Demi Lovato Skipped the MTV VMAs to Work on a Secret Project The singer didn't attend the annual award show in New Jersey. On Instagram, she admitted she was busy working on a mysterious project that was making her "so happy." Demi Lovato, on Instagram Demi Lovato, via Instagram The 'Sorry Not Sorry' hitmaker then insisted her news isn't related to "dogs, pickles, or mugs", after posting some videos of cute pups. Lovato added that there was a good "reason" she chose not to attend the VMAs.