History of Nick Jonas in Timeline

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Nick Jonas is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who began his career on Broadway at age seven. He formed the Jonas Brothers band with his older brothers, Kevin and Joe, in 2005. They released their debut album in 2006 with Columbia Records. After switching to Hollywood Records, their self-titled second album in 2007 became a breakthrough. The Jonas Brothers gained prominence through the Disney Channel, starring in 'Camp Rock' and its sequel, along with their own series 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream' and 'Jonas'.

1979: Founding of Perfect Moment

In 1979, the company Perfect Moment, dedicated mainly to womenswear, was founded. In July 2022, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra invested in Perfect Moment.

September 16, 1992: Birth of Nicholas Jerry Jonas

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

2002: Performance in 'Beauty and the Beast' and Songwriting

In 2002, Nick Jonas performed in Beauty and the Beast and co-wrote the song "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father.

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2002: Debut Single Release and Broadway Performance

In 2002, Nick Jonas released his debut single and began performing on Broadway at the age of seven.

2003: Release of Debut Single

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

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September 5, 2004: Limited Release of 'Nicholas Jonas' Album

On September 5, 2004, Nick Jonas's album Nicholas Jonas received a limited release.

December 2005: Release of 'Mandy'

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

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2005: Diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes

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

February 2006: Scheduled Release Date of Album Delayed

In February 2006, the Jonas Brothers' debut album release was initially scheduled but faced delays due to executive changes at Sony, Columbia's parent company.

June 2006: Dating Miley Cyrus

In June 2006, Nick Jonas started dating Miley Cyrus.

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

On August 8, 2006, the Jonas Brothers released their debut album, It's About Time.

2006: Debut Album Release

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

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: Breakup with Miley Cyrus

In December 2007, Nick Jonas broke up with Miley Cyrus.

2007: Departure from Columbia Records

In 2007, the Jonas Brothers departed from Columbia Records after being dropped by the label.

2007: Release of Self-Titled Album

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

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.

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June 17, 2008: Release of 'Camp Rock' Soundtrack

On June 17, 2008, the soundtrack for the film Camp Rock was released.

August 6, 2008: Partnership with Bayer Diabetes Care

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: Appearance in 'Camp Rock' and Launch of 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream'

In 2008, Nick Jonas appeared in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock and began starring in the Disney series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.

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2008: Dating Selena Gomez

In 2008, Nick Jonas briefly dated Selena Gomez, and she appeared in his band's music video for "Burnin' Up".

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2008: Commercial Success with 'A Little Bit Longer'

In 2008, the Jonas Brothers' album, A Little Bit Longer, achieved commercial success, with the single "Burnin' Up" reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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February 27, 2009: Theatrical Release of 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience'

On February 27, 2009, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience received a theatrical release.

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May 2, 2009: Debut of 'Jonas'

On May 2, 2009, Jonas, the second Disney Channel series starring Nick Jonas and his brothers, 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, Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

2009: Appearance in 'Jonas'

In 2009, Nick Jonas appeared in the series Jonas.

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2009: Involvement in "Disney's Friends for Change" and Charity Single "Send It On"

In 2009, Nick Jonas became involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization promoting environmentally-friendly behavior. Alongside his brothers, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez, as "Disney's Friends For Change", he recorded the charity single "Send It On". All proceeds were donated to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, and the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 20.

2009: Hiatus Confirmation and Release of 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times'

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

January 2010: Donation to North Texas Food Bank and Volunteer Efforts

In January 2010, Nick Jonas donated $25,000 from his family foundation to the North Texas Food Bank as part of a joint effort with The Biggest Loser and Feeding America. In 2010, he also volunteered for Do Something by offering his time as a prize to teens who donated jeans to Do Something and Aeropostale's "Teens for Jeans" campaign and filmed a PSA for Do Something's "Battle of the Bands" campaign to support music education. He is also a member of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration.

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July 24, 2010: Extended Run in Les Misérables

On July 24, 2010, Nick Jonas extended his run in Les Misérables as Marius Pontmercy.

October 3, 2010: Appearance in 25th Anniversary Concert

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

2010: Appearance in 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' and 'Jonas'

In 2010, Nick Jonas appeared in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and his series Jonas ended.

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2010: Formation of Nick Jonas & the Administration

In 2010, after the Jonas Brothers' hiatus, Nick Jonas formed a new band called Nick Jonas & the Administration and released the album Who I Am.

May 2011: Dating Delta Goodrem

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

2011: Appearance in 'Mr. Sunshine'

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

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February 2012: Breakup with Delta Goodrem

In February 2012, Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem broke up.

May 2012: Departure from Hollywood Records

In May 2012, the Jonas Brothers officially parted ways with Hollywood Records, purchasing the rights to their music from the label.

July 1, 2012: Scheduled End Date for 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

July 1, 2012 was the date that Nick Jonas was scheduled to end his run in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, although the musical ended its run earlier on May 20, 2012.

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' and Co-hosting Miss USA 2013

On April 2, 2013, the Jonas Brothers released their new single, "Pom Poms", and Nick Jonas was the co-host of the Miss USA 2013 competition.

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2013: Filming of 'Careful What You Wish For'

In 2013, Nick Jonas starred in the film "Careful What You Wish For".

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2013: Dating Olivia Culpo

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

2013: Official Disbandment of the Jonas Brothers

In 2013, the Jonas Brothers officially disbanded.

November 10, 2014: Release of 'Nick Jonas' 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.

2014: Beginning work on Third Studio Album

In 2014, Nick Jonas began working on his third studio album, which was initially titled Unhinged but later changed to Last Year Was Complicated.

2014: Release of 'Nick Jonas' Album

In 2014, Nick Jonas released his second solo studio album, Nick Jonas, through Island Records, which included the successful single "Jealous".

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2014: Musical and Creative Director on Neon Lights Tour and Hawaii Five-O Appearance

In 2014, Nick Jonas served as the musical and creative director for Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour, overseeing various aspects such as video content, wardrobe, and song arrangement. Also in 2014, he appeared in two more episodes of Hawaii Five-O and was cast in Kingdom.

2014: Signing with Wilhelmina Models

In 2014, Nick Jonas signed a contract with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models.

2014: Featured on OK!'s Sexiest Men Alive List and Flaunt Photo Shoot Listed on Their Most Memorable Naked Moments List

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

2014: Inspiration for 'Jealous'

In 2014, Olivia Culpo inspired and appeared in the music video of Nick Jonas' hit song "Jealous".

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May 2015: Starting Safehouse Records

In May 2015, Nick Jonas started a new "artist-centric" record label, Safehouse Records, as a co-founder and co-owner, in partnership with Demi Lovato and Phil McIntyre. The label formed part of a new collaborative arrangement with record label Island.

2015: Breakup with Olivia Culpo

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

2015: Release of 'Levels' and Scream Queens Role

In 2015, Nick Jonas released the single "Levels" and had a recurring role as Boone Clemens in the comedy horror series Scream Queens, being credited for five episodes of the first season.

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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.

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2016: Personal Relationship with God

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

2016: Ranked on Capital FM's Sexiest Men in Pop List

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

2016: Release of 'Last Year Was Complicated' and Hal David Starlight Award

In 2016, Nick Jonas's album Last Year Was Complicated peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, and he received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Hal David Starlight Award.

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.

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September 14, 2017: Release of 'Find You'

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

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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 1410

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

2017: Crowd Rise Campaign for Hurricane Harvey Relief

In 2017, Nick Jonas, along with Demi Lovato and DNCE, started a Crowd Rise campaign to raise funds to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The campaign aimed to provide assistance to those affected by the devastating hurricane.

May 2018: Release of 'Anywhere'

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

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May 2018: Started Dating Priyanka Chopra

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

July 19, 2018: Proposed to Priyanka Chopra

On July 19, 2018, Nick Jonas proposed to Priyanka Chopra in Crete, Greece.

August 2018: Announced Impending Release of Collaboration with Robin Schulz and Cast in 'UglyDolls'

In August 2018, Nick Jonas announced the impending release of a collaboration with Robin Schulz titled "Right Now" and it was announced that Jonas joined the cast of the animated film "UglyDolls" alongside Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull.

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December 2018: Wedding 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 and Fragrance with John Varvatos

In 2018, Nick Jonas released a spring clothing line with John Varvatos, labeled JV x NJ. Later in the year, they also released a fragrance, also labeled JV x NJ.

February 28, 2019: Jonas Brothers Officially Announce Return

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

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May 3, 2019: Release of UglyDolls

On May 3, 2019, Nick Jonas's movie UglyDolls was released.

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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, which was rolled out in the U.S. in Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions.

October 2019: Joining 'The Voice' as a Coach

In October 2019, Nick Jonas joined The Voice as a coach for its eighteenth 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.

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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.

2019: Jonas Brothers Reformation and Release of 'Happiness Begins'

In early 2019, the Jonas Brothers reformed and released the album Happiness Begins in June.

March 2020: Donations to COVID-19 Relief Organizations

In March 2020, Nick Jonas and his wife, Priyanka Chopra, announced their donations to several organizations, including UNICEF, Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry, GiveIndia, and PM CARES Fund, among others, to support the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.

June 2020: Donations to Equal Justice Initiative and ACLU

In June 2020, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra made donations to the Equal Justice Initiative and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) amidst widespread protests following the murder of George Floyd.

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

On November 10, 2020, "Dash & Lily", for which Nick Jonas was an executive producer, was released on Netflix.

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2020: Villa One Tequila available for purchase in the United Kingdom

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

2020: Executive Producer of Unscripted Sangeet Series

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, and Chopra Jonas would executive produce through Purple Pebble Productions.

2020: Deemed Sexiest Reality Show Judge in People's Sexiest Men Alive Poll

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

February 20, 2021: Hosting Saturday Night Live Announcement

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 "This Is Heaven", the second single from his fourth studio album, also titled Spaceman.

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March 12, 2021: Release of 'Spaceman'

On March 12, 2021, Nick Jonas released his fourth solo studio album, Spaceman.

March 15, 2021: Announcing Academy Award Nominees

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

April 2021: Urging Donations for COVID-19 Relief in India

In April 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra encouraged fans to donate to the GiveIndia NGO through their fundraiser "Together for India" during the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, seeking financial support for those in need.

April 30, 2021: Hosting the 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 2021: "Together for India" Fundraiser Reaches Target

By May 13, 2021, the "Together for India" fundraiser by Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra had reached its initial target of $1 million, leading them to raise the target to $3 million to further assist COVID-19 relief efforts in India.

May 2021: Villa One Tequila available for purchase in Canada

In May 2021, Villa One tequila was made available for purchase in Canada.

September 29, 2021: Joining the Producing Team of 'Chicken & Biscuits'

On September 29, 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the producing team of Douglas Lyons' Broadway comedy "Chicken & Biscuits".

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January 2022: Welcomed First Child

In January 2022, Nick Jonas and 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.

October 2022: Collaboration with PGX on a capsule collection for golfsport

In October 2022 Nick collaborated with PGX on a capsule collection for the golfsport. The PXG x NJ collection includes apparel and accessories, from hats and bags to shirts, pants, 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)".

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November 30, 2025: Announcing Upcoming Fifth Studio Album, 'Sunday Best'

On November 30, 2025, Nick Jonas announced his upcoming fifth studio album, Sunday Best.

January 1, 2026: Release of "Gut Punch"

On January 1, 2026, Nick Jonas released "Gut Punch" as the first single of his upcoming album Sunday Best.

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