Demi Lovato Flags Odd Request to Perform “Heart Attack” at Heart Event

Demi Lovato says she was asked to sing “Heart Attack” at a charity event for the American Heart Association. She initially pushed back but ultimately performed the 2013 single at the 2024 fundraiser.

Performance and public reaction

The live rendition quickly drew attention online. Some viewers questioned the song choice, calling it inappropriate for a heart-focused fundraiser.

Lovato delivered the performance smiling for attendees. She later explained she had not selected the song herself.

What Lovato said on the Elvis Duran Show

On the Elvis Duran Show episode released March 19, Lovato described the exchange with event organizers. She said she flagged an odd request to perform “Heart Attack” at the heart event.

Lovato added that she thought the song “wasn’t the vibe.” Organizers, she recalled, encouraged her because the audience wanted to hear it.

Representative response

A representative described the moment to Filmogaz.com as a beautiful and sensitive part of the evening. They said Lovato spoke about the mind-heart connection and aimed to honor the women in the room.

The rep noted she began with an introduction explaining why she chose the song. They emphasized the segment was meant to champion attendees and connect to the event’s themes.

Related personal disclosures

Lovato has also discussed past struggles with disordered eating. She said grocery store trips once triggered panic attacks during her recovery.

She spoke about those experiences on the Chicks in the Office podcast. At the time, she was promoting her cookbook, One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food.