EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Near the end of the Jonas Brothers concert on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, Nick Jonas started ruminating about how grateful he was for everyone who helped him and his brothers, Joe and Kevin, succeed in the music industry. Their parents. Many people in attendance that night, which was the kickoff show for the band’s 20-year anniversary tour. And, of course, a multibillion dollar corporate entity.

“One of those, it’s not a person, but a thing: Disney,” Nick told the crowd, reminiscing about the time the company – which helped rocket the sibling trio to fame in the early aughts with a record deal, TV appearances and their own show – asked Joe to audition for a 2008 film starring newcomer Demi Lovato. Their father negotiated for Nick and Kevin to land roles as well. “I

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