Demi Lovato went on a date with her new boyfriend Austin Wilson after announcing the relationship on Instagram. She was spotted going on a hike in Los Angeles recently, and pictures of the trip have surfaced online.

The first public outing that Lovato had with her boyfriend was a hike in Los Angeles. Pictures of the couple posted on People show them holding hands and cuddling.

Lovato wore a blue Nirvana t-shirt and matching leggings and hiking shoes. She finished the look with a baseball cap. Her boyfriend wore a black Metallica t-shirt, sweatpants and a baseball cap. They both carried water bottles as they went on the hike, holding each other’s hands.

Wilson is a model, and he was seen kissing Lovato in the Instagram picture she shared online a few days ago. The singer confirmed her relationship to the world in the post.

The photos of the couple were taken when they were walking in Hollywood Hills, E! News reported. A source told the media outlet that the singer met her new boyfriend through a group of common friends.

Lovato has been struggling with substance abuse for the past few years, and she had a scary overdose experience last year. She has been to rehab, and has been trying to stay healthy. Wilson is also said to be a former addict who is focused on his health and recovery.

With a shared passion for staying healthy, and their love for rock music, the two celebrities had a “whirlwind” romance, according to an insider. The source also confirmed that the two became romantically involved very recently.

“ Demi loves that they share the same values and are on the same page about their health and wellbeing,” the insider said. The source further added that the singer feels that her new boyfriend is a good and positive influence on her.

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Singer Demi Lovato attends the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Aug. 30, 2015. Getty Images/ Jason Merritt