Demi Lovato on Heart Attack Performance, Sobriety & New Album

0:00This is your entertainment update for March 20th. Demi Lovato recently opened up about the backlash she faced two years ago for performing her hit song, Heart Attack, at a heart disease awareness event. The performance happened at the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women, Red Dress Collection in 2024, and it quickly went viral as, people called it tone deaf. She shared these thoughts during an appearance on the Elvis Durand show this week. Lovato explained that she had flagged the song choice ahead of time, pointing out it might not fit the vibe. But organizers insisted the crowd wanted to hear it, so she went ahead. All-mind critics questioned why she picked that song, but Lovato stressed it was not her call. Back then, her representative defended the moment as a sensitive tribute to the women there, championing their strength. In the same interview, she got emotional talking about her sobriety journey. Lovato said she would tell her younger self that hard work and recovery from things like eating disorders or addiction pays off, leading to joy in a life beyond your dreams.

1:03Looking ahead, her cookbook hits shelves on March 31st, and she kicks off a North American tour next month to support her latest album, It's Not That Deep. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, Head In, Sound On, Lights Out, that is the routine.