History of JoJo Siwa in Timeline

JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. She gained prominence on Dance Moms before signing with Nickelodeon in 2017, where she starred in shows and films, releasing children's songs like "Boomerang," which garnered over a billion views. In 2020, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people. Post-Nickelodeon, in 2024 she released the EP Guilty Pleasure, featuring the single "Karma".

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May 19, 2003: JoJo Siwa's Birth

On May 19, 2003, Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa was born. She is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality.

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2014: Auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's Team

In 2014, JoJo Siwa began appearing on Dance Moms, starting with auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.

2015: Selection for ALDC Dance Team

In early 2015, JoJo Siwa was selected for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team, marking a significant step in her early career.

May 2016: Release of "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance"

In May 2016, JoJo Siwa released her songs "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance". "Boomerang" addresses the subject of online bullying.

2017: Signing with Nickelodeon

In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and appeared in the film Blurt! with Jace Norman and the show Lip Sync Battle Shorties with Nick Cannon.

2018: Partnership with J. C. Penney

In 2018, JoJo Siwa partnered with the American department store J. C. Penney to release a line of accessories, bedroom decor, and a doll made in her likeness.

2019: Claire's Recalls Cosmetics Kit

In 2019, Claire's recalled a JoJo Siwa-branded cosmetics kit product after the FDA issued a warning about it containing dangerous levels of asbestos.

2019: Announcement of D.R.E.A.M. The Tour

In 2019, JoJo Siwa announced that she would be going on her first major concert tour, entitled D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, scheduled to visit cities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

September 2020: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People List

In September 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

November 2020: End of Relationship with Mark Bontempo

In November 2020, JoJo Siwa's relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo ended.

2020: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact as a media personality.

January 2021: Coming Out as Part of the LGBTQ+ Community

In January 2021, JoJo Siwa came out as being part of the LGBTQ+ community on social media.

January 2021: Withdrawal of JoJo's Juice Board Game

In January 2021, the board game JoJo's Juice was withdrawn from sales by Nickelodeon and Spin Master after a controversy over inappropriate content.

February 2021: Start of On and Off Relationship with Kylie Prew

In February 2021, JoJo Siwa began an on and off relationship with Kylie Prew.

2021: Inclusion on Fast Company's Queer 50 List

In 2021, JoJo Siwa was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list, recognizing her influence and visibility within the LGBTQ+ community.

April 4, 2022: Announcement as a Judge on So You Think You Can Dance

On April 4, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as a judge for the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

June 2022: End of On and Off Relationship with Kylie Prew

In June 2022, JoJo Siwa's on and off relationship with Kylie Prew ended.

September 9, 2022: Recipient of GLSEN Gamechanger Award

On September 9, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as the recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN for her anti-bullying advocacy efforts.

December 2022: End of Relationship with Avery Cyrus

In December 2022, JoJo Siwa's relationship with social media content creator Avery Cyrus ended.

2022: Appearance in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway

In 2022, JoJo Siwa appeared as a playable character in the video game Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, extending her presence in the gaming world.

December 2023: Performance on Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

In December 2023, JoJo Siwa performed "Step in Time" from the 1964 movie Mary Poppins on the primetime CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.

January 26, 2024: Return as Judge on So You Think You Can Dance

On January 26, 2024, it was announced that JoJo Siwa was returning as a judge for the eighteenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

February 2024: Allegations of Mistreatment of XOMG! Pop Members

In February 2024, JoJo Siwa and her mother were alleged to have mistreated members of XOMG! Pop, including subjecting them to grueling rehearsal schedules.

April 5, 2024: Release of Debut Single "Karma"

On April 5, 2024, JoJo Siwa released her official debut single as an adult artist, "Karma", which received mostly negative reviews and generated online backlash.

July 2024: Release of "Guilty Pleasure" EP

In July 2024, JoJo Siwa released her fourth EP, titled "Guilty Pleasure", which was met with mixed to negative reception.

August 2024: Interest in Eurovision Song Contest

In August 2024, JoJo Siwa expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, specifically wanting to represent Poland due to her Polish heritage.