29 and Lovato was 18. They ended their relationship in June 2016. Her 2022 single " 29" was widely believed to be about Valderrama and the significant age gap in their relationship, although Lovato did not directly confirm this. Lovato later dated UFC athlete Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos from January to July 2017. In late 2018, Lovato briefly dated designer Henry Levy until March 2019. She dated model Austin Wilson for a few months until late 2019. On July 23, 2020, Lovato announced her engagement to actor
Max Ehrich
Max Lewis Ehrich (born 1990 or 1991) is an American actor, singer, and dancer.
Life and career
Ehrich was raised in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, in a Jewish family with mother Rhonda Ehrich and father Bruce Ehrich. He made his film debut st ...
. The two had begun dating four months prior, but eventually called off the engagement that September. In early August 2022, ''
People
A person (plural, : people) is a being that has certain capacities or attributes such as reason, morality, consciousness or self-consciousness, and being a part of a culturally established form of social relations such as kinship, ownership of pr ...
'' reported that Lovato was in a "happy and healthy relationship" with a male musician. On August 20, Canadian musician Jutes confirmed the relationship in an Instagram post marking Lovato's 30th birthday.
Lovato describes her sexuality as fluid, and has said she is open to finding love with someone of any gender. In July 2020, she labeled herself
queer
''Queer'' is an umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or cisgender. Originally meaning or , ''queer'' came to be used pejoratively against those with same-sex desires or relationships in the late 19th century. Beginning in the lat ...
in a social media statement mourning the
death
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of her ''Glee'' co-star
Naya Rivera
Naya Marie Rivera (; January 12, 1987July 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, and model. Recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series ''Glee'', she received various awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and ...
. In March 2021, Lovato came out as
pansexual
, meaning "all"
, definition = Sexual or romantic attraction to people regardless of gender
, classification = Sexual identity
, parent = Bisexuality
, synonyms =
, associated_terms = Polysexual, queer, heterofl ...
and sexually fluid, stating "I've always known I was hella queer, but I have fully embraced it." In the same interview, she called herself "just too queer" to date men at the time. She also expressed feeling proud of belonging to the "alphabet mafia", referring to the
LGBT community
The LGBT community (also known as the LGBTQ+ community, GLBT community, gay community, or queer community) is a loosely defined grouping of lesbian, gay men, gay, bisexuality, bisexual, transgender, and other queer individuals united by a comm ...
.
On May 19, 2021, Lovato publicly came out as
non-binary
Non-binary and genderqueer are umbrella terms for gender identities that are not solely male or femaleidentities that are outside the gender binary. Non-binary identities fall under the transgender umbrella, since non-binary people typically ...
and announced the decision to change her gender pronouns to
they/them
Singular ''they'', along with its inflected or derivative forms, ''them'', ''their'', ''theirs'' and ''themselves'' (or ''themself''), is a gender-neutral third-person pronoun. It typically occurs with an unspecified antecedent, in sentence ...
, stating that "this has come after a lot of healing and self-reflective work. I'm still learning and coming into myself; I don't claim to be an expert or a spokesperson. Sharing this with you now opens another level of vulnerability for me." She had previously come out as non-binary to her family and friends towards the end of 2020. Lovato later changed her pronouns to include she/her in April 2022, and described herself the following August as a "fluid person" who had "adopted the pronouns of she/her again" after starting to feel "more feminine". That September, she reiterated that she "still feel very comfortable with they/them".
Mental health and substance abuse
Lovato had suffered from
bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging or fasting, and excessive concern with body shape and weight. The aim of this activity is to expel the body of calories eate ...
,
self-harm
Self-harm is intentional behavior that is considered harmful to oneself. This is most commonly regarded as direct injury of one's own skin tissues usually without a suicidal intention. Other terms such as cutting, self-injury and self-mutilatio ...
, and being bullied before her first stint in rehab at age 18. On November 1, 2010, Lovato withdrew from the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour, entering a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues". It was reported that she decided to enter treatment after punching backup dancer Alex Welch; her family and management team convinced her that she needed help. Lovato said she took "100 percent, full responsibility" for the incident. On January 28, 2011, she completed in-patient treatment at Timberline Knolls and returned home. Lovato acknowledged that she had bulimia, had cut herself, and had been "self-medicating" with drugs and alcohol "like a lot of teens do to numb their pain". She added that she "basically had a nervous breakdown" and had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder during her treatment. She later commented that she used to use
cocaine
Cocaine (from , from , ultimately from Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''kúka'') is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant mainly recreational drug use, used recreationally for its euphoria, euphoric effects. It is primarily obtained from t ...
several times a day and smuggled cocaine onto airplanes. In a 2022 interview on the podcast ''Call Her Daddy'', Lovato added that she began using opiates at the age of 13 after a car accident and "was already drinking" by that time. She said that this eventually led her to experiment with cocaine at the age of 17.
In April 2011, Lovato became a contributing editor for ''Seventeen (American magazine), Seventeen'' magazine, penning an article that described her struggles. In March 2012, MTV aired a documentary, ''Demi Lovato: Stay Strong'', about her rehab and recovery. She began work on her fourth studio album the following month. In January 2013, it was reported that Lovato had been living in a sober-living facility in Los Angeles for over a year because she felt it was the best way to avoid returning to her addiction and eating disorder. Lovato celebrated the five-year anniversary of her sobriety on March 15, 2017.
In her 2017
YouTube
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documentary ''Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated'', Lovato revealed that her treatment at Timberline Knolls had not been entirely successful, stating that she still struggled with alcoholism and a cocaine addiction in the year following her stint in the treatment center and further admitting that she was in fact under the influence of cocaine while being interviewed about her sobriety for ''Demi Lovato: Stay Strong''. She stated, "I wasn't working my program. I wasn't ready to get sober. I was sneaking it on planes, sneaking it in bathrooms, sneaking it throughout the night. Nobody knew."
Lovato also stated that her drug and alcohol addiction not only caused her to nearly Drug overdose, overdose several times, but later began to impact her ability to perform live and promote her ''Unbroken'' album, referencing a 2012 performance on ''American Idol'' where she was severely Hangover, hungover. After her management team had expressed their intentions to leave her, Lovato agreed to resume treatment and counseling for her addiction, leading to her move to a sober-living facility in Los Angeles with roommates and responsibilities to help her overcome her drug and alcohol problems. Although she had previously stated that she was entirely done with hard drugs such as heroin, Lovato revealed in March 2021 that she was not completely sober; she drank alcohol and smoked Cannabis (drug), marijuana in moderation at that point, a choice that many of her friends openly disagreed with. She decided on moderation as she felt she was setting herself up for failure if she told herself she was never going to drink or smoke again. Lovato said it was because it had been drilled into her that "one drink was equivalent to a crack pipe." This changed the following December when she abandoned her "California sober ways" and declared herself "sober sober".
In 2021, Lovato said she had initially accepted her bipolar diagnosis and shared this in 2011 because it explained her erratic behavior, but later came to believe it was inaccurate: "I was acting out when I was 18 for many reasons, but I know now from multiple different doctors that it was not because I was bipolar. I had to grow the fuck up." Lovato also stated that the diagnosis has been revised to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2018 drug overdose
On June 21, 2018, Lovato released the single "Sober" in which she revealed she had relapsed after six years of sobriety. On July 24, 2018, she was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after emergency services were called to her home due to an opioid overdose. Lovato recalled, "The doctors told me that I had five to 10 minutes, like, if no one had found me, then I wouldn't be here." The singer was reported to be stable and recovering later in the day. She reportedly overdosed on oxycodone laced with fentanyl and was revived with naloxone.
Lovato also had multiple health complications stemming from the overdose, including multiple strokes, a heart attack, and brain damage, the latter of which caused lasting vision problems. She was hospitalized for two weeks and subsequently entered an in-patient rehab facility.
Lovato's drug overdose received widespread media coverage, leading to her becoming the most Google Search, googled person of 2018, ahead of other figures who had received extensive coverage throughout the year, due largely to the public interest surrounding the overdose. CBS News ranked the overdose the 29th biggest story of 2018.
In December 2018, Lovato took to Twitter to dismiss rumors regarding her overdose and went on to thank fans, writing, "If I feel like the world needs to know something, I will tell them MYSELF. All my fans need to know is I'm working hard on myself, I'm happy and clean and I'm SO grateful for their support." She added that some day she would "tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today .. but until I'm ready to share that with people please stop prying and making up shit that you know nothing about. I still need space and time to heal."
Lovato addressed the matter during a 2020 appearance on ''
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' (often shortened to ''Ellen'' or ''The Ellen Show'') is an American daytime television variety comedy talk show that was created and hosted by its namesake Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it was prod ...
'', elaborating on how her worsened struggles with bulimia in 2018 contributed to her eventual drug overdose as she relapsed three months prior to the incident due to being extremely unhappy. The singer attributed these struggles to the extreme measures that her then-manager, Phil McIntyre, took to control the food she ingested. Lovato further explained that, along with the controlling nature of her management team, they did not provide her with the help she needed: "People checking what my orders at Starbucks were on my bank statements ... just little things like that ... it led me to being really unhappy and my bulimia got really bad and I asked for help and I didn't receive the help that I needed." Moreover, she recounted that her thought process the night she relapsed after six years of sobriety was as follows, "I'm six years sober and I'm miserable. I'm even more miserable than I was when I was drinking. Why am I sober?" When Lovato confronted her management about these thoughts, the latter responded with, "You're being very selfish, this would ruin things for not just you but for us as well." This made Lovato feel "completely abandoned" due to triggering her underlying abandonment issues with her birth father, and so she "drank ... that night".
Rape trauma
In 2021, Lovato said she was raped at age 15 when she was an actor on the
Disney Channel
Disney Channel, sometimes known as simply Disney, is an American pay television channel that serves as the flagship property of Disney Branded Television, a unit of the Disney General Entertainment Content division of The Walt Disney Compan ...
, and that the rapist was a co-star whom she had to continue seeing thereafter. The incident contributed to her bulimia and self-harm. She told someone about the incident, but the assaulter "never got in trouble for it. They never got taken out of the movie they were in." Lovato stated she did not acknowledge the act as rape at the time, because sexual activity was not normalized to her and she was part of the Disney crowd who wore purity rings and were waiting until marriage. However, she decided to share her experience because she believed that everyone should "speak their voice if they can and feel comfortable doing so". Lovato also stated she was raped during her 2018 drug overdose, realizing a month after the incident that she was not in a place to consent at that point.
Other ventures
Activism and philanthropy
Lovato's work as an LGBT rights activist has been recognized by GLAAD, which awarded her the Vanguard Award in 2016. When the Defense of Marriage Act was appealed in June 2013, Lovato celebrated the occasion on social media. Lovato has previously affirmed her support for the LGBT community: "I believe in gay marriage, I believe in equality. I think there's a lot of hypocrisy with religion. But I just found that you can have your own relationship with God, and I still have a lot of faith." In May 2014, Lovato was named lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of the Los Angeles Pride, LA Pride Parade, where she later filmed the music video for "
Really Don't Care
"Really Don't Care" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato, featuring English singer Cher Lloyd. The song was released on May 20, 2014, as the fourth and final single from the former's fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013). Both of them co-wrot ...
". Lovato became the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality in 2015. In June 2016, Lovato participated in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign honoring the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
Lovato has also raised awareness for health and mental health issues. For her efforts to fight mental health stigma, she were honored with the Artistic Award of Courage by The Jane and Terry Semel Institute. In May 2009, Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilia, Eosinophilic Disorders. In December 2011, Lovato condemned the Disney Channel for airing episodes of ''Shake It Up (American TV series), Shake It Up'' and ''
So Random!
''So Random!'' is an American Disney Channel sketch comedy series that premiered on June 5, 2011. It was announced as an independent series after Demi Lovato left the parent series, ''Sonny with a Chance''. The series features the actors who a ...
'' in which characters joked about eating disorders. The network subsequently issued an apology and removed the episodes from their broadcast and video on demand services. In May 2013, she was cited for her dedication to mentoring teens and young adults with mental-health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in Washington. Lovato has paid treatment costs for mentally-ill patients through the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program, named for her late father, since 2013. Her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention focused on raising awareness for mental health. In September 2017, Lovato was named a Global Citizen (website), Global Citizen ambassador for championing the mental health of thousands of children displaced within Iraq and other communities" and helped "fund the expansion of a Save the Children pilot program, Healing and Education through the Arts, to violence-scarred young people living around Kirkuk and Saladin Governorate, Iraq". In April 2020, Lovato joined a mental health campaign in support of Irish charity SpunOut.i.e. to launch The Mental Health Fund which is raising money for mental health support.
Lovato identifies as a Feminism, feminist. In a 2017 interview with ''Dolly (magazine), Dolly'' magazine, she explained that "Feminism ... doesn't have to mean burning bras and hating men" but instead "standing up for gender equality and trying to empower our youth. And showing women that you can embrace your sexuality and you deserve to have confidence and you don't need to conform to society's views on what women should be or how you should dress. So, I think it is just about supporting other women and empowering other women." In May 2017, Lovato partnered with
Fabletics
Fabletics is a global, active lifestyle brand that sells both men's and women's sportswear, footwear and accessories, commonly referred to as "activewear". The company operates on a membership model and is known for its e-commerce business approa ...
to create a limited edition activewear collection for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign to fund programs for "the world's most marginalized adolescent girls".
Lovato is a vocal anti-bullying advocate. In October 2010, she served as spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on ''America's Next Top Model'' to speak out against bullying. Lovato participated in the "A Day Made Better" school advocacy campaign and has supported DonateMyDress.org, Kids Wish Network, Love Our Children USA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and City of Hope (charity), City of Hope. In April 2012, she became a contributing editor of ''Seventeen (American magazine), Seventeen'' magazine, describing her personal struggles to its female teenage readers. In September 2012, Lovato was named the ambassador of ''Mean Stinks'', a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.
Lovato is politically active, often speaking out against gun violence and racial injustice. In January 2010, she was featured in a public-service announcement for Voto Latino to promote the organization's "Be Counted" campaign ahead of the 2010 United States Census. In June 2016, Lovato signed an open letter from ''Billboard'' urging Gun politics in the United States, gun reform and performed at the
March for Our Lives
March for Our Lives (MFOL) was a student-led demonstration in support of gun control legislation. It took place in Washington, D.C., on March 24, 2018, with over 880 sibling events throughout the United States and around the world, and wa ...
anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C. in March 2018."Demi Lovato Performs At March For Our Lives In Washington, D.C." CBS Miami. (March 24, 2018).Maria Pasquini "Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus Reunite at March for Our Lives: 'Happy to Stand with You'" People Music (May 2, 2017). In May 2020, Lovato condemned police brutality and the officers responsible for the murder of George Floyd and the shooting of Breonna Taylor. She shared resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement and black-owned businesses and denounced white privilege.
Throughout her career, Lovato has donated to and partnered with various charities. In 2009, she recorded the theme song "Send It On (Disney song), Send It On" with the
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in W ...
,
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus ( ; born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, her music spans across varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip hop ...
, and
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez ( ; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress and producer. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004). As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring a ...
for the Disney's Friends for Change program. The song debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 20, and its proceeds were directed to environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded the song "
Make a Wave
Disney's Friends for Change (also referred to as Friends for Change: Project Green) is a Prosocial behavior, pro-social "Environmentalism, green" initiative that started in the summer of 2009.
History
Disney stars stress environmental issues in ...
" for the charity in March 2010. In August 2013, she traveled to Kenya for her 21st birthday to participate in a program of the international charity organization Free the Children. She returned to Kenya in January 2017 with We Day, We Movement to work with women and children. In March 2017, as a celebration of her five-year anniversary of sobriety, Lovato donated money to Los Angeles-based charities specializing in Animal rights, animal, LGBT rights, LGBT and adoption rights. In August 2017, Lovato donated $50000 to Hurricane Harvey relief and started fund with
Nick Jonas
Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting on Broadway at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002; this caught the attention of Columbia Records, where Jonas ...
, DNCE and her then-manager Phil McIntyre. Lovato's second limited edition activewear collection with Fabletics, released in June 2020, pledged up to $125,000 in proceeds to COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. As spokesperson for the Join the Surge Campaign, DoSomething.Org and Joining the Surge by Clean & Clear, she has encouraged fans to take action in their own communities.
In September 2021, Lovato performed from the Greek Theatre (Los Angeles), Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to raise awareness of the different crises that the world is going through and promoting global unity, as part of the Global Citizen Live organization.
Products and endorsements
From 2014 to 2016, Lovato was the face of the Skechers footwear brand. She partnered with Shazam (application), Shazam on the
Demi World Tour
The Demi World Tour was the fourth headlining concert tour and second worldwide tour by American singer Demi Lovato. It was her second tour in support of her fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013), following The Neon Lights Tour. During most of the ...
in 2014. Lovato launched her skincare line ''Devonne by Demi'' in December of the same year. In addition, she became the first-ever brand ambassador of the makeup brand N.Y.C. New York Color in 2015. That year, Lovato promoted The Radiant Collection for Tampax for "empowering females of all ages to stay fearless and wear what they want anytime of the month." In June 2016, Lovato partnered with streaming service Tidal (service), Tidal to livestream the first date of her
Future Now Tour
The Future Now Tour was a co-headlining concert tour by American singers Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas. It was Lovato's fifth headlining tour, in support of her fifth studio album '' Confident'' (2015), and Jonas' third concert tour, in support of h ...
with Nick Jonas. Since 2017, Lovato has released activewear collections with the women's athleisure brand
Fabletics
Fabletics is a global, active lifestyle brand that sells both men's and women's sportswear, footwear and accessories, commonly referred to as "activewear". The company operates on a membership model and is known for its e-commerce business approa ...
to raise money for organizations such as United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign and COVID-19 relief efforts. Also in 2017, she performed at a dinner hosted by the jewelry company Bulgari to celebrate the opening of the brand's Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City.
Lovato became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company in 2017 and for the mug company Ember in 2018. That year, she starred in CORE Hydration's "Finding Balance" campaign; she had become an initial investor of CORE Hydration after first discovering the brand in 2015. Jaguar Cars, Jaguar, JBL, Lyft, Ferrari, TikTok and Samsung products have been featured in Lovato's music videos. She also appeared in commercials for Skechers, Acuvue, Apple Inc., Apple, and Fabletics. In 2019, Dior used Lovato's song "Only Forever" from the album '' Tell Me You Love Me'' in a series of commercials and social media posts to promote the brand's "Dior Forever" makeup collection; the brand later used Lovato's song " Confident" in March 2021 to promote a new "Dior Forever" foundation in a series of social media campaigns. Since September 2020, Lovato has served as a Mental Health Spokesperson for the online and mobile therapy company Talkspace. In November 2021, Lovato announced the launch of her own vibrator, named Demi Wand, in partnership with Bellesa. The same month, she became Gaia, Inc.'s first celebrity ambassador; this endorsement attracted criticism from fans and the media due to the contents of the platform, which are widely described as promoting conspiracy theories.
Guinness World Record
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'', iHeartRadio MMVAs, iHeartRadio Much Music Video Award, and five
People's Choice Awards
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. For her music work, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, and a American Music Awards, American Music Award. With 14 wins she is the eight-most awarded solo artist at the
Teen Choice Awards
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. In 2013, she was awarded the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA for mental health advocacy. In 2016, for her activism in the LGBT rights movement, Lovato awarded a GLAAD Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Award.
In 2009, Lovato became one of eleven singers in the world whose album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 before turning 18 years old. In 2012, she became the youngest ''X Factor'' judge in the history of the show. In 2016, she was named to ''Forbes'' 30 Under 30 list in the music category. ''
Time
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'' included Lovato on its annual list of the Time 100, 100 most influential people in 2017. ''
Billboard
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'' named Lovato one of the most successful artist to debut in the 2010s. With more than 140 million followers, Lovato is the twenty-third List of most-followed Instagram accounts, most followed person on Instagram, and with more than 53 million followers, she is the tenth List of most-followed Twitter accounts, most followed women on Twitter.
Lovato has earned almost 30 billion streams worldwide. Seven of Lovato's studio albums have debuted in top-5 of the ''Billboard'' 200, and four of them have gained more than one billion streams on Spotify. With her song " Sorry Not Sorry" Lovato entered the Billions Club on Spotify. According to
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/o ...
(RIAA), Lovato has achieved 31.5 million certified units based on sales and on-demand media streaming, streaming. As of June 2021, she has sold 2.7 million albums and 23.8 million song downloads and her songs have registered 5.6 billion on-demand streams in the United States. She has a total of 36 chart entries on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, including 4 top-tens songs.
Filmography
* ''
Camp Rock
''Camp Rock'' is a 2008 American musical television film directed by Matthew Diamond from a screenplay by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, Julie Brown, and Paul Brown. The 73rd Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), the film stars Demi Lovato, Joe ...
'' (2008)
* ''Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience'' (2009)
* ''
Princess Protection Program
''Princess Protection Program'' is a 2009 Disney Channel Original Movie, directed by Allison Liddi-Brown and starring Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. The script was written by Annie DeYoung from a story by Annie DeYoung and David Morgasen. The fil ...
Don't Forget
''Don't Forget'' is the debut studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 23, 2008, by Hollywood Records. She started working on the album in September 2007, while filming the Disney Channel original movie ''Ca ...
Demi
Demi is a feminine given name with Greek and Latin roots. It was originally a nickname of Demetria, the feminine form of the masculine name Demetrius, which is itself the Latin and English spelling of the Greek name Demetrios.
It is also an Alba ...
Holy Fvck
''Holy Fvck'' is the eighth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on August 19, 2022, through Island Records. ''Holy Fvck'' is primarily a pop punk and hard rock record, being a return to her early rock-influenced roots f ...
'' (2022)
Tours
Headlining
* Demi Lovato: Live in Concert (2009–2010)
* A Special Night with Demi Lovato (2011–2013)
* The Neon Lights Tour (2014)
*
Demi World Tour
The Demi World Tour was the fourth headlining concert tour and second worldwide tour by American singer Demi Lovato. It was her second tour in support of her fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013), following The Neon Lights Tour. During most of the ...
(2014–2015)
*
Tell Me You Love Me World Tour
The Tell Me You Love Me World Tour was the sixth headlining concert tour and third worldwide tour by American singer Demi Lovato, in support of her sixth studio album '' Tell Me You Love Me'' (2017). The tour began on February 26, 2018, in San Di ...
(2018)
*
Holy Fvck Tour
The Holy Fvck Tour was the seventh concert tour by American singer Demi Lovato in support of her eighth studio album ''Holy Fvck'' (2022). The tour began on August 13, 2022, in Springfield, Illinois and concluded on November 10, 2022, in Ros ...
(2022)
Co-headlining
*
Future Now Tour
The Future Now Tour was a co-headlining concert tour by American singers Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas. It was Lovato's fifth headlining tour, in support of her fifth studio album '' Confident'' (2015), and Jonas' third concert tour, in support of h ...
(2016) (with
Nick Jonas
Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting on Broadway at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002; this caught the attention of Columbia Records, where Jonas ...
)
Promotional
* Demi Live! Warm Up Tour (2008)
* An Evening with Demi Lovato (2011)
Opening act
*
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in W ...
– List of Jonas Brothers concert tours#Burnin' Up Tour, Burnin' Up Tour (2008)
* Avril Lavigne – The Best Damn World Tour (2008)
*
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in W ...
– Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009, Jonas Brothers World Tour (2009)
* Jonas Brothers – List of Jonas Brothers concert tours#Live in Concert, Live in Concert (2010)
*
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the ...
– Sex and Love Tour (2014)
Written works
Books
* ''Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year'', Feiwel & Friends (November 19, 2013),
* ''Staying Strong: A Journal'', Feiwel & Friends (October 7, 2014),
Authored articles
*
See also
* Hispanos of New Mexico
* Honorific nicknames in popular music
* History of Mexican Americans in Dallas–Fort Worth
* List of American Grammy Award winners and nominees
* List of artists who reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart, List of artists who reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Top 40 chart
* List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart
* List of most-followed Instagram accounts
* List of most-followed Twitter accounts
* List of wax figures displayed at Madame Tussauds museums
* The Bigg Chill
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