History of Demi Lovato in Timeline
Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career on Barney & Friends and gained wider recognition on the Disney Channel with As the Bell Rings and the Camp Rock films. Her debut single, "This Is Me," featuring Joe Jonas, achieved significant success, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
2008: Reference to 'Don't Forget' album
In 2022, Demi Lovato referenced her debut studio album, Don't Forget (2008), stating that her new music was reminiscent of it.
2009: Dating Trace Cyrus
For a few months, Demi Lovato dated singer Trace Cyrus in 2009.
2009: Recorded "Send It On" for Disney's Friends for Change
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.
2009: Here We Go Again debuted atop Billboard 200
In 2009, when Demi Lovato was 16, her 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" for charity
In March 2010, Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded the song "Make a Wave" for charity.
August 2010: Beginning of relationship with Wilmer Valderrama
In August 2010, Demi Lovato began an on-again, off-again relationship with actor Wilmer Valderrama. They first began dating when Valderrama was 29 and Lovato was 18.
August 20, 2010: Purchase of home for family
On August 20, 2010, her 18th birthday, Demi Lovato purchased a Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles for her family.
January 2011: Residence in a sober house
In January 2011, Demi Lovato decided to live in a "sober house" in Los Angeles after leaving rehab.
2012: Judge and Mentor on The X Factor
In 2012, Demi Lovato became a judge and mentor on the second season of The X Factor, receiving a reported salary of one million dollars. She joined Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid, and was speculated to have been chosen to attract a younger audience.
2012: Became youngest X Factor judge
In 2012, Demi Lovato became the youngest X Factor judge in the show's history.
May 14, 2013: Release of Demi Album
On May 14, 2013, Demi Lovato's fourth studio album, Demi, was released. The album, featuring influences of synthpop and bubblegum pop, received generally positive reviews and debuted at number three in the US, selling 110,000 copies in its first week.
August 2013: Volunteered in 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, which included a Canadian leg. The tour was scheduled to begin in February 2014.
2013: Topped The New York Times Best Selling Authors list
In 2013, Demi Lovato topped the list of The New York Times Best Selling Authors.
2013: Reference to 'Heart Attack' song
In 2023, Demi Lovato released a rock version of her 2013 song "Heart Attack" with re-recorded vocals.
2013: Inspiration from Beyonce's self-titled visual album
In 2023, 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.
February 9, 2014: Start of Neon Lights Tour
On February 9, 2014, Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour commenced. The tour had been announced in September 2013.
March 2014: Final Appearance on Glee
In March 2014, Demi Lovato made her final appearance on the TV show Glee. She played Dani, a New York-based artist, appearing in four episodes of the fifth season.
May 18, 2014: Release of "Somebody to You"
On May 18, 2014, the song "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. She also collaborated with Nick Jonas on the song "Avalanche" from his self-titled album.
2014: Face of Skechers and partnered with Shazam
From 2014, Demi Lovato was the face of the Skechers footwear brand. She partnered with Shazam on the Demi World Tour in 2014 and launched her skincare line Devonne by Demi in December of the same year.
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 was in partnership with Nick Jonas, and her then-manager Phil McIntyre.
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, Demi Lovato released the title track "Confident" as the album's second single. The song peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100.
October 2015: Appearance on Saturday Night Live
In October 2015, Demi Lovato performed as the musical guest on an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live. Also, Lovato was 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 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
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 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.
2015: Brand ambassador for N.Y.C. New York Color and promoted Tampax
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the first-ever brand ambassador of the makeup brand N.Y.C. New York Color and 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: Honored with the Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music event
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 the album Confident by Demi Lovato.
June 2016: End of relationship with Wilmer Valderrama
In June 2016, Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama ended their relationship.
June 2016: Partnered with Tidal to livestream Future Now 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 urging gun reform
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: Received GLAAD Vanguard Award and named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
In 2016, Demi Lovato was awarded a GLAAD Vanguard Award at the 27th GLAAD Media Awards for her activism in the LGBT rights movement and was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
2016: GLAAD Vanguard Award and Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Demi Lovato was honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award for her support of the LGBT community. Lovato was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
January 2017: Worked with We Movement in Kenya
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 2017: Feature on "No Promises"
In March 2017, Demi Lovato featured in Cheat Codes' song "No Promises".
March 2017: Donated to Los Angeles-based charities
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.
June 2017: Feature on "Instruction"
In June 2017, Demi Lovato featured in Jax Jones's "Instruction" along with Stefflon Don.
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. The song 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 fund with Nick Jonas, DNCE, and her then-manager Phil McIntyre.
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: Brand ambassador for JBL audio
In 2017, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the JBL audio company.
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: Released activewear collections with Fabletics and performed for Bulgari
Since 2017, Demi Lovato has released activewear collections with the women's athleisure brand Fabletics to raise money for organizations and 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: Start of Tell Me You Love Me World Tour
In February 2018, Demi Lovato embarked on her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.
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
On March 24, 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
November 2018: Conclusion of Tell Me You Love Me World Tour
In November 2018, Demi Lovato concluded the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour. The tour had been originally scheduled to end later in the month.
2018: Brand ambassador for Ember and starred in CORE Hydration campaign
In 2018, Demi Lovato became a brand ambassador for the mug company Ember and starred in CORE Hydration's "Finding Balance" campaign; she had become an initial investor of CORE Hydration after first discovering the brand in 2015.
May 11, 2019: Signing with Scooter Braun
On May 11, 2019, Demi Lovato revealed she had signed with a new manager, Scooter Braun.
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 Billboard's most successful artists of the 2010s
Billboard ranked Demi Lovato as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s decade in 2019.
2019: Dior used "Only Forever" to promote Dior Forever makeup
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.
January 2020: Performance of "Anyone" at the Grammy Awards
In January 2020, Demi Lovato made her first musical appearance since her hiatus with a performance of the single "Anyone" at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The song was recorded four days prior to her 2018 drug overdose.
February 2, 2020: Performance at Super Bowl LIV
On February 2, 2020, Demi Lovato performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV.
May 2020: Condemned police brutality and supported Black Lives Matter
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 shared resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement and black-owned businesses and denounced white privilege.
June 2020: Fabletics collection pledged proceeds to 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, the film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, featuring Demi Lovato, was released on Netflix. This marked Lovato's first acting appearance since her guest role on Glee in 2013.
July 2020: Labeling herself as 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. They eventually called off the engagement 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 People's Choice Awards
On November 15, 2020, Demi Lovato hosted the 46th People's Choice Awards.
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, with critics praising her flawless vocals and unique rendition.
February 4, 2021: Release of 'What Other People Say'
On February 4, 2021, "What Other People Say", a collaboration between Demi Lovato and Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer, was released.
March 2021: Coming 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." She also expressed feeling proud of belonging to the "alphabet mafia", referring to the LGBT community.
March 2021: Dior used "Confident" to promote Dior Forever foundation
In March 2021, Dior used Demi Lovato's song "Confident" to promote a new "Dior Forever" foundation in a series of social media campaigns.
March 2021: Premiere of 'Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil' on YouTube
In March 2021, a four-part documentary series following Demi Lovato's life premiered on YouTube. 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.
April 1, 2021: Release of 'Met Him Last Night'
On April 1, 2021, Demi Lovato released "Met Him Last Night".
April 2, 2021: Release of 'Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over' album
On April 2, 2021, Demi Lovato's seventh studio album, 'Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over', was released. Lovato defined it as "the non-official soundtrack to the documentary". The album featured collaborations with Ariana Grande, Noah Cyrus and Saweetie, as well as the previously released "What Other People Say", a collaboration between Lovato and Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer.
May 19, 2021: Launch of '4D with Demi Lovato' podcast series
On May 19, 2021, Demi Lovato launched a podcast series titled '4D with Demi Lovato', with new episodes released every Wednesday. Guests included Chelsea Handler, Jane Fonda, Jameela Jamil, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Glennon Doyle.
July 30, 2021: Release of 'The Demi Lovato Show' on The Roku Channel
On July 30, 2021, a talk show hosted by Demi Lovato titled 'The Demi Lovato Show' was released on The Roku Channel. It features conversations between Lovato and expert and celebrity guests, exploring various topics.
August 20, 2021: Release of 'Melon Cake' music video
On August 20, 2021, Demi Lovato released the music video for the song "Melon Cake".
September 2021: Performed at Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles
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 vibrator and became Gaia ambassador
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; this endorsement attracted criticism from fans and the media due to the contents of the platform, which are widely described as promoting conspiracy theories.
June 10, 2022: Release of 'Skin of My Teeth'
On June 10, 2022, "Skin of My Teeth", the lead single from Demi Lovato's forthcoming album, was released. She premiered the song a day earlier on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
August 2022: Holy Fvck tour and album poster controversy
In August 2022, Demi Lovato embarked on the Holy Fvck tour. Also in August 2022, a poster advertising the 'Holy Fvck' album, featuring Lovato 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 offence to Christians".
August 19, 2022: Release of 'Holy Fvck' album
On August 19, 2022, Demi Lovato's album 'Holy Fvck' was released. The album was preceded by the singles "Substance" in July and "29" in August. The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200.
November 2022: End of Holy Fvck tour
In November 2022, Demi Lovato's Holy Fvck tour, which spanned 34 shows in North and South America, came to an end.
2022: Release of '29'
In 2022, Demi Lovato released the single "29", which was widely believed to be about Wilmer Valderrama and the age gap in their relationship, although Lovato did not confirm this.
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. The song received a nomination for the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Song.
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' remix album
On September 15, 2023, Demi Lovato's first remix album, 'Revamped', was released. It comprised ten re-recordings of previous songs in rock format.
December 8, 2023: Premiere of 'A Very Demi Holiday Special'
Demi Lovato executive produced and hosted 'A Very Demi Holiday Special', which featured multiple celebrity guest appearances and premiered on December 8, 2023, 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.
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.
May 17, 2024: Feature on 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone' cover with Slash
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' documentary on Hulu
On September 17, 2024, 'Child Star', a documentary film co-directed by Demi Lovato and Nicola Marsh, was released on Hulu. The film "examines the high highs and low lows of growing up in the spotlight".
September 26, 2024: Joined California Governor Newsom for bill signing
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, describing 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: Teasing upcoming album
In October 2024, Demi Lovato revealed that she was working on her next studio album, describing it as "not rock at all", and that she wrote "nothing but love songs and sexy songs because I'm in this really good place".
June 7, 2025: Premiere of 'Tow' at Tribeca Festival
On June 7, 2025, Demi Lovato starred alongside Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Ariana DeBose, and Octavia Spencer in the Stephanie Laing-directed film 'Tow', which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and received positive reviews. She played a homeless pregnant woman named Nova.
August 1, 2025: Release of 'Fast'
On August 1, 2025, Demi Lovato released "Fast" as the lead single off her ninth album.
October 10, 2025: Release of 'Kiss'
On October 10, 2025, Demi Lovato released the third single, titled "Kiss", off her ninth album.
October 25, 2025: Performance at Hollywood Palladium
On October 25, 2025, Demi Lovato performed in a one night only show at the Hollywood Palladium to promote the album 'It's Not That Deep'.
2025: Sold over 30 million records worldwide
As of May 2025, Demi Lovato has sold over 30 million records worldwide.
2025: Ranked on Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century list
In 2025, Billboard ranked Demi Lovato at number 52 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
March 31, 2026: Release of 'One Plate at a Time' cookbook
On March 31, 2026, Demi Lovato's cookbook, 'One Plate at a Time', was released. It was published by Flatiron Books.
April 13, 2026: Start of 'It's Not That Deep Tour'
On April 13, 2026, Demi Lovato began the 'It's Not That Deep Tour' in support of her ninth album.
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