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Rhea
What's up everyone?
Joe Jonas
It's Chicks in the Office with Rhiann Fran giving me that Friday energy on a Tuesday. Happy Tuesday everybody. This is a dream episode. This is a super exciting episode. It's an emotional episode. So much to discuss. But the main focus is we have the one and only Demi Lovato on this episode. Un freaking real unbelievable.
Rhea
Yep.
Joe Jonas
Having to keep this in for the short amount of time that we've known.
Rhea
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. It hasn't been that long, but.
Joe Jonas
Yes, it hasn't been that long, but wow, like, just bursting at the seams. So excited, so emotional about it. Really, like, cried all weekend long thinking about it. It's just really quite the moment.
Rhea
Just the way everything ended up working out. Having this interview booked and then being at the Jonas Brothers show Sunday night and having her come out, like, it is just really the best 24 hours ever. Ever. I was just. I fell to the ground. I could not believe what was happen. Um, and I'm just so excited for everybody to hear the interview.
Joe Jonas
I'm so excited for everybody to hear the interview. I'm so excited for her to talk about last night's Jonas Brothers concert. It's just insane to think about Demi coming out at the concert last night and then less than 24 hours later.
Rhea
Walking straight into the chicks in the office studio.
Joe Jonas
Walking right into our studio. I mean, I. I know that our listeners and everybody listening knows how much this really means to us, but yet again, it still doesn't feel like it can be talked about enough and put into words enough. Like, I know that I say I. I cry a lot at things or I get emotional at things. I really do mean it, though. Like, thinking about this and finding this out really just made me so emotional. I know obviously you feel the same way. Just thinking about our childhood and our younger selves. Seeing this moment happen now, like, I just could have never imagined, you know, the person obsessing over all things Disney Channel, obsessing over everybody, obsessing over Demi Lovato, and then thinking that my older self would be sitting down interviewing her after she comes out at the Jonas Brothers concert. Like, none of it makes sense. And it feels like we are living a fake life and living in a fake world. And I just think about that person who was, like, locked in her purple bedroom, just, like, with all the magazines and writing things on my wall and just, like, wanting to be around these people and admiring them so much. And now getting to interview Demi, like, it's just unbelievable. Like, I. I just. When you listen to those songs, you just go right back into. Into feeling exactly how you did as a kid when you were listening even more so now. And Demi has fantastic new music. Yeah, like, unbelievable new music that I know everyone's gonna love.
Rhea
Absolutely. It's, like, full. It just really does, like you said, like, feel so full circle having these moments. She's by far one of those guests that we've always dreamed of having on been a Fan of for so long. Just the. The experience of having the show happen when it did and the interview happen when it did is just like so perfect and felt like, really feels like fate in some sort of way. Like thinking about how I, you know, was at those. Thinking about being at PNC bank down in. Down in Holmdel, New Jersey. Claire and I going to the Josh Brothers shows at that time Demi opened and like, we were so obsessed with her. We loved all those albums, those, like, you know, don't forget. And here we go again. Like, it's just such a staple of growing up and being, you know, so solid in our lives and then going to MetLife and being with Claire and having like watching the Jonas Brothers show and then also them just be like this welcome. Like, oh, it's insane. A dream come true, really growing up.
Joe Jonas
And wanting to sound like Demi Lovato.
Rhea
Oh, yeah.
Joe Jonas
You know what I mean? Like, just wanting that voice. The most incredible voice. The most incredible voice. Seriously, one of the best voices of our generation. I told her that during the interview. But so special and so honored that she decided to sit down with us today after all this happened. Like, we couldn't feel more honored and feel so, so, so happy and excited to share this interview with everybody and see how excited everyone else is as well to hear this.
Rhea
Absolutely.
Joe Jonas
It was a dream. And this is just peak, peak, peak career moment and a life moment in general.
Rhea
Absolutely. So this is going to be the whole episode because there's nothing else. I mean, really, there's nothing else to talk about.
Joe Jonas
What are we.
Rhea
We're going to go right into the interview. We, of course, will recap our experiences at the show and afterwards as well because there's so much to dissect from the night. But we just really have to dedicate the episode to her. I know there's a lot going on and we'll get to it on Wednesday for sure.
Joe Jonas
Yes.
Rhea
You know, a lot of other topics and things popping up. People are freaking about as Taylor gonna be on new heights. We'll talk about. Honestly, we'll probably find out by that time, so it'll be great. But I'm so excited for everyone to hear this interview.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. So we're gonna get right into our interview with Demi Lovato and then after that, we will recap our Sunday night. So let's get.
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Demi Lovato
I'm not so sure I've ever felt like this before. I can't deny.
Joe Jonas
It feels so right. All right, everyone. We are here with a very, very special guest. A legend needs no introduction. The one and only Demi Lovato. Hello.
Demi Lovato
I don't know where to look.
Rhea
It would be this one.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. If you have, like, a really strong point you want to make right into that camera.
Rhea
Yeah, yeah, right there.
Joe Jonas
Get it?
Demi Lovato
Point.
Rhea
Yep.
Joe Jonas
Okay. Yeah, yeah. We're starting with the jokes already. It's not fun.
Rhea
Yeah, that one wasn't really good.
Joe Jonas
I'll probably say some jokes that won't be funny, but we'll pretend to laugh.
Demi Lovato
Yeah, I'll laugh at them.
Joe Jonas
Okay. Thank you. I appreciate. Thank you so much for joining us. We are so honored that you're sitting with us today. Oh, thank you. Especially after last night, which healed all of us.
Demi Lovato
It healed me too.
Joe Jonas
So happy to hear.
Demi Lovato
Thank you. Yeah, it was so fun.
Rhea
We have to ask you about it because it just was such a moment. I was watching the videos back again on my phone when just your name being announced and MetLife. I thought, like, MetLife was going to explain Explode. How did that reaction sound to you on stage? I.
Demi Lovato
So I actually, I'm like, a little nervous Nelly, like, before every performance, pretty much before, like every podcast. Like, my hands are sweaty right now. I'm an anxious person. So, like, I get nervous before everything. So I wasn't even, like, I wish I could have soaked it in a little bit more, but I was so focused on, like, what am I singing the chorus or the verse right now? Like, I was so. And yeah, I was so nervous that, like, I was focused on Just hitting my marks and doing the thing that I didn't really like, soak up the love. And also I have in ears then, so you can't really hear the crowd as much as you would if you didn't have them in, so. But seeing everyone and the reactions and everything just, like, filled my soul with warmth and love. It was incredible.
Rhea
Really a dream come true.
Joe Jonas
No, it really was a dream come true for us, for everybody there, for everybody at home watching that wishes they were a part of the show. So many people are. Oh, my God, I'm so.
Rhea
I was at those early tours in 2008, 2009. Like, I have been a lot. Like, we've really been fans from the beginning, so watching you on stage with them now was just. Was just so special. How did it all come to be? Honestly?
Demi Lovato
Joe just asked me, like, last week was like, hey, what are you doing next weekend? Or on the 10th? We would love to have you come and perform. This is me. And wouldn't change a thing. You know, you've been, like, a huge part of our journey, and vice versa. So he was like, this show is really important to us, and we would love to have you there. And it was so nice. And like I said, it was so healing for me too. You know, we've been. Been through so much together, all of us, the Jonas Brothers and I, and it was really, really great to, like, spend time with them. It was really cool. They came to my room, all three of them, and, like, spent time getting to know my husband and. Which was really meaningful to me, and they just, you know, thanked me profusely for flying across the country to perform with them, and it was just so thoughtful. I felt so appreciated, and it was really healing for us, and I loved it, you know, every second of it was so great.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
That is so amazing. And honestly, thank you to you and both the Jonaspellers for allowing all of us to be a part of such a special moment. Because, like you said, I'm sure it is healing for both of you and having that time off stage, too, to talk in your room with your husband. When Joe initially asked you, did it take a lot of thought before you said yes, or was it kind of an instant no?
Demi Lovato
It was an instant. Like, let's do this. Yeah. Because, like, in this new era of mine, too, like, I'm going back to my. Like, I'm throwing it back to, like, the memes, and, like, some of the things I've been posting have been, like, really nostalgic, and so this just Fit in with everything that I've been doing. And on top of that, it's such a meaningful song to me. This Is Me is, you know, my first big song that I've ever had. And so getting to perform that with them for the first time in God knows how many years was just so full circle and so special. And, you know, it was great to see them.
Rhea
That's what really, like, I did have an out of body moment where I was like, it's just. It was so meaningful for you guys, but for us too. To watch you in this new era where, like, she is thriving and to watch you get to come out and sing. This is Me was like such a crazy. I like have chills thinking about it again. It was like, it was so amazing because you people laugh. It's Camp Rock. It's. It's. But it means so much to our generation. And it's not just like a kids movie. It means a lot to us. And that song is so powerful lyrically. And I, you know that when here you get to say those words again on stage, I was like, oh, I'm gonna cry again. No, I know, but it was like. And then you sang Wouldn't change a Thing, which is my personal favorite and mine too. I like, when he was. When Joe was like, we have one more. I was like, oh, my God, is it going to be on the. Like, for a second I thought, on the line.
Joe Jonas
Right, right, right.
Rhea
Then I'll actually throw myself off the upper deck. But wouldn't change a thing. I fell over and like, oh, it was just perfect.
Joe Jonas
It was insane. Like, fully sobbing and I'm like, do I look insane right now? But everyone around me was doing the same thing. Like, everyone's crying. And by the way, you sounded better than ever. Oh, thank you.
Rhea
Actually.
Joe Jonas
Unbelievable. The mic was on, you know, like, it was. Yes, it was on. It was.
Rhea
What was the last time you sang that song on stage?
Demi Lovato
So when Joe asked me and I said yes, I was like, fuck, I'm gonna have to relearn this because I don't remember the last time that I sang this. And like, I definitely don't remember the words, so. And once I listened to it a few times, it all came back to me. But yeah, the last time I performed this is Me and Wouldn't Change a Thing may have been The Camp Rock 2 tour.
Rhea
Crazy.
Demi Lovato
Which was 2010. Yeah. And then this is Me. I think Joe and I probably performed it in like 2015.
Rhea
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
But it's been a long time when.
Joe Jonas
You Guys were singing each other's parts while the other person was singing. I was like, oh, my God, they still know it.
Demi Lovato
Sound check. And Joe was like, well, you still got it.
Joe Jonas
I was like, oh, my gosh, their voice is together. It sounds amazing. But you did mention, in this era of, you know, going back and going over the Internet memes and all that, we're loving it. The song fast is out. Thank you. Obsessed. So much fun. I love music that makes me feel, like, hot and sexy. Want to dance. And I feel like this is exactly the vibe you're going for.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Joe Jonas
And with the music video, you touched on a lot of those past things. We see pop up the yogurt. Yes, Poot. Yes. Poot. And if I were to ask you what your favorite dish is right now, what would you say?
Demi Lovato
A mug.
Joe Jonas
It's so good. What kind of inspired you to own these past Internet viral moments?
Demi Lovato
I don't know. I think it's just like, this era for me is I'm not taking myself too seriously. I think every other era of my life, I've written music for my. The albums to be, like, really cathartic and therapeutic. And it was always such intense and heavy topics that I was singing about. And I was like. I went into the studio and I was making this. I was, like, trying to find my sound, and I started writing, like, really emotional songs, and it just wasn't resonating because I'm not in that place anymore. Like, I'm not in a bad place in my life where I need to write these really intense, emotional songs. I'm happy and I'm in love, and it's just. It's not that deep anymore. You know what I mean? Like, it's really not. And so I wanted. When I started making. There's a song called Frequency on the album, and that was the first song that I came into the studio with. And, like, that's when I found my sound. I was like, okay, this is. There's something to this. And I just chased that with my producer Zone, and he's incredible. And so the whole album is like, you know, even the emotional songs on the album. Like, I took a different approach with my writing. Like, I've normally always written from, like, it has to be authentic. I had to, like, if I mention a date in the song, it had to be real. And this time around, I was, like, in the studio running out of concepts to write about because there's only so many love songs and, like, so many songs about sex you can write. And so I was running out of topics, and I was like, what if I just make stuff up and, like, have fun and, like, write from a fictional point of view? And I did, and it was really cool. It was a really cool writing exercise for me. It got me out of my head, and. And so even some of the emotional songs on the album are, like, They're. They're coming from me, but it's not. I don't know. I'm just not in that place anymore where I have to write music from. A deep, dark place.
Rhea
Right. Were you excited to go back into that, like, that dance era? The edm? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Cause even just immediately when we first. We've obviously heard fast, and we did get to hear two others as well. We're obsessed with.
Demi Lovato
Oh, thank you.
Rhea
And I'm just like. I'm like, we're back in the. Like that. It was almost like a flashback to some of the songs, like, cool for the summer. Like, some of those where you had those heavy beats or like, yes, you can dance to these. Did you feel that connection at all between the eras?
Demi Lovato
Definitely. I think as an artist that's been in the game for as long as I have, you look. You have moments where you take a look back at your career, and you're like, okay, what worked for me? And I'm like, the rock stuff didn't work for me, and that's okay. Like, it was a passion project, and I. I went back to my roots a little bit with. You know, I grew up listening to. In my emo days, like, the rock stuff. And. And so I did. I did that as, like, a passion project. But this one is, like. It's just. It's more. It's fun. And I realized what worked for me was cool for the summer and, you know, these other big pop songs, and I'm like, why don't I just go back to that? And, like, I'm in. It matches my mood. You know what I mean? It feels, like, authentic to where I'm at right now. So, like, I'm just gonna chase that. And I did, and I came up with some really great songs that I'm really proud of. And I can't wait for everyone to get their ears on.
Joe Jonas
I cannot wait to hear more. We saw a little snippet of Kiss. Yes.
Demi Lovato
At the club.
Joe Jonas
At the club. And you're just, like, dancing, like, letting loose, having fun, feeling free. I feel like these are what these songs embody, which I love. And it kind of, you know, talks about you being happy in love. Like, no way, no way. This can't be happening. No.
Rhea
You know, they do this.
Demi Lovato
We're just talking about my fire ass music.
Rhea
Demi literally set the fire alarm off.
Joe Jonas
That's unbelievable. Oh, my gosh.
Rhea
Yep. Thank you.
Joe Jonas
We got it.
Rhea
Yeah, we will.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, we'll just make a music video, honestly. Don't mind if we start twerking. No. I feel like that was insane.
Rhea
Of course.
Joe Jonas
But I feel like these songs embody exactly what you're talking about. Happy in love, feeling free. Is. Is it directly reflective of all of that?
Demi Lovato
Yes, definitely. Like, I'm. I'm in a place in my life now where I feel free and happy and. And just like loving life. And that's what this music is really about. And also the. I mean, there's a lot of, like, sexually charged songs and in the music too. But, like, we're here for it. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. But it's just, like, about embracing where I'm at now.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
And. And it feels really good. It feels light hearted. That's what I think is what I'm chasing with this project is lightheartedness.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
It's so much fun. And even listening to it, getting ready in the morning, I'm like, I wanna go dance. I'm just dancing in the mirror, loving it.
Rhea
It really is. And we're also kind of. I mean, I'm stretching mine out now a little bit. I'm almost at a year. But we both also just got married. I was September last year.
Joe Jonas
I was April 25th.
Rhea
Oh, nice.
Joe Jonas
After. Yes. Yes.
Rhea
So we're all congratulations, Congratulation. We're all wifeies in here.
Joe Jonas
And it feels like we're all in that era of just like, happy in love, having a good time, loving life. We want to hear about your wedding.
Demi Lovato
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
You looked absolutely stunning.
Demi Lovato
Thank.
Joe Jonas
The classic Vivian Westwood.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Joe Jonas
Staple. Absolutely gorgeous. We were dying over it on our show and also just over you in general. Lately. We were talking about how we just love seeing you live your life, own the Internet, being so happy. What was the wedding planning process for you?
Demi Lovato
Like, so I actually started planning. We got engaged in December of 2023. And no, 20 I. Okay, forgive me. I'm blanking on the year. But it was a year and a half before we got yes. Married.
Joe Jonas
So 23. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Demi Lovato
So we got engaged in December and then I started planning in January because.
Rhea
I was like, let's get this shit.
Demi Lovato
I was like, I don't want to be stressed. That's the last thing I want. And so we started planning early and we found the venue immediately. We found all the other pieces of the puzzle pretty much immediately. And then the. Of course it's stressful, like, leading up to the wedding because you want everything to go perfect. You don't want anything to be messed up. And it's like, is it gonna rain? And all these things, all these varia. But, like, when I say that the day couldn't have gone more perfect, like, it was. Everything went right. And all of those. All of that stress that I had accumulated over these, like, little thoughts in my head of like, what if this goes wrong? What if that goes wrong? It all went away. And it was just. It was such an amazing day. Like, I was overjoyed and just like, it was the best day of my life.
Rhea
Love to hear that. It's so, so beautiful. How did you meet your husband?
Demi Lovato
We met in the studio. Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, yeah.
Demi Lovato
So he's an artist himself, but he's also a songwriter. And so he came in as a songwriter for my Holy Fuck album.
Rhea
Okay.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
And we wrote a few songs together on that project.
Rhea
Yeah. And did you know, like, instantly was it.
Demi Lovato
I knew instantly. But we were friends first. Like, we really built a friendship first. And, you know, in the beginning, like, I had a crush immediately. Like, I. I literally sat down in the studio and texted my best friends and was like, the hottest guy just walked in. I was like, I don't know what to do. I'm so nervous. What do I write now? Like, I want to sound. I want to impress him.
Joe Jonas
You know what I mean?
Rhea
So I got a whole idea for a song. I have to scrap it because I cannot hear it.
Demi Lovato
Right, right, right.
Joe Jonas
Who made the first move?
Demi Lovato
It was. It was collective. It was like. It was both of us.
Rhea
But it was a collab.
Demi Lovato
It was a collab. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Joe Jonas
I mean, the wedding planning process, you're right, it could be stressful, but when you have that amount of time, it almost makes. It's like, fun. Cause there's not that much pressure when you have that much more time in between. Before the actual day, what was the guest list like? You know, like, planning who you're gonna invite, who's making the cut.
Demi Lovato
I wanted to keep it as small as possible. Like, I really didn't want a 300 person wedding, but I wanted. And so I wanted it to be intimate, but I wanted it to, like. But they. As I was planning, I kept being like, oh, but I need to invite this person. Oh, but I need to invite. So the number kept growing. It was fairly intimate. It was like 140, 150, and which I think was like, the perfect size, to be honest. But who made the cut? You know, it was just like, people that are really important to me and that I. That have been. That were a part of our story together, and everyone there plays a part in our relationship, and that's what we wanted to celebrate with them.
Rhea
Yeah, you're in this. This new era, like you said, moving on, laughing about the past. Where do you think, like, now in your 30s? It's like, I feel this way after turning 30 is last year. It's kind of like you. Your circle doesn't get smaller, but your friends are so important and you learn so much more. I think, about friendship at this age, too. How do you think your friendships have evolved in this new time?
Demi Lovato
I think over the years. You know, in my 20s, I had a lot of acquaintances, and in my 30s, I have really good core. Like, a really good core group of people around me. And I value those relationships more than my acquaintances, because those are the ones that are gonna pick up the calls in the middle of the night if you're struggling or whatever. You know, those meaningful relationships, I value them a lot. And so I think my friendships have evolved where, like, I really just value the core relationships in my life because I'll take connection over anything, over fame, over money. Like, what you have at the end of the day are the relationships in your life. Your family, your friends. Like, that's the most important thing in the world to me. And, yeah, I don't know if that answered no.
Joe Jonas
I feel like with core friendships, like you said, as we get older, you notice your life look a certain way, that when some of those people get removed, you're like, oh, well, my life has been improving and they're not in it, so maybe they didn't serve me well.
Demi Lovato
Yeah. And I think I placed a lot of expectations on other people in my 20s. Like, I give a lot in relationships. And so when I was putting in the effort and these acquaintances and these friendships that were kind of superficial and wasn't receiving that back, I learned that lesson the hard way in my 20s, because I was just like, here I am, like, really trying to be a friend for people that aren't reciprocating that. And I'm just not going to invest my time in that. Like, I want people around me that have my best interest at heart, you know, And I want people around me that are going to reciprocate the connection that I'm. That I'm giving and so, yeah, I think that's how, like, the things that I've learned the most about friendships is like, you kind of. There's different tiers. Right. And I think you just have to have a good understanding of where each person in your life, what tier they fall on.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, I feel like a lot of people can relate to that, though. Like, feeling like you give a lot to a friend, you don't feel it back. You're like, you know what? Then this friendship isn't gonna serve me so much. But then you know them for what they are, and you can kind of keep them at that level.
Rhea
Right.
Joe Jonas
Keep them at that tier. They don't have to be at the top. But, like, yes, we're cool.
Demi Lovato
And I have people in my life like that where I'm like, you know what? You are here for, like, this reason, for this reason, and this season, and that's fine.
Joe Jonas
Right?
Rhea
Exactly.
Joe Jonas
So true.
Matt
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Rhea
You've been, you know, very open about the trials and tribulations of, you know, the child star life, all these things. How have you kind of healed yourself from those younger years?
Demi Lovato
You know, Child Star? The documentary that I did was really healing for me because it made me look back at my upbringing as a child star and how that affected me and shaped me into the person that I am today. And there's. Yeah, I learned so much about myself and so wait, what was your question?
Rhea
No, just think that's kind of. You answered, working on the documentary. I said how you kind of healed yourself from it.
Demi Lovato
Yeah, working on the documentary, that label.
Rhea
And all the same stuff.
Demi Lovato
It's just years of therapy. Like, I'm in therapy once a week without fail. I have been for probably seven years now. Once a week. And if I'm struggling, it's twice a week. Like, I do what I do to take care of myself. I've put in a lot of work and I've healed a lot of my inner child that was wounded from growing up in the spotlight and through other traumas and things like that. But I've worked through that, and I think that shows. It shows where I'm at today. Like, the reason why people are like, oh, you're glowing, or this or that is like, one, I'm in love. Two, it's like, I've done the work, you know, and I. And I will continue to do the work because that's what this life is about, is about evolution. Right?
Joe Jonas
And you are 100% glowing. I said, we've talked about on this show a ton. We see it right in front of our face right now. Like, you have a sparkle about you. It's honestly really beautiful to see. And, you know, you have opened up so much about mental health. And with the documentary Child Star, we loved it. We loved, obviously, getting to see more behind the scenes, learn from a lot of people who've been in your situation. What's something you think, like, the industry can learn from children who are getting involved artists? How can they support people like you?
Demi Lovato
When I set out to do this film, it was. I was trying to figure that out. Right? Like, there's no manual on how to raise a child star. You just have to set them up for success by having a solid foundation in the family. Like, family is everything. If they're coming from an unstable home, it's probably likely that it's going to be an unstable, you know, journey for them. And so providing them with support is really important. Setting them up financially is extremely important. A lot of people get taken advantage of financially as child stars. And especially now we're in like the kind of the wild, wild west, where there's no legislation on social media and compensation and protection for minors on the Internet. And so we have to, like, really take a look at that. And, you know, legislation always follows technology, so it's just inevitable that we'll get there. We just. And we are getting there. Gavin Newsom signed a bill and to effect that, you know, protects minors and helps compensate them online. And other states are following suit. So hopefully that'll just become the norm. And.
Rhea
Yeah, that's so true now, too. Cause it's like the way it's evolved, it's like, you know, when we were growing up is we were watching the kids on Disney Channel, but now it's kids are watching kids on TikTok who are making all their money on TikTok and doing all those things. And you've really embraced the whole TikTok world.
Demi Lovato
I have. Which we love. I'm having so much fun. Love it.
Rhea
And we can see that. What kind of made you think, you know what, I'm gonna really start posting on this app and like making jokes and having fun with old memes. You know, the Disney's, all those fun things.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
So I was like, I'm kind of like a little bit of like, what else can I be doing? You know what I mean? Like, I'm not a workaholic because I really value my rest time. But like, I was just kind of like, what else can I be doing? And I was posting like my cooking videos on TikTok and was having so much fun with that that I was like, maybe I should like try some of the trends, you know, like some of the lip syncs. Let me just see what that's like. And then I did it and I got hooked. And then I started posting every day and sometimes I'd have like more than one post a day and I'd. But I'd like have them and I, I just like with my friends, we started making TikToks together, like, and it just became a thing. And so once I started posting, everyone received it well. And I was like, wow, this is great. Because I'm like, I literally just did this to start having fun on the Internet.
Rhea
No. And we felt it. It's so much fun to watch. I think people forget and like, I see in the comments she is an actress.
Joe Jonas
You know, let's not forget.
Rhea
Let's not forget. Do you ever like kind of get the acting bug again or are you happy in, you know, the music, the music era?
Demi Lovato
I love to act, but I, my confidence in my acting is not as strong as my music. And so. And I think it's because I've just done more music and you know, when I started in the industry, it was film and television and music. But then it just ended up turning into music and I spent so much time away from acting that now I'm like, oh God, am I doing a good job? Like, you know, I'm really in my head about it. So yeah, I definitely get the itch and I would love to. I would actually love to take lessons more than I have been and just getting to like build my confidence in acting and then, and then, you know, do it again.
Rhea
It's all there. You know, the, the comedic you have. I mean, people like, you know, we, we all watch Sunny with a chance. Like, you had amazing comedic timing. So it's, it's, it's there. It'd be really fun to see something like.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. And it is funny to say, but you even see it in the tick tock, like you being able to do the trending audios, making fun of yourself. Like, the comedy is all there.
Demi Lovato
Thanks.
Rhea
Absolutely. I couldn't agree more. I feel like it's. You have to be able to embrace.
Demi Lovato
All of that to.
Joe Jonas
Right. And you did go back to the yogurt shop.
Demi Lovato
I did.
Joe Jonas
Were you nervous about that?
Demi Lovato
No, I wasn't nervous. I was like, it's been so long. And I actually was really excited and there was fans there. So, like, the fan interaction was really heartwarming to me. You know, getting to see my fans in the parking lot, like singing fast before it was even out was just like so cool. So I wasn't nervous. I had a really great time. And everyone there was really accommodating, really sweet. And you know, they. They didn't have to welcome me back with open arms, but they did. And that was really cool.
Joe Jonas
Everyone was so excited to see that, especially because honestly, I kind of forgot about that video for a second. And then when I saw you at the yogurt shop, I was like, oh, my gosh.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Rhea
It all comes back.
Joe Jonas
Wow. It all comes rushing back.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Rhea
That is so true. Do you watch any of the old stuff? Like, are there times when you're like, let me throw Camp Rock on one.
Demi Lovato
Of my best, best friends. Her name is Libby. She was like, I actually have never seen Camp Rock too. When I told her I was gonna do this with the Jonas Brothers, she was like, I've actually never seen Camp Rock too. And I was like, bitch, we're watching it.
Joe Jonas
Like, we have to sit down.
Demi Lovato
Sit the fuck down. And so we. She was like, well, we have to watch the first one. And so we watched the first one and I cringed out of my soul. But I loved every second. And then we watched the second one the next night and it was so fun and like, it was really. I look at Camp Rock and Camp Rock too. And even, like, even my albums, they're all scrapbooks for me because I made. I had so many memories from that time and even just on set and working on that film that when I watch Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2 back, I don't just see a project that I worked on, I see a collection of memories that really fulfilled me and gave me so much life. At a dark point in my life, I You know, I was kind of struggling when I was working on those projects, but those projects brought me so much joy. And so when I watch them back, it's not just, oh, this was this movie I was in. I'm like. It's like looking at a scrapbook and. But moving. And it's really, really cool.
Rhea
I love that because it takes us back to. I was. I mean, I was listening to, like, full Demi discography in preparation. I was so excited. And, you know, it takes you back to. I'm like, listening to Don't Forget. Oh, my. It's transporting me back to, like, my eighth grade boyfriend, like, not talking to me after we went to different high schools. And I was like, he forgot about me like this. And, yeah, I just remember it. You like every lyric, I'd be like, she knows me. It was so good.
Joe Jonas
And I honestly just saw somebody make a video about this the other day. Because, like, Fran saying, like, you listen to Don't Forget, which I remember filming myself on my laptop. Like, so seriously, I have the worst. The worst voice of all time.
Rhea
Did you forget?
Joe Jonas
And it's so bad. But, like, it really, like, how you talked about last night healing you. It does heal the parts of us inside of us too. But somebody made a video being like, guys, Demi gave us this song at 16 years old. Like, the vocals that you were giving.
Demi Lovato
Thank you.
Joe Jonas
That age.
Demi Lovato
And I. I'll actually say I was 15, because when I wrote it and recorded it, I was 15. And then my album came out when I, like, right before, right after I turned 16.
Joe Jonas
You just have one of the most powerful voices of our generation. I totally believe that. And people really do always hype you up in that aspect. Like, your voice.
Rhea
And you were working overtime then, too. You kind of forget. Because we were kids, too, so it's like we were just used to what was coming out. But now looking back, I'm like, 2008, 2000. Like, it was albums every year.
Demi Lovato
When you dissect the timeline of what we were doing as Disney Channel kids.
Rhea
Crazy.
Demi Lovato
It was crazy. It was a movie, an album, a TV show, a tour, and a tour for three years straight, and there was no downtime. Like, when I would have a hiatus from my TV show, I'd be busy doing promo in Europe for the TV show, or my tour bus would pick me up from the stage, the soundstage, and I'd go to do a festival, or, you know, I was just. I was constantly working. And I think that's also another protection that people need to put in Place for child actors today and performers. Because when you. When you run kids into the ground, it's setting them. Them up for either rebellion or burnout.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
Or both. And you just can't do that to a kid.
Joe Jonas
After last night, with seeing the hype around it, everybody's reaction, are you sort of like, oh, my gosh, now they're gonna want more from me in this aspect and, like, Camp Rock and the Jonas Brothers, all of that, or are you like, we could just let it live on that stage?
Demi Lovato
I think, like, I think I know what you're getting at, and I'm not gonna say, but, like, I even just.
Joe Jonas
Like, want more videos. No, even.
Rhea
I mean, I'm coming from his aspect of, like, I was dying to see you sing live, like, on. On stage like that again. Like, do you think you would want to get back into touring?
Demi Lovato
Yeah, definitely. I definitely want to tour with this album.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
So fun. Like, just.
Demi Lovato
I have to. It's. It's gonna be such a party. Like, it's gonna be so fun and so fun. But I think, like, yeah, I would love to do more, and I think there's, like, it's a delicate balance. Right. Like, it's not like I want to live in the past.
Joe Jonas
Right.
Demi Lovato
I want to, like, highlight it.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
And acknowledge it and, you know, be appreciative of it, but not live there.
Rhea
Right.
Joe Jonas
Well, I think that's kind of what your music video shows in fast.
Demi Lovato
Right.
Joe Jonas
Because I saw people talking about the concept of, like, you're talking about you want to go fast, but you're walking slowly through your past, sort of.
Demi Lovato
And I'm like, there's a lot of chaos surrounding me, and I'm unfazed by it. Like, if you notice, I don't look at the camera until the very end of the video. Yeah. That was a fun video, for sure.
Rhea
What type of prep goes into a video like that? Cause it's, like, it's such a great strut that you have going.
Joe Jonas
Oh, thank you.
Rhea
I know. That's such a. But my immediate thought was, like, wow, you gotta. It's hard to walk like that.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
You know, I. I just kind of turned it on.
Rhea
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
Yeah. I don't. I don't know what got into me, but I. I just started shredding, and I had fun with it.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Like, I just have it. Okay, guys.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Now we kind of want to wrap on, like, a fun topic, which is reality tv.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
We know that you love Love Island. Like, we love Love Island. And when we saw you were talking about it online. The amount of times we were like, can we get Demi even over Zoom to recap an episode with us? Like, all we wanted to do.
Rhea
We'll do anything. She could say, I want to talk about nothing else but on island.
Joe Jonas
She'll come in here and say, we don't. Don't talk about my past. Don't talk about my future. Don't talk about my music. Love island. So we got to talk about it.
Demi Lovato
Okay.
Joe Jonas
You were loving the season.
Demi Lovato
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Can we just get some thoughts about how you were feeling watching the season? You told us you've watched every UK and us.
Demi Lovato
Yes. So I've watched every uk, every US I haven't done Australia, but I'm going to because of you guys.
Joe Jonas
Yes.
Demi Lovato
The season was. It was interesting. I felt like last season maintained the drama better. Like, this season was like, the drama came in hot and heavy, and then it kind of, like, fizzled out a little bit. And it was kind of like, I remember watching and being like, God, where are they gonna go after this? Like, it's really climaxing right now in the beginning of the season. And. And I didn't love that there weren't any, like, God, this sounds bad, but, like, any, like, solid couples at the end.
Joe Jonas
Totally. Yeah.
Rhea
It wasn't like last season where it was. We. We were confident that we had multiple couples leaving, like, in love. Yes. You know, I think that's what we.
Demi Lovato
All secretly root for is like, yes. It's a show that has a lot of drama and it's entertaining and all this stuff, but, like, at the heart of it, like, no, we want to see them last.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
You see the way, like, Leah and Miguel talking about each other now, and you're like, this is beautiful.
Joe Jonas
It's amazing. It's beautiful.
Rhea
And we were a part of it.
Joe Jonas
Like, we shared that with them.
Rhea
Yes.
Joe Jonas
Serena and Cordell, like, we rooted for them so hard last year, and it was like, oh, to see them still together.
Demi Lovato
Yeah.
Rhea
It's beautiful.
Joe Jonas
And everybody want. You know, I mean, they've been through their ups and downs, Molly Mae and Tommy Fury. But we go off that with season five. We're like, we want to see that in the end, right?
Rhea
Definitely. What did you think of this season of UK because, honestly, did you watch this?
Demi Lovato
I didn't watch the season of UK I was so invested in us that I didn't watch.
Rhea
We'll get into that, but I'm starting.
Demi Lovato
It today on the plane home. On the plane ride home.
Rhea
There you go. Yeah, it's A. It's a doozy. It's a doozy.
Demi Lovato
Is it?
Rhea
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
I didn't hear anything about it because the US Stole all its under.
Rhea
It does. Because I think the conversation in America now is like, it gets brushed under a little bit because we're all watching us.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Rhea
It's not like in those early summers when not a lot of people are watching us and everyone was talking about uk. Now everyone talks about us but uk. The guys on the UK pulled some crazy moves.
Joe Jonas
I'm not caught up yet either.
Rhea
I'm still watching like crazy moves. So it's. It's worth watch. Did you have any favorites from this season of us?
Demi Lovato
Of us? I mean, I love Amaya. Amaya Papaya. She's so damn.
Joe Jonas
Getting the zoom, getting the zoomy.
Demi Lovato
And she was like, I don't know. There just wasn't a lot of drama around her. Like, I loved it and she was just like light hearted to watch on camera and just like infectious. And I just loved watching her.
Joe Jonas
Loved it. So fun. Besides Love island, are there any other.
Demi Lovato
Reality shows that you love besides Love Island? Yes. I love the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Rhea
Yes.
Joe Jonas
You are speaking our language.
Demi Lovato
Love Vanderpump Rules.
Joe Jonas
And it just like, almost doesn't get better than the, like, initial seasons of Vanderpump Rules.
Demi Lovato
True. It's really good. I just got to scandival. Wow. So I'm watching through, like, I watched from season one to now and so.
Joe Jonas
It'S just peaking for the first time.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Joe Jonas
Wow. I'm jealous. I wish I could erase it all from my brain and rewatch it for the first time.
Rhea
Yeah. Ugh.
Joe Jonas
So.
Demi Lovato
But I love the Housewives.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
I'm. Yeah.
Rhea
The Salt Lac City ladies. Salt Lake City are really top notch. They have been. Every season. They just give more and more. I think it's like good new additions. Yes.
Demi Lovato
And I watched Mormon Wives.
Rhea
Yes.
Demi Lovato
Yeah.
Rhea
Those girls also bring the drama.
Demi Lovato
They bring the drama. But I. I thought it was kind of like not as good as the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. And I can't help but compare them.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Sometimes when you become like a housewives purist, it's hard. Step away. Do you like Other Housewives or Salt Lake?
Demi Lovato
I've only seen Salt Lake.
Joe Jonas
You got to watch the controversy.
Demi Lovato
Yes. So I'm like, new in the reality TV game. I've been like scripted television for so long that now for some reason, I just like started watching reality TV and I'm hooked. And so if you have recommendations, we.
Rhea
Welcome you I was going to say, like, if you want to go old school, you got to go back and watch the early New Jersey. Like, okay. I think, like, if you want to go way back, I heard New York.
Demi Lovato
And Beverly Hills is really good.
Rhea
They are so good. The early seasons, all of those are amazing. If you want to go, like, current. What's on right now, Miami.
Demi Lovato
Okay.
Rhea
Those girls are out of their minds, and it is so. It's like what I want from Real Housewives. It's not really crazy, serious drama, but it is hilarious. What these ladies like. Well, a woman just threw a party about narcissists. They all had to read, like, all these sayings. And, like, none of them realize it's like, this. Calls coming from inside the house, you know, like, none of them were, like, this party about us. Like.
Demi Lovato
Right, right, right.
Rhea
It was.
Joe Jonas
It was so good.
Rhea
Unbelievable television.
Joe Jonas
So good. And if you want to watch people flipping tables and just, like, Italians screaming at each other, New Jersey is great.
Rhea
Because it's actually family. Not. I mean, probably not great for them, but it's great for us that it's real family dynamics. Like, you know, a lot of them are actually related, which changes things.
Demi Lovato
Okay. Interesting.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
Hope we sold you.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. If you want to talk any reality TV with us, we get to sit here and talk.
Rhea
Yeah, exactly.
Joe Jonas
Next Love island season.
Demi Lovato
I'm in here.
Joe Jonas
Recaps for sure. Recaps for sure. We are so, so excited to hear more new music from you.
Demi Lovato
Thank you.
Joe Jonas
What else can you tease for us? Because we did hear some others. I'm not really sure what we can talk about.
Rhea
We have obviously heard the snippet of Kiss, but I'm like, you know what?
Demi Lovato
I'll give you a teaser.
Joe Jonas
Yes.
Rhea
Yes.
Demi Lovato
My knees. I just shot the music video for my second single. My knees were black because I was dancing so hard.
Rhea
Wow.
Demi Lovato
And I don't like. I. Choreo, choreo.
Joe Jonas
So back into the dancing.
Demi Lovato
Back into dancing. Back into, like. Yeah, it's gonna be really good. I'm really excited.
Rhea
Full major pop star Demi, like, on.
Demi Lovato
The ground, like, on the table, on the fucking. Everywhere.
Joe Jonas
Everywhere. Yeah, exactly.
Demi Lovato
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Joe Jonas
Doing it everywhere.
Rhea
Oh, my gosh.
Joe Jonas
Well, I'm getting the vibe.
Rhea
There was a stripper pole.
Joe Jonas
Oh, can you Sold. Can you do it?
Demi Lovato
I can't. But you know what? I. I made it look like I could.
Joe Jonas
Good. I tried on the bachelorette party. We went on a boat, and there was a stripper pole. Couldn't. You know what I mean?
Rhea
Like, no, but your cousin.
Demi Lovato
But My cousin want to take a pole dancing class, though, I think so fierce.
Rhea
They're the strongest. So strong human being.
Demi Lovato
Yes. And so sexy and, like, empowering. I love it.
Joe Jonas
Exactly.
Rhea
They can, like, move so slow around. It's like, how are they doing that? Yeah. Amazing.
Joe Jonas
No, I remember, you know, you did an interview and somebody asked you when you feel the most confident, and you said when you're having sex, and I loved that answer. I was like, I can relate. Yeah.
Demi Lovato
It's like when you are stripped down in your barest form and you're doing something you want to do and you're taking control, depending on what you're doing, it's just. It's empowering and it's sexy and so present. You're present.
Joe Jonas
Exactly. Nothing else exists in the world.
Demi Lovato
Yes.
Joe Jonas
I totally feel you.
Rhea
Yeah.
Demi Lovato
That's when I feel the most confident.
Joe Jonas
And this music along with that.
Rhea
Yeah. I feel like this whole album is.
Demi Lovato
That's what we're gonna.
Rhea
Yeah. That's what we're gonna be getting, which we are obsessed with. Can't wait. Can't wait to hear more. Can't wait to see what else is coming from you. Demi, thank you so, so much for coming on our show. It's truly an honor. A dream come true.
Joe Jonas
It really is a dream come true. You have been a dream guest of ours forever. And honestly, just like this paired with.
Rhea
Since our childhood night, like, actually, I will not be able. I won't shut up about it for who knows how long.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, it's gonna be hard to sleep this week, honestly. So thank you so much. And everybody stream fast. It is so good.
Rhea
Let's go, guys.
Joe Jonas
We cannot wait to hear more from you. Thank you so much.
Rhea
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Joe Jonas
Dream come true. Amazing, amazing interview. Sitting down with her, filming tiktoks hanging out, even talking about love Island.
Rhea
It was so nice to feel like I'm like, I hope we're a safe space.
Joe Jonas
I know I really. I felt that way. I hope she felt that way. It was just such a big deal for her to come into our studio. So thank you so much, Demi Lovato, for joining us. Yes. Amazing. And obviously goes with Sunday night, which was the Jonas Brothers concert at MetLife Stadium, which we know at Jonas Brothers concert. It's gonna be a great time no matter what.
Rhea
Of course.
Joe Jonas
It's epic. They were teasing four big surprises.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Okay. And by the way, Big Rob did come out. That wasn't one of the four surprises, but Big Rob did come out, obviously. Obvs. But they were, you know, teasing all these surprises, and they delivered, like, Sunday night was a humongous night.
Rhea
Absolutely. I think the Jonas fans were obviously all over some of them. There were hopes and dreams for Demi, of course, but they just put out their new album, Greetings. Greetings from your hometown. And we knew already, like, switch foot was on the album. They've been talking about Switch Foot a lot, if you follow Switch foot on social, which, you know, I did not, but I was seeing it shared a ton of. Was like, oh. They were posting stories of them coming to New York and, like, being in the city. It's like, okay. You probably assume maybe that could be one of them, which was great. It was kind of crazy, though, because they brought Switchfoot out and they didn't play the song from the new album. They played a Switchfoot song, and then they sang hold on while Switchfoot was still on stage, which I like, understand, but at the same time, I was like, greens from your hometown. You didn't sing it. I have a feeling that this whole show is. Is gonna change. Not a lot, but MetLife was so many guests and so many, like, moments that that's five or six songs already that they probably are gonna have to put, you know, their songs in for their other shows. So it's like, oh, you know, you're not gonna hear a Switch Foot song. It's. It'll change, of course. But I was surprised that they didn't sing that song.
Joe Jonas
I think people were thrown off by that. It is so funny, though. They started off with Love Bug. The way. The way that I was jumping up and down screaming to Matt, this is Fran's favorite song ever.
Rhea
No, I truly, like, I was so ready for the. Because the way they've been teasing the. I Can't Lose on, like, their. I Can't Lose. Like, it's very dramatic. They have this built out for the show, and I thought that was a lock for how they were gonna open. And when I heard those opening chords, I went. Starting with Love Bug shocked the world. I was absolute. They just shock the world. They shocked the world. I couldn't believe it. I was like, wow. I knew we were in for a show of a lifetime when they were starting with Love Bug. I'm like, if we're starting with Love Bug, and not only do we start with Love Bug, Sucker was like, four songs later. So I was like, wow, they're changing shit up. Like, they're not going to have this be in the encore. Like, really a change from what you're used to going to a Josh Brothers show, right?
Joe Jonas
I felt that way. Like, the energy was hot right off the start. Like, it was. Oh, my gosh. Like, I. I couldn't catch my breath.
Rhea
I know.
Joe Jonas
And me and you were texting in our group chat, and you were like, I may, like, stop through this whole thing. I was like, I am like, I feel like a freak right now. Like, why am I crying so much? At every.
Rhea
You just, like, it just meant so much. Like, met life. You just met life.
Joe Jonas
And it was. Honestly, their intro was so good when they were, like, talking about being from New Jersey.
Rhea
And then when.
Joe Jonas
When Kevin hit the.
Rhea
And I still live in New Jersey.
Joe Jonas
I was like, yes. Oh, my God, New Jersey. Like, it was. And also, like, being from Long island but now living in New Jersey, I'm like, oh, my God. Like, I feel it, guys. So, no, but it was so funny because, by the way, Nick Jonas, his quote was getting taken out of context, which it absolutely should not be, because it was iconic. And I was like, fuck, yes. When he was like, I'm so happy to be Nick Jonas.
Rhea
Yeah. Because he was talking about Nick Jonas from New Jersey.
Joe Jonas
From New Jersey. And it was such an amazing moment. It was like, what a way to start the show. The energy was just all the way at the top. It was unbelievable.
Rhea
It really. It really was. They, like I said, we. It's so fun going to the first show, obviously, because you don't know the set list. You don't know what's gonna happen. MetLife is so huge. Like, it just felt so special to be there for that experience, just for the guys to be there. Like, you could feel it even just the way they. They walked out on stage. I love Joe's mom's favorite jean jacket. That was funny. And they had plenty of surprises. Like I said, we mentioned switch foot. And then they bring out Jesse McCartney, which really, like, I think that was not in any. On anyone's bingo card of, like, who's going to come out of this show.
Joe Jonas
No, it wasn't at all. I did not catch Jesse McCartney whatsoever. And immediately, like, I couldn't even enjoy Jesse McCartney's performance because all of a sudden, I started cringing thinking about us singing. I don't know if we could edit that in. Can we edit in the video of us singing with Jesse McCartney? No, because we're.
Rhea
Yeah, because we're singing this.
Joe Jonas
Okay. Yeah. So we can't, But.
Rhea
And you're welcome for that, because you.
Joe Jonas
Really don't want to hear.
Rhea
You don't need to hear.
Joe Jonas
But for our new listeners who don't know, we used to do a show on SiriusXM. That's how chicks in the Office started. And we had Jesse McCartney on early on 2018.
Rhea
The ball's on us to sing his songs.
Joe Jonas
I do not have those castanas any longer. Like, I the balls to, at the end of it, be like, yo, keep singing. And he was like, I think we've heard enough. Yeah, yeah. And keep going. Yeah. No, we sang Beautiful Soul with him. It was not good.
Rhea
No, terrible.
Joe Jonas
But that's immediately where my brain went. Where I was like, I can't even enjoy this moment right now because, you know when you remember when you did something that's really embarrassing. And I was like, oh, my God, I'm cringing out of my body. But not embarrassing enough. Where I didn't post it on my story because I was like, wait, I actually do have to share this on my Instagram story, because it's that crazy.
Rhea
It really.
Joe Jonas
But it was so exciting. Like, how nice for Jesse McCartney.
Rhea
No, I. The whole time I was thinking, like, Jesse McCartney, highlight of his life. Like, just any opportunity to perform in a. In a stadium like that. I felt the same way. Even with All American Rejects. They opened, they were great. And obviously, you know, they have smash hits, and they've never played in a. In a stadium either. He said, so that was really amazing to see that. And he was being his full. His full self. Like, he's kind of a. He's, you know, kind of a weird guy. Yeah, 100%. I was crying, laughing, because he was like. He pointed out a group of girls on. On the floor, and they were all in red dresses. But he was like, what's going on here? Like, why are you all in red? Like, are you guys, like, about to form some human heart? Like. Like, what kind of hands? Handmade tales. Shit's happening over here. Like, whatever. And obviously, we all know, you know, they're in red dresses. Obviously, he does not know the lore of the red dress. So there were some. Some funny moments like that. But the show is great. It's gonna be. It's interesting because it's hard to, like, build out a stadium show that opens as a stadium show but will continue on in smaller venues, you know, because there were so many people there. And I think you get every fan on the spectrum. You get the casual fan, the super fan. Like, you get all across the board. So for the moments. There are some moments where they played some, you know, deep cuts, which I appreciate and love, but it's in, like, a stadium. It's crazy because I'm like, oh, my God, I can't believe we're hearing, like, Joe's solo. First solo album songs at fucking MetLife, which is awesome for them. But you could. You could definitely tell. The audience was like, we don't know. These ones. Like, Nick Jones, he's hitting some. Ah, throw some bacon on it. Everyone's like, what'd he just say?
Joe Jonas
Yeah, they were. That was a show for them.
Rhea
Yes.
Joe Jonas
You know what I mean? Like, they were having a good time. But I'm saying when they go to.
Rhea
Do all the rest of the tour, like, people are gonna lose their. Over those moments. And, like, I'm sure they'll. Maybe they'll change it. They'll do other songs. I also was crying, laughing when they did. They did a gender reveal.
Joe Jonas
Yep.
Rhea
And she was from Brazil, and they did a gender reveal. And they were asking for a request, which is definitely something they're gonna incorporate at other stops as well. And Joe had asked, you know, what song would you like to hear? And she said, when you look me in the eyes. And she's like. He was like, oh, you know, I promise you're gonna hear that one later. And then her next suggestion was pizza girl.
Joe Jonas
That was.
Rhea
She went, oh, then, okay, when no one. You look at me in the eyes, I'll go, pizza.
Joe Jonas
And here comes Sheena.
Rhea
And they were, like, promoting her new book. Crying, laughing, because they're. And they're on stage being like, yeah, you know. Got anything else?
Joe Jonas
Yeah, that. I was like, okay. Wow. Honestly, don't ask for a request if you're not gonna just play what they want to hear.
Rhea
I know Joe was kind of boldass, so. Sorry. Like, give me one more.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
She was still in love with you, which is obviously.
Joe Jonas
No. Summer baby.
Rhea
Oh, Summer baby. Sorry. The other one was still in love with you. Summer baby. And then they did still in love with you. But even still, I think, like, I think in their minds, whenever they do requests, they expect it to be something from those first couple albums, and that's probably what they're prepared for. Because even when she said summer baby, they were like, oh, shit. Okay, let's try.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. I feel like Nick was like, okay, I got. I got this one, guys. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Rhea
But it was so fun, like, hearing the. The solo stuff and got some Nick Jonas in the administration thrown in there. No one was happier than Nick Jonas was up on that stage. Like, I could just tell from his vibes immediately he was living his best life, which, of course you are. But I was like, he is, like, on stage at MetLife. He is so fucking happy right now.
Joe Jonas
Are we going to talk about the, like, arm off Joe?
Rhea
Yeah, we're having.
Joe Jonas
Where it was like, who had the butter on?
Rhea
Yeah, they. Because they got to do that.
Joe Jonas
Joe popped the top, and they popped the top. Yeah. And I was like, no complaints. Yeah, none. Zero. They looked fantastic.
Rhea
They looked so. All three of them really looked so handsome.
Joe Jonas
They looked so good. And it's so funny because, like, I've never. I've only been to Jonas Brothers show. Jonas Brothers shows with you or, like, other girls. Yeah. So when we got invited this week and you already had tickets, and I was like, okay. I was like, matt, you want to go? He was like, yeah, I've never seen the Jonas Brothers. The way that I was, like, screaming like, oh, my God, they're so sexy. And he was like. He was like, yeah, honestly, like, they're slutty up there. And I was. I was like, you just. You had a lot of tank tops. And he was. He. When Joe did one move during Cake by the Ocean, Like, I don't know what happened, but, like, he was, like, on the ground. It seemed like he impregnated the. The audience.
Rhea
No, for sure.
Joe Jonas
Matt popped out of his seat. He was like, joe is a sick puppy. And I was like, they are. They know what sounds come out of.
Rhea
My mouth at those times that I don't even, you know, you have no control over. Right.
Joe Jonas
They're like, they know what we're here for, and it's for them to be a little slutty on stage and pop the top and sing their hearts out and look cute and handsome, but at the same time, sex appeal. They know what they're working with. Yeah.
Rhea
I mean, they were doing those. Their little disco.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
No time to talk dance moves. I was like, oh, my God, these two. These guys, man, they did. And then when they. When they came out after the marshmallow intermission and they had their jackets back on, I was like, come on, guys.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. No, that's when you realize, like, you start being sick in the head. Yeah.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Because you're like, I like outfit change.
Rhea
Yeah. But don't worry, Joe.
Joe Jonas
Don't worry.
Rhea
Joe had to make sure he got down to that burning up tank top by the end of the night. Marshmallow.
Joe Jonas
I will support. Support the brothers.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
And all that. They do.
Rhea
Yes.
Joe Jonas
The marshmallow set felt out of place. Can we agree?
Rhea
No, I'm actually going to disagree with you on it.
Joe Jonas
Oh.
Rhea
Because. Because I also. I just fucking love that music.
Joe Jonas
It was great music.
Rhea
No, I, like, I don't know if it's my. But I don't know what if it's just in me to never, like, it's. I'm not gonna.
Joe Jonas
I think, refuse to, like.
Rhea
No, but I will say. I will say, like, I really actually enjoyed because it felt. It didn't feel too long to me. It was like, all right. And. And it was a good time for everybody to kind of take a. Take a breather, you know? You know, go to the bathroom.
Joe Jonas
It was definitely a good time to.
Rhea
Take a little offense to Marshmallow, you know, but that was like. That was.
Joe Jonas
Everyone mean, though. That's what. That's why. You know what I'm saying?
Rhea
They have to do something then.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
I mean, I guess they could just literally play music and have nothing on the stage.
Joe Jonas
No, they are. No, you're right. You're. You're right. I just was like, all right, boys, let's get on with the show.
Rhea
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So good, too.
Joe Jonas
That's why. That's why? Like, when it hit that point, I was like, wait, come back.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Brothers come back on stage. I think that's like. Like, you're just yearning for them to get back out there.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
And then they came back, heard a.
Rhea
Little avicii from Marshmallow.
Demi Lovato
Yeah.
Rhea
Okay. Yeah, Yeah.
Joe Jonas
I was vibing. Yeah. I was like, okay, I'm vibing. But like, brothers come back out.
Rhea
No, for sure.
Joe Jonas
Because they were teasing all these surprises, and you knew there was more surprises, so you were like, wait, come back out. And boom. They hit us with the biggest surprise of all when they played those snippets.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
From Camp Rock. Yeah.
Rhea
Nick's whole dizzy speech.
Joe Jonas
I have chills again.
Rhea
I know. When Nick went into the Disney speech, I was like, oh, boy.
Joe Jonas
About how could it be? Yeah. And Joe, you know, auditioned, and the brothers got involved, and it's, like, quiet, and everyone's, like, waited with breath. Like, what's about.
Rhea
It was really everyone. Everyone was standing, but, you know, everyone was on the edge of their seat. No being like, is this actually gonna happen right now?
Joe Jonas
Right. And then they started showing a lot of Demi clips in that Camp Rock montage. And then, ladies and gentlemen, Demi Lovato. And she hits the stage looking so stunning.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
And the vocals sounding unreal. Vocals better than ever. Like, unbelievable.
Rhea
The bridge on Wouldn't change a thing. Oh, my.
Joe Jonas
So good. And obviously Wouldn't change a thing. Epic. Iconic. The fact that they did that was such a treat.
Rhea
Yes. It really was. They didn't have to feed us like that.
Joe Jonas
They didn't have.
Rhea
She could have come out and just did this is me. And everyone would have lost her. And good. But when Joe was like, let's do one more, I was like, oh, my God. For a second, I thought they were gonna. I said, this is Emmy. I thought they were gonna do on the line.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
Which actually would have been insane, but Wouldn't change a thing is.
Joe Jonas
It's so good.
Rhea
Such a good song.
Joe Jonas
But the fact that she like, this is Me is also like, I go back and forth on what I know because this is Me is just such.
Rhea
Like a. I know.
Joe Jonas
Staple that you never think you would hear Demi sing or Joe sing ever again in our lives. Like, we just thought, there's no way. There's no way we'll ever see this ever again.
Rhea
Seeing Joe and Demi walk down the catwalk together and, like, turn and sing at each other. I was having an out of body experience, like riding a bike, really. Because it's like, I really never thought I would See this happen again. You know, it's just. There's been so much. So much life, so many things that you're like, oh, it's probably not gonna happen. And to see it happen, it's just like we said in the interview. You guys heard. It was a healing experience for all of us.
Joe Jonas
It was.
Rhea
It really felt. I was like, oh, my God. I. Like, seeing them together again healed something in all of us.
Joe Jonas
It really does. And it sounds cheesy or whatever it is, but the feelings that we have and that everybody listening can relate to right now of seeing and hearing that, you can't really describe them. Like, it just. It's so nostalgic. It brings you back to those, like, times as a child. And it's hard to put into words because it really was a special moment for everybody. And hearing Demi talk about how it really was a healing moment for them, too, just makes us even feel more fulfilled. And it's almost like, oh, we can, like, close a chapter, for sure. Like, no.
Rhea
100% as a fan and, like, somebody. And I know so many girls also have, like, obsessed over this over the years. Thinking about it, it's a moment that you're like, oh, you know, we've all grown up. You know what I'm saying? Like, it's. It feels like, you know what? The past is the past. Look at. We're on stage together. We're all right. You know, it's really nice.
Joe Jonas
And it reminds you of simpler times for us as a child, but, like, not simpler times for them. Yeah, you know, like, that's for sure. Like, when you're a child, it's good memories to us. Yeah. Watching them, you think, oh, it's just like, us, if we were living our dreams. But, like, the stuff that they were going through and whatnot is so insane. Like, we can't even wrap our heads around it. So I can't.
Rhea
I mean, necklace. My necklace was up that whole time.
Joe Jonas
Did you know? No, I didn't notice that at all. Sorry.
Rhea
No, it's so fine.
Joe Jonas
It's just unbelievable. Like, I couldn't. I literally couldn't believe she was actually coming out when. When the montage started playing, because I was like, don't tell me. We're just gonna, like, the cast. We saw the cast. Camp Rocket Jones. Right, right, right. You know, like.
Rhea
Yeah, yeah, we had a ton of fun.
Joe Jonas
Yeah. And it was amazing. But we need Demi.
Rhea
But it was like, right. Because the way they were teasing, it was like, oh, no, they're singing something. Which means there's only one person that.
Joe Jonas
Right.
Rhea
Could come out with them and just knock it out of the park the way that they did.
Joe Jonas
And I didn't try to think about any possibilities of who. Who the spies could be. Like, I feel like we let ourselves be surprised for the whole night because I know.
Rhea
I mean, really, like, the. Like, Dean Lewis also came and sing the new song. Like, those are the ones. I was like, okay, they have some features on the new album. Those are people probably see you get.
Joe Jonas
Your hopes up, obviously. Oh, could Demi be coming out right?
Rhea
Could see every tik tok comment. Miley. Demi. It's like you're like, could it be.
Joe Jonas
Jesse McCartney never went across. Like, it was just. Just 10 out of 10. Like, the vibes were so high. And then coming home knowing, like, after. Okay, so Demi comes out, right? And we're like, holy.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Demi just came out of the jonas po show and we're.
Rhea
We get to talk.
Joe Jonas
The first to interview her about, like. Like, this is not adding up. Like, is this. Is this the case?
Rhea
Like, I couldn't sleep. I could not sleep. I think I went to bed at, like, 2. I. It was. I was up so late. I was. I put camp rock on when I got home.
Joe Jonas
That's amazing.
Rhea
I ordered domino's and I want. I clicked that. I pressed that Disney plus button on my tv.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
I said, all right.
Joe Jonas
That's the only way.
Rhea
It really was. It really felt like the only way. I was like, this is the only way I'm ever gonna potentially make my way to get some sleep.
Joe Jonas
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Rhea
That moment was amazing. And then I. I kind of had a feeling that there would Be some sort of family moment, of course. And they, you know, they brought Big Rob out for Burnin up, which is always amazing. And then they did please be mine first song ever. So they played that clip and then they sang that, which was awesome. And then they brought out the family. Mama Jonas, Papa Jonas, Frankie, they all came out for when you look me in the eyes. And, like, midway through the song, Danielle and the girls came out, and it was so special, I. Tears were streaming down my face. Because not only was the moment so special, but whenever Papa Jonas opens his mouth and sings a little tune, my God, it takes my breath away. Like, I burst into tears every time.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
Because, like, he just has this, like, his voice is just amazing.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
Tell me that you love me. Everything's. Yeah, it sounded just like that.
Joe Jonas
Exactly.
Rhea
Sounded just like that.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
And it just rips me apart from the inside, really. And having, you know, Kevin's girl sitting with him on the piano bench and seeing it, honestly, seeing so many people on stage tearing up, too, and taking in the moment, I was full waterworks.
Joe Jonas
It was so cute, so sweet. Especially at MetLife, when you just think about them starting in New Jersey and when they. Whatever they mentioned, like, oh, 20 minutes down the road, it really is insane in 20 years. Like, I know. I mean, I'm not one to be like, I'm old, but when I hear that, I'm like, oh, fuck. Like, no, I was like, that's actually insane.
Rhea
But what if. What an amazing moment for them to be like, wow, 20 years. And. And we're performing MetLife for 20. Like, that still shows that you still got it.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, you, brother still got it, you know?
Rhea
And, like, like they said on stage, they're like, hey, you'll keep us for. This is just the beginning around for another 20. We'll keep. We'll keep doing it.
Joe Jonas
So you see the Paul Merch. Yes, they're leaning in.
Rhea
Yes, they're leaning. There was a lot of. There was a lot of joke merchandise, which is. I did buy a red dress T shirt.
Joe Jonas
I didn't see that. I wanted to look at the merch.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Like, before the show. And the merch I was near, I don't think was the good. The good good.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
Because I saw a lot of T shirts and stuff that other people got that I didn't see at all.
Rhea
Yep. I also definitely missed out on the good merch. However I am. I'm sick in the head and, like, can't leave a Jonas Brothers show without merch. Yeah.
Joe Jonas
But the red dress One is.
Rhea
No, I know, but, like, there were other T shirts, and then there was, like, the East Rutherford one that was just for the medley show that was sold out. The. When I finally got to wherever, you know, where I got the other shirts. And the selection was not amazing when I got up there, but you better believe I was like, I'll take that one. That one, and that sweatshirt.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
And I came back to the. We were in a box with my Jonas gals, which was also, by the way, so amazing, because the last time. You know, we love going to shows together, but we all live in different places, and the fact that we all get together for these shows is so fun. And just knowing that I have these girls for these moments, you know, we've had weddings, babies, all since, you know, the last tour. So it's just so crazy that we all, like, got to see each other and be like, oh, my God, you got married. I got married. You had a kid. You had a kid. Like, it's just like. It was really, really, really so fun. But they were laughing because I was like, oh, I wanted this much. This much. I came back with all things that I was like, I don't know. I just had to. I was like, I had to buy it. I don't know.
Joe Jonas
I'm like, you lose sight of that.
Rhea
It's just where it is. But they did put the East Rutherford T shirt on online. Oh, you better believe I. Of course, pre sale doesn't ship till, like, the end of August. I was like, oh, I don't care.
Joe Jonas
You'll get that.
Rhea
Exactly.
Joe Jonas
Yeah.
Rhea
Because everyone, like, Claire kept being like, friend, you can order some of these online. Like. And I was like, it's not the same.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, you gotta get. We gotta go home with it. Wear it that night.
Rhea
I know. There's just something about it. It's just not the same, which I did. Slept in my. In my new T shirt. They also were making sure that. That Claire and I have to buy. I don't know. They were. They didn't have the right sizes online, but when they come back in stock, we'll be getting them shirts that say, I can't lose when I'm with. And then the arrows.
Joe Jonas
Oh, that's so good.
Rhea
So good. Oh, that's perfect. So good. So they made. They made those ones, too. But just a beautiful, beautiful night.
Joe Jonas
It really was a beautiful night. I was laughing because when Demi was coming out, like, Matt took out his phone to film my reaction, which is, honestly, he's on it. You know what? I Mean, like, you don't even gotta ask him. Like, he's like, I'm. I'm on it.
Rhea
He works in the business, man.
Joe Jonas
He knows. But he's just so. He's supportive. He's like, you know what? He's like, I'm a fan of the brother. So I'm like, hell yeah.
Rhea
His thoughts at the end of the show.
Joe Jonas
You know, he loves that kind of music. I know he does, but he's not.
Rhea
Really like a big. Like, he doesn't go to a lot.
Joe Jonas
Of concerts, but he loved it. He was like. He was like, they are performers. And I was like, hell yeah, they are. He got the drone spellers high. You know, like, you're just like, oh my God.
Rhea
Honestly, he would fit in so well as like a really funny sketch of like a fifth Jonas brother.
Joe Jonas
We were talking about that yesterday and he was like, I look more like I could be a brother than Frankie. Does.
Rhea
He?
Joe Jonas
I do think Frankie and Kevin look alike, though. They do. Yeah. But I was like, you could be like the tall Jonas brother.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
You know, but it was funny because he was filming my reaction to Demi coming out and I. And I just uploaded it so fast. Like, I barely even watched the video. I was just like, I know, I know. This is epic.
Rhea
Yep.
Joe Jonas
And then I saw someone comment like, we want to see the stage, not Rhea. And I went back and looked at the video and I was like, oh my God, Matt, you like barely filmed Demi on the stage.
Rhea
Yeah, right, right. He was like. He was about.
Joe Jonas
It was filming you.
Rhea
It was about you.
Joe Jonas
And I was like, that's so sweet. But, like, I want to see Demi. The people want to see Demi. But thank you for your POV because now I don't have a video of Demi on that stage. But there's some good shots in there. And it was a good video. But I was laughing when I. I saw someone comment that and I was like, wait, what? And I went back and watched and I was like, uh huh. I got it. Now it's just me saying, amazing, but I'll terrorist that forever. And that moment, literally forever in this day, forever. The fact that we left and knowing that we're coming in to interview Demi today. And then I took an Uber to work today on the radio. They were talking about Demi and Joe singing on stage last night. It was the first thing that was on the radio. When I got in the Uber, they were like.
Rhea
And Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas sang.
Joe Jonas
On stage for the first time. And I was like. And I'm on my way to interview Demi Lovato. Like, what?
Rhea
It took everything in me not to literally tell strangers on the train on the way, because I stay leaving MetLife. If you guys are from the area, you know, it's a massive pain in the ass. So everyone that I was with, like, we all live in different places now, so it's like I was. I was the only one going back to Manhattan. So I was like, I'm get. I'm getting on the train. And Claire was with me to the first leg to Secaucus, but then, you know, she peeled off, and then I took the train back into the city, and I'm just like, you know, sitting on my seat and actually was very nice girl. Sad night. She was like, oh, can I sit here? And she sits down, and then she looks at me and she's like, wait a second. She's like, are you Fran, or do you just look like Fran? I was like, nope, that's me. That's me. And I'm just like, on the train by myself, watching my videos back and everything and just listening to everybody talk about the show and talk about Demi. I. The way I wanted to stand up from my seat in the middle of the car and be like, demi's gonna be on Chicks in the office tomorrow. Everybody, listen up, listen up. Just, you know, any new list chicks and Ava's podcast, follow it. Demi's gonna be on it. I know you're all excited.
Joe Jonas
First interview after this big moment. No, I felt the same exact way. There were some lovely listeners, listeners of ours that were at the box next to us. And.
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Joe Jonas
The way that I wanted to tell them so bad.
Rhea
Yeah.
Joe Jonas
That she was coming on the show today. And I. I, like, went to turn to do it at one point, and I was like, don't turn back. I was like, maria, yeah. No. Like, what is wrong with you? Do not spoil this Moment. We sent out a mass email to our office being like, do not spoil this. Do not talk about this. Meanwhile, I'm at the concert. Like got a pretty big guest tomorrow. Like it was crazy.
Rhea
But no, it was just such a fun night. So happy for them.
Joe Jonas
Oh, and there's.
Rhea
Can't wait to get some other shows. Hopefully I got to look at the sketch again.
Joe Jonas
There's a little like Easter eggs. Like, oh, dream guest, like takes the office. Demi Lovato, like, ha ha. Or oh, should I bring back the girls room?
Rhea
Yeah, People are like silly.
Joe Jonas
So silly. People are like, yes, bring back the girls room. Like, duh. This is for Demi.
Rhea
For fucking Demi.
Joe Jonas
Probably not going to come back because we can't usually use people's music.
Rhea
You're going to see. Yep, yep, yep, yep. We had to get, we had to get that approved.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, yeah. So not sure I'm actually bringing it back, but will for dead me. But I'm like, I'm like literally giggling on my phone like they don't even know. But I'm so bad at this where I'm like, can I tell them right now?
Rhea
I know, I know same. I felt the same way. But no, we had absolutely such a fun night.
Joe Jonas
Amazing.
Rhea
Loved it. And like I said, I know for everybody else that's going to shows get ready. I think they're going to be so much fun. I think it's going to be like I, you know, there's a lot of guests, so beautiful soul, the switch foods, switch foot stuff. Obviously Demi, like, they'll. There's openings for other songs for to be played and I'm sure they'll switch it up a little bit and have some in that song battle. Maybe they'll do some new ones too. Or not new ones, old ones that they never really do on tour, which will be really fun. I'm excited to see how that all plays out for them on the tour.
Joe Jonas
The vibes are always good after Jon's post concert, but even better when Demi Lovato comes out and surprises the entire world and then ends up in our studio the next day. So.
Rhea
Yep.
Joe Jonas
Thank you very much.
Rhea
That wraps it up.
Joe Jonas
Yeah, that, that, that sums it up.
Rhea
Yeah.
Listener
Chicks in the office. Long time listener, first time caller. Look at the charts. Who does it the best Two chicks getting paid in reality checks. You can find them at the gym. It's not even a flex. Last minute red carpet flew them out on the jet. Yeah, they're who you want to be. They're always on your screen. Two queens and they might be spilling royalty. A lot of topics that are popping here to get into. I know a show that you probably want to listen to. Turn the heat up turn the beat up Record the pod made a bag put their feet up the ones that leave no crumbs when they clean up who's the pod that they all want to meet up?
Joe Jonas
Who?
Listener
Turn the heat up turn the beat up Record the pod made a bag put their feet up the ones that leave no crumbs when they clean up who's the pod that they all want to meet up?
Joe Jonas
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Podcast Summary: "Chicks in the Office" Featuring Demi Lovato
Episode Title: THE DEMI LOVATO INTERVIEW
Release Date: August 12, 2025
Hosted By: Ria and Fran from Barstool Sports' "Chicks in the Office"
The episode kicks off with Ria and Fran expressing their immense excitement about hosting Demi Lovato, highlighting the significance of her appearance shortly after her performance at the Jonas Brothers' concert.
Ria (02:10):
"This is a dream episode. This is a super exciting episode. It's an emotional episode."
Both hosts share their emotional responses, mentioning how the timing of Demi's appearance feels like a serendipitous moment—interviewing her right after her impactful performance with the Jonas Brothers.
Demi attended the Jonas Brothers' concert at MetLife Stadium, where she performed alongside them. This collaboration was a significant moment for both Demi and the hosts, symbolizing a full-circle journey from her early days as a Disney star to her mature phase as an artist.
Joe Jonas (03:49):
"Having Demi come out at the concert and then less than 24 hours later walking straight into our studio is unbelievable."
Demi discusses her latest album, emphasizing a shift towards a more upbeat, dance-oriented sound compared to her previous, more emotionally intense work.
Demi Lovato (13:14):
"I'm happy and I'm in love, and it's just. It's not that deep anymore."
She explains her creative process, highlighting her experimentation with fictional narratives in songwriting to inject fun and spontaneity into her music.
Demi Lovato (16:39):
"I'm not taking myself too seriously... I was just kind of like, what else can I be doing?"
Demi shares heartfelt insights into her recent marriage, detailing the wedding planning process aimed at creating an intimate and stress-free celebration. She emphasizes the importance of core friendships and meaningful relationships over superficial connections.
Demi Lovato (22:12):
"I'd like people around me that have my best interest at heart... That's the most important thing in the world to me."
Demi opens up about her journey of healing from the pressures of child stardom and personal traumas. She attributes her recovery to consistent therapy and self-care practices, which have contributed to her current state of happiness and fulfillment.
Demi Lovato (30:28):
"Years of therapy... I've put in a lot of work and I've healed a lot of my inner child that was wounded."
Transitioning from traditional media, Demi delves into her active presence on TikTok, where she engages with trends and creates content that showcases her playful side. This shift marks her embracing of new social media landscapes to connect with fans.
Demi Lovato (33:19):
"I started posting every day and sometimes I'd have more than one post a day... I was just like, maybe I should try some of the trends."
Demi reflects on her experiences as a child star, advocating for better support systems and protective measures for young performers in the industry. She underscores the need for stable family foundations and financial safeguards to prevent exploitation and burnout.
Demi Lovato (31:46):
"There’s no manual on how to raise a child star... Providing them with support is really important."
While Demi expresses a strong inclination towards her music career, she acknowledges her passion for acting and her desire to regain confidence in this area. She hints at taking acting lessons to rekindle her skills and explore new creative avenues.
Demi Lovato (34:36):
"I would love to take lessons more than I have been and just get to build my confidence in acting."
Ria and Fran provide a detailed recount of the Jonas Brothers' concert, highlighting memorable moments such as surprise guest appearances and Demi Lovato's impromptu performance. They share their emotional reactions, emphasizing the healing and nostalgic impact of witnessing Demi's performance alongside Joe Jonas.
Ria (73:12):
"Seeing Demi and Joe walk down the catwalk together... I was having an out-of-body experience."
They discuss specific performances, including Demi's renditions of "This Is Me" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing," noting the powerful vocal delivery and emotional resonance of the songs.
Fran (73:42):
"Everything went so right. It was such an amazing day."
The episode concludes with Ria and Fran expressing their gratitude to Demi Lovato for joining them. They also tease upcoming events and encourage listeners to engage with their content, including the upcoming Chapter with Demi and reflections on the Jonas Brothers' tour.
Joe Jonas (03:49):
"Having Demi come out at the concert and then less than 24 hours later walking straight into our studio is unbelievable."
Demi Lovato (13:14):
"I'm happy and I'm in love, and it's just. It's not that deep anymore."
Demi Lovato (30:28):
"Years of therapy... I've put in a lot of work and I've healed a lot of my inner child that was wounded."
Ria (73:12):
"Seeing Demi and Joe walk down the catwalk together... I was having an out-of-body experience."
This episode of "Chicks in the Office" offers an intimate and comprehensive look into Demi Lovato's personal and professional life. From her evolving music style and embracing of new platforms to her journey of healing and meaningful relationships, the conversation provides deep insights into Demi's growth. Additionally, the hosts' reflection on the Jonas Brothers' concert adds a nostalgic and emotional layer, making this episode a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike.