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In a new interview with The LA Times<\/em>, Nick Jonas addresses what he calls<\/a> “criticism” for having portrayed a gay<\/a> MMA fighter in the TV series Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Jonas sat down with the LAT<\/a> along with his summer tour partner Demi Lovato to discuss their collaboration.<\/p>\n

When the subject turned to LGBT rights, Jonas was asked about his work on Kingdom<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“It’s a tough story to tell, and I think there’s a responsibility as someone representing the LGBT community to do what I can to show support,” said Jonas.<\/p>\n

Asked whether its “tricky to represent that community from outside”, Jonas replied, “As a heterosexual male<\/a>, I’ve gotten some criticism. But you’ve got to block out the noise to hear the change.”<\/p>\n

RELATED – Nick Jonas Had a ‘Gay’ Scene in ‘Kingdom’ if Being Drugged and Violated Counts: WATCH<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n

Lovato also spoke about her support for the LGBT community, saying, “I grew up in the South where there’s discrimination, and when I witnessed the judgment around me, I always thought someone needs to stick up for not just the LGBT community but any outsider, anybody that wasn’t the mold in Texas.”<\/p>\n

Of her song “Cool for the Summer”<\/a>, which many interpreted to be about a same-sex<\/a> affair, Lovato says,<\/p>\n

“I had an experience that I wanted to write about. There was no X-Y about it other than, ‘OK, I’m finally singing about sex<\/a>.’ But it really was just coming from wanting to be more honest with my music, and also maybe giving more insight into why I’m so passionate about the LGBT community.<\/p>\n

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