Demi Lovato Talks Parkland Students & Gun Control In Billboard Magazine March 10, 2018

Singer Demi Lovato covers the March 10, 2018 issue of Billboard Magazine. Stylist Jonny Lichtenstein chooses designs from Chanel, Rodarte, Baja East and more in images by Austin Hargrave. 

Lovato speaks to writer Mickey Rapkin about about her commitment to politics, acknowledging that she would have more fans if she stayed neutral. 

"My fans are like CIA agents," Lovato tells Rapkin speaking about her new connections with Parkland students who connected her with Emma Gonzalez who famously called BS on the NRA. Lovato describes their conversation as "very emotional and heartfelt."

"There’s way too many shootings happening in this country," continues Lovato. "I’m pro-gun control. Obviously for me..." -- she pauses, considering the potential fallout of her words -- "politics are difficult to talk about." But later, when we return to the topic, she takes a deep breath and unloads.

A week later, Lovato brings six Parkland students onstage at her first tour stop in San Diego, encouraging fan to text dollars for mental health services for students of the school. She’s hoping Gonzalez will come to a later show.

Demi Lovato has a history of past addictions and anorexia, challenges that sent her to a sober living center called CAST, which she says set her on a strong path to wellness. In an activist move, Lovato asks the organization to tour with her, setting up a tent where speakers -- like the Parkland students -- talk with fans. 

For info about Lovato's upcoming tour and more insights into this pop activist, read on at Billboard.