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Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who began his career on Broadway. He gained prominence as a member of the Jonas Brothers, a band formed with his older brothers Kevin and Joe. The band released their debut album in 2006 and rose to fame after signing with Hollywood Records in 2007. The Jonas Brothers became popular figures on the Disney Channel, starring in 'Camp Rock' and their own series, 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream' and 'Jonas'. He has also pursued a solo career and continues to act in various film and television projects.

1979: Foundation of Perfect Moment

In 1979, the company Perfect Moment was founded, which later became the object of investment of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra in July 2022.

September 16, 1992: Birth of Nick Jonas

On September 16, 1992, Nicholas Jerry Jonas was born. He is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.

2002: Broadway and Debut Single

In 2002, Nick Jonas began acting on Broadway at the age of seven and released his debut single. This caught the attention of Columbia Records.

2002: Beauty and the Beast

In 2002, Nick Jonas wrote a song titled "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father while performing in Beauty and the Beast.

2003: "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" Release

In 2003, the song "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" was released through INO Records to Christian Radio, serving as Nick Jonas' debut single.

September 5, 2004: Limited Release of Nicholas Jonas Album

On September 5, 2004, Nicholas Jonas received a limited release.

December 2005: Release of 'Mandy' Single

In December 2005, the Jonas Brothers' debut single, "Mandy", was released.

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2005: Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes

In 2005, Nick Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13.

February 2006: Debut Album Delay

In February 2006, the Jonas Brothers' album was initially scheduled for release, but was delayed due to executive changes at Sony.

June 2006: Start Dating Miley Cyrus

In June 2006, Nick Jonas started dating fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus.

August 8, 2006: Release of 'It's About Time' Album

On August 8, 2006, The Jonas Brothers' debut album, "It's About Time", was released, receiving little backing from the label.

2006: Debut Album Release

In 2006, The Jonas Brothers released their debut studio album, "It's About Time", through the Columbia label.

August 7, 2007: Release of Self-Titled Album

On August 7, 2007, The Jonas Brothers released their self-titled second studio album through Hollywood Records.

December 2007: Break Up With Miley Cyrus

In December 2007, Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus ended their relationship.

2007: Departure from Columbia Records

In 2007, The Jonas Brothers departed from Columbia Records due to unhappiness with how their record was handled.

2007: Breakthrough Album

In 2007, after signing with Hollywood Records, the Jonas Brothers released their self-titled second studio album, which became their breakthrough record.

May 2008: Starring in 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream'

In May 2008, Nick Jonas and his brothers began starring in their own Disney series "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream".

June 17, 2008: Release of Camp Rock Soundtrack

On June 17, 2008, The soundtrack for the Disney Channel film "Camp Rock", starring The Jonas Brothers, was released.

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August 6, 2008: Partnership with Bayer Diabetes Care as Diabetes Ambassador

Since August 6, 2008, Bayer Diabetes Care has partnered with Nick Jonas as a diabetes ambassador to encourage young people to manage their diabetes.

2008: Brief Relationship with Selena Gomez

In 2008, Nick Jonas briefly dated Disney star Selena Gomez, who also appeared in his band's music video for "Burnin' Up".

2008: Disney Channel Prominence and Camp Rock

In 2008, The Jonas Brothers became prominent figures on the Disney Channel, gaining a large following. They also appeared in the successful musical television film "Camp Rock".

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2008: Commercial Success with 'A Little Bit Longer'

In 2008, The Jonas Brothers' third studio album, "A Little Bit Longer", continued commercial success for the group. The album's lead single "Burnin' Up" hit the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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February 27, 2009: Release of 3D Concert Experience

On February 27, 2009, The Jonas Brothers starred in the 3D biopic "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience", which received a theatrical release.

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May 2, 2009: Debut of 'Jonas' Series

On May 2, 2009, Nick Jonas starred with his brothers in their second Disney Channel series, "Jonas", which made its debut.

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June 16, 2009: Release of 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times'

On June 16, 2009, The Jonas Brothers released their fourth studio album, titled "Lines, Vines and Trying Times".

2009: Jonas Series

From 2009-2010, The Jonas Brothers appeared in two of their own series, "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream" and "Jonas".

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2009: Involvement in "Disney's Friends for Change"

In 2009, Nick Jonas participated in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization promoting environmentally-friendly behavior. He and his brothers, along with Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez, formed the musical team "Disney's Friends For Change" and recorded the charity single "Send It On", with proceeds going to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 20.

2009: Hiatus Confirmation

In 2009, following the release of their fourth studio album, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times", the Jonas Brothers confirmed a hiatus.

January 2010: Donation to North Texas Food Bank

In January 2010, Nick Jonas donated $25,000 from his family foundation to the North Texas Food Bank. He visited as part of a joint effort with The Biggest Loser and Feeding America. Also in 2010, he volunteered for Do Something's "Teens for Jeans" campaign and filmed a PSA for Do Something's "Battle of the Bands" campaign. He also joined the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration.

July 24, 2010: Extended Run in Les Misérables

On July 24, 2010, Nick Jonas extended his run in Les Misérables until this day, due to changes in the Jonas Brothers touring schedule.

October 3, 2010: Appearance in Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert

On October 3, 2010, Nick Jonas appeared in the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 Arena, again playing the role of Marius Pontmercy.

2010: Nick Jonas & the Administration

In 2010, Nick Jonas formed a new band known as Nick Jonas & the Administration, who released the album "Who I Am".

2010: Camp Rock 2 and Jonas Series End

In 2010, The Jonas Brothers appeared in "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam", and also appeared in two of their own series, "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream" and "Jonas".

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May 2011: Start Dating Delta Goodrem

In May 2011, Nick Jonas started dating Australian singer Delta Goodrem.

2011: Mr. Sunshine

In 2011, Nick Jonas appeared in the series Mr. Sunshine.

February 2012: Break Up With Delta Goodrem

In February 2012, Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem ended their relationship.

May 2012: Departure from Hollywood Records

In May 2012, The Jonas Brothers officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and purchased the rights to all of their music from the label.

July 1, 2012: End of Run in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

Nick Jonas was scheduled to perform in the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" as J. Pierrepont Finch until July 1, 2012, however, the musical ended its run on May 20.

February 2013: Filming of 'Pom Poms' Music Video

In February 2013, the music video for the Jonas Brothers' song "Pom Poms" was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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April 2, 2013: Release of 'Pom Poms' Single and Miss USA

On April 2, 2013, The Jonas Brothers released a new single, "Pom Poms", through their own record label and Nick was the co-host of the Miss USA 2013 competition on NBC.

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2013: Starring Role in 'Careful What You Wish For'

In 2013, Nick Jonas starred in the film Careful What You Wish For, which was filmed that year.

2013: Start Dating Olivia Culpo

In 2013, Nick Jonas started dating model and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo.

2013: Official Disbandment

In 2013, after the group's official disbandment, Nick Jonas began work on his second solo studio album.

November 10, 2014: Release of Second Studio Album

On November 10, 2014, Nick Jonas released his second studio album, Nick Jonas, through Island Records. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, selling over 37,000 copies in its first week of release.

2014: Signs with Wilhelmina Models

In 2014, Nick Jonas signed a contract with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models, expanding his career beyond music and acting.

2014: Signing with Island Records and 'Nick Jonas' album release

In 2014, Nick Jonas signed with Island Records and released his album "Nick Jonas" through the label, which saw the commercial success of the single "Jealous".

2014: Musical and Creative Director on Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour

In 2014, Nick Jonas worked as the musical and creative director on Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour, where he oversaw video content, wardrobe, lighting, staging, and song arrangement. He also joined Lovato on stage for select shows, performing three of her songs with her.

2014: Featured on OK!'s list of 2014's Sexiest Men Alive

Nick Jonas was featured on OK!'s list of 2014's Sexiest Men Alive, while his photo shoot for Flaunt was listed on their Most Memorable Naked Moments list.

2014: Work Begins on Third Studio Album

Work on Nick Jonas' third studio album began as early as 2014, even before the release of his second album, Nick Jonas. The album was initially planned to be titled Unhinged, but was later changed to Last Year Was Complicated.

May 2015: Billboard Reveals New Record Label

In May 2015, Billboard revealed that Nick Jonas was starting an "artist-centric" new record label called Safehouse Records, where he would be a co-founder and co-owner, in partnership with Demi Lovato, and Phil McIntyre.

2015: Break Up With Olivia Culpo

In 2015, Nick Jonas and Olivia Culpo ended their relationship after nearly two years of dating.

2015: Release of "Levels"

In 2015, Nick Jonas released a new single, "Levels", as the lead single to the re-released version of his debut album, Nick Jonas X2.

2015: Ranked on People's Sexiest Men Alive list

In 2015, Nick Jonas was ranked at number ten on People's Sexiest Men Alive list.

September 23, 2016: Release of 'Goat'

On September 23, 2016, Nick Jonas starred in the drama film Goat alongside James Franco.

2016: Claims about the Purity Rings

In 2016, Nick Jonas claimed that all of the youth at his church had been asked to wear purity rings, and he didn't have a "full understanding" of what the ring meant.

2016: 'Last Year Was Complicated' and Hall of Fame Award

In 2016, Nick Jonas released his third studio album "Last Year Was Complicated" and won the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Hal David Starlight Award.

2016: Ranked in sixth place on Capital FM's list of Sexiest Men in Pop

In 2016, Nick Jonas was ranked in sixth place on Capital FM's list of Sexiest Men in Pop.

May 26, 2017: Release of "Remember I Told You"

On May 26, 2017, Nick Jonas released the single "Remember I Told You," featuring Anne-Marie and Mike Posner.

September 14, 2017: Release of "Find You"

On September 14, 2017, Nick Jonas released the song "Find You".

2017: Appearance in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

In 2017, Nick Jonas appeared in the adventure comedy film "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle".

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2017: Release of Shoe Collection

In 2017, Nick Jonas released his shoe collection 1410, a collaboration with Creative Recreation.

2017: Crowd Rise campaign for Hurricane Harvey relief

In 2017, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, and DNCE started a Crowd Rise campaign to collect funds for Hurricane Harvey relief.

May 2018: Release of "Anywhere"

In May 2018, Nick Jonas released the single "Anywhere", a collaboration with DJ/Producer Mustard.

May 2018: Start Dating Priyanka Chopra

In May 2018, Nick Jonas started dating Indian actress Priyanka Chopra.

July 19, 2018: Proposal to Priyanka Chopra

On July 19, 2018, Nick Jonas proposed to Priyanka Chopra in Crete, Greece, a day after her birthday.

August 2018: Engagement to Priyanka Chopra

In August 2018, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra got engaged in a Punjabi Roka ceremony in Mumbai.

August 2018: Announcement of Collaboration with Robin Schulz

In August 2018, Nick Jonas announced the impending release of "Right Now," a collaboration with Robin Schulz, which he co-wrote with Skylar Grey.

December 2018: Marriage to Priyanka Chopra

In December 2018, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra married at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies.

2018: Release of Spring Clothing Line with John Varvatos

In 2018, Nick Jonas released a spring clothing line with John Varvatos, labeled JV x NJ. They also released a fragrance, also labeled JV x NJ.

February 28, 2019: The Jonas Brothers Officially Announce Their Return

On February 28, 2019, The Jonas Brothers officially announced their return along with a new single, "Sucker", which released the next day, March 1.

May 3, 2019: Release of Animated Film "UglyDolls"

On May 3, 2019, the animated film UglyDolls was released, in which Nick Jonas joined the cast. He also performs the song "The Ugly Truth" for the film, which appears on the soundtrack album.

September 2019: Collaboration with John Varvatos and Stoli Group on Villa One Tequila

In September 2019, Nick Jonas announced that he had collaborated with John Varvatos and the spirits giant Stoli Group on an ultra-premium tequila named Villa One. The tequila came in Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions and was rolled out in the U.S.

October 2019: Nick Jonas Joins The Voice as a Coach

In October 2019, it was announced that Nick Jonas would join The Voice as a coach for its eighteenth season and later for its twentieth season.

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November 8, 2019: Release of "Midway"

On November 8, 2019, Nick Jonas had a role in Roland Emmerich's World War II blockbuster movie Midway.

2019: Release of JVXNJ Red and JVxNJ Silver Fragrances

In 2019, Nick Jonas and John Varvatos released two more fragrances: JVXNJ Red and JVxNJ Silver, expanding their collaboration in the beauty industry.

2019: Jonas Brothers Reunion and 'Happiness Begins' Album

In early 2019, The Jonas Brothers reformed, and released the album "Happiness Begins" in June of that year.

March 2020: Donations to fight COVID-19

In March 2020, Nick Jonas and his wife, Priyanka Chopra, donated to organizations including UNICEF, Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry, GiveIndia, and PM CARES Fund to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak.

June 2020: Donations to Equal Justice Initiative and ACLU

In June 2020, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra donated to the Equal Justice Initiative and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) amidst the protests over George Floyd's murder. They also donated to Bihar and Assam flood relief organizations following the Assam flood and asked their fans for support.

November 10, 2020: Release of Dash & Lily on Netflix

On November 10, 2020, the show Dash & Lily, for which Nick Jonas was an executive producer, was released on Netflix. He was involved on casting, filming, and music and made a cameo in the series, performing "Like It's Christmas".

2020: Villa One Tequila Available in the United Kingdom

At the end of 2020, Nick Jonas' Villa One tequila was made available for purchase in the United Kingdom.

2020: Executive Producer of Unscripted Series About Sangeet

In 2020, Amazon Studios greenlit an unscripted series following engaged couples as they prepare for their sangeet, an Indian pre-wedding tradition. Nick Jonas was announced as an executive producer through Image 32.

2020: Sexiest Reality Show Judge in the 2020 People's Sexiest Men Alive poll

Nick Jonas was deemed Sexiest Reality Show Judge in the 2020 People's Sexiest Men Alive poll. That same year, he was also nominated alongside Joe and Kevin for Sexiest Brothers.

February 20, 2021: Announcement as Host of Saturday Night Live

On February 20, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas would host Saturday Night Live for the first time on February 27.

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March 4, 2021: Release of "This Is Heaven"

On March 4, 2021, Nick Jonas released his second single, titled "This Is Heaven", from his fourth studio album, also titled Spaceman.

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March 12, 2021: Release of 'Spaceman' Album

On March 12, 2021, Nick Jonas' fourth solo studio album, "Spaceman", was released.

March 15, 2021: Announcement of Academy Award Nominees

On March 15, 2021, Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards.

April 2021: Fundraiser "Together for India"

In April 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra urged fans to donate to the GiveIndia NGO through their fundraiser "Together for India" during the COVID-19 resurgence in India.

April 30, 2021: Announcement as Host of Billboard Music Awards

On April 30, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas would host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.

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May 15, 2021: Biking Accident and Rib Injury

On May 15, 2021, Nick Jonas suffered an accident while biking and cracked a rib. He also suffered bumps and bruises and had to be transported in an ambulance to a hospital.

May 2021: "Together for India" fundraiser target increase

By May 13, 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's "Together for India" fundraiser had reached its initial target of $1 million. They subsequently raised the target to $3 million.

May 2021: Villa One Tequila Available in Canada

In May 2021, Nick Jonas' Villa One tequila became available for purchase in Canada, expanding its market reach.

September 29, 2021: Joins Producing Team of Broadway Comedy Chicken & Biscuits

On September 29, 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the producing team of Douglas Lyons’ Broadway comedy Chicken & Biscuits, currently in previews at Circle in the Square Theatre.

January 2022: Welcoming First Child Via Surrogacy

In January 2022, Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogacy.

July 2022: Investment in Perfect Moment

In July 2022, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced an investment in Perfect Moment, a 1979-founded company dedicated mainly to womenswear. The company stated that the couple will play a "substantial role" in the marketplaces of Asia and the Middle East.

October 2022: Collaboration with PXG on Golf Capsule Collection

In October 2022, Nick Jonas collaborated with PXG on a capsule collection for the golf sport. The PXG x NJ collection includes apparel and accessories, from hats and bags to shirts, pants, and socks.

March 2023: Release of "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)"

In March 2023, Nick Jonas and King released a single in Hindi and English, titled "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)".