Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas in March 2012.
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Adam Jonas
Born	(1989-08-15) August 15, 1989 (age 22) Casa Grande, Arizona, U.S.
Origin	Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Teen pop, pop rock, Christian rock
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician, actor, dancer
Instruments	Vocals, percussion, keyboards, guitars
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Columbia (2005 -2007) Hollywood (2007 - 2012) [1] Jonas (2009 - present)
Associated acts	Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift
Website	joejonasmusic.com

Joseph Adam "Joe" Jonas (born August 15, 1989) is an American pop singer, musician, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band made up of him and his two brothers, Nick and Kevin. He starred as Joseph Lucas on the Disney Channel original series Jonas, and released his debut solo studio album, Fastlife in October 2011.

Early life[link]

Joseph Adam Jonas was born in Casa Grande, Arizona.^[2] His mother, Denise (née Miller), is a former sign language teacher and singer, and his father, Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., is a songwriter, musician and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church.^[3][4][5][6] Joe is of Italian (from a great-grandfather), German, Irish, English, Cherokee, and French-Canadian descent.^[7][8]

Acting career[link]

[edit] 2007-08: Hannah Montana and Camp Rock

On August 17, 2007, Jonas, along with his brothers, guest starred in an episode of Hannah Montana. The episode debuted alongside the television film High School Musical 2 and a sneak peek of the new Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb.^[9] The episode broke basic cable records with a record 10.7 million viewers, and became basic cable's most watched series telecast ever.^[10]

Jonas and his brothers filmed a Disney Channel Original Movie called Camp Rock, where they play a band called "Connect Three." Joe plays the lead male role and lead singer "Shane Gray"; Nick plays the role of "Nate", a guitarist and drummer; and Kevin plays the role of "Jason," also a guitarist. The film's soundtrack was released on June 17, 2008. The movie premiered on June 20, 2008 in the USA on Disney Channel, and in Canada on Family. Jonas reprised his role of Shane in the sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. The film premiered on September 3, 2010 and the soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010.

The reality short series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream, premiered on Disney Channel on May 16, 2008. The first season, which ran until September 5, 2008, documented the brothers' lives on the Look Me In The Eyes Tour. The name was inspired by the band's hit song "When You Look Me in the Eyes". The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 21, 2010.^[11] The second season followed the band on the European leg of their World Tour 2009.

[edit] 2009-present: JONAS

Jonas, along with his three brothers Kevin, Nick and Frankie, also starred in their own Disney Channel Original Series, called JONAS. In the series, the Jonas Brothers portray a pop band attempting to live a normal life. The first season premiered on May 2, 2009. Filming for the second season began in February 2010.

Jonas guest judged on an episode of American Idol during the auditions in Dallas.^[12] In February 2010, Jonas made a cameo appearance in Vampire Weekend's music video for "Giving Up the Gun" along with Jake Gyllenhaal, Lil Jon, and RZA.^[13]

Jonas guest starred in 2010 on TV Land’s Hot In Cleveland series, which co-stars Betty White.^[14] Jonas appeared in an August episode as 'Will', Valerie Bertinelli's character's son, in an episode. In the episode, Will Moretti comes to Cleveland to visit his mother Melanie. The episode aired August 11 and was taped in front of a live studio audience July 17.^[15] He reprised his role on the show on January 25, 2012.^[16]

Starting on August 19, 2012, the eldest Jonas brother will appear in an E! reality series^[17] alongside his wife Danielle and brothers Nick and Joe. Produced by Ryan Seacrest, "Married to Jonas" will document the young couple's domestic life as well as the brothers' recording efforts as they prepare to release their newest group album.^[18][19][20]

Music career[link]

Jonas Brothers[link]

In early 2005, Columbia Records' new president, Steve Greenberg, listened to Nick's record. While Greenberg did not like the album, he did like Nick's voice.^[21] After hearing the song, "Please Be Mine", written and performed by all the brothers, Daylight/Columbia Records decided to sign the three as a group act.^[22] After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group "Sons of Jonas" before settling on the name "Jonas Brothers".^[23]

It's About Time, the brothers' first album, was released on August 8, 2006.^[24] According to the band's manager, it was only a "limited release" of a little over 50,000 copies. Because Sony was not interested in further promoting the band, the Jonas Brothers then considered switching labels. The band was ultimately dropped by Columbia Records in early 2007.

After shortly being without a label, the Jonas Brothers signed with Hollywood Records in February 2007.^[25][26] Around the same time, the brothers began appearing in GAP commercials for Baby Bottle Pops, singing the jingle.^[26] Their self-titled second album, Jonas Brothers, was released on August 7, 2007.^[27] It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 200 chart in its first week.

The Jonas Brothers' third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, was released in the United States on August 12, 2008 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200.^[28]

On June 16, 2009, The Jonas Brothers' fourth studio album, and third release under Hollywood Records entitled Lines, Vines, and Trying Times was released. The album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with 247,000 copies sold.

It was announced on May 2, 2012, that the Jonas Brothers part ways with their record label Hollywood Records; they bought the rights of their music.^[1][29]

Solo artist[link]

It was announced on May 19, 2010, that Jonas was planning on releasing a solo album.^[30] On May 16, 2011, Jonas announced the first single will be called "See No More" and will be released on June 3.^[31] On August 4, 2011, Jonas announced via Twitter that he will join Britney Spears on her European tour starting October 16, 2011.^[32][33] On September 9, 2011, his second single "Just in Love" premiered on RyanSeacrest.com.^[34] The music video for the song that was shot in Paris, premiered on E! Online on September 12, 2011.^[35] In support of the album, Joe co-headlined with Jay Sean in the Joe Jonas & Jay Sean Tour with JoJo as the opening act.^[36] The tour kicked off on September 9, 2011 and goes on until October 6, 2011.^[37]

Fastlife released on October 11, 2011 and debuted on Billboard 200 charts at No. 15 off 18,000 sales start.^[38] As of December 29, 2011, the album has shifted 25,000 copies.^[39]

It was announced on May 2, 2012, that Joe Jonas had parted ways with Hollywood Records; he bought the rights of his music.^[1][40]

Personal life[link]

Jonas dated singer Taylor Swift from July to October 2008.^[41][42] Jonas ended the relationship by phone after meeting actress Camilla Belle.^[43][44] Swift's songs Forever and Always, Last Kiss and Better than Revenge are believed to have been inspired by her relationship with Jonas.^[45] Jonas dated actress Camilla Belle, who starred in the band's music video for the song "Lovebug", from October 2008 to July 2009.^[46][47] Jonas was in a relationship with actress Ashley Greene until March 2011.^[48]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

Singles[link]

Other charted songs[link]

As featured artist[link]

Notes

1.^ "Wouldn't Change a Thing" didn't enter the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at number ten.

Other appearances[link]

Music videos[link]

Filmography[link]

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]

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External links[link]

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Claire Holt
Claire Holt at the Ian Somerhalder Foundation's Influence Affair Red Carpet 2012.
Born	(1988-06-11) 11 June 1988 (age 24)[1] Brisbane, Australia[2]
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present

Claire Holt (born 11 June 1988) is an Australian actress, best known for her roles as Emma Gilbert on the television show H2O: Just Add Water and Rebekah on The CW series The Vampire Diaries.

Early life[link]

Holt was born in Brisbane. She graduated from Stuartholme School in Toowong at the end of 2005. She is involved in several sports: swimming, volleyball, water polo player, and Tae-Kwon-Do, in which she has a black belt.^[3] When she was younger, she was in the school choir.

Career[link]

In 2006, Holt won the role of Emma Gilbert in the Network Ten children's television series H2O: Just Add Water. The show has earned a Logie Award and Nickelodeon Australia Kids' Choice Award. While the series was renewed for a third series, Holt left the show after series two after signing on for the sequel to the 2007 film The Messengers, titled Messengers 2: The Scarecrow. Filming took place in Sofia throughout 2008. Starring alongside Norman Reedus and Heather Stephens, the film was released 21 July 2009 straight-to-DVD. In August 2011, Holt was confirmed to be in the TV series The Vampire Diaries as Rebekah.^[4]

In addition to television and film roles, Holt has appeared in advertisements for Dreamworld, Sizzler, and Queensland Lifesaving. BuddyTV ranked her #55 on its TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011 list.^[5]

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Claire Holt

• Claire Holt at the Internet Movie Database