Demi Lovato Teams Up with Propeller to Raise Money for LGBTQ Issues

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is giving back to the LGBTQ community…

The 28-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actor is teaming up with public-benefit corporation Propeller.

This week, Lovato unveiled their new campaign with Propeller to help raise money and take action on LGBTQ issues, specifically aligned with organizations like the Human Rights Campaign, the Trevor Project and the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.

In the new campaign, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer is auctioning off outfits they’ve worn — either on tour or on television — and a vacation experience to Joshua Tree.

To enter, fans can take a number of different actions, including signing petitions for the Trevor Project’s “50 Bills 50 States” campaign to end conversion therapy in the United States, joining HRC‘s “Count Me In” initiative advocating for transgender and non-binary equality, or donating directly to these organizations.

“Pride is about celebrating and giving back to our community, and this year I want all of us to take action,” Lovato said in a statement. “With this Propeller campaign, we’ve made it easy for people to take meaningful action by engaging with critical legislation, advocating for trans and non-binary voices, and ultimately lifting up our community with support. I’ve curated some incredible prizes, but the true win for everyone will be watching the positive effects of our collective action flourish and make our community a happier, safer, and more equal place.”

To check out the numerous auction items and to learn more about Lovato’s new campaign, click here.

YouTube to Premiere Demi Lovato’s Four-Part Docuseries “Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil” in March

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is getting personal…

YouTube has given the green light to a four-part documentary series that follows the 28-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress.

Entitled Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, the docuseries will premiere on March 23 with the first two episodes. The final two episodes will then air weekly.

The new series will follow Lovato returning to show fans her personal and musical journey over the past three years. Last year, she performed the National Anthem before Super Bowl 54 between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The series will be directed by Michael D. Ratner, who was a director on and exec produced Quibi’s recent &Music series, and produced by Ratner’s OBB Pictures, which produced YouTube’s recent Justin Bieber: Seasons series.

The announcement comes nearly two years after the digital platform and the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer were set to do a follow-up doc to Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated.

That film, which was directed by Hannah Lux Davis, was released in 2017 and has been viewed more than 32M times. It chronicled the recording of her Tell Me You Love Me record and her life and career including her stint on the Disney Channel and her struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction.

The Google-owned service had been in talks to make a follow-up film in 2018 before Lovato overdosed and that project was put on hold. She’s understood to have recently seen the Justin Bieber series and reached back out to YouTube to say she is ready to make another documentary.

“It’s been two years since I came face-to-face with the darkest point in my life, and now I’m ready to share my story with the world. For the first time, you’ll be able to see my chronicle of struggle and ongoing healing from my point of view. I’m grateful that I was able to take this journey to face my past head-on and finally share it with the world,” said Lovato.

“We are excited to continue sharing Demi’s brave story,” added Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content, YouTube. “YouTube Originals is committed to telling real stories about the complexities of life and for Demi to use our global platform to open up about this chapter is something we are very proud of.”

“Demi’s willingness to explore the darkest elements of her life is going to leave the audience with a complete understanding of everything she’s been through and ultimately where she is going. Demi stands for empowerment, and this documentary is going to answer the many questions that have been out there – providing a real window into the life of one of the biggest stars in the world, who is simply a human being,” said director and executive producer Ratner.

Demi Lovato Teases New Single on Social Media

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is a tease…

The 27-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress has shared a snippet of a new song from her upcoming yet-untitled album on social media.

In an Instagram Story, Lovato wears a multi-colored ’90s-inspired Gucci jacket and slim sunglasses while driving around L.A. listening to the seemingly autobiographical track.

“I know I made it hard for you / And I owe my part, I’ll tell the truth / You said that it’d be over/ If I didn’t get sober / Sober,” her voice croons from the car’s speakers.

Lovato also used a GIF of a steaming teapot in the Story, which she captioned “#D7.”

While the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer has yet to announce an official release date for her seventh studio set, the LP is expected to include the self-love anthem “I Love Me.”

The album will also serve as her first full-length release since recovering from an accidental overdose and hospitalization back in July 2018.

Demi Lovato showed a preview of a new song #D7
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— Demi Lovato Charts (@chartdlovato) August 11, 2020

One month prior to her relapse, Lovato dropped one-off single “Sober,” a heart-wrenching, apologetic ballad detailing her lapse in sobriety.

She’s since signed with Scooter Braun as her new manager, joining the music mogul’s powerhouse roster of clients including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly and more.

Lovato is a two-time Grammy nominee, for her album Confident and song “Fall in Line” with Christina Aguilera.

While fans anxiously await the follow-up to 2017’s Tell Me You Love Me, Lovato is next set to join forces with JoJo on a remix of the latter’s single “Lonely Hearts.” The duet between the two big-voiced singers will be included on the deluxe edition of JoJo’s latest album, Good to Know, which is slated for release on August 28 via Clover Music/Warner Records.

Bruno Mars Earns iHeartMedia’s Titanium Award for Surpassing 1 Billion Total Audience Spins for “Finesse,” feat. Cardi B

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Marsis a man of steel, so to speak…

iHeartMedia has announced that 32 artists will receive the company’s Titanium Award for reaching a threshold of 1 billion total audience spins of their hits throughout 2018, including the 33-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning crooner.

Mars will be recognized for his hit single, “Finesse,” featuring Cardi B. The remixed track peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

But that isn’t the only single to earn Cardi B a Titanium Award.

The 26-year-old half-Dominican American rap sensation is also earning recognition for her chart-topping single “I Like It,” featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, as well as her No. 1 hit collaboration with Maroon 5on “Girls Like You.”

Camila Cabellowill be recognized for surpassing the 1 billion spins mark for two of her smash singles, “Havana” and “Never Be the Same.”

Meanwhile, Demi Lovato‘s “Sorry Not Sorry,” which was released in July 2017, has also earned the 26-year-old part-Mexican American singer a Titanium Award.

Other recipients and their tunes are Bazzi‘s “Mine,”Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line‘s “Meant to Be,” Drake‘s “God’s Plan,” Dua Lipa‘s “New Rules,” Ed Sheeran‘s “Perfect,” Halsey for “Bad at Love” and her collab with G-Eazy “Him & I,” Imagine Dragons‘ “Thunder,” Khalid featuring Normani‘s “Love Lies,” Lauv‘s “I Like Me Better,” MAX featuring Gnash‘s “Lights Down Low,” NF‘s “Let You Down,” P!nk‘s “What About Us,” Portugal. The Man‘s “Feel It Still,” Post Malone for “Better Now,” “Rockstar” and “Psycho,” Taylor Swift‘s “Delicate,” and Zedd, Maren Morrisand Grey‘s “The Middle.”

The total audience spins is calculated based on Mediabase airplay multiplied by the number of persons listening to the radio at the time of those plays, equaling total audience impressions, which is the broadcast equivalent of the number of streams from a streaming music service. More Titanium Award recipients will be announced as artists reach the milestone throughout 2019 on iHeartRadiostations.

Last year’s winners include Alessia Caraand Zedd, Bruno Mars, DJ Snake, DJ Khaled, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokersand Coldplay, Charlie Puth, Imagine Dragons, James Arthur, Kygoand Selena Gomez, Luis Fonsiand Daddy Yankee, Maroon 5, Niall Horan, Sam Hunt, Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, Zayn and Taylor Swift and French Montana.

Demi Lovato Teases New Music Could Arrive Shortly

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is thisclose to her Lucky No. 7…

The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress has her to-be-announced seventh studio album could arrive shortly.

The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer took to Twitter to make the revelation during a brief Q&A with her fans.

A fan asked Lovato if she was finished releasing singles from Tell Me You Love Me. “Pretty much,” Lovato responded. “I have so much new music to release very VERY soon!!!”

“So no third single?” Another fan questioned, presumably wanting more than just “Sorry Not Sorry” and the album’s title track. “Give us a third single and then move on.” To which Lovato replied simply: “Nope.”

Despite her recent smash collaborations with Luis Fonsi, Clean Bandit and Christina Aguilera, Lovato hinted that even more new singles from her are on the horizon.

“Very VERY soon…. could be a matter of weeks actually,” Lovato continued.

Demi Lovato Joins Voices with Q-Tip for Cover of Elton John’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is jazzed about Elton John…

The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress has joined voices with rapper Q-Tip for a jazzy rendition of the legendary singer’s classic duet with Kiki Dee, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Demi Lovato, Q-Tip

Lovato and Q-Tip’s cover appears on John’s forthcoming two-album project Revamp and Restoration.

The Tribe Called Quest rapper and “Sorry Not Sorry” powerhouse joined forces on the duet for the Revamp disc of John’s two-album set, which will be released on April 6.

The compilation albums honor John and his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, just in time for the Piano Man’s farewell tour beginning in September.

The albums will feature reprises of John and Taupin’s biggest hits from superstars like Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson and more.

Demi Lovato to Launch 20-City North American Tour Next February

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is taking her love on the road…

The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress has announced plans to tour in support of her latest album Tell Me You Love Me early next year.

After teasing a “major announcement” Wednesday night (October 25), Lovato kept her promise by revealing a 20-date North American tour Thursday (October 26). Kicking off in San Diego on February 26, Lovato’s tour will make stops in Dallas, Brooklyn, Boston, Miami and more U.S. cities through March 31.

Lovato also announced that DJ Khaled will be supporting her on the tour — something he’s pretty stoked about.

“They didnt want us to go on tour together… #werecomingforyou,” Khaled wrote on social media. “FAN LUV SEE YOU SOON !”
Lovato and Khaled gave fans a taste of what their tour will be like at the iHeartRadio Music Festival — the “I’m the One” mastermind surprised the crowd with the pop diva to sing her hit “Sorry Not Sorry” during his fest-closing set on Sept. 24.

Lovato just celebrated her second No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Songs chart with “Sorry Not Sorry,” which reached the top spot this week on the November 4-dated chart. The song is the lead single from the singer’s latest LP, Tell Me You Love Me, which was released September 29.

Here’s a look at the dates and cities for #demixkhaled:

Feb. 26 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
Feb. 28 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
March 2 — Inglewood, CA @ The Forum
March 3 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
March 4 — Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena
March 7 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
March 9 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
March 10 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
March 13 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
March 14 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
March 16 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
March 17 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
March 19 — Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
March 21 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
March 23 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
March 24 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
March 26 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
March 28 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
March 30 — Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
March 31 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena

Demi Lovato Shares New Single “Sexy Dirty Love”

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is getting Dirty…

The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress has shared another song, “Sexy Dirty Love,” off of her upcoming album Tell Me You Love Me, which is due out on September 29.

The lust-filled “Sexy Dirty Love” joins “Sorry Not Sorry,” title track “Tell Me You Love Me” and “You Don’t Do It for Me Anymore” as singles released ahead of the album.

“Sorry Not Sorry” has peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In “Sexy Dirty Love,” Lovato sings about fantasy beginning through the phone in the first verse:

Hittin’ me up late always be blowin’ up my phone I’m lying awake wonderin’ why I’m still alone Lord knows I am sinning, please forgive me for my lust Sending pictures back and forth Babe, I’m craving your touch

And once we hit the chorus, Lovato is carrying out lust in real life.

You got me so high Pull me closer into you and watch our bodies intertwine I feel so alive You know what I’m thinking of Got me dreamin’ ’bout that sexy dirty love Sexy dirty love  Sexy dirty love Sexy dirty love

The song is released at an ironic time given that the week prior has found Lovato in the spotlight over the seeming ambiguity of her sexual orientation, which she addressed in a tweet reading, “If you’re that curious about my sexuality, watch my documentary. But I don’t owe anybody anything.” That documentary will be exclusive to YouTube following the release of her album on September 29.

For now, Spotify users can listen to “Sexy Dirty Love” below.

Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Top Spotify’s Global Top 30 Songs of the Summer 2017 List

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee are officially the stars of the summer…

Spotify has revealed its global most-streamed songs of the summer, and 39-year-old Puerto Rican singer and 40-year-old Puerto Rican rapper’s juggernaut “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, reigns supreme.

The smash hit — which this week capped its record-breaking 16th week atop the Billboard Hot 100 — garnered more than 786 million streams on Spotify this summer, specifically between June 21 and August 27.

In global streams, “Despacito” is followed by DJ Khaled‘s “Wild Thoughts” with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller at No. 2, and French Montana‘s “Unforgettable” at No. 3.

In the U.S., “Despacito” is instead followed by Lil Uzi Vert‘s “XO TOUR Llif3” at No. 2, with “Wild Thoughts” taking No. 3. Later down the line on both lists are Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato and others.

Spotify’s head of Latin culture Rocio Guerrero is calling 2017 “the summer of Latin music,” with five Spanish-language songs featured in the global top 30 ranking.

The list includes Willy William and J Balvin‘s “Mi Gente,” Maluma‘s “Felices los 4,” Danny Ocean‘s “Me Rehúso,” and both the original “Despacito” and remix featuring Bieber.

Notably, only seven female artists make the global top 30 list, and only three — Demi Lovato with “Sorry Not Sorry,” Rita Ora with “Your Song” and Maggie Lindemann with “Pretty Girls” — are the main artists, rather than featured guests, on their included tracks.

Fifth Harmony’s “Down” Sees Post-MTV VMAs Sales Increase of 205%

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Ally Brooke Hernandez and Lauren Jauregui are cashing in…

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards generated a sizable sales gain in digital song downloads for tracks performed on the August 27 show, including the Latina singers’ Fifth Harmony single “Down” according to Nielsen Music.

Following the all-girl group’s performance, as well as its win for Best Pop Video during the ceremony, the track jumped 205 percent in sales.

“Down” debuted at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated June 24, 2017, with first week sales of 36,000 copies, 9.2 million streams and a 7.1 million audience reach.

This marked their second highest debut on this chart, following “Work from Home,” which debuted at number 12.

Meanwhile, Demi Lovato’s “Sorry Not Sorry” saw a 41 percent uptick in sales. The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer performed the track, backed by a gospel choir, in front of a pool full of people.

“Sorry Not Sorry” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 52 three days following its release.

It sold 45,000 copies in the US alone in its first three days.

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