Two Demi Lovato Tracks Earn RIAA Five-Times Platinum Certifications

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is celebrating two massive hit singles…

The 33-year-old Mexican-American singer/actress has earned two new RIAA five-times Platinum certifications: 2015’s “Cool for the Summer” and fellow Confident track “Confident.”

The tracks follow only “Sorry Not Sorry,” which was certified seven-times Platinum in December 2023, and “Heart Attack,” which was certified six-times Platinum in January 2026.

Disney Music Group president Ken Bunt presented Lovato with the certifications ahead of the Los Angeles premiere of Camp Rock 3 this week; the film arrives on Thursday, August 13 on Disney Channel and the following day on Disney+.

The new milestones are just another bullet to add to the list of the successes these songs have had.

“Cool for the Summer,” released in July 2015 as the lead single from Lovato’s album Confident, reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September of that year.

Meanwhile, the title track peaked at No. 21 in December 2015.

This era was a particularly strong period for Lovato, with Confident debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in November 2015 and being nominated for best pop vocal album at the Grammys.

With Lovato stepping back into the Disney universe that launched her career, the timing of the announcement feels very poetic and full-circle.

Lovato’s connection to Disney has long been intertwined with her music career, as her performance of “This Is Me” with Joe Jonas from the original Camp Rock became a defining hit from the franchise.

In Camp Rock 3, she reprises her fan-favorite role as Mitchie Torres and steps in as an executive producer on the film. The film comes nearly two decades after the original Camp Rock premiered in 2008.

More recently, Lovato released her ninth studio album, It’s Not That Deep, in October 2025.

Demi Lovato to Make Special Cameo Appearance in Disney Channel’s “Camp Rock 3”

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is returning to camp…

The 33-year-old Mexican-American actress/singer will make a cameo in Camp Rock 3.

In addition to executive producing the new film, Lovato will return as her iconic character Mitchie Torres.

It only makes sense given the callbacks to the original two movies that were already confirmed for the third film, including the return of the Jonas Brothers as Shane, Nate and Jason Gray of Connect 3 and Maria Canals-Barrera as Mitchie’s mom Connie, who is now the camp director.

Audiences won’t have to wait much longer to see how Mitchie finds her way back to Camp Rock, since the film premieres on Disney Channel on August 13 and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+.

Camp Rock 3 begins after Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour. Desperate to find a new opener, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested — leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.

Joining the franchise are Liamani Segura (Sage), Malachi Barton (Fletch), Lumi Pollack (Rosie), Sherry Cola (Lark), Hudson Stone (Desi), Casey Trotter (Cliff), Brooklynn Pitts (Callie) and Ava Jean (Madison).

Directed by Veronica Rodriguez and written by Eydie Faye, the film is produced by Disney Kids & Family and features choreography by Jamal Sims.

Tim Federle executive produces, along with Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Lovato, Betsy Sullenger, Spencer Berman and Gary Marsh.

Camp Rock first debuted on Disney Channel in 2008 and, along with the sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam two years later, swiftly became some of the most popular Disney Channel Original Movies of all time.

Both were the No. 1 cable movie premiere in the years they launched.

Nearly two decades later, Disney says the films have together been watched for more than 535 million hours across linear and streaming.

Demi Lovato Set to Release “Celebratory Dance-Pop Album”

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is about to drop it like it’s pop…

The 32-year-old Mexican American singer/actress is set to resurrect her mainstream influences on a dance-heavy new album, despite committing to a punk-rock pivot over the past few years, per the Rolling Stone.

Though many details of the LP are still under wraps, the publication confirmed that Lovato has been hard at work on a “celebratory dance-pop album” with executive producer Zhone, who says that the former Disney star is a “master in the studio.”

“It’s been so inspiring working with Demi and experiencing her journey of continued leveling up,” he told RS.

“This album is about letting inhibitions go, and we had so much fun making this music!” Zhone added. “It really comes across throughout.”

Led by an EDM-tinged single titled “Fast” — which Lovato has been teasing via video snippets on social media — the upcoming full-length is expected to mark a return to the form of the Camp Rock alum’s past pop-focused Billboard Hot 100 hits (think: 2015’s “Cool for the Summer” or 2017’s “Sorry Not Sorry”).

It’ll follow 2022’s distinctly punk-rock effort Holy Fvck, which reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200.

Shortly before releasing Holy Fvck, Lovato commemorated the end of a pop-music era by posing solemnly in a photo with members of their team — including then-manager Scooter Braun — dressed all in black. “A funeral for my pop music,” Lovato wrote at the time on Instagram.

The star later doubled down on her pivot to rock music by releasing Revamped, an album of past Lovato pop hits reimagined in the edgier genre.

With the new album approaching, however, Lovato recently shared a video on TikTok poking fun at their past departure from the mainstream, writing, “my pop music coming back to life after we held a funeral for it.”

One major change in Lovato’s personal life that has informed her musical homecoming is the vocalist’s marriage to producer Jordan “Jutes” Lutes,” according to RS. The pair tied the knot this past May.

“Over the past few years, Demi has found love, joy, and newfound confidence, making the choice to approach life with much more lightness and fun,” one unnamed source reportedly told the publication. “She took this sentiment into the studio, which can be felt in every track on this celebratory dance-pop album.”

Though Lovato always had an edgier sound than many of their fellow Disney Channel-bred pop stars, the performer shined in the pop-music landscape before transitioning away to rock. From 2008’s debut LP Don’t Forget to 2021’s Dancing With the Devil, all seven of Lovato’s studio albums leading up to Holy Fvck charted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200.

Lovato has also scored a number of Hot 100 hits over the course of her pop career, including top 10 entries “Heart Attack” and “Skyscraper.”

Demi Lovato to Star in Stephanie Laing’s Feature Drama “Tow”

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is towing the line…

The 31-year-old half-Mexican American Grammy-nominated singer and actress will star opposite Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa in Stephanie Laing’s feature Tow.

The project will see Lovato take on her first dramatic role in a feature.

Tow will see Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Byrne portray the true story of Amanda Ogle, an unhoused Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. Ogle also serves as an executive producer on the film.

Laing previously described Ogle as “a true champion” and her story as one of “tenacity and perseverance”.

The original screenplay comes from Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivi, and Annie Weisman.

Lovato has sold more than 24 million records in the U.S. alone.

She’s best known on screen for roles in comedy series and films including Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, Glee and the Netflix film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

Demi Lovato to Star in the NBC Scripted Food Issues Comedy “Hungry”

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is hungry for new projects…

The 28-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress will return to scripted television in a food issues comedy in the works at NBC.

Lovato, who got her break in the Disney Channel’s Camp Rock franchise and starred in Sonny with a Chance, is to star in and executive produce Hungry, which has received a put pilot commitment from NBC.

The single-camera comedy is being written and exec produced by Will & Grace writer and Hot In Cleveland creator Suzanne Martin. It comes from Hazy Mills and SB Projects in association with Universal Television.

Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food issues group help each other as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.

Lovato, herself, appeared in a guest role in the final season of Will & Grace, her first role since guest starring on Glee in 2013. The singer, who has battled bipolar disorder and addiction, is the subject of a YouTube Originals doc series Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, which will premiere at SXSW.

Lovato and Martin will exec produce with Hazy Mills’ Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner and SB Projects’ Scooter Braun, James Shin and Scott Manson.

Lovato Reunites with Ex-Boyfriend Joe Jonas for “Camp Rock” Duet

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato has reunited with an ex-boyfriend…

But it’s not what you think!

The 22-year-old part-Mexican American singer-actress joined forces with her ex, Joe Jonas, for a special Camp Rock reunion when she made a tour stop in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Nearly six years after the Disney Channel original movie that they starred in together premiered, the two singers performed one of the songs from the film for the crowd at the Staples Center.

“You want to hear me play a really old song?” Lovato said while introducing the song. The intro of “This Is Me” kicked in and fans in the audience began freaking out. They sang along and screamed louder when Jonas appeared onstage mid-song to sing his part. She gave him a big hug after finishing the duet.

After the performance, Jonas posted an Instagram photo of him and Lovato onstage, saying, “Surprise LA! @DDLovato thank you for having me.” He also shared a video taken during a rehearsal and captioned it, “Tonight was amazing. Fun keeping this a secret.”

Jonas wasn’t the only special guest at Lovato’s L.A. concert. The “Really Don’t Care” hitmaker was also joined by Blink-182‘s drummer Travis Barker. She took to Instagram to share several photos of her performing with her guests.

Lovato to Mentor the Tweens on “The X Factor”

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She’s a former Disney star with plenty of experience as a tween sensation… And, now Demi Lovato will be sharing her knowledge to help other potential artists realize their tweenage dreams…

In her new role as a judge on Fox’s The X Factor, the 20-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress will serve as a mentor to solo singers between the ages of 12 and 16.

And Lovato, who ranked as one of Billboard.com’s 21 Under 21 last year, will be getting an assist from her former Camp Rock co-star, Nick Jonas. He’ll mentor Lovato’s team during the judges’ house round, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

During this phase, the judges will mentor 32 acts who are divided into four different categories (8 acts in each category).

Along with Lovato handling the solo singers ages 12 to 16, Britney Spears will mentor singers ages 17 to 24, L.A. Reid will guide contestants ages 25 and over, and Simon Cowell taking on the groups.

The second season of The X Factor will premiere Wednesday, September 12 at 8:00 pm on Fox.

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