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Demi Lovato Opens Up About Title Track of Upcoming “Holy Fvck” Album

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Demi Lovato is opening about the title track of her upcoming album…

The 29-year-old half-Mexican singer/actor teased their forthcoming album Holy Fvck during a call into the SiriusXM studios on Monday, July 18.

Demi Lovato“The title track of the album is called ‘Holy Fvck’ and the song was basically, I wanted to flip the phrase ‘holy f–k’ on its head. And instead of just saying ‘holy f–k,’ I wanted to write a song that says, ‘I’m a holy f–k,’” Lovato explained. “It’s definitely a sexually charged song, but it’s really fun.”

“I felt like it was a great, eye-catching title track for the rest of the album,” she continued, “and especially because there’s songs on the album that have, like, kind of religious undertones, there’s songs on the album that have this dichotomy of good and bad, and that song kind of represented both.”

Lovato also insisted their record label, Island Records, was immediately on board with idea despite its NSFW implications. “My label is so great and so supportive that, like, anything that I say goes,” the singer said. “Like, they’re really, really great to me and I know a lot of artists don’t have that so I’m really fortunate. I remember being the one asking questions, like, ‘Am I gonna be able to say this? And what do I say instead?’ And it’s just, like, look, it’s f–king rock and roll. Like, they’ll bleep you if they need to and if they don’t, even better.”

Set for release on August 19, Lovato’s upcoming eighth studio set has already been preceded by singles “Skin of My Teeth” and “Substance.”

Demi Lovato to Release New Single “Substance” in Mid-July

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The singles just keep comin’ from Demi Lovato…

The 29-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actor has announced plans to release the second single from their upcoming album Holy Fvck.

Demi LovatoLovato revealed on that the upcoming album’s next single, “Substance,” will be arriving on July 15.

The star shared the news alongside the track’s abstract cover art, which features Lovato sitting at the base of a circular opening, as black sludge spills out.

“Substance” will arrive just a month after Lovato unveiled the album’s punk-leaning lead single, “Skin of My Teeth,” which features the singer belting over high-voltage guitar, “I’m alive by the skin of my teeth/ I survived when it got harder to breathe/ God d–n it I just wanna be free.”

Holy Fvck, their eighth studio album, will be released on August 19, 2022 via Island Records. The upcoming 16-track album will revisit Lovato’s rock and pop-punk roots and deliver a retrospective of their life experiences, according to a press release. “The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” they previously said of the album in a press statement. “Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Demi Lovato who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you.”

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Demi Lovato to Launch 32-City South & North American “Holy Fvck” Tour in August

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Demi Lovato is taking the show on the road…

A day after announcing the title and release date for their upcoming eighth studio album, Holy Fvck, the 29-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actor has revealed the dates for the tour in support of the collection.

Demi LovatoThe 32-date outing is scheduled to begin with a pair of state fair dates in the Midwest before officially launching with an August 30 date at Espaço das Américas in São Paulo, Brazil.

“I’m so excited to get back on the road after four years without touring, and even longer since I’ve toured in South America,” said Lovato in a statement. “We’re working so hard to deliver an incredible show for all my fans and I can’t wait to see them in person to celebrate this new music.”

The Live Nation-produced tour will hit North America beginning on September 22 at the Hard Rock Live Sacramento, then hit San Francisco, Las Vegas, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Nashville and New Orleans before winding down with a November 6 gig at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.

Among the supporting acts on the tour for the North American leg are Dead Sara and The Serpent.

Lovato’s 16-track Holy Fvck is slated for release on August 19 via Island Records and it promises to revisit Demi’s rock and pop-punk roots.

“The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” they said in a press statement. “Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you.”

Tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning Friday (June 10) at 10:00 am local time here.

The singer will perform the lead single, “Skin of My Teeth,” on The Tonight Show on Thursday, June 9.

Holy Fvck follows Lovato’s 2021 album, Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated April 17, 2021.

Here are the dates for the Holy Fvck tour:

South American Dates:  

Aug. 30 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Espaço das Américas
Sept. 2 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Esplanada do Mineirão
Sept. 4 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Rock in Rio (FESTIVAL)
Sept. 7 – Bogotá, Colombia @ Movistar Arena
Sept. 9 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Movistar Arena
Sept. 13 – Santiago, Chile @ Movistar Arena 

North American dates:
Aug. 13 – Springfield, IL @ Illinois State Fair
Aug. 14 – Des Moines, IA @ Iowa State Fair
Sept. 22 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento *
Sept. 23 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino *
Sept. 25 – Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds *
Sept. 27 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic *
Sept. 28 – Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theater ^
Sept. 30 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas ^
Oct. 3 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium ^
Oct. 5 – Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre ^
Oct. 7 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre Detroit ^
Oct. 9 – Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre ^
Oct. 10 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem ^
Oct. 12 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia ^
Oct. 13 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway ^
Oct. 15 – Toronto, ON @ History ^
Oct. 16 – Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia ^
Oct. 18 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre ^
Oct.  21 – Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre *
Oct. 23 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy *
Oct. 25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium *
Oct. 28 – Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *
Oct. 30 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Event Center *
Nov. 1 – New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans *
Nov. 3 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall *
Nov. 6 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory *

* DEAD SARA
^ Royal & The Serpent

Demi Lovato to Release Eighth Studio Album “Holy Fvck” in August

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Demi Lovato is embracing the holy…

The 29-year-old half-Mexican American singer has announced plans to release their eighth studio album, Holy Fvck, on August 19, 2022 via Island Records.

Demi LovatoThe upcoming 16-track album will revisit Lovato’s rock and pop-punk roots and deliver a retrospective of their life experiences, according to a press release.

“The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me,” they said in a press statement. “Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you.”

Lovato also shared a clip on Instagram of the album’s lead single, “Skin of My Teeth,” which will be released this Friday, June 10.

The star is set to perform the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 9.

“I’m alive by the skin of my teeth / I survived but it got harder to breathe / Asking ‘why’ doesn’t make it easier / Go easier on me / Goddamnit I just want to be free,” they sing on the rock-infused chorus in the social media teaser.

Holy Fvck follows Lovato’s 2021 album, Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated April 17, 2021.

Pre-order the album here. 

Demi Lovato to Release “Sped Up Remix” of Hit Single “Cool for the Summer”

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Demi Lovato is (re)mixing things up for the summer….

The 29-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actor is readying to release a remix of their sultry 2015 hit, “Cool for the Summer.”

Demi Lovato

The star took to Twitter on Wednesday, March 30, to share the pre-save link for the “Sped Up Remix” of the song.

The release, of course, comes following the summery hit’s resurgence on TikTok, thanks to a hip-swaying dance challenge and a viral mashup with Ginuwine’s “Pony” from user @kuyamagik.

Upon its release, “Cool for the Summer” peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart dated September 19, 2015, and spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart.

Earlier this year, Lovato bid farewell to their pop music and welcomed a new, rock era. Lovato jokingly shared an image to their Instagram grid posing with both middle fingers up,  joined by music executives from Island Records and manager Scooter Braun. Every person in the picture wore all black. “A funeral for my pop music,” Lovato captioned the brooding image.

Lovato then elaborated via their Instagram Story, with one of the label executives saying, “You put out whatever music you want, whenever you want to. Break the rules.”

Demi then shared two snippets of a new rock song in the following clips.

Lovato’s most recent album, Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over, primarily featured pop lyrics and production.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Fans were first given a taste of Lovato’s rock-inspired sound in their first two albums, Don’t Forget and Here We Go Again, under Disney’s Hollywood Records.

Demi Lovato Teases Return to Their Rock Roots

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Demi Lovato is ready rock…

The 29-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actor jokingly took to Instagram to announce their pop music is officially dead.

Demi LovatoLovato shared an image on their grid posing with both middle fingers up, joined by music executives from Island Records and manager Scooter Braun. Every person in the picture wore all black.

“A funeral for my pop music,” Lovato captioned the image.

Lovato shared more insight through their Instagram Story, with one of the label executives saying, “You put out whatever music you want, whenever you want to. Break the rules.” Demi promptly screamed in excitement at the news, and shared two snippets of a new rock song in the following clips.

“Yeah you’re pushing me to the edge/ Prod me, lie to me, ungodly things have been sent/ Here are your tickets to the freak show baby, sci-fi, watch the freak go crazy,” the former Disney Channel star sings over heavy guitar strumming, before a high-energy chorus rolls in.

It’s currently unclear what the track is titled or when it will be available, but the star has an unrelated collaboration with band Winnetka Bowling League titled “FIIMY” (F— It, I Miss You) arriving on February 4.

Lovato’s most recent album, Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over, primarily featured pop lyrics and production.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.

Lovato’s rock-inspired sound was first heard in their first two albums, Don’t Forget and Here We Go Again, under Disney’s Hollywood Records.

Jessie Reyez to Launch Before Love Came to Kill Us Tour in May

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Jessie Reyezis hittin’ the road…

The 28-year-old Colombian singer will embark on her Before Love Came to Kill Us tour this spring.

Jessie Reyez

Reyez will kick off the North American leg on May 23rd, following her debut performance at Coachella.

The tour will be in support of Reyez’ upcoming debut album of the same name, due out March 27th via Fmlyand Island Records.

The 25-date run will take Reyez through Atlanta, Miami, Denver, Toronto, and more before a final show at Terminal 5 in New York on July 7th.

Reyez’s 2018 EP, Being Human in Public,earned her a first-ever Grammynomination, in the Best Urban Contemporary Albumcategory.

So far, she’s shared two singles from the upcoming album, the uplifting “Love in the Dark”and the harrowing “Far Away,”the latter of which is about her experiences as a migrant and the fear of separation from her family. She’s explored the topic a number of times in her music, collaborating with the rapper 6LACKon the immigrant anthem “Imported.”

Before Love Came to Kill UsTour Dates
May 23 — Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
May 24 — El Paso, TX @ Neon Desert
May 26 — Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
May 28 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues
May 30 — Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room
June 1 — New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
June 2 — Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade-Heaven
June 4 — Orlando, FL @ Plaza Live
June 5 — Miami, FL @ Fieldhouse Watsco Center
June 7 — Charlotte, NC @ Underground @ Filmore
June 8 — Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
June 11 — Denver, CO @ Summit
June 12 — Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
June 19 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
June 20 — Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
June 22 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox
June 25 — Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
June 27 — Milwaukee, WI @ SummerFest
June 28 — Detroit, MI @ Cathedral Theatre @ Masonic Temple
June 29 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
July 1 — Washington, DC @ The Fillmore
July 2 — Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of The Living Arts
July 4 — Toronto, ON @ Echo Beach
July 6 — Boston, MA @ Royale
July 7 — New York, NY @ Terminal 5

Lovato & NIck Jonas Partner with Island Records to Launch Safehouse Records

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Demi Lovato has found her Safe House…

The 22-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress, Nick Jonas and manager Phil McIntyre have joined forces with Island Records for a new joint venture.

Demi Lovato

Safehouse Records is the home of a new artist-centric label that will not only see the release of Lovato’s next album — her fifth studio effort, which will arrive via a creative partnership between Safehouse, Island and her current label, Disney-owned Hollywood Records — but also new signings in the near future.

“I’ve worked closely with both Nick and Phil for years and we share the same point of view when it comes to making music,” said of her part-ownership in Safehouse, “It’s incredibly exciting to be part of this new company where I’m in control of all aspects of my career. I can’t wait to share what we’re working on!”

Label co-founders Jonas and McIntye add that teaming up with Island means “access to the best marketing and promotion available.”

In an interview with Billboard, Island Records CEO and president David Massey explained that his relationship with McIntyre goes back 10 years and that he’s been impressed with McIntyre’s “career objectives and work ethic.” Ultimately, when talk of a label began about a year ago, Massey added, “I really liked the culture he wanted to create: a small label that’s highly focused and very artist-driven as opposed to something that would have to be able to grow exponentially.”

Jonas is currently signed to Island where his self-titled debut has yielded two hit singles, “Jealous” and “Chains.”

Disney Music Group‘s current Hollywood Records roster features acts in a variety of genres, including Grace Potter, Bea Miller, Sabrina Carpenter, R5 and Breaking Benjamin.