2007–09: Camp Rock, Don't Forget and Sonny with a Chance Lovato's Debut Album, Don't Forget Was Released in the Fall of 2008
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Lovato was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 20, 1992, and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is of Mexican, Irish, and Italian descent. Lovato began playing piano at the age of seven.[12] Lovato also began her acting career at the age of seven on the children's television series Barney & Friends as Angela, appearing in seasons seven and eight alongside long time friend Selena Gomez.[ Lovato revealed going through painful experiences with bullying in the seventh grade.[14] According to Lovato, the bullying was so bad that one day, in a fit of frustration and distress, she requested her mom give her a home-schooled education.[15] Lovato earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in April 2009.[ Lovato later became a spokesperson for anti- bullying organization PACER and appeared on America's Next Top Model[18] and CNN to speak out against bullying.[19] She has described herself as very spiritual rather than very religious and said she believes in God 2007–09: Camp Rock, Don't Forget and Sonny with a Chance Lovato's debut album, Don't Forget was released in the fall of 2008. The bulk of the album was co-written with the Jonas Brothers, Don't Forget spawned three singles, "Get Back", "La La Land" and "Don't Forget", all of which were moderately successful, peaking around the top 40 and 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The most successful of which was the title track which was one position shy of entering the top 40 songs. Sonny With a Chance premiered on February 8, 2009,[27] Lovato starred as Sonny Munroe. In the summer of 2007, Lovato auditioned for the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and the television series Sonny with a Chance in the same day and got both parts.[21] For Camp Rock, she submitted an audition tape and Gary Marsh, Disney's president of entertainment, asked her to sing.[22] She sangChristina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", and Hollywood Records senior vice president Bob Cavallo said that their "jaws just dropped" Lovato dropped out of the tour on October 30, 2010, in order to enter a treatment facility to treat physical and emotional issues.[49] In particular, many media sources immediately reported that Lovato had decided to enter treatment right after punching a Jonas Brothers back-up dancer, Alex Welch, on a flight out of Bogotá, Colombia, allegedly because Lovato believed that Welch had informed tour managers of inappropriate behaviour on Lovato's part the previous night, causing Lovato to be confronted by her managers and her stepfather, Eddie de la Garza.[50] Lovato's camp reached a financial settlement with Welch in late December 2010, with Welch stating that the agreement stipulated for a portion of the settlement to be donated to charity.[51] On January 28, 2011, it was reported that Lovato had completed her inpatient treatment.[52] Lovato granted her first post-rehab interview to ABC newscaster Robin Roberts, which aired on Good Morning America and 20/20 on April 22, 2011. During the interview, Lovato confirmed reports that her treatment was for bulimia and self-injury, and had taken place at the Timberline Knolls facility in Illinois after the aforementioned confrontation between her and Welch led to an intervention by her family and management team. Her condition came to a head during the tour because Lovato "was performing concerts on an empty stomach...I was losing my voice from purging. I was self-medicating. I was not taking medication for depression, and I literally was so emotionally whacked out that I took it out on someone that meant a lot to me." Later elaborating on this "self-medicating", Lovato said, "I'm not gonna lie. I was self- medicating. I was doing things like drinking and using [drugs], like a lot of teens do to numb their pain."[53] Lovato expressed regret at her actions towards Welch, stating "I take 100 percent, full responsibility..."[54] In another interview, Lovato added that she had "basically had a nervous breakdown",[17] and was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder during her treatment.[55] Lovato began work on her third studio album in 2010, however work on the album was delayed when Lovato entered a rehabilation center for physical and emotional issues in early November 2010. She left the treatment center in late January 2011. In April 2011, Lovato confirmed she would not return to Sonny with a Chance and will instead focus on her music career, stating that "it's kind of sad for me that a chapter of my life has ended but there couldn't be a better time for me to move on. Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken, was released on September 20, 2011.[58][59] Lovato began working on the album in July 2010, prior to receiving treatment. She had described it as having a more soulful and R&B inspired sound, citing Keri Hilson and Rihanna as inspirations for the sound.[60] After Lovato's stint in the treatment facility, producer Timbaland expressed interest in working with her.[61] Lovato confirmed in July 2011 that she was working on a duet with the producer. The first single off the album, "Skyscraper", premiered on July 12, 2011.[62] Lovato scored her first top 10 debut on the Billboard 100, as "Skyscraper" debuted at number 10.[63] On October 24, 2011, Lovato performed the National Anthem at Game 5 of the 2011 World Series.[64] Bouncing back from rehab: Demi Lovato looks better than ever I personally didn’t think much about Demi Lovato until recently. I have had nothing against the young star, but I felt indifferent to her. I must say that in these past few months my opinion has completely changed, and I am 100% on board with her music and beauty look! Demi has definitely had an intense year. After entering rehab earlier this year to deal with emotional problems, cutting and bulimia, the Disney starlet has been fighting harder than ever to get her life back on track. Not only was the star able to overcome her issues, but she chose to speak about her entire ordeal — something almost unheard of in the celebrity world. Using her fame as a platform to reach millions, the Demi has truly become an inspiration. The recent release of her first post-treatment single, Skyscraper, on July 8th shot to number one on iTunes in less than 12 hours and still remains in the top slot. Demi credits the song, which was recored before her treatment and during her lowest hour, as the perfect release of her struggle to gain control over her life once again. And let me just tell you it has already become one of my top 25 most played in my own iTunes! Demi has been kicking life’s butt more and more each day and I am so happy to see her inner happiness being reflected in her outer beauty! At an event on July 19th, Demi sported super long curly extensions that framed her face beautifully. Her tan skin just glowed, and her smile was bright and beautiful with peach colored lips and matching peach cheeks! Demi compliments that Mexican flare with super sexy smokey eyes and a gorgeous ombre color in her long locks. Wow, Demi. I am just so proud of you! You have totally won me over and I know that I am not the only one. I just can’t wait to see what you do next! “‘Skyscraper’ symbolized the journey I was on,” Demi revealed. “I was broken and I went through so much. I overcame and it all and now I’m standing here today. Not to sound cheesy, but like a skyscraper, I’m standing tall and I’m standing confident — happy, healthy and proud.” .