Ellen DeGeneres had pop singer Nick Jonas on her daytime show to both plug his music and check up on her tenant. Yes, Ellen is Nick’s actual landlord — thank goodness there are no holes in her sheetrock, or this appearance on Thursday’s show could have been awkward.
“You’re a good tenant, you pay rent on time,” Ellen praised Jonas before asking: “I left a lot of stuff there and are you taking care of it?”
“I think so,” Jonas replied. “I have everyone that comes in my house uses a coaster so there’s no rings on the tables, which is good.”
Apparently, the rugs and sofas are OK still too — but just in case, DeGeneres took what she called a “healthy deposit” from the pop star. That’s just smart landlordin’.
Nick Jonas, Frank Grillo, Matt Lauria and Cast Steam Up Red Carpet at 'Kingdom' Premiere (Photos)
"Kingdom" celebrated its Season 2 premiere on Tuesday night, with stars Nick Jonas, Frank Grillo and Matt Lauria among the dashing guests.
The premiere event for DirecTV and AT&T U-Verse's boxing drama took place at the Los Angeles' famed Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, with the first episode screening at the center's Silver Screen theater.
Additional cast members in attendance included Jonathan Tucker, Natalie Martinez, Joanna Going and Mark Consuelos, as well as series creator and executive producer Byron Balasco.
Nick Jonas (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for DIRECTV)
The following party at Wolfgang Puck's Spectra Lounge featured two "Kingdom"-inspired interactive photo and video booths, gallery walls showcasing artwork of the cast and seating arrangements hand-crafted from a deconstructed MMA Octagon, created by OneNine Design.
Matt Lauria and Jonathan Tucker (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for DIRECTV)
Other celebrity guests included Rich Eisen ("The Rich Eisen Show"), Andrew Siciliano (DirecTV's Red Zone Channel), professional boxer Gabriel Rosado and Jennifer Widerstrom ("The Biggest Loser"). AT&T's EVP and Chief Content Officer Dan York, SVP of Original Content and Production Chris Long and VP of Development and Production Bart Peters, and Endemol Shine Studios' EVP Jeremy Gold also appeared.
Natalie Martinez, Joanna Going and Frank Grillo (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for DIRECTV)
The Evolution of Nick Jonas: From Purity Ring to Boxing Ring (Photos)
Heavily influenced by soul and R&B, the Nick Jonas of now has come a long way from his teen pop rock.
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Formed in 2005, The Jonas Brothers consists of New Jersey siblings Kevin, Joe and Nick.
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At the height of their success, The Jonas Brothers' self-titled 2007 album sold 1.7 million copies.
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Appearances on Disney programs like Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana" significantly raised their profile.
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"Jo Bros, "as fans called them, coincided with other teen phenomenons like Zac Efron of "High School Musical."
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Though a follow up album titled 'Little Bit Longer" didn't move as many copies as the first, it cemented the Jonas Brothers as an act "that could sell out arenas," said Billboard writer Shirley Halperin.
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Pursuing solo efforts in 2010, Nick experimented with a new band that played under the moniker "Nick Jonas & The Administration."
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Nick has also returned to his first love: the stage. Starring in productions of "Les Miserables" as a kid, Jonas has returned to Broadway in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
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"Nick Jonas & The Administration" flew pretty high, moving about 150,000 copies of their standalone album, per Nielsen SoundScan.
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Cementing their pop culture dominance, the boys merited an invite to the Anna Wintour-curated Met Gala, celebrating the designs of Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli.
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Jonas is shown performing at the 2013 "Miss USA" pageant. It's not secret he likes beauty queens, as his current girlfriend Olivia Culpo holds a few titles.
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Nick Jonas hits up the Vanity Fair and FIAT celebration of 'Young Hollywood' during Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2014.
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In 2013, Jonas and his brothers paid tribute to radio legend Kidd Kraddick by attending a public memorial for the DJ, who died from complications due to an enlarged heart.
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The happy -- and hot -- couple in the flesh: Jonas and Olivia Culpo sizzle on-screen in his video for "Jealous" and at various red carpet events.
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Always musically inclined, Jonas even moonlights for his pals -- like his 2013 side gigs playing drums for Demi Lovato.
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For a new "Kingdom," a new prince: Jonas carved out a whole new body with LA-based trainer Gregg Miele of Heart & Hustle Gym.
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Jonas' "Kingdom" character Nate Kulina isn't just the youngest in a boxing dynasty, he's discovering his true sexual identity.
DirecTV
Jonas has said numerous times how proud he is to take on a homosexual character, and treats the storyline with care and responsibility.
DirecTV
Transformation complete: Details magazine documents the powerhouse Jonas has become, a far cry from the mop-topped drummer for the Jonas Brothers.
Details magazine
Island Records "Chains" already has two breakout singles: the eponymous track and "Jealous," a certified Billboard Top 10 hit.
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At 22, Jonas has a career trajectory that CAA head of music Rob Light says could land Jonas the coveted EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
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See the long road from ”Camp Rock“ to ”Kingdom,“ Nick Jonas’ journey from Disney star to sexy solo artist
Heavily influenced by soul and R&B, the Nick Jonas of now has come a long way from his teen pop rock.
Boxing drama returns to DirecTV’s Audience Network on Oct. 17
"Kingdom" celebrated its Season 2 premiere on Tuesday night, with stars Nick Jonas, Frank Grillo and Matt Lauria among the dashing guests.
The premiere event for DirecTV and AT&T U-Verse's boxing drama took place at the Los Angeles' famed Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, with the first episode screening at the center's Silver Screen theater.
Additional cast members in attendance included Jonathan Tucker, Natalie Martinez, Joanna Going and Mark Consuelos, as well as series creator and executive producer Byron Balasco.
Nick Jonas (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for DIRECTV)
The following party at Wolfgang Puck's Spectra Lounge featured two "Kingdom"-inspired interactive photo and video booths, gallery walls showcasing artwork of the cast and seating arrangements hand-crafted from a deconstructed MMA Octagon, created by OneNine Design.
Matt Lauria and Jonathan Tucker (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for DIRECTV)
Other celebrity guests included Rich Eisen ("The Rich Eisen Show"), Andrew Siciliano (DirecTV's Red Zone Channel), professional boxer Gabriel Rosado and Jennifer Widerstrom ("The Biggest Loser"). AT&T's EVP and Chief Content Officer Dan York, SVP of Original Content and Production Chris Long and VP of Development and Production Bart Peters, and Endemol Shine Studios' EVP Jeremy Gold also appeared.
Natalie Martinez, Joanna Going and Frank Grillo (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for DIRECTV)
The Evolution of Nick Jonas: From Purity Ring to Boxing Ring (Photos)
Heavily influenced by soul and R&B, the Nick Jonas of now has come a long way from his teen pop rock.
Island Records
Formed in 2005, The Jonas Brothers consists of New Jersey siblings Kevin, Joe and Nick.
Getty Images
At the height of their success, The Jonas Brothers' self-titled 2007 album sold 1.7 million copies.
Getty Images
Appearances on Disney programs like Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana" significantly raised their profile.
Getty Images
"Jo Bros, "as fans called them, coincided with other teen phenomenons like Zac Efron of "High School Musical."
Getty Images
Though a follow up album titled 'Little Bit Longer" didn't move as many copies as the first, it cemented the Jonas Brothers as an act "that could sell out arenas," said Billboard writer Shirley Halperin.
Getty Images
Pursuing solo efforts in 2010, Nick experimented with a new band that played under the moniker "Nick Jonas & The Administration."
ABC Studios
Nick has also returned to his first love: the stage. Starring in productions of "Les Miserables" as a kid, Jonas has returned to Broadway in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
Getty Images
"Nick Jonas & The Administration" flew pretty high, moving about 150,000 copies of their standalone album, per Nielsen SoundScan.
Getty Images
Cementing their pop culture dominance, the boys merited an invite to the Anna Wintour-curated Met Gala, celebrating the designs of Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli.
Getty Images
Jonas is shown performing at the 2013 "Miss USA" pageant. It's not secret he likes beauty queens, as his current girlfriend Olivia Culpo holds a few titles.
Getty Images
Nick Jonas hits up the Vanity Fair and FIAT celebration of 'Young Hollywood' during Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2014.
Getty Images
In 2013, Jonas and his brothers paid tribute to radio legend Kidd Kraddick by attending a public memorial for the DJ, who died from complications due to an enlarged heart.
Cooper Neill for Getty Images
The happy -- and hot -- couple in the flesh: Jonas and Olivia Culpo sizzle on-screen in his video for "Jealous" and at various red carpet events.
Getty Images
Always musically inclined, Jonas even moonlights for his pals -- like his 2013 side gigs playing drums for Demi Lovato.
Getty Images
For a new "Kingdom," a new prince: Jonas carved out a whole new body with LA-based trainer Gregg Miele of Heart & Hustle Gym.
DirecTV
Jonas' "Kingdom" character Nate Kulina isn't just the youngest in a boxing dynasty, he's discovering his true sexual identity.
DirecTV
Jonas has said numerous times how proud he is to take on a homosexual character, and treats the storyline with care and responsibility.
DirecTV
Transformation complete: Details magazine documents the powerhouse Jonas has become, a far cry from the mop-topped drummer for the Jonas Brothers.
Details magazine
Island Records "Chains" already has two breakout singles: the eponymous track and "Jealous," a certified Billboard Top 10 hit.
Island Records
At 22, Jonas has a career trajectory that CAA head of music Rob Light says could land Jonas the coveted EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Island Records
1 of 21
See the long road from ”Camp Rock“ to ”Kingdom,“ Nick Jonas’ journey from Disney star to sexy solo artist
Heavily influenced by soul and R&B, the Nick Jonas of now has come a long way from his teen pop rock.
Island Records
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