Nick Jonas

Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas,{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1596863/jonas-brothers-to-play-thanksgiving-halftime-show-in-dallas/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107232112/http://www.mtv.com/news/1596863/jonas-brothers-to-play-thanksgiving-halftime-show-in-dallas/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 7, 2015 |title=Jonas Brothers To Play Thanksgiving Halftime Show In Dallas – News Story {{pipe}} Music, Celebrity, Artist News {{pipe}} MTV News |publisher=Mtv |date=October 13, 2008 |access-date=February 24, 2010}} the third son of Denise (née Miller) and Paul Kevin Jonas. Jonas' father is a songwriter, musician, and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church, while his mother is a former sign language teacher and singer.{{Cite web |date=2009-02-28 |title=The Jonas Brothers: It's full scream ahead {{!}} Pop & Hiss {{!}} Los Angeles Times |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/02/the-jonas-broth.html |access-date=2024-06-29 |archive-date=February 28, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228072101/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/02/the-jonas-broth.html |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{cite web|first=Jac |last=Chebatoris |url=http://www.newsweek.com/boy-band-next-door-87403 |title=The Boy Band Next Door |work=Newsweek |date=January 26, 2008 |access-date=July 25, 2010}}{{Cite news|last=Cotliar|first=Sharon|title=Growing Up Jonas|work=People Magazine|date=June 25, 2010| url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20204099,00.html|access-date=July 23, 2010}} Nick has a younger brother, Frankie, and two older brothers, Joe and Kevin.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/boy_bands/050207/index2.jhtml |title=The New Boy Bands |first=Gil |last=Kaufman |date=February 7, 2005 |publisher=MTV |access-date=August 22, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128092933/http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/boy_bands/050207/index2.jhtml |archive-date=November 28, 2014 }} Jonas was raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey and homeschooled by his mother. Jonas' career started when he was discovered at the age of six in a barber shop, where his mother was getting her hair cut, and was referred to a professional show business manager.{{cite web|last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1527894/more-blink-182-than-hanson-its-time-for-the-jonas-brothers/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021030945/http://www.mtv.com/news/1527894/more-blink-182-than-hanson-its-time-for-the-jonas-brothers/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |title=More Blink-182 Than Hanson, It's Time for the Jonas Brothers |publisher=MTV |date=April 6, 2006 |access-date=September 6, 2010}} He began performing on Broadway at the age of seven, portraying characters such as Tiny Tim, Chip Potts, Little Jake, and Gavroche among other roles.{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/beauty-and-the-beast-becomes-8th-longest-running-show-aug.-4-107465 |title=Playbill News: Beauty and the Beast Becomes 8th Longest-Running Show Aug. 4 |work=Playbill |date=August 4, 2002 |access-date=September 6, 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/photo-call-les-miserables-leading-mann-111411 |title=Playbill News: Photo Call: Les Misérables: Leading Mann |work=Playbill |date=February 6, 2003 |access-date=September 6, 2010}}{{cite web |url=http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/12193.html |title=Playbill Biography: Nicholas Jonas |work=Playbill |date=August 30, 2010 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914054442/http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/12193.html |archive-date=September 14, 2008 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyaiCox3sMk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ZyaiCox3sMk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Nick Jonas Goes Undercover on Reddit, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram |date=October 26, 2017 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=November 2, 2017}}{{cbignore}} Jonas wrote a song titled "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father while performing in Beauty and the Beast (2002), featuring background vocals from Jonas' fellow cast members, which was featured on the compilation album Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Vol. 4.{{cite web |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/upcomingreleases/a/aanjonassigned.htm |title=INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas |publisher=About.com |access-date=August 22, 2008 |first=Kim |last=Jones |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127034713/http://christianmusic.about.com/od/upcomingreleases/a/aanjonassigned.htm |archive-date=January 27, 2012 }} The song was later released through INO Records to Christian Radio in 2003, serving as Jonas' debut single.{{cite web|url=http://www.inorecords.com/nicholasjonas/dg-bio.html |title=Nicholas Jonas – Dear God |publisher=INO Records |access-date=September 6, 2010}}

The single caught the attention of Columbia Records, leading to Jonas signing with Columbia and INO to release his debut studio effort.{{cite web |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/upcomingreleases/a/aanjonassigned.htm |title=About.com: INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas |publisher=Christianmusic.about.com |date=June 11, 2010 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127034713/http://christianmusic.about.com/od/upcomingreleases/a/aanjonassigned.htm |archive-date=January 27, 2012 }} "Dear God" (2004) was released as the lead single from the project, followed by a re-recorded version of "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)". Jonas co-wrote songs for the album with his two older brothers, who also provided background vocals for the release. Nicholas Jonas (2004) received a limited release on September 5, 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/3362837?www=true&productRedirect=true |title=Nicholas Jonas |publisher=WalMart.com |access-date=September 6, 2010}} The project was scheduled for a wide release in December, but was pushed back before ultimately being cancelled altogether.{{cite web |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/cdreviewsal/gr/jonasbrstime.htm |title=About.com: Jonas Brothers It's About Time |publisher=Christianmusic.about.com |date=June 11, 2010 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |archive-date=January 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128134140/http://christianmusic.about.com/od/cdreviewsal/gr/jonasbrstime.htm |url-status=dead }} The new president of Columbia Records, Steve Greenberg, liked Jonas' voice on the record, but did not like the album.{{cite web|url=http://music.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1266165.php/Jonas_Brothers_deliver_squeaky_clean_punk_music|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117163934/http://music.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1266165.php/Jonas_Brothers_deliver_squeaky_clean_punk_music |archive-date=November 17, 2007 |title=Jonas Brothers deliver squeaky clean 'punk' music |publisher=Music.monstersandcritics.com |access-date=September 6, 2010}} Upon hearing the song "Please Be Mine", he decided to sign Jonas and his brothers as a group.{{cite web |url=http://www.boysoloist.com/artist.asp?VID=317 |title=The Boy Choir & Soloist Directory: Nicholas Jonas |publisher=Boysoloist.com |access-date=April 4, 2011 |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707225412/https://boysoloist.com/artist.asp?VID=317 |url-status=dead }} After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group Sons of Jonas before settling on the name Jonas Brothers.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/boy_bands/050207/index2.jhtml |title=The New Boy Bands |publisher=MTV |date=March 9, 2006 |access-date=April 4, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128092933/http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/boy_bands/050207/index2.jhtml |archive-date=November 28, 2014 }} In 2005, Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13.{{cite web|url=https://www.ontrackdiabetes.com/live-well/celebrities-diabetes/nick-jonas-flying-diabetes-flag-high|title=Nick Jonas on Flying the Diabetes Flag High!|date=February 1, 2016|website=Ontrackdiabetes.com|access-date=May 22, 2018|archive-date=March 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306023143/https://www.ontrackdiabetes.com/live-well/celebrities-diabetes/nick-jonas-flying-diabetes-flag-high|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.diabeteshealth.com/type-1-pop-star-nick-jonas-tells-his-story/|title=Type 1 Pop Star, Nick Jonas Tells His Story|date=April 26, 2007|website=Diabeteshealth.com|access-date=May 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306082724/https://www.diabeteshealth.com/type-1-pop-star-nick-jonas-tells-his-story/|archive-date=March 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}

While working on their debut studio album, the band toured throughout 2005 with artists such as Jump5, Kelly Clarkson, Jesse McCartney, the Backstreet Boys, and The Click Five, among others.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1527894/more-blink-182-than-hanson-its-time-for-the-jonas-brothers/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021030945/http://www.mtv.com/news/1527894/more-blink-182-than-hanson-its-time-for-the-jonas-brothers/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |title=More Blink-182 Than Hanson, It's Time For The Jonas Brothers |publisher=MTV |date=April 6, 2006 |access-date=August 21, 2008 |first=Corey |last=Moss}} The band's debut single, "Mandy", was released in December 2005. The album was initially scheduled for a February 2006 release date, but executive changes at Columbia's parent company Sony led to numerous delays on the project's release. It was during this time that the group began making appearances on various Disney Channel-related soundtracks, and toured with Aly & AJ throughout 2006.{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r823795|pure_url=yes}} |title=Disneymania, Vol. 4 > Overview |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=August 29, 2008}}{{cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/shows/american-dragon-jake-long/episodes/ |title=American Dragon: Jake Long episode guide |publisher=TV.com |access-date=August 29, 2008 |archive-date=March 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310115317/http://www.tv.com/shows/american-dragon-jake-long/episodes/ |url-status=dead }} The band's debut album, It's About Time (2006), was released on August 8, 2006.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/jonas-brothers/chart-history |title=Jonas Brothers – It's About Time |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 20, 2018}} The album received little backing from the label, who had no further interest in promoting the band. During its initial run, the album only received a limited release of 50,000 copies.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6473009/ask-billboard-jonas-brothers-want-to-know-their-album-song-sales |title=Ask Billboard: Jonas Brothers Want to Know Their Album & Song Sales |last=Trust |first=Gary |magazine=Billboard |date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=February 17, 2015}} Unhappy with how the release of the record was handled, the band hoped to depart from Columbia Records and find a new label; it was later confirmed in 2007 that the group had been dropped by the label. The album went on to sell a total of 1,750,000 copies.{{cite web |url=http://www.statisticbrain.com/jonas-brothers-total-album-sales/ |title=Jonas Brother's Total Album Sales |website=Statisticbrain |access-date=November 1, 2016 |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602013506/https://www.statisticbrain.com/jonas-brothers-total-album-sales/ |url-status=dead }}

Shortly following their departure from Columbia Records, it was confirmed that the Jonas Brothers had signed with Hollywood Records.{{Cite press release |title=The Jonas Brothers Sign Record Deal With Disney's Hollywood Records |publisher=Hollywood Records |date=February 8, 2007 |url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070208/LATH11608022007-1.html |access-date=July 16, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070213073434/http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070208/LATH11608022007-1.html |archive-date=February 13, 2007}} While working on their new album, the group continued to gain popularity from soundtrack appearances and promotional appearances.{{cite web|url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/04/20070409-1.html |title=2007 White House Easter Egg Roll: Frequently Asked Questions |publisher=Georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov |date=April 9, 2007 |access-date=July 30, 2011}}{{cite web|url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/teeball/2007/june27teeball.html |title=Tee Ball 2007 |publisher=Georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov |access-date=July 30, 2011}}{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N0KVQ0 |title=Meet the Robinsons (soundtrack) |website=Amazon |access-date=September 1, 2008}}{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/festivals/29443719.html |title=Jonas Brothers thrill tween audience at Summerfest |work=Journal Sentinel |last=Kosidowski |first=Paul |date=July 7, 2008 |access-date=July 3, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214042755/http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/festivals/29443719.html |archive-date=February 14, 2009 }} The group released their self-titled second studio album through Hollywood Records on August 7, 2007.[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jonas brothers|chart=all}} Billboard Discography – Jonas Brothers]{{Dead link|date=April 2011}} The album entered the top five of the Billboard 200 in the United States, going on to sell over two million copies in the country.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6516477/zayn-malik-departure-one-direction-music-sales|title=Why Zayn Malik's Departure From One Direction Won't Hurt Band's Music Sales|last=Peoples|first=Glenn|magazine=Billboard |date=March 26, 2015 |access-date=March 28, 2015}} The group's single "S.O.S" became their first top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100,[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jonas brothers|chart=all}} Billboard Artist Chart History – Jonas Brothers Singles] and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the country. Nick and his brothers made their acting debut on an August 17 episode of the Disney series Hannah Montana titled "Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas". The band performed the collaboration "We Got the Party" with lead actress Miley Cyrus, with the episode garnering over ten million viewers and becoming basic cable's most watched series telecast ever.Joal Ryan, [http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=65b1c9d5-4091-4fab-a0f9-e79fb8969b13 "High School Musical 2 Big 2 B Ignored"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080717113449/http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=65b1c9d5-4091-4fab-a0f9-e79fb8969b13 |date=July 17, 2008 }}, E! News, August 18, 2007. In May 2008, he and the band began starring in their own Disney series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.{{cite web|url= https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/jonas-brothers-living-dream/episodes/293750|title = Episodes: Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream|work=TV Guide|access-date=October 26, 2010}}

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Jonas made his film debut along with his brothers in the Disney Channel film Camp Rock (2008), starring alongside Demi Lovato. The film's soundtrack was released on June 17, 2008, and sold 188,000 copies in its first week of release in the United States.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044979/coldplay-cruises-to-no-1-on-the-billboard-200|title=Coldplay Cruises To No. 1 On The Billboard 200|date=June 25, 2008|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 9, 2009}} The movie went on to become a major hit for the network, receiving 8.86 million viewers.{{cite web| url=https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/viewers-make-date-with-bachelorette-1117987996/ | title=Disney unveils 2009 schedule—Entertainment News, Film News, Media—Variety| first=Rick| last=Kissell| work=Variety| date=February 24, 2008| access-date=February 24, 2008}} The band achieved further success with their third studio album, A Little Bit Longer (2008), which became their first to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart; the project sold over 525,000 in its first week of release.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/jonas-brothers/chart-history|title=Jonas Brothers – Chart history – Billboard|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 20, 2018}} The album went on to sell over two million copies in the United States, making it their second multi-platinum album.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6516477/zayn-malik-departure-one-direction-music-sales|title=Why Zayn Malik's Departure From One Direction Won't Hurt Band's Music Sales|magazine=Billboard}} A Little Bit Longer remains the band's highest-selling effort to date. "Burnin' Up" (2008) served as the album's lead single, becoming the band's first top five hit in the United States.{{cite web|first=David |last=Jenison |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/21309/jonas-brothers-pushin-the-record-books |title=Jonas Brothers Pushin' the Record Books |publisher=E! Online |date=July 24, 2008 |access-date=July 31, 2008}}

The band starred in the 3D biopic Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, which received a theatrical release on February 27, 2009.{{cite news |url=http://investor.dolby.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=385777 |title=Empire Leicester Square is Europe's First Theatre with Dolby 3D for Large Screens |access-date=August 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170406/http://investor.dolby.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=385777 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |url-status=dead }} The film was a financial success, and is the sixth highest-grossing concert film.{{mojo title|jonasbros3dconcert|Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=musicconcert.htm|title=Music Concert Movies at the Box Office – Box Office Mojo|website=Box Office Mojo}}{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=22191827&blogId=524243125 |title=Jonas Brothers blog |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105001228/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=22191827&blogId=524243125 |archive-date=January 5, 2010 |access-date=August 3, 2013}} Jonas starred with all three of his brothers in their second Disney Channel series, Jonas, which made its debut on May 2, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/05/review-jonas.html|title=Show Tracker|website=Latimesblogs.latimes.com|date=May 2, 2009|access-date=December 8, 2014}} The band released their fourth studio album, titled Lines, Vines and Trying Times, on June 16, 2009. The project debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200, boasting first week sales of 247,000 copies.{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jonas brothers|chart=all}} |title=Artist Chart History |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 3, 2009}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6516477/zayn-malik-departure-one-direction-music-sales|title=Why Zayn Malik's Departure From One Direction Won't Hurt Band's Music Sales|last=Peoples|first=Slenn|magazine=Billboard |date=March 26, 2015|access-date=March 28, 2015}}

Following the release of their fourth studio album, the Jonas Brothers confirmed that they would be taking a hiatus to focus on solo projects.{{cite web|last=Cheung |first=Nadine |url=http://www.cambio.com/2010/05/20/joe-jonas-is-working-on-his-very-own-solo-album/ |title=Joe Jonas Is Working on His Very Own Solo Album |publisher=Jsyk.com |date=May 20, 2010 |access-date=July 25, 2010}} While Joe chose to record a solo record, Nick opted to form the band Nick Jonas & the Administration, signing with Hollywood Records to release the project and later doing a tour.{{Cite news |first=Jocelyn |last=Vena |publisher=MTV News |title=Nick Jonas Gives Exclusive Update On Solo Tour |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1629035/nick-jonas-gives-exclusive-update-on-solo-tour/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216093952/http://www.mtv.com/news/1629035/nick-jonas-gives-exclusive-update-on-solo-tour/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 16, 2014 |date=January 4, 2010}} On June 21, Jonas made his West End debut performing in Les Misérables for the second time, this time in the role of Marius Pontmercy.{{cite web |url=http://www.oceanup.com/2010/05/27/nick-jonas-les-miserables-marius-role |title=Nick Jonas Les Miserables Marius ROLE |publisher=oceanUP.com |date=May 27, 2010 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |archive-date=May 31, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531064843/http://www.oceanup.com/2010/05/27/nick-jonas-les-miserables-marius-role |url-status=dead }} Jonas was originally supposed to play the role for only three weeks, but was able to extend his run until July 24, 2010, because of changes in the Jonas Brothers touring schedule.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ramin_Karimloo_Confirmed_As_Enjolras_In_Concert_LES_MISERABLES_Nick_Jonas_Extends_West_End_Run_20100706 |title=Ramin Karimloo Confirmed As Enjolras In Concert LES MISERABLES; Nick Jonas Extends West End Run 2010/07/06 |publisher=Broadway World |access-date=September 6, 2010}} He also appeared in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 Arena on October 3, 2010, again playing the role of Marius Pontmercy.{{Cite news| url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/les-miserables-25th-anniversary-concert-at-the-o2/cast/349552/ | location=London |work=TV Guide | title=Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 | access-date=December 31, 2018}} He starred in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on Broadway. From August 5–7, Jonas performed in the musical Hairspray as Link Larkin at the Hollywood Bowl.{{cite web |url=http://oceanup.com/2011/05/24/nick-jonas-hairspray-hollywood-bowl/ |title=Nick Jonas Hairspray at Hollywood Bowl |publisher=oceanUP.com |date=May 24, 2011 |access-date=October 19, 2011 |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116114446/http://oceanup.com/2011/05/24/nick-jonas-hairspray-hollywood-bowl/ |url-status=dead }} He also starred in the sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010), which was a commercial success.{{cite web |url=http://chattahbox.com/entertainment/2008/06/17/disney-already-planning-sequel-to-camp-rock/ |title=Disney Already Planning Sequel To Camp Rock {{pipe}} ChattahBox News Blog |publisher=Chattahbox.com |date=June 17, 2008 |access-date=July 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912192451/http://chattahbox.com/entertainment/2008/06/17/disney-already-planning-sequel-to-camp-rock/ |archive-date=September 12, 2008 |url-status=dead }} Jonas later appeared in the 2011 series Mr. Sunshine; he played Eli Cutler, an up-and-coming singer who wants everything his way before he performs at the Sunshine Center.{{cite web |url=http://www.oceanup.com/2010/09/27/nick-jonas-mr-sunshine-guest-star |title=Nick Jonas Mr. Sunshine Guest Star |publisher=oceanUP.com |date=September 27, 2010 |access-date=April 4, 2011 |archive-date=October 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101016064943/http://www.oceanup.com/2010/09/27/nick-jonas-mr-sunshine-guest-star |url-status=dead }} He also played the role of Ryan on an episode of the sitcom Last Man Standing.{{cite web|last=Jeffrey|first=Morgan|title=Nick Jonas to appear on 'Last Man Standing'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a350052/nick-jonas-to-appear-on-last-man-standing.html|publisher=Digital Spy|access-date=February 18, 2012|date=November 9, 2011}}{{cite magazine|last=Gonzalez|first=Sandra|title='Last Man Standing': Nancy Travis previews Nick Jonas' guest spot|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/12/06/last-man-standing-nancy-travis-previews-nick-jonas-guest-spot/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=February 18, 2012|date=December 6, 2011}}

Jonas guest-starred on an episode of Smash as Lyle West, a young musician and television star backing a promising Broadway musical;{{cite news|last=Ng|first=Philiana|title=NBC's 'Smash' Snags Nick Jonas, Bernadette Peters|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nick-jonas-smash-nbc-245113|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=February 18, 2012|date=October 6, 2011}}{{cite web|title=First Look At Nick Jonas In NBC's Smash!|url=http://nickjonline.com/2012/01/articlephoto-first-look-at-nick-jonas-in-nbcs-smash/|publisher=Nick J Online|access-date=February 18, 2012|date=January 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906040220/http://nickjonline.com/2012/01/articlephoto-first-look-at-nick-jonas-in-nbcs-smash/|archive-date=September 6, 2013|url-status=usurped}} Jonas would later reprise the role in the show's season finale on May 14.{{cite web |url=http://oceanup.com/2012/03/12/nick-jonas-smash-finale-star/ |title=Nick Jonas Smash Finale Star |publisher=oceanUP.com |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116113221/http://oceanup.com/2012/03/12/nick-jonas-smash-finale-star/ |url-status=dead }} Jonas had a cameo appearance in the last episode of the second season of the comedy web series Submissions Only.{{cite web |url=http://jonasworld.org/?p=30200 |title=JonasHQ.Org {{pipe}} Your No. 1 Fansite and Exclusive Source for the Jonas Brothers » Nick to guest star on Submissions Only Season Two Finale |publisher=JonasWorld.Org |date=March 30, 2008 |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906122455/http://jonasworld.org/?p=30200 |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |url-status=usurped }} Jonas was to perform in the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as J. Pierrepont Finch{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/nickjonas/status/111473178244689920|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717172948/http://twitter.com/nickjonas/status/111473178244689920|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Welcome to Twitter – Login or Sign up|publisher=Twitter|access-date=December 7, 2014}} from January 24 to July 1, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://nickjonline.com/2011/09/articles-nick-jonas-headed-to-broadway-nickjbacktobroadway/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112173952/http://nickjonline.com/2011/09/articles-nick-jonas-headed-to-broadway-nickjbacktobroadway/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 12, 2012 |title=Nick Jonas |publisher=Nick J Online |date=September 7, 2011 |access-date=October 19, 2011 }} Despite this, the musical ended its run on May 20.{{cite web |url=http://nickjonline.com/2012/05/article-ny-times-how-to-succeed-revival-to-close/ |title=Nick Jonas |publisher=Nick J Online |date=May 8, 2012 |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404004322/http://nickjonline.com/2012/05/article-ny-times-how-to-succeed-revival-to-close/ |archive-date=April 4, 2013 |url-status=usurped}}{{cite web |url=http://jonasworld.org/?p=30497&tw_p=twt |title=JonasHQ.Org {{pipe}} Your No. 1 Fansite and Exclusive Source for the Jonas Brothers » How to Succeed's Broadway Run Will End May 20 |publisher=JonasWorld.Org |date=March 27, 2011 |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906125033/http://jonasworld.org/?p=30497&tw_p=twt |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |url-status=usurped }} Jonas recorded five songs for the project, which were released as an extended play in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/04-2012/nick-jonas-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-real_54946.html |title=Nick Jonas' How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying EP Set for May 8 Release – Theater News – Apr 17, 2012 |publisher=Theatermania.com |date=April 17, 2012 |access-date=May 24, 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007V3N0KG/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_xkCJpb1TRY7QW |title=Songs from How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (EP): Nick Jonas, Frank Loesser, Rose Hemingway, Rob Bartlett: Music |website=Amazon |access-date=May 24, 2012}} The Jonas Brothers confirmed in March that work had begun on their fifth studio album.{{cite web|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-03-06/jonas-brothers-reunion-nick-joe-jonas-make-music-together-video/ |title=Jonas Brothers News – Jonas Brothers Reunion! Nick & Joe Jonas Make Music Together (VIDEO) |date=March 6, 2012 |publisher=Celebuzz |access-date=May 24, 2012}} The band officially parted ways with Hollywood Records in May 2012; they purchased the rights to all of their music from the label.{{cite web |url=http://jonasworld.org/?p=30330 |title=JonasHQ.Org {{pipe}} Your No. 1 Fansite and Exclusive Source for the Jonas Brothers » Jonas Brothers Part Ways With Disney's Hollywood Records |publisher=JonasWorld.Org |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510135112/http://jonasworld.org/?p=30330 |archive-date=May 10, 2012 |url-status=usurped }} Despite claims that Jonas would be signing on as a judge for the twelfth season of the singing competition American Idol,[http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/07/30/nick-jonas-pharrell-williams-american-idol-judges/ Nick Jonas, Pharrell Williams 'American Idol' Judges? Both Musicians Negotiating Deals for Reality TV Gig (REPORT) – AOL Music Blog] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120812081227/http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/07/30/nick-jonas-pharrell-williams-american-idol-judges/ |date=August 12, 2012 }}. Blog.music.aol.com (July 30, 2012).Johnson, Zach. (July 30, 2012) [http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/nick-jonas-pharrell-williams-in-talks-to-become-new-american-idol-judges-2012307#ixzz22911UaX8?tw_p=twt Nick Jonas, Pharrell Williams In Talks to Become New American Idol Judges]. UsMagazine.com.[http://www.broadway.com/buzz/163172/nick-jonas-may-join-mariah-carey-as-a-judge-on-season-12-of-american-idol/ Nick Jonas May Join Mariah Carey as a Judge on Season 12 of American Idol | Broadway Buzz]. Broadway.com (July 30, 2012).[http://oceanup.com/2012/07/30/nick-jonas-american-idol-judge/ Nick Jonas American Idol Judge?!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110152749/http://oceanup.com/2012/07/30/nick-jonas-american-idol-judge/ |date=November 10, 2014 }}. oceanUP.com.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20130126145847/http://nickjonline.com/2012/07/articles-nick-jonas-to-join-mariah-carey-as-a-judge-on-season-12-of-american-idol/ Nick Jonas]}}. Nick J Online. Jonas opted to appear instead as a mentor with Demi Lovato on The X Factor.{{cite news|last=Halperin|first=Shirley|title='X Factor': Nick Jonas Paired With Demi Lovato for Judge's House Round (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/x-factor-demi-lovato-nick-jonas-judges-house-365679|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=August 28, 2012|date=August 27, 2012}} Jonas made guest appearances on the television series Married to Jonas, starring his older brother Kevin and his wife.{{cite web|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|title=Kevin Jonas Partners With Ryan Seacrest For 'Married To Jonas'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1684086/kevin-jonas-ryan-seacrest-married-to-jonas/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511172925/http://www.mtv.com/news/1684086/kevin-jonas-ryan-seacrest-married-to-jonas/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 11, 2014|publisher=MTV News|access-date=April 30, 2012}} The television show also documented their return to music and the process of working on their fifth album.{{cite magazine|last=Shaw |first=Jessica |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/04/30/kevin-jonas-danielle/ |title=Jonas brother lands E! reality show {{pipe}} EW.com |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=May 24, 2012}}

The Jonas Brothers released a new single, "Pom Poms" (2013), on April 2 through their own record label.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/pom-poms-single/625364121 |title=iTunes – Music – Pom Poms – Single by Jonas Brothers |publisher=iTunes |date=April 2, 2013 |access-date=August 22, 2013}} The music video for the song was filmed in February 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana and premiered on E! on April 2, 2013.{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1702163/jonas-brothers-pom-poms-single/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008161336/http://www.mtv.com/news/1702163/jonas-brothers-pom-poms-single/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 8, 2014 |title=Jonas Brothers Confirm Peppy New Single, 'Pom Poms' – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=February 19, 2013 |access-date=August 22, 2013}} Nick was the co-host of the Miss USA 2013 competition on NBC; Jonas and his brothers performed during the event.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1563114/nick-jonas-to-co-host-miss-usa-2013|title=Nick Jonas to Co-Host Miss USA 2013|magazine=Billboard}} The band released "First Time" as the second single from their forthcoming album.{{cite tweet|user=jonasbrothers|author-link=Jonas Brothers|number=348568751421128704 |title=#JBFirstTime is almost here... |date=June 22, 2013 |access-date=August 22, 2013}} The band cancelled their highly anticipated tour in October only days before it was set to begin, citing a "deep rift within the band" over "creative differences", leading to speculation that the brothers would be parting ways musically.{{cite web|title=Jonas Brothers cancel tour days before first show due to 'deep rift within the band'|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/jonas-brothers-cancel-tour-due-deep-rift-band-article-1.1480978|website=New York Daily News|date=October 9, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2018}} They officially confirmed on October 29 that the band had split up for good.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/were-closing-a-chapter-american-group-the-jonas-brothers-split-29708162.html|title=Irish Independent – 'We're closing a chapter' – American group The Jonas Brothers split|website=Independent.ie|date=October 29, 2013 |access-date=October 24, 2014}} The split led to the cancellation of their comeback album, though Nick confirmed that some of the songs recorded for the project would become available for fans through an upcoming release; the band released a live album featuring five songs from their unreleased fifth studio album.{{cite web|url=http://b96.cbslocal.com/2013/10/30/nick-jonas-opens-up-about-the-jonas-brothers-break-up-promises-to-be-at-chicagos-b96-pepsi-jingle-bash-in-december/|title=Nick Jonas Opens Up About The Jonas Brothers Break Up, Promises To Be At Chicago's B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash In December « Chicago's B96 – 96.3 FM|website=B96.cbslocal.com|access-date=October 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129152538/http://b96.cbslocal.com/2013/10/30/nick-jonas-opens-up-about-the-jonas-brothers-break-up-promises-to-be-at-chicagos-b96-pepsi-jingle-bash-in-december/|archive-date=January 29, 2016|url-status=dead}} Around this time, Jonas guest starred as a computer hacker on an episode of Hawaii Five-0.{{cite web|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/08/nick-jonas-to-guest-star-on-hawaii-five-0/|title=Nick Jonas to Guest Star on Hawaii Five-0|author=marissa|work=TV Fanatic|date=August 13, 2013|access-date=October 24, 2014}}{{cite tweet|user=HawaiiFive0CBS|author=Hawaii Five-0|author-link=Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|number=367366855070982144|title=Hawaii Five-0 on Twitter: "Casting: #H50 fans, say ALOHA 2 @nickjonas! He's coming 2 the island this fall #Five0Friday! "|date=August 13, 2013|access-date=October 24, 2014}}

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With the Jonas Brothers officially broken up, Jonas began working on material for his second studio album.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nick-jonas-next-gig-demi-lovatos-musical-and-creative-director-174069/ |last=Greene |first=Andy |title=Nick Jonas' Next Gig: Demi Lovato's Musical and Creative Director |magazine=Rolling Stone}} In 2014, he worked as the musical and creative director on Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour, overseeing video content, wardrobe, lighting and staging, and song arrangement. He joined Lovato on stage for select shows of the concert, performing three of her songs with her.{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2014/02/09/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-in-vancouver/#.Uvju9GCYbIU|title=Demi Lovato Nick Jonas In Vancouver|website=Oceanup.com|access-date=October 24, 2014|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118152924/http://oceanup.com/2014/02/09/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-in-vancouver/#.Uvju9GCYbIU|url-status=dead}} Jonas went on to appear in two more episodes of Hawaii Five-O,{{cite tweet|user=PLenkov|last=Lenkov|first=Peter M.|author-link=Peter M. Lenkov|number=443936070686609408|title=@nickjonas @HawaiiFive0CBS Thanks again, Nick. This one is going to be epic.|date=March 13, 2014|access-date=October 24, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2014/03/12/nick-jonas-filming-hawaii-5-0-today/|title=Nick Jonas Filming Hawaii 5-0 Today|website=Oceanup.com|access-date=October 24, 2014}} and was cast in a starring role as Nate Kulina in the drama series Kingdom.{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2014/02/13/nick-jonas-navy-st-directv-role/#.Uv2ms2CYbIU|title=Nick Jonas NAVY ST. DIRECTV ROLE|website=Oceanup.com|access-date=October 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004134358/http://oceanup.com/2014/02/13/nick-jonas-navy-st-directv-role/#.Uv2ms2CYbIU|archive-date=October 4, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://oceanup.com/2014/06/23/nick-jonas-directv-show-navy-street-renamed-kingdom-premieres-oct-8-9-pm/#.U6hvNWCKDIU|title=Nick Jonas DirecTV Show 'Navy Street' Renamed 'Kingdom', Premieres Oct. 8 @ 9 PM|website=Oceanup.com|access-date=October 24, 2014}} The series premiered on DirecTV's Audience Network, and was renewed for two more seasons only two weeks later.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/10/kingdom-renewed-20-episodes-directv-853908/|title='Kingdom' Renewed On DirecTV; MMA Drama Gets 20 More Episodes – Deadline|date=October 17, 2014|work=Deadline|access-date=October 24, 2014}} Jonas made his return to music with the release of "Chains", the lead single to his second studio album.{{cite news|last1=Nostro|first1=Lauren|title=Premiere: Watch Nick Jonas' "Chains" Video|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/07/nick-jonas-chains-premiere|access-date=November 9, 2014|work=Complex|date=July 24, 2014}} "Jealous" was later released as the album's second single, going on to become Jonas' first top ten hit as a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/nick-jonas-talks-new-single-jealous-album-title/|title=Nick Jonas Talks New Single 'Jealous' + Reveals Album Title|work=PopCrush|date=August 23, 2014 |access-date=October 24, 2014}}

Jonas released his second studio album, Nick Jonas, though Island Records on November 10, 2014.{{cite web|title=iTunes – Music – Nick Jonas (Deluxe Version) by Nick Jonas |url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/nick-jonas-deluxe-version/id923464915 |publisher=iTunes Store (CA) |date=November 10, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224230250/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/nick-jonas-deluxe-version/id923464915 |archive-date=December 24, 2014 }} The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, selling over 37,000 copies in its first week of release.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6320065/taylor-swift-1989-no-1-third-week|title=Taylor Swift's '1989' No. 1 for Third Week on Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard}} Following the success of "Jealous" and the album, "Chains" was re-released as the next single from the album.{{cite web |url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases|title=Top 40 Future Releases|website=AllAccess|access-date=January 13, 2015}} The single achieved commercial success, reaching the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming his second multi-platinum single.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6561292/chart-highlights-the-weeknd-earns-first-no-1-on-pop-songs-chart|title=Chart Highlights: The Weeknd Earns First No. 1 on Pop Songs Chart|magazine=Billboard |date=May 11, 2015|access-date=May 11, 2015}} Jonas served as a guest mentor for Christina Aguilera on the eighth season of The Voice.{{cite web|last=McRady |first=Rachel |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/the-voice-season-8-nick-jonas-ellie-goulding-mentors-2015201 |title=The Voice Season 8: Nick Jonas, Ellie Goulding, More Join as Mentors |work=Us Weekly |date=January 20, 2015 |access-date=January 29, 2015}} He also starred in the film Careful What You Wish For, which was filmed in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-ca-mn-summer-movies-complete-list-20160421-snap-htmlstory.html|title=Every single movie coming out this summer|work=Los Angeles Times|first=Kevin|last=Crust|date=April 24, 2016|access-date=May 3, 2016}} In 2015, Jonas released a new single, "Levels", as the lead single to the re-released version of his debut album, Nick Jonas X2.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2239613/nick-jonas-levels-vma-preshow/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150817135536/http://www.mtv.com/news/2239613/nick-jonas-levels-vma-preshow/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 17, 2015|title=Nick Jonas Is Going To All New 'Levels' On The VMA Pre-Show |website=MTV.com |date=August 13, 2015 |access-date=August 13, 2015}} Jonas had a recurring role as Boone Clemens in the comedy horror series Scream Queens; he is credited for five episodes of the first season.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nick-jonas-boards-foxs-ryan-767413 |title=Nick Jonas Boards Fox's Ryan Murphy Comedy 'Scream Queens' (Exclusive) |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=January 15, 2015 |access-date=January 29, 2015}}

Work on Jonas' third studio album began as early as 2014, prior to the release of Nick Jonas.{{cite web|title=Nick Jonas Enlists Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign & Allen Iverson for New Album|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/03/24/nick-jonas-enlists-big-sean-ty-dolla-sign-allen-iverson-for-new-album/|website=Rap-Up|publisher=Townsquare Music|access-date=March 24, 2016|location=United States|date=March 24, 2016}} The album was initially set to be titled Unhinged, but was changed to Last Year Was Complicated prior to its release.{{cite web|last1=Carroll|first1=Sarah|title=Nick Jonas Reveals Jay Z Helped Name His Album|url=http://radio.com/2016/03/25/nick-jonas-jay-z-helped-name-last-year-was-complicated/|website=Radio.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=March 25, 2016|location=United States|date=March 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008215738/http://radio.com/2016/03/25/nick-jonas-jay-z-helped-name-last-year-was-complicated/|archive-date=October 8, 2016|url-status=dead}} "Close", a collaboration with Tove Lo, was released as the album's lead single.{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/751544/nick-jonas-releases-new-song-close-feat-tove-lo|title=Nick Jonas Releases New Song Close (feat. Tove Lo) – E! Online|date=March 25, 2016|work=E! Online|access-date=March 27, 2016}} The project was a commercial success, reaching the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming his third top ten hit on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/nick-jonas|title=Nick Jonas|magazine=Billboard}} Last Year Was Complicated was released on June 10 to a generally positive reception.{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/last-year-was-complicated/nick-jonas|title=Critic Reviews for Last Year Was Complicated|publisher=Metacritic. CBS Interactive|access-date=June 14, 2016}} The album sold a total of 66,000 equivalent album units in its first week of release, entering the Billboard 200 chart at number two.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7408958/nick-jonas-last-year-was-complicated-no-2-billboard-200-albums-chart-drake-views|title=Nick Jonas Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart, Drake's 'Views' Steady at No. 1|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 20, 2016}} This marks his highest peaking effort as a solo artist to date. "Bacon" has been serviced as the second single from the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases – R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates – ...|website=Allaccess.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/story/nick-jonas-chainsaw-teaser|title=Nick Jonas Chainsaw Music Video — Singer's New Music Video Features a Former Co-Star|first=Ella|last=Ceron|work=Teen Vogue|date=May 9, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.islandrecords.com/news/nick-jonas-releases-teaser-for-chainsaw/ |title=Island Records |publisher=Island Records |date=May 9, 2016 |access-date=June 18, 2016}} Jonas's contributions as a songwriter led to him receiving the Hal David Starlight Award in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7630227/nick-jonas-songwriters-hall-of-fame-award |title=So, Nick Jonas Is Already Receiving A Coveted Award From The Songwriters Hall Of Fame |website=Idolator.com |date=April 18, 2016 |access-date=June 15, 2016}} Jonas embarked on the co-headlining Future Now Tour (2016) alongside Demi Lovato on June 29, and continued on the tour until the final concert on September 17.{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-invite-131400497.html|title=Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Invite You To Experience 'FUTURE NOW: THE TOUR'|access-date=December 23, 2015|date=October 26, 2015|work=Yahoo! Finance|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151228161827/http://finance.yahoo.com/news/demi-lovato-nick-jonas-invite-131400497.html|archive-date=December 28, 2015}} In May 2015, Billboard revealed that Jonas was in the process of starting an "artist-centric" new record label, Safehouse Records, of which he would be co-founder and co-owner. The label would be a partnership between Jonas, Demi Lovato, and Lovato then-manager Phil McIntyre, and will form part of a new collaborative arrangement with record label Island. Jonas also starred in the drama film Goat alongside James Franco, which was released on September 23, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://thefilmstage.com/reviews/sundance-review-goat/|title=Goat Sundance 2016 Review|website=The Film Stage|first=Jordan|last=Raup|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=June 22, 2016}} He participated in a rap battle with Kevin Hart on October 27.{{cite magazine|last1=Spanos|first1=Brittany|title=Watch Nick Jonas, Kevin Hart Face Off in Ridiculous Rap Battle|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-nick-jonas-kevin-hart-face-off-in-ridiculous-rap-battle-w447024|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=November 7, 2017|archive-date=June 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626140004/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-nick-jonas-kevin-hart-face-off-in-ridiculous-rap-battle-w447024|url-status=dead}}

On May 26, 2017, Jonas released the single "Remember I Told You" which features British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and American singer and producer Mike Posner.{{cite instagram|user=nickjonas|last=Jonas|first=Nick|postid=BUfikyqlEOV|title=Remember I Told You... May 26th|date=May 24, 2017|access-date=May 25, 2017}} Jonas released the song "Find You" on September 14, 2017.{{cite magazine|last1=Spanos|first1=Brittany|title=Hear Nick Jonas' Romantic New Song 'Find You'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-nick-jonas-romantic-new-song-find-you-w503124|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=October 30, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085455/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-nick-jonas-romantic-new-song-find-you-w503124|url-status=dead}} Jonas contributed to the Ferdinand soundtrack with the songs "Home" and "Watch Me", released on October 20. "Home" was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.{{cite web|last1=Nied|first1=Mike|title=Nick Jonas Contributes "Home" To The 'Ferdinand' Soundtrack|url=http://www.idolator.com/7670130/nick-jonas-home-ferdinand-soundtrack|website=idolator|access-date=October 30, 2017|date=October 20, 2017}} In May 2018, Jonas released the single "Anywhere", a collaboration with DJ/Producer Mustard. Jonas and Mustard performed the song live, along with "Jealous", with contestant Jurnee during the finale of American Idol season 16 on May 21.{{cite web|url=https://etcanada.com/news/330281/american-idol-unveils-star-studded-roster-of-performers-for-finale/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522112325/https://etcanada.com/news/330281/american-idol-unveils-star-studded-roster-of-performers-for-finale/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 22, 2018|title='American Idol' Unveils Star-Studded Roster Of Performers For Finale|first=Brent|last=Furdyk|date=May 21, 2018|website=Entertainment Tonight Canada|access-date=May 22, 2018}} They also performed the song during the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 18.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.ca/2018-movie-tv-awards-mustard-nick-jonas-chloe-x-halle/|title=Mustard And Nick Jonas, Chloe X Halle Will Take The Stage At MTV Movie & TV Awards|website=MTV News|last=Roth|first=Madeline|date=May 23, 2018|access-date=May 24, 2018}} In an August 2018 interview with Teen Vogue, Jonas announced the impending release of a collaboration with Robin Schulz titled "Right Now", which he co-wrote with Skylar Grey.{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/nick-jonas-grooming-routine-fragrance-launch|title=Nick Jonas Talks His Grooming Routine and Fragrance Launch|work=Teen Vogue|last=Cummings|first=Faith|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=August 10, 2018}} In August 2018, it was announced that Jonas had joined the cast of the animated film UglyDolls alongside Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull, which was released on May 3, 2019.{{cite web |url= https://www.thewrap.com/nick-jonas-joins-kelly-clarkson-pitbull-in-animated-uglydolls-movie |title=Nick Jonas Joins Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull in Animated 'UglyDolls' Movie |work= The Wrap |last=Verhoeven |first= Beatrice |date= August 29, 2018 |access-date= August 31, 2018}} Jonas also performs the song "The Ugly Truth" for the film, which appears on the soundtrack album.

Starting in late January, rumors were swirling online that the three brothers were going to reform the Jonas Brothers. On February 28, 2019, the Jonas Brothers officially announced their return along with a new single, "Sucker", which released the next day, March 1.{{cite tweet|number=1101133396200308736|title=Midnight ET #Sucker (link: https://JonasBrothers.lnk.to/suckerTw) JonasBrothers.lnk.to/suckerTw|author=Jonas Brothers|user=JonasBrothers|date=February 28, 2019|access-date=March 11, 2019}} The group's fifth album, Happiness Begins was released on June 7.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3126619/jonas-brothers-happiness-begins-fan-reactions/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607191945/http://www.mtv.com/news/3126619/jonas-brothers-happiness-begins-fan-reactions/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 7, 2019|title=Jonas Brothers' Comeback Album Happiness Begins Is Here, And Fans Have No Chill|last=Roth|first=Madeline|website=MTV News|language=en|access-date=October 5, 2019}} In October 2019, it was announced that Jonas would join The Voice as a coach for its eighteenth season and later for its twentieth season.{{cite web |last=Bennett |first=Anita |title=Nick Jonas Joins The Voice as Coach for Season 18 |url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/nick-jonas-joins-the-voice-1202754787/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=October 8, 2019 |location=United States |language=en |date=October 7, 2019}}{{cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |title=Nick Jonas Joins The Voice as Season 18 Coach |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/nick-jonas-the-voice-season-18-1203362597/ |website=Variety |access-date=October 8, 2019 |location=United States |date=October 7, 2019}}{{Cite news|last=Cohn|first=Paulette|date=2021-01-20|title=The Voice Season 20 Is Just Around the Corner—Find Out What's in Store!|language=en|website=Parade|url=https://parade.com/1136742/paulettecohn/the-voice-season-20/|access-date=2021-01-26}} Jonas had a role in Roland Emmerich's World War II blockbuster movie Midway, which was released on November 8, 2019.{{cite news |last1=D'Alessandro |first1=Anthony |title=Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' To Open Veterans Day Weekend 2019 |url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/roland-emmerichs-wwii-epic-midway-to-open-veterans-day-weekend-2019-1202457811/ |access-date=September 6, 2018 |work=Deadline |date=September 5, 2018}}

On February 20, 2021, it was announced that Jonas would host Saturday Night Live for the first time on February 27.{{Cite web |title=Nick Jonas Makes SNL Hosting Debut as Brother Kevin Jonas Asks: 'Are We Still a Band?' |url=https://people.com/tv/nick-jonas-makes-snl-hosting-debut-musical-guest/ |access-date=2021-03-23 |website=People |language=en}} He was SNL{{'}}s musical guest for the fourth time, performing his single, "Spaceman", from his fourth studio album, also titled Spaceman.{{cite web|url=https://etcanada.com/news/751020/nick-jonas-announces-new-album-and-drops-title-track-spaceman/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225203230/https://etcanada.com/news/751020/nick-jonas-announces-new-album-and-drops-title-track-spaceman/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 25, 2021|title=Nick Jonas Announces New Album And Drops Title Track 'Spaceman'|last=Atad|first=Corey|website=ET Canada|date=February 25, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2021}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9529015/nick-jonas-saturday-night-live-snl-host-music-guest/|title=Nick Jonas Teases New Single 'Spaceman' Ahead of 'SNL' Hosting and Performance Gig|last=Peters|first=Mitchell|magazine=Billboard|date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/02/20/nick-jonas-both-hosting-and-performing-snl-next-week/4523929001/|title=Nick Jonas will be both hosting and performing on 'SNL' next week|last=Rasha|first=Ali|website=USA Today|date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2021}} The second single, titled "This Is Heaven", was released on March 4, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/is-nick-jonas-this-is-heaven-about-priyanka-chopra-the-lyrics-are-so-dreamy-64030972|title=Is Nick Jonas' "This Is Heaven" About Priyanka Chopra? The Lyrics Are So Dreamy|date=February 28, 2021 |via=EliteDaily|access-date=March 4, 2021}}

On March 15, 2021, Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards.{{cite news|last1=AP|title=Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announces the 93rd Oscar nominations|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-announces-the-93rd-oscar-nominations/articleshow/81513340.cms|access-date=March 15, 2021|work=Times of India|date=March 15, 2021}} On April 30, 2021, it was announced that Jonas would host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.{{cite news|last1=Rice|first1=Nicholas|title=Nick Jonas Set to Host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards: 'Truly an Honor'|url=https://people.com/music/nick-jonas-to-host-billboard-music-awards-2021/|access-date=May 1, 2021|work=People|date=April 30, 2021}}

Nick Jonas is set to star as Frankie Valli in a proshot taping of the musical Jersey Boys.{{Cite web|date=August 9, 2021|title=Nick Jonas Shares First Photo From Backstage at JERSEY BOYS!|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nick-Jonas-Shares-First-Photo-From-the-Set-of-JERSEY-BOYS-20210809|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Broadway World|language=en}}

In March 2023, Jonas and King released a single in Hindi and English, titled "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)."{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/nick-jonas-releases-his-version-of-maan-meri-jaan-fans-love-his-love-for-india-101678433441980.html|title=Nick Jonas releases his version of Maan Meri Jaan; fans get goosebumps hearing him sing in Hindi.|website=Hindustan Times|date=March 10, 2023|access-date=March 10, 2023}}

Outside of his acting and music career, Jonas ventured in various directions. In 2014, he signed a contract with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/461991-interview-nick-jonas/|title=One Minute With … Newly-Minted Wilhelmina Model Nick Jonas|date=September 11, 2014|magazine=thefashionspot}}

In 2017, he released his shoe collection 1410, a collaboration with versatile sneaker company Creative Recreation.{{Cite web|url=https://onairwithryan.iheart.com/featured/ryan-seacrest/content/2017-02-09-nick-jonas-explains-concept-behind-shoe-collection-1410/|title=Nick Jonas Explains Concept Behind Shoe Collection '1410' {{pipe}} On Air with Ryan Seacrest {{pipe}} Ryan Seacrest|website=On Air with Ryan Seacrest}} In 2018, he released a spring clothing line with John Varvatos, labeled JV x NJ.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/01/nick-jonas-john-varvatos-line|title=Nick Jonas Shoots Down Jonas Brothers Reunion Rumors . . . For Now|first=Paul|last=Chi|magazine=Vanity Fair|date=January 28, 2018}} Later in the year, they also released a fragrance, also labeled JV x NJ.{{Cite web|url=https://www.papermag.com/nick-jonas-john-varvatos-cologne-2633822605.html|title=This Is What Nick Jonas Smells Like|date=April 5, 2019|website=PAPER}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.johnvarvatos.com/jvxnj-4.2-oz/A0116370-NA.html?dwvar_A0116370-NA_color=000&dwvar_A0116370-NA_size=OSZ#start=1|title=JVXNJ |date=August 28, 2019|website=John Varvatos}} In 2019, they released two more fragrances: JVXNJ Red{{Cite web|url=https://www.johnvarvatos.com/jvxnj-red-4.2/A0116792-NA.html|title=JVXNJ Red |date=August 28, 2019|website=John Varvatos}} and JVxNJ Silver.{{Cite web|url=https://www.johnvarvatos.com/jvxnj-silver-4.2-oz/A0122268-NA.html|title=JVXNJ Silver |date=August 28, 2019|website=John Varvatos}} In October 2022 it was annmounced that Nick collaborated with PGX on a capsule collection for the golfsport. The PXG x NJ collection includes apparel and accessories, from hats and bags to shirts, pants, socks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikmatuszewski/2022/10/26/pxg-partners-with-nick-jonas-for-first-golf-apparel-collaboration/?sh=3e3cf8b12d43|title=PXG Partners With Nick Jonas For First Golf Apparel Collaboration |date=October 26, 2022|website=Forbes}}

In September 2019, Jonas announced that he had collaborated with John Varvatos and the spirits giant Stoli Group on an ultra-premium tequila named Villa One. The tequila, which was rolled out in the U.S. in September, came in Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8528600/nick-jonas-villa-one-tequila|title=Nick Jonas' Villa One Tequila Collaboration: Details|date=August 28, 2019|magazine=Billboard}} At the end of 2020, the tequila was made available for purchase in the United Kingdom.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/09/nick-jonas-owned-tequila-plans-uk-launch/|title=Nick Jonas-owned Tequila plans UK launch|date=September 26, 2019|magazine=thespiritsbusiness}} In May 2021, it was made available in Canada.{{Cite magazine|url=https://viewthevibe.com/nick-jonas-and-john-varvatos-have-officially-brought-villa-one-tequila-to-canada/|title=Nick Jonas and John Varvatos Have Officially Brought Villa One Tequila to Canada|date=May 16, 2021|magazine=viewthevibe}}

On September 29, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas had joined the producing team of Douglas Lyons’ Broadway comedy Chicken & Biscuits, currently in previews at Circle in the Square Theatre.{{Cite magazine|url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/nick-jonas-priyanka-chopra-jonas-broadway-chicken-biscuits-producing-team-1234846773/|title=Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra Jonas Join Producing Team Of Broadway's 'Chicken & Biscuits'|date=September 29, 2021|magazine=Deadline}}

Jonas was an executive producer for the show Dash & Lily, with Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy. Levy produced the series with Josh Barry via his 21 Laps banner.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/nick-jonas-shawn-levy-netflix-ya-series-1203371073/|title=Nick Jonas, Shawn Levy Team for Netflix YA Series|first1=Will|last1=Thorne|date=October 15, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/nick-jonas-production-company-image-32-dash-and-lily-producing-1202760780/|title='Dash & Lily' Launches Nick Jonas' Upstart Production Company Image 32|first1=Mike Jr. |last1=Fleming|date=October 15, 2019}} The series was released on November 10, 2020, on Netflix. Jonas was involved on casting, filming, and music.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/netflix-dash-lily-will-get-you-in-the-holiday-spirit|title=This Dash & Lily Trailer Will Get You In The Holiday Spirit|first1=Johnny|last1=Brayson|date=October 7, 2020}} He also made a cameo in the series, giving love advice and performing the single "Like It's Christmas" with his brothers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/jonas-brothers-cameo-in-netflixs-dash-lily-nick-jonas-reveals-how-it-all-came-together-156015|title=Jonas Brothers Cameo in Netflix's 'Dash & Lily': Nick Jonas Reveals How It All Came Together|first=Philiana|last=Ng|date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020}}

In 2020, Amazon Studios greenlit an unscripted series following engaged couples as they prepare for their sangeet, an Indian pre-wedding tradition. Jonas was announced as an executive producer through Image 32, and Chopra Jonas would executive produce through Purple Pebble Productions.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-sangeet-series-amazon-1203433670/|title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas Set Unscripted Sangeet Series at Amazon|first1=Joe|last1=Otterson|date=December 11, 2019}}

In July 2022, Jonas and Chopra announced an investment in Perfect Moment, a 1979-founded company dedicated mainly to womenswear. The company said that the couple will play a "substantial role" in the marketplaces of Asia and the Middle East.{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas invest in a luxury sportswear brand — A look at their other big deals|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-invest-in-a-luxury-sportswear-brand-a-look-at-their-other-investments-14148202.htm |access-date=16 July 2022 |work=CNBC|date=15 July 2022}}

During the early stages of their career, the Jonas Brothers were seen as role models and teen idols by their fans, and they drew much media attention when they made the decision to begin wearing purity rings during their time on the Disney Channel.{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/154166_nick_jonas_is_not_a_virgin/|title=Nick Jonas Admits He's Not a Virgin, Despite the Jonas Brothers' Purity Rings|publisher=ETOnline|date=November 20, 2014}} Though he has stated that the rings helped "shape [his] view of sex", Nick felt that his faith became more about his personal relationship with God.{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/news/a55800/jonas-brothers-virginity-sex-quotes/|title=12 Times the Jonas Brothers Got Real About Purity Rings, Virginity, and Sex|publisher=Cosmopolitan|date=March 25, 2016}} He claimed in 2016 that all of the youth at their church had been asked to wear them, and he didn't have a "full understanding" of what the ring meant.{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/nick-jonas-on-his-purity-ring-i-didnt-have-a-full-understanding-w201086|title=Nick Jonas on His Purity Ring, Virginity Commitment: We Didn't Have 'A Full Understanding of What We Were Stepping Into'|work=US Magazine|date=April 1, 2016}} Jonas has more recently earned the title of a sex symbol following a string of provocative photo shoots.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2061773/nick-jonas-rolling-stone/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131150512/http://www.mtv.com/news/2061773/nick-jonas-rolling-stone/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 31, 2015|title=NICK JONAS IS 'SICK OF LOOKING AT' HIMSELF -- UNLIKE US|publisher=MTV|date=January 27, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-festival-796/articles/15/494041/3-reasons-why-its-safe-to-13959855/|title=3 Reasons Why It's Safe To Say Nick Jonas Is A Bonafide Sex Symbol|publisher=iHeartRadio|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205035456/http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-festival-796/articles/15/494041/3-reasons-why-its-safe-to-13959855/|archive-date=December 5, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hits973.com/videos/news/nick-jonas-how-does-he-feel-about-being-a-sex/vCzKMW/|title=Nick Jonas: How Does He Feel About Being a Sex Symbol?|publisher=Hits973|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-date=October 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008221227/http://www.hits973.com/videos/news/nick-jonas-how-does-he-feel-about-being-a-sex/vCzKMW/|url-status=dead}} He has often rejected the title, stating that: "I don't really consider myself [a sex symbol]. If someone wants to give me that title, that's fine, but I don't say these words about myself. I just try to be humble, make sexy music and push the envelope a little bit."{{cite web|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/story/nick-jonas-talks-being-sex-symbol|title=Nick Jonas Doesn't Want to Be Called a Sex Symbol|publisher=Teen Vogue|date=August 25, 2015}}

Jonas was featured on OK!'s list of 2014's Sexiest Men Alive,{{cite web|url=http://okmagazine.com/photos/sexiest-men-alive-2014/photo/1001175022/|title=Hollywood Hunks! 2014's Sexiest Men Alive|date=December 25, 2014|website=Okmagazine.com}} while his photo shoot for Flaunt was listed on their Most Memorable Naked Moments list.{{cite web|url=http://okmagazine.com/photos/naked-photos-2014-most-memorable-moments-nude-nudity-leaked-photos-fappening/photo/1001170711/|title=The Most Memorable Naked Moments Of 2014 In Photos|date=December 17, 2014|website=Okmagazine.com}} He was ranked at number ten on People{{'}}s Sexiest Men Alive list in 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20957461_20967482,00.html#30414372 |title=Sexiest Man Alive, David Beckham, Justin Timberlake |website=People |date=November 17, 2015 |access-date=June 15, 2016}} He was ranked in sixth place on Capital FM's list of Sexiest Men in Pop during 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/photos/sexy-male-popstars-celebrities-2016/nick-jonas/|title=Capital's SEXIEST Male In Pop 2016: The Winners|publisher=Capital FM}} Jonas' new public image has led to him receiving a large fan following in the LGBT community, a fact he claims to be "thrilled" about.{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-cook/nick-jonasim-thrilled-to-_b_9804682.html|title=Nick Jonas: 'I'm Thrilled to Have Such a Strong LGBT Fanbase'|work=Huffington Post|date=April 29, 2016}} Some of Jonas' interviews and comments have drawn criticism for being "gay pandering", though Jonas has denied these claims.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/life/2016/06/nick-jonas-stfu|title=Dear Nick Jonas: The LGBT Community Needs You to STFU|website=Complex}}{{cite web|url=http://www.oxygen.com/very-real/this-whole-is-nick-jonas-gay-thing-is-pandering-and-exploitative|title=This Whole "Is Nick Jonas Gay?" Thing Is Pandering And Exploitative|date=November 11, 2015|website=Oxygen.com|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819051402/https://www.oxygen.com/very-real/this-whole-is-nick-jonas-gay-thing-is-pandering-and-exploitative|archive-date=August 19, 2018|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://mic.com/articles/101260/nick-jonas-really-wants-to-be-a-gay-idol#.ksFkAHJYU|title=Nick Jonas Really, Really Wants to Be a Gay Idol|website=Mic.com|date=October 15, 2014 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2016/05/110514/nick-jonas-lgbt-issue|title=Nick Jonas Responds To "Gay Baiting" Accusations In An Interview With "OUT"|website=Refinery29.com}} He was deemed Sexiest Reality Show Judge in the 2020 People{{'}}s Sexiest Men Alive poll.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/sexiest-men-alive-readers-choice-poll/?slide=17fea7b8-5dd8-4ccf-978e-db2bee6107a9#17fea7b8-5dd8-4ccf-978e-db2bee6107a9 |title=Sexiest Man Alive 2020: Readers' Choice Poll Results |website=People |date=November 19, 2020 |access-date=November 19, 2020}} That same year, he was also nominated alongside Joe and Kevin for Sexiest Brothers.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/sexiest-men-alive-readers-choice-poll/?slide=071aa2ac-f214-42df-a4a3-060f416fe391#071aa2ac-f214-42df-a4a3-060f416fe391 |title=Sexiest Man Alive 2020: Readers' Choice Poll Results |website=People |date=November 19, 2020 |access-date=November 19, 2020}}

Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of thirteen and uses an insulin pump to help him manage his condition.{{cite web |last1=Von Wartburg |first1=Linda |url=https://www.diabeteshealth.com/type-1-pop-star-nick-jonas-tells-his-story/ |title=Type 1 Pop Star, Nick Jonas Tells His Story |publisher=Diabetes Health |access-date=February 24, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306082724/https://www.diabeteshealth.com/type-1-pop-star-nick-jonas-tells-his-story/ |archive-date=March 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }} He has developed the Change for the Children Foundation; partnering with five different charities, their goal is to raise money and awareness for diabetes.{{cite web|url=http://www.seventeen.com/cosmogirl/daily-kiss-jobro-diabetes |title=Jonas Brothers – Nick Jonas, Diabetes |publisher=CosmoGIRL! |date=August 6, 2008 |access-date=February 24, 2010}} He also developed a public service announcement with the Washington Nationals to support diabetes care at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.{{cite web|url=http://giving.childrensnational.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Nationals_Text_Giving_Nick_Jonas |title=Children's Hospital Foundation: Children's National Day at Nationals Park |publisher=Dcchildrensfoundation.com |date=July 5, 2009 |access-date=February 24, 2010}} Since August 6, 2008, Bayer Diabetes Care has partnered with Jonas as a diabetes ambassador to encourage young people to manage their diabetes.{{cite web|url=http://changeforthechildren.org/mission_news_bayer.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080807215737/http://www.changeforthechildren.org/mission_news_bayer.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 7, 2008 |title=Bayer diabetes care partners with Nick Jonas to encourage young people to proactively manage their diabetes |publisher=Change for the Children |date=August 6, 2008 |access-date=September 2, 2008 }} Jonas testified in the U.S. Senate to promote more research funding for the condition.{{cite web |url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/24/nick_jonas_meets_barack_obama_lobbies_fo_1 |title=Nick Jonas Meets Barack Obama, Lobbies For Diabetes Funding |publisher=Star Pulse |date=June 24, 2009 |access-date=June 24, 2009 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305215525/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/06/24/nick_jonas_meets_barack_obama_lobbies_fo_1 |url-status=dead }}

On May 15, 2021, Jonas suffered an accident while biking and cracked a rib.{{cite news |last1=Hirwani |first1=Peony |title=Nick Jonas was injured in a biking accident, says 'he cracked a rib' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/celebrity-news/nick-jonas-bike-accident-the-voice-b1849360.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220620/https://www.independent.co.uk/celebrity-news/nick-jonas-bike-accident-the-voice-b1849360.html |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=18 May 2021 |work=The Independent |date=18 May 2021|url-access=subscription}} He also suffered bumps and bruises and had to be transported in an ambulance to a hospital, from which he was discharged a day later.{{cite news |title=Nick Jonas details his injuries after getting discharged from hospital |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/836428-nick-jonas-details-his-injuries-after-getting-discharged-from-hospital |access-date=18 May 2021 |work=The News |date=18 May 2021}} On May 17, he returned to the show The Voice after the accident.{{cite news |last1=France |first1=Lisa Respers |title=Nick Jonas is recovering from bike accident |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/18/entertainment/nick-jonas-accident-trnd/index.html |access-date=26 May 2021 |agency=CNN |date=18 May 2021}} In an interview on May 19, Jonas said that he was feeling better and that his accident would not interfere with his hosting of the Billboard Music Awards.{{cite news |title=Nick Jonas gives health update after bike injury: 'I'm feeling really good' |url=https://www.crowrivermedia.com/national/entertainment/nick-jonas-gives-health-update-after-bike-injury-im-feeling-really-good/article_db1478a9-612f-5460-80dc-68f5a6f2d456.html |access-date=20 May 2021 |work=CrowRiverMedia |date=20 May 2021 |archive-date=May 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520103846/https://www.crowrivermedia.com/national/entertainment/nick-jonas-gives-health-update-after-bike-injury-im-feeling-really-good/article_db1478a9-612f-5460-80dc-68f5a6f2d456.html |url-status=dead }}

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Jonas dated fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus from June 2006 to December 2007.{{cite web|title=Joe Jonas Confirms Nick and Miley Dating|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614365/joe-jonas-confirms-nick-miley-dating.jhtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904102617/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614365/joe-jonas-confirms-nick-miley-dating.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2012|publisher=MTV News. Viacom.|access-date=April 29, 2014}} He briefly dated another Disney star Selena Gomez in 2008, and she appeared in his band's music video for "Burnin' Up".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2280921/selena-gomez-nick-jonas-puppy-love-relationship/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925031912/http://www.mtv.com/news/2280921/selena-gomez-nick-jonas-puppy-love-relationship/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 25, 2015|title=Selena Gomez's Relationship With Nick Jonas Was 'Puppy Love'|website=Mtv.com}} In May 2011, Jonas started dating Australian singer Delta Goodrem. They broke up in February 2012.{{cite news|title=Delta Goodrem says it was 'genuine love' with Nick Jonas|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/delta-tells-critics-it-was-genuine-love-with-jonas/story-e6frfn09-1226383513735|access-date=June 5, 2019|newspaper=News.com.au|date=June 4, 2012|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217131730/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/delta-tells-critics-it-was-genuine-love-with-jonas/story-e6frfn09-1226383513735|url-status=dead}} Jonas started dating model and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo in 2013. They ended their relationship in 2015 after nearly two years of dating.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/fr/news/667343/nick-jonas-and-olivia-culpo-break-up-after-2-years-together-all-the-details-on-their-sensitive-split |title=Nick Jonas and Olivia Culpo Break Up After 2 Years Together—All the Details on Their "Sensitive" Split|publisher=E!News |date=June 16, 2015 |access-date=December 31, 2018}}

In May 2018, Jonas started dating Indian actress Priyanka Chopra. Jonas proposed to her on July 19, 2018, a day after her birthday, in Crete, Greece.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22575453/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-engaged-relationship-timeline/ |title=Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas: Everything To Know About Their Relationship |last=Gonzales |first=Erica |magazine=Harper's Bazaar |date=29 November 2019 |access-date=9 March 2020}} Jonas and Chopra got engaged in August 2018 in a Punjabi Roka ceremony in Mumbai.{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/live-updates-priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-engagement-ceremony-begins/story-WEEDdh6qefnfvTFT7DaQmL.html |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas engaged, see pics from their roka |date=18 August 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=18 August 2018}} In December 2018, the couple married at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies.{{cite web |url=https://people.com/tv/nick-jonas-priyanka-chopra-married/ |title=Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Are Married! |last=Mizoguchi |first=Karen |date=1 December 2018 |website=People |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201152744/https://people.com/tv/nick-jonas-priyanka-chopra-married/ |archive-date=1 December 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=1 December 2018}}{{Cite news |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/01/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-married/index.html |title=Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are married |last=Melas |first=Chloe |work=CNN |date=3 December 2018 |access-date=3 December 2018}} In January 2022, Jonas revealed he and his wife had welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogacy.{{Cite news |date=22 January 2022 |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas welcome baby via surrogacy |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-welcome-baby-via-surrogacy/article38305869.ece |access-date=22 January 2022}}{{cite web | url=https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a39407341/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-baby-girl-first-month-update/ | title=Inside Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's First Month with Their Baby Girl: They 'Love Being New Parents' | date=March 11, 2022 }}

In 2009, Jonas was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization which promoted "environmentally-friendly behavior", alongside his brothers.{{Citation|title = Selena Gomez – Friends For Change|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sjHD9N2ums|date = October 28, 2010|access-date = February 22, 2016}} Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez, as the ad hoc musical team "Disney's Friends For Change", recorded the charity single "Send It On", all of the proceeds of which were accepted into the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.{{cite press release|url=http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/Send_It_On_Disneys_Friends_for_Change%20_081909.doc|title="Send it on", an anthem by the world's biggest teen stars|date=August 6, 2009|publisher=Disney Channel|access-date=August 20, 2009|format=DOC|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511155245/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/Send_It_On_Disneys_Friends_for_Change%20_081909.doc|archive-date=May 11, 2011}} It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 20.

In January 2010, Jonas donated $25,000 from his family foundation to the North Texas Food Bank. He made the visit as part of a joint effort with the television program The Biggest Loser and Feeding America, a national network of food banks.{{cite news| url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2010/01/03/teen-heartthrob-nick-jonas-offers-time-cash-to-food-bank/| work=The Dallas Morning News | title=Teen heartthrob Nick Jonas offers time, cash to food bank | date=January 3, 2010}} In the same year, Jonas further volunteered his efforts for Do Something by offering his time as a prize to teens who donated jeans to Do Something and Aeropostale's "Teens for Jeans" campaign.{{Cite web|url=https://www.j-14.com/tags/jonas-brothers-55/|title=jonas brothers Archives}} Further, Jonas filmed another PSA, this one in support of Do Something's "Battle of the Bands" campaign, for the advancement of music education in schools.{{cite web|title=Battle of the Bands PSA – Nick Jonas| date=February 22, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqh5Q4KgjmQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Aqh5Q4KgjmQ |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Jonas is also a member of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, along with Jordin Sparks, Genevieve Ryan, and Brodi Conover.{{cite web |url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/08/03/nick-jonas-and-jordin-sparks-ronald-reagan-centennial-celebration/ |title=Nick Jonas And Jordin Sparks Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration |publisher=Disney Dreaming |date=August 3, 2010 |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721035551/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2010/08/03/nick-jonas-and-jordin-sparks-ronald-reagan-centennial-celebration/ |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.reaganfoundation.org/rc-press-releases.aspx |title=Reagan Centennial |publisher=Reaganfoundation.Org |access-date=May 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612142745/http://www.reaganfoundation.org/rc-press-releases.aspx |archive-date=June 12, 2012 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news| url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nick-jonas-jordin-sparks-named-chairs-of-ronald-reagan-youth-committee/ | work=Fox News | title=Nick Jonas, Jordin Sparks Named Chairs of Ronald Reagan Youth Committee | date=August 2, 2010}}

In 2017, Jonas, alongside Demi Lovato and DNCE, began a Crowd Rise campaign to raise money to support Hurricane Harvey relief.{{cite news| url=https://people.com/celebrity/beyonce-drake-texas-floods-celebrities-hurricane-harvey/| work=People | title=J.J. Watt, Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx and More Celebrities Give Big to Relief Funds for Deadly Texas Floods | date=August 31, 2017}}

In March 2020, Jonas and his wife, Priyanka Chopra, announced they have donated to several organizations, including UNICEF, Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry, GiveIndia, PM CARES Fund, and others to help fight the outbreak of COVID-19.{{cite news| url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/covid-19-priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-donate-to-pm-cares-fund-unicef-and-other-organisations-120033100425_1.html| work=Business Standard | title=COVID-19: Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas donate to PM CARES Fund, UNICEF and other organisations | date=March 31, 2020}} They also made donations to the Equal Justice Initiative and American Civil Liberties Union, amid the widespread protests over the murder of George Floyd in June 2020.{{cite news| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-donate-to-social-justice-organisations-amid-black-lives-matter-protests/story-WBe2IkKQaMUbhFZF9FPnNL.html| work=The Hindustan Times | title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas donate to social justice organisations amid Black Lives Matter protests | date=March 31, 2020}} The next month, they made donations to Bihar and Assam flood relief organizations following the Assam flood and asked their fans to provide help and support as well.{{cite news| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-make-donations-to-assam-flood-relief-they-need-our-attention-and-support/story-xjauiwZfeP9CJZsB7O39qN.html| work=The Hindustan Times | title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas make donations to Assam flood relief: 'They need our attention and support' | date=July 27, 2020}}

In April 2021, Jonas and Chopra urged fans to donate to the GiveIndia NGO through their fundraiser "Together for India" during the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Nick Jonas on wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas: 'Not shy of admitting she's the source of my inspiration when writing, fortunate to have her as muse'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/nick-jonas-on-wife-priyanka-chopra-not-shy-of-admitting-shes-the-source-of-my-inspiration-when-writing-7273037/|access-date=2021-06-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-04-30|title=Nick Jonas joins Priyanka Chopra in urging fans to donate towards Covid-19 relief fundraiser: 'Together for India'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/nick-jonas-joins-priyanka-chopra-in-urging-fans-to-donate-towards-covid-19-relief-fundraiser-together-for-india-101619714065018.html|access-date=2021-06-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} By 13 May 2021, the fundraiser had reached their initial target of $1 million, and they subsequently raised the target to $3 million.{{cite news |last1=Bhowal |first1=Tlasa |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas raise $1 million for Covid relief in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-raise-1-million-for-covid-relief-in-india-1801994-2021-05-13 |access-date=13 May 2021 |work=India Today |date=13 May 2021}}

{{Main|Nick Jonas discography}}

{{for|the discography with his bands|Jonas Brothers discography|Nick Jonas & the Administration#Discography}}

Solo albums

• Nicholas Jonas (2005)
• Nick Jonas (2014)
• Last Year Was Complicated (2016)
• Spaceman (2021)

with The Administration

• Who I Am (2010)

with the Jonas Brothers

• It's About Time (2006)
• Jonas Brothers (2007)
• A Little Bit Longer (2008)
• Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009)
• Happiness Begins (2019)
• The Album (2023)

;With The Administration

• Who I Am Tour (2010)
• Nick Jonas 2011 Tour (2011)

;Headlining

• Nick Jonas Live (2014){{cite tweet |last=Jonas|first=Nick|title=I am going on tour! Head to http://Nickjonas.com/store for all the details on early access tickets. #nickontour|user=nickjonas|number=507893689726021632|website=Twitter |access-date=2020-08-19 |format=Tweet |date=2014-09-05}}
• Nick Jonas: Live in Concert (2015){{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/platinum-selling-recording-artist-nick-jonas-announces-north-american-dates-of-his-solo-tour-300084674.html|title=Platinum-Selling Recording Artist, Nick Jonas, Announces North American Dates Of His Solo Tour|author=Live Nation Entertainment|date=May 18, 2015|website=PR Newswire|access-date=October 12, 2015}}

;Co-headlining

• Future Now Tour (with Demi Lovato) (2016){{cite web|url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/710024/demi-lovato-and-nick-jonas-are-going-on-tour-together |title=Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas Are Going on Tour Together {{pipe}} E! News UK |website=Uk.eonline.com |date=October 26, 2015 |access-date=June 15, 2016}}

;Opening act

• Maroon V Tour {{small|(Maroon 5)}} (2015){{cite web|url=http://www.livenation.com/events/475855-aug-16-2015-maroon-5|title=Maroon 5 at Atlantic City Beach on Sun Aug 16, 2015 4:00 PM EDT — Live Nation|work=Live Nation|access-date=October 12, 2015|archive-date=August 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804231600/https://www.livenation.com/events/475855-aug-16-2015-maroon-5|url-status=dead}}
• 24K Magic World Tour {{small|(Bruno Mars)}} (2018){{cite web |title=Confirman gira de Bruno Mars en México; le acompañan Nick Jonas y Bebe Rexha |url=http://www.24-horas.mx/confirman-gira-de-bruno-mars-en-mexico/ |website=24 Horas |access-date=June 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601072640/http://www.24-horas.mx/confirman-gira-de-bruno-mars-en-mexico/ |archive-date=June 1, 2017 |date=May 31, 2017}}

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