History of Demi Lovato in Timeline
Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career on Barney & Friends before gaining prominence through the Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings and the Camp Rock films. Her debut single, "This Is Me," from the Camp Rock soundtrack, reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 20, 1992: Demi Lovato's Birth
On August 20, 1992, Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
1994: Parents' Divorce
In mid-1994, shortly after Demi Lovato's second birthday, her parents divorced.
2002: Appearance on Barney & Friends
In 2002, Demi Lovato started her career by appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends.
2007: Role in 'As the Bell Rings', Audition for 'Camp Rock' and 'Sonny with a Chance'
In 2007, Demi Lovato played Charlotte Adams in 'As the Bell Rings' and auditioned for 'Camp Rock' and 'Sonny with a Chance', securing roles in both.
2007: Starring in 'As the Bell Rings'
In 2007, Demi Lovato starred in the Disney Channel short series 'As the Bell Rings'.
June 20, 2008: Premiere of 'Camp Rock'
On June 20, 2008, Demi Lovato played the lead character, Mitchie Torres, in 'Camp Rock', which premiered to 8.9 million viewers.
September 23, 2008: Release of 'Don't Forget' Album
On September 23, 2008, Demi Lovato's debut studio album, 'Don't Forget', was released to generally positive reviews and debuted at number two in the US.
2008: Role in 'Camp Rock' and debut single
In 2008, Demi Lovato played Mitchie Torres in the musical television film 'Camp Rock'. The film's soundtrack contained "This Is Me", her debut single and duet.
2008: Release of 'Don't Forget' Album
In 2008, Demi Lovato released her pop rock debut album, 'Don't Forget', which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
May 2009: Named Honorary Ambassador of Education
In May 2009, Demi Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.
July 21, 2009: Release of 'Here We Go Again' Album
On July 21, 2009, Demi Lovato's second studio album, 'Here We Go Again', was released, debuting atop the Billboard 200.
August 21, 2009: End of Live in Concert Tour
On August 21, 2009, Demi Lovato's first 40-city national concert tour, Live in Concert, ended. David Archuleta, KSM, and Jordan Pruitt were the opening acts.
October 2009: Release of Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
In October 2009, Demi Lovato recorded "Gift of a Friend" as a soundtrack for the Disney movie Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, which was released in October 2009.
2009: Dated Trace Cyrus
For a few months, Demi Lovato dated singer Trace Cyrus in 2009.
2009: Recorded "Send It On"
In 2009, Demi Lovato recorded the theme song "Send It On" with the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez for 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.
2009: Release of 'Here We Go Again' Album
In 2009, Demi Lovato released her album 'Here We Go Again', which debuted at number one in the US. The title track reached number 15 on the Hot 100.
2009: Starring in 'Sonny with a Chance' and 'Princess Protection Program'
In 2009, Demi Lovato starred as the titular character on the sitcom 'Sonny with a Chance' and in the television drama film 'Princess Protection Program'.
2009: Here We Go Again Album Debuted at Number One
In 2009, when she was 16, Demi Lovato's album Here We Go Again debuted atop the Billboard 200, making her one of the eleven artists of all time who topped the chart before turning 18.
January 2010: Featured in Voto Latino PSA
In January 2010, Demi Lovato 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.
March 2010: Recorded "Make a Wave"
In March 2010, Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded the song "Make a Wave" for the charity.
August 2010: Started dating Wilmer Valderrama
Demi Lovato began an on-again, off-again relationship with actor Wilmer Valderrama in August 2010, when Valderrama was 29 and Lovato was 18.
August 20, 2010: Purchase of a house in Los Angeles
On August 20, 2010, her 18th birthday, Demi Lovato purchased a Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles for her family.
September 3, 2010: Premiere of 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'
On September 3, 2010, 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam', with Demi Lovato reprising her role as Mitchie Torres, premiered to eight million viewers.
October 2010: Spokesperson for PACER and appearance on America's Next Top Model
In October 2010, Demi Lovato served as spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on America's Next Top Model to speak out against bullying.
November 1, 2010: Entered treatment facility
On November 1, 2010, Demi Lovato withdrew from the Jonas Brothers tour and entered a treatment facility for physical and emotional issues after an incident involving a backup dancer.
November 2010: Departure from 'Sonny with a Chance'
In November 2010, Demi Lovato announced her departure from 'Sonny with a Chance', putting her acting career on hiatus and ending the series.
2010: Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
In 2010, Demi Lovato starred in 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam', reprising her role as Mitchie Torres.
January 2011: Moved to a Sober House
After leaving rehab in January 2011, Demi Lovato decided to live in a "sober house" in Los Angeles.
January 28, 2011: Completed in-patient treatment
On January 28, 2011, Demi Lovato completed her in-patient treatment at Timberline Knolls, addressing issues such as bulimia, self-harm, and substance abuse, and returned home.
April 2011: Became contributing editor for Seventeen magazine
In April 2011, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine, where she penned an article describing her personal struggles.
September 20, 2011: Release of 'Unbroken' Album
On September 20, 2011, Demi Lovato released her third studio album, 'Unbroken', experimenting with R&B and featuring more mature themes. The album debuted at number four in the US.
December 2011: Condemned Disney Channel for airing episodes with eating disorder jokes
In December 2011, Demi Lovato condemned the Disney Channel for airing episodes of "Shake It Up" and "So Random!" that contained jokes about eating disorders; the network subsequently apologized and removed the episodes.
2011: Release of 'Unbroken' Album
In 2011, Demi Lovato released her third studio album, 'Unbroken', experimenting with pop and R&B. It spawned the US top-ten single "Skyscraper".
2011: Shared Bipolar diagnosis
In 2011, Demi Lovato shared that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as it explained her erratic behavior.
January 23, 2012: Release of 'Give Your Heart a Break'
On January 23, 2012, Demi Lovato released 'Give Your Heart a Break' as the second single from Unbroken.
March 2012: MTV aired Demi Lovato: Stay Strong documentary
In March 2012, MTV aired a documentary titled "Demi Lovato: Stay Strong", which focused on her rehab and recovery journey.
April 2012: Contributing editor of Seventeen magazine
In April 2012, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor of Seventeen magazine, describing her personal struggles to its female teenage readers.
September 2012: Ambassador of Mean Stinks
In September 2012, Demi Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.
September 2012: 'Skyscraper' wins at the MTV Video Music Awards
In September 2012, Demi Lovato's song 'Skyscraper' received the Best Video With a Message award at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2012: Judging on 'The X Factor USA'
From 2012, Demi Lovato served as a judge on the music competition series 'The X Factor USA' for its second and third seasons.
2012: The X Factor Judge and Mentor
In 2012, Demi Lovato became a judge and mentor for the second season of The X Factor, earning a reported salary of one million dollars. It was speculated that she was chosen to attract a younger audience. Also in August 2012, Lovato announced that she would release a single by December after a pre-show performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. On December 24, 2012, she released a video on her YouTube account of herself singing "Angels Among Us" dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
2012: Youngest X Factor Judge
In 2012, Demi Lovato became the youngest X Factor judge in the show's history.
2012: Release of 'Demi Lovato: Stay Strong' Documentary
In 2012, Demi Lovato released the documentary 'Demi Lovato: Stay Strong', addressing her struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse.
2012: Performance on American Idol
Referencing a 2012 performance on American Idol where Demi Lovato was severely hungover, she stated that her drug and alcohol addiction began to impact her ability to perform live and promote her Unbroken album.
January 2013: Lived in sober-living facility
In January 2013, Demi Lovato was reported to be living in a sober-living facility in Los Angeles for over a year to avoid returning to her addiction and eating disorder.
May 14, 2013: Release of Demi Album
On May 14, 2013, Demi Lovato's fourth studio album, Demi, was released. The album features influences of synthpop and bubblegum pop and was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number three in the US, with first-week sales of 110,000 copies and was also successful internationally, charting in the top ten in New Zealand, Spain and the UK.
May 2013: Cited for dedication to mentoring teens with mental health problems
In May 2013, Demi Lovato was recognized 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.
June 2013: Celebrated appeal of Defense of Marriage Act
In June 2013, Demi Lovato celebrated the appeal of the Defense of Marriage Act on social media, affirming her support for LGBT rights.
June 22, 2013: Father's Death and Scholarship Program
On June 22, 2013, Demi Lovato's father, Patrick, died of cancer. Subsequently, Demi created the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program in his honor.
August 2013: Traveled to Kenya with Free the Children
In August 2013, Demi Lovato traveled to Kenya for her 21st birthday to participate in a program of the international charity organization Free the Children.
September 29, 2013: Announcement of Neon Lights Tour
On September 29, 2013, Demi Lovato announced her Neon Lights Tour, including a Canadian leg.
2013: Rock Version of "Heart Attack"
After performing a rock version of her 2013 song "Heart Attack" on tour, Demi Lovato officially released it with re-recorded vocals on March 24, 2023.
2013: Inspiration from Beyoncé's visual album
Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour was inspired by Beyoncé and specifically her 2013 self-titled visual album, in regard to the visuals shown onscreen.
2013: Recurring role on 'Glee'
From 2013, Demi Lovato appeared as a recurring character on the musical comedy 'Glee'.
2013: Publishing 'Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year'
In 2013, Demi Lovato published the self-help memoir 'Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year', addressing her struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse.
2013: Release of Self-Titled Album
In 2013, Demi Lovato released her self-titled fourth album, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and contained the international top-ten song 'Heart Attack'.
2013: The New York Times Best Seller Author
In 2013, Demi Lovato was named the #1 The New York Times Best Seller Author.
February 9, 2014: Start of Neon Lights Tour
On February 9, 2014, Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour began.
March 2014: Final Appearance on Glee
In March 2014, Demi Lovato made her final appearance in the fifth season of Glee. Lovato played Dani, a struggling New York-based artist who befriends Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera).
May 2014: Named lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of LA Pride Parade
In May 2014, Demi Lovato was named the lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade, where she later filmed the music video for "Really Don't Care".
May 18, 2014: Release of "Somebody to You"
On May 18, 2014, "Somebody to You" featuring Demi Lovato was released as the fourth single from the Vamps' debut album, Meet the Vamps.
November 2014: Opening for Enrique Iglesias and Collaboration with Nick Jonas
In November 2014, Demi Lovato opened the UK shows on Enrique Iglesias' Sex and Love Tour and worked with longtime friend Nick Jonas on the song "Avalanche" from his self-titled album.
2014: Became the Face of Skechers
From 2014 to 2016, Demi Lovato was the face of the Skechers footwear brand. She also partnered with Shazam on the Demi World Tour in 2014, and launched her skincare line Devonne by Demi in December of the same year.
2014: Recurring role on 'Glee'
In 2014, Demi Lovato continued in her recurring role on the musical comedy 'Glee'.
May 2015: Starting Safehouse Records
In May 2015, Billboard revealed that Demi Lovato was in the process of starting an "artist-centric" new record label, Safehouse Records, 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.
July 1, 2015: Release of "Cool for the Summer"
On July 1, 2015, Demi Lovato released "Cool for the Summer" as the lead single from her fifth studio album. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100.
September 18, 2015: Release of "Confident"
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.
October 2015: Saturday Night Live Performance
In October 2015, Demi Lovato performed as the musical guest on an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live. Lovato was also featured on the re-release of "Irresistible", the fourth single from Fall Out Boy's sixth studio album American Beauty/American Psycho.
October 16, 2015: Release of Confident Album
On October 16, 2015, Demi Lovato's fifth album, Confident, was released. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 98,000 album units, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
October 22, 2015: Release of "Waitin for You" Music Video
On October 22, 2015, Demi Lovato released the music video for her R&B-infused song "Waitin for You" featuring rapper Sirah.
October 26, 2015: Announcement of Future Now Tour
On October 26, 2015, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas announced that they would be touring together on the Future Now Tour, to further promote Confident, with shows in North America and Europe.
2015: Initial Investor of CORE Hydration
In 2015 Demi Lovato became an initial investor of CORE Hydration after first discovering the brand.
2015: Became the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality.
2015: Brand Ambassador for N.Y.C. New York Color
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the first-ever brand ambassador of the makeup brand N.Y.C. New York Color. 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."
2015: Co-founding Safehouse Records
In 2015, Demi Lovato co-founded the record label Safehouse Records with Nick Jonas.
2015: Release of 'Confident' Album
In 2015, Demi Lovato released her fifth album, 'Confident', infusing soul and mature themes, which later earned her a Grammy Award nomination.
2015: Honored with Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music
In 2015, Demi Lovato was honored with the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.
March 21, 2016: Release of "Stone Cold"
On March 21, 2016, "Stone Cold" was released as the third and final single from Confident.
June 2016: Ended relationship with Wilmer Valderrama
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama ended their on-again, off-again relationship in June 2016.
June 2016: Participated in Human Rights Campaign video honoring Orlando nightclub shooting victims
In June 2016, Demi Lovato participated in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign, honoring the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
June 2016: Partnered with Tidal to Livestream Tour
In June 2016, Demi Lovato partnered with streaming service Tidal to livestream the first date of her Future Now Tour with Nick Jonas.
June 2016: Signed Billboard Open Letter
In June 2016, Demi Lovato signed an open letter from Billboard urging gun reform.
July 1, 2016: Release of "Body Say"
On July 1, 2016, Demi Lovato released a new single titled "Body Say" to promote her tour.
September 2016: Purchase of Laurel Canyon home
In September 2016, Demi Lovato purchased a Laurel Canyon home in Los Angeles for $8.3 million.
2016: Started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Demi Lovato started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2016.
2016: Speech at Democratic National Convention
Demi Lovato's speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention focused on raising awareness for mental health.
2016: GLAAD Vanguard Award and Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Demi Lovato was awarded a GLAAD Vanguard Award at the 27th GLAAD Media Awards for her activism in the LGBT rights movement. That year, she was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
January 2017: Returned to Kenya with We Movement
In January 2017, Demi Lovato returned to Kenya with We Movement to work with women and children.
February 2017: Executive Production of Beyond Silence
In February 2017, Demi Lovato executive-produced a documentary, Beyond Silence, which follows three individuals and their experiences with mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety.
March 15, 2017: Celebrated five years of sobriety
On March 15, 2017, Demi Lovato celebrated the five-year anniversary of her sobriety.
March 2017: Feature on Cheat Codes' "No Promises"
In March 2017, Demi Lovato featured in Cheat Codes' song "No Promises".
March 2017: Donated to Charities for Sobriety Anniversary
In March 2017, as a celebration of her five-year anniversary of sobriety, Demi Lovato donated money to Los Angeles-based charities specializing in animal, LGBT, and adoption rights.
May 8, 2017: Collaboration with Fabletics to Support Girl Up
On May 8, 2017, Demi Lovato announced a collaboration with sportswear line Fabletics to support the United Nations' initiative, Girl Up.
May 2017: Partnered with Fabletics
In May 2017, Demi Lovato partnered with Fabletics to create a limited edition activewear collection for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign, aimed at funding programs for marginalized adolescent girls.
June 2017: Feature on Jax Jones's "Instruction"
In June 2017, Demi Lovato featured in Jax Jones's "Instruction" along with Stefflon Don.
July 2017: Dated Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos
From January to July 2017, Demi Lovato dated UFC athlete Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos.
July 2017: Release of "Sorry Not Sorry"
In July 2017, Demi Lovato released "Sorry Not Sorry" as the lead single from her sixth studio album. It became her highest-charting song in New Zealand and the United States at number six as well as Australia at number eight.
August 2017: Donated to Hurricane Harvey Relief
In August 2017, Demi Lovato donated $50000 to Hurricane Harvey relief and started a fund with Nick Jonas, DNCE, and her then-manager Phil McIntyre.
September 2017: Named Global Citizen ambassador
In September 2017, Demi Lovato was named a Global Citizen ambassador for championing the mental health of children displaced within Iraq and helped fund a Save the Children pilot program.
October 2017: Release of Tell Me You Love Me Documentary and Tour Announcement
In October 2017, Demi Lovato released Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated on YouTube, a documentary focusing on her career and personal struggles. Also in October 2017, Lovato announced the tour dates for the North American leg of her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour, with special guests DJ Khaled and Kehlani.
November 2017: Release of "Échame la Culpa"
In November 2017, Demi Lovato released the single "Échame la Culpa" with Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi.
2017: Became Brand Ambassador for JBL
In 2017, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company.
2017: Release of 'Tell Me You Love Me' Album
In 2017, Demi Lovato released her sixth album, 'Tell Me You Love Me'. 'Sorry Not Sorry', the lead single, became her highest-charting single in the US, reaching number six.
2017: Voice acting in 'Smurfs: The Lost Village'
In 2017, Demi Lovato starred in the animated film 'Smurfs: The Lost Village'.
2017: Inclusion in Time 100 List
In 2017, Demi Lovato was included on the Time 100 annual list.
2017: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People List
In 2017, Time included Demi Lovato on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
2017: Revealed struggles with addiction after rehab
In her 2017 YouTube documentary "Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated", Demi Lovato revealed that her treatment at Timberline Knolls was not entirely successful, and she still struggled with alcoholism and a cocaine addiction after her stint at the treatment center.
2017: Released Activewear Collections with Fabletics
Since 2017, Demi Lovato has released activewear collections with the women's athleisure brand Fabletics 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.
February 2018: Commencement of Tell Me You Love Me World Tour
In February 2018, Demi Lovato's Tell Me You Love Me World Tour commenced.
March 2018: Performed at March for Our Lives Rally
In March 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
March 24, 2018: Performance at March for Our Lives Rally
On March 24, 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
June 21, 2018: Released "Sober"
On June 21, 2018, Demi Lovato released the single "Sober", revealing her relapse after six years of sobriety.
July 24, 2018: Opioid overdose
On July 24, 2018, Demi Lovato was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after an opioid overdose at her home, and was revived with naloxone.
December 2018: Addressed overdose rumors on Twitter
In December 2018, Demi Lovato addressed rumors regarding her overdose via Twitter and thanked her fans for their support while requesting privacy and space to heal.
2018: Bulimia struggles contributed to overdose
During a 2020 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Demi Lovato elaborated that worsened struggles with bulimia in 2018 contributed to her eventual drug overdose, as she relapsed due to unhappiness and controlling management.
2018: Became Brand Ambassador for Ember
In 2018, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the mug company Ember. 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.
2018: Voice acting in 'Charming'
In 2018, Demi Lovato starred in the animated film 'Charming'.
2018: Raped during overdose
In 2021, Demi Lovato stated that 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.
2018: Dated Henry Levy
In late 2018, Lovato briefly dated designer Henry Levy.
March 2019: Ended relationship with Henry Levy
In late 2018, Demi Lovato briefly dated designer Henry Levy until March 2019.
May 11, 2019: Signing with Scooter Braun
On May 11, 2019, Demi Lovato revealed she had signed with a new manager, Scooter Braun, expressing excitement for the next chapter.
August 2019: Appearance in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
In August 2019, it was revealed that Demi Lovato would appear in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, a Netflix original film.
2019: Ranked as One of the Most Successful Artists of the 2010s by Billboard
In 2019, Billboard ranked Demi Lovato as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade.
2019: Dior Used "Only Forever" and "Confident" Songs for Commercials
In 2019, Dior used Demi 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.
January 2020: Grammy Performance and Release of "Anyone"
In January 2020, Demi Lovato made her first musical appearance since her hiatus with a performance of single "Anyone" at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The song, which was recorded four days prior to her 2018 drug overdose, was released on iTunes immediately after.
February 2, 2020: Super Bowl LIV Performance
On February 2, 2020, Demi Lovato performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV.
April 2020: Joined mental health campaign
In April 2020, Demi 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.
May 2020: Condemned Police Brutality
In May 2020, Demi Lovato condemned police brutality and the officers responsible for the murder of George Floyd and the shooting of Breonna Taylor. She also shared resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement and black-owned businesses and denounced white privilege.
June 2020: Released Activewear Collection for COVID-19 Relief
Demi 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.
June 2020: Sale of Laurel Canyon home
In June 2020, Demi Lovato sold her Laurel Canyon home in Los Angeles for $8.25 million.
June 26, 2020: Release of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
On June 26, 2020, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, in which Demi Lovato appeared, was released. This marked Lovato's first acting appearance since her guest role on Glee in 2013 and her first film role since Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010).
July 2020: Labeled herself queer
In July 2020, Demi Lovato labeled herself queer in a social media statement mourning the death of her Glee co-star Naya Rivera.
July 23, 2020: Engagement to Max Ehrich
On July 23, 2020, Demi Lovato announced her engagement to actor Max Ehrich, whom she had been dating for four months. The engagement was later called off that September.
August 28, 2020: Release of "Lonely Hearts" Remix
On August 28, 2020, a remix of "Lonely Hearts" by JoJo featuring Demi Lovato was released.
September 2020: Purchase of Studio City home
In September 2020, Demi Lovato purchased a Studio City home in Los Angeles for $7 million.
September 2020: Mental Health Spokesperson for Talkspace
Since September 2020, Demi Lovato has served as a Mental Health Spokesperson for the online and mobile therapy company Talkspace.
September 30, 2020: Release of "Still Have Me"
On September 30, 2020, Demi Lovato released "Still Have Me" via Twitter; the song was later released on digital platforms.
November 15, 2020: Hosting the 46th People's Choice Awards
On November 15, 2020, Demi Lovato hosted the 46th People's Choice Awards.
2020: Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Demi Lovato appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020, elaborating on her struggles with bulimia in 2018 and how they contributed to her eventual drug overdose, also discussing the controlling nature of her management team.
2020: Appearance in 'Will & Grace' and 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'
In 2020, Demi Lovato appeared as a recurring character on the sitcom 'Will & Grace' and starred in the musical comedy 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'.
2020: Performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV
In 2020, Demi Lovato was lauded for her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV. She delivered a "flawless performance" and added her own riffs.
2020: Came out as non-binary to family and friends
Towards the end of 2020, Demi Lovato came out as non-binary to her family and friends.
February 4, 2021: Release of "What Other People Say"
On February 4, 2021, Demi Lovato and Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer released their collaboration, "What Other People Say".
March 2021: Came out as pansexual and sexually fluid
In March 2021, Demi Lovato came out as pansexual and sexually fluid, stating, "I've always known I was hella queer, but I have fully embraced it."
March 2021: Disclosed alcohol and marijuana use in moderation
In March 2021, Demi Lovato revealed that she was not completely sober, choosing to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in moderation, a decision that was met with disagreement from many of her friends.
March 2021: Premiere of "Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil"
In March 2021, Demi Lovato's four-part documentary series, "Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil," premiered on YouTube. Directed by Michael D. Ratner, the series showcased her personal and musical journey over the past three years.
March 2021: Featured in Dior's Social Media Campaign
In March 2021, Dior used Demi Lovato's song "Confident" to promote a new "Dior Forever" foundation in a series of social media campaigns.
April 1, 2021: Release of "Met Him Last Night"
On April 1, 2021, Demi Lovato released the song "Met Him Last Night" prior to the release of her album, "Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over."
April 2, 2021: Release of "Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over"
On April 2, 2021, Demi Lovato's seventh studio album, "Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over," was released. Lovato called it the non-official soundtrack to the documentary and featured collaborations with Ariana Grande, Noah Cyrus, and Saweetie. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
May 19, 2021: Launch of 4D with Demi Lovato
On May 19, 2021, Demi Lovato launched a podcast series titled "4D with Demi Lovato", with new episodes released every Wednesday featuring guests such as Chelsea Handler and Jane Fonda.
July 30, 2021: Release of "The Demi Lovato Show"
On July 30, 2021, "The Demi Lovato Show," a talk show hosted by Demi Lovato, was released on The Roku Channel, featuring candid conversations with expert and celebrity guests on topics such as activism and gender identity.
August 20, 2021: Release of "Melon Cake" music video
On August 20, 2021, Demi Lovato released the music video for her song "Melon Cake".
September 2021: Performed at Global Citizen Live
In September 2021, Demi Lovato performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to raise awareness of the different crises that the world is going through and promote global unity, as part of the Global Citizen Live organization.
September 17, 2021: Release of "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato
On September 17, 2021, American rapper G-Eazy released "Breakdown" featuring Demi Lovato as the second single from his album "These Things Happen Too".
November 2021: Launched Demi Wand and Became Ambassador for Gaia, Inc.
In November 2021, Demi 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.
2021: Revealed rape at age 15
In 2021, Demi Lovato disclosed that she was raped at age 15 while working as an actor on the Disney Channel, and that the rapist was a co-star, which contributed to her struggles with bulimia and self-harm.
2021: Hosting Talk Show and Docuseries
In 2021, Demi Lovato hosted her self-titled talk show and the docuseries 'Unidentified with Demi Lovato'.
2021: Release of 'Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over' Album
In 2021, Demi Lovato released her seventh album 'Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over', which reached number two in the US.
2021: Release of 'Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil' Documentary
In 2021, Demi Lovato released the documentary 'Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil', addressing her struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse.
2021: Revised Diagnosis to ADHD
In 2021, Demi Lovato stated that her initial bipolar diagnosis, shared in 2011, was inaccurate and that she was later diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
April 2022: Changed pronouns to include she/her
In April 2022, Demi Lovato changed her pronouns to include she/her, after initially using they/them.
June 10, 2022: Release of "Skin of My Teeth"
On June 10, 2022, Demi Lovato released "Skin of My Teeth", the lead single from her forthcoming album. She premiered the song a day earlier on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".
August 13, 2022: Commencement of the Holy Fvck Tour
On August 13, 2022, Demi Lovato's Holy Fvck Tour commenced in Springfield, Illinois, in support of the album "Holy Fvck".
August 2022: Poster ban in the UK
In August 2022, a poster advertising Demi Lovato's album and featuring her in a bondage-style outfit lying on a cushioned crucifix was banned in the UK by the Advertising Standards Authority for being "likely to cause serious offense to Christians".
August 2022: Relationship with male musician
In early August 2022, it was reported that Demi Lovato was in a "happy and healthy relationship" with a male musician. On August 20, Canadian musician Jutes announced the relationship in an Instagram post marking Lovato's 30th birthday.
August 19, 2022: Release of "Holy Fvck"
On August 19, 2022, Demi Lovato's album "Holy Fvck" was released. The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 and topped the Billboard Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts.
2022: Release of 'Holy Fvck' Album
In 2022, Demi Lovato released her eighth album 'Holy Fvck', marking a return to rock-influenced music, which reached number seven in the US.
2022: Opiate use revealed
In a 2022 interview, Demi Lovato revealed that she began using opiates at the age of 13 after a car accident and was already drinking by that time, eventually leading to cocaine use at 17.
February 4, 2023: Promotion to purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
On February 4, 2023, Demi Lovato was promoted to a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, after training in the sport since 2016.
March 3, 2023: Release of "Still Alive"
On March 3, 2023, Demi Lovato released "Still Alive," the lead single for the soundtrack to the slasher film Scream VI.
July 14, 2023: Announcement of "Revamped"
On July 14, 2023, Demi Lovato announced her first remix album titled "Revamped," which features ten re-recordings of previous songs in rock format, accompanying the release of the rock version of "Sorry Not Sorry".
September 10, 2023: Performance on The Masked Singer
On September 10, 2023, Demi Lovato performed as "Anonymouse" in the "Kickoff Show" for the tenth season of The Masked Singer.
September 15, 2023: Release of Revamped
On September 15, 2023, Demi Lovato's remix album "Revamped", which features ten re-recordings of previous songs in rock format, was released.
December 8, 2023: Premiere of A Very Demi Holiday Special
On December 8, 2023, "A Very Demi Holiday Special", executive produced and hosted by Demi Lovato, premiered on Roku.
December 2023: Supported UN Human Rights Climate Change Campaign
In December 2023, Demi Lovato voiced her support for United Nations Human Rights' climate change campaign, urging leaders to work towards climate justice, in tandem with the COP28 conference.
December 16, 2023: Engagement to Jutes
On December 16, 2023, it was announced that Demi Lovato and Canadian musician Jutes were engaged.
March 2024: Brand Ambassador for Xeomin
In March 2024, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for and celebrity partner of Xeomin, a neurotoxic injectable filler by Merz Aesthetics.
April 2024: Production commenced for "Tow"
In April 2024, production commenced for "Tow", directed by Stephanie Laing, starring Demi Lovato, Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa.
May 17, 2024: Release of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" cover
On May 17, 2024, Demi Lovato was featured on a blues cover of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" with Slash, from his second solo album Orgy of the Damned.
September 17, 2024: Release of Child Star on Hulu
Demi Lovato's directorial debut, "Child Star", which she co-directed with Nicola Marsh, was released on Hulu on September 17, 2024. The documentary film "examines the high highs and low lows of growing up in the spotlight".
September 26, 2024: Supported Child Performer Protection Bills
On September 26, 2024, Demi Lovato joined governor of California Gavin Newsom as he signed two bills into law that expand on the Coogan Law and offer new financial protections to child digital content creators. She described the legislation as "essentially the Coogan Law for the digital age".
October 2024: Performed at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala
In October 2024, Demi Lovato performed at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala, which raises funds to support the hospital.
October 2024: Announcement of next studio album
In October 2024, Demi Lovato revealed that she was working on her next studio album, describing it as "not rock at all" and full of love and sexy songs.
2024: Co-Directing and Starring in 'Child Star'
In 2024, Demi Lovato co-directed and starred in the documentary 'Child Star'.
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