Demi Lovato to headline Arthur Ashe Kids Day

Pop superstars JONAS BROTHERS & DEMI LOVATO team up with world #1 Rafel Nadal, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters & Novak Djokovic FOR 15TH ANNUAL ARTHUR ASHE KIDS’ DAY PRESENTED BY HESS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH IN NEW YORK CITY.

Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks-Off 2010 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., JULY 12, 2010 – The USTA announced today that chart-topping pop superstars Jonas Brothers and TV and recording sensation Demi Lovato will hold court with tennis world # 1 Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters and Novak Djokovic at the 15th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess Saturday, August 28 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hosted by Adrienne Bailon and Quddus, the show will feature special celebrity guests including Nick Cannon. The popular full-day tennis and music festival for children and families – including interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis clinics – will also feature performances from Allstar Weekend and School Gyrls. More musical acts and tennis stars will be announced in coming weeks. Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Presented by Hess will kick off the 2010 US Open, which runs from August 30 – September 12.From 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., kids and their families can experience an exciting schedule of free tennis games, live music and attractions taking place throughout the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Inside Arthur Ashe Stadium from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., the live tennis and music show will feature fun exhibition matches and skills competitions with Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, Novak Djokovic, and other top players and celebrities with musical performances by the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and more. In celebration of the 15th anniversary of Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato are the first artists to reprise their performances at the event, having appeared in 2007 and 2008 respectively, with the Jonas Brothers having made their debut here in 2005 on the Hess Get Pumped Up stage.

Stadium show tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster (1-866-OPEN-TIX), usopen.org and at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center box office. American Express is the official card of Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. General admission promenade tickets cost $10 and loge tickets are $20. Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day will be broadcast nationally by CBS on Sunday, August 29, from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m (EST). Kids 12-and-under with stadium show tickets will receive a free Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day hat from the USTA and Hess on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of inclement weather, ticket holders can log on to usopen.org for the most up to date information.

“We have seen some of the biggest names in tennis and entertainment on the court during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess,” said Harlan Stone, Chief Marketing Officer, USTA. “Our 15th year will be no different, and this day of excitement and fun for kids and families, will again honor a great humanitarian and icon of our sport.”

Over the years, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day has featured many of music’s biggest acts including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, Backstreet Boys, Ne-Yo, Sean Kingston, Jesse McCartney, Bow Wow and Hanson.

This year’s lineup features:

Demi Lovato – For the past two years, actress and recording artist Demi Lovato has been on a non-stop upward trajectory in music and TV. Her solo album “Don’t Forget” debuted at #2 and her most recent album, “Here We Go Again,” debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, delivering a platinum-certified hit of the same name. In 2008, she starred in “Camp Rock,” the year’s #1 cable TV entertainment telecast in Total Viewers and Tweens. In 2009, she debuted as the title character in Disney Channel’s now hit series “Sonny With A Chance,” and won a Teen Choice Award for the role. Demi headlines the Disney Channel Original Movie “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” premiering Friday, September 3. She begins a three continent concert tour with Jonas Brothers and other stars from “Camp Rock” in Chicago on August 7. Demi is the national spokesperson for the Teens Against Bullying campaign, in partnership with PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights). She is also an ambassador for Disney’s Friends for Change program, a multiplatform environmental initiative that helps kids help the planet.