Selena Gomez is keeping fans on their toes with an exciting announcement—she’s releasing a brand-new album next month, and this time, it’s a collaboration with her fiancé, Benny Blanco.
The 32-year-old pop sensation shared the news with her 421 million Instagram followers in a heartfelt post, accompanied by a slideshow of intimate photos with her soon-to-be husband, 36.
The pictures included cozy moments in bed and a sweet shot of Blanco kissing her cheek.
A Surprise Announcement with a Special Meaning
In her caption, Gomez playfully teased fans: “I always trick you guys! My NEW album I Said I Love You First with my best friend @itsbennyblanco is out on 3/21.”
She went on to reveal that the first single from the project, Scared of Loving You, is already available on streaming platforms.
For those eager to support the project, Gomez also announced that exclusive merchandise and signed albums are available for pre-order.
Under the post, Blanco couldn’t help but express his love, commenting, “I love you, baby.”
Their History of Making Music Together
This isn’t the first time Gomez and Blanco have worked together.
The duo has a long-standing professional relationship, having collaborated on Single Soon in 2023 and I Can’t Get Enough from Gomez’s Rare album in 2020.
Their partnership goes even further back to 2015 when Blanco contributed to her hits Same Old Love and Kill Em With Kindness.
The music video for Scared of Loving You showcases their undeniable chemistry, featuring scenes of the couple laughing, holding hands, and lying side by side.
The emotional ballad kicks off with Gomez singing: “If I broke your heart, would you take me back?/ If I broke my arm, would you sign my cast?”—a heartfelt expression of vulnerability and love.
A New Era for Selena Gomez
This surprise album announcement comes as a bit of a twist for fans.
Not long ago, Gomez hinted that she might be stepping away from her pop-star persona.
In a conversation with Saoirse Ronan for Variety’s Actors on Actors series in December, she admitted, “I think my strong suit is probably acting, but I’m proud of being able to tell a story through music.
My favorite songs are ballads because they’re transparent and honest.”
She even mentioned feeling “a little too old for the pop-star life” and shared her excitement about entering a new phase in her career.
However, with this upcoming album, it’s clear that music is still a big part of her journey.
Their Love Story: From Friends to Fiancés
Gomez and Blanco’s relationship blossomed in June 2023, but the couple kept things under wraps until December.
That month, Gomez made it Instagram-official, revealing that she had been dating the hitmaker for six months and calling him her “absolute everything.”
Before finding love with Blanco, Gomez was linked to several high-profile romances, including The Weeknd, Zedd, Nick Jonas, Taylor Lautner, and even Zayn Malik.
Of course, her most publicized relationship was her on-and-off eight-year romance with Justin Bieber, which ended in 2018.
Bieber has since moved on with Hailey Baldwin, and they recently welcomed a baby boy.
How It All Began: Gomez Made the First Move
Long before they became romantically involved, Gomez and Blanco were close friends for over a decade.
According to Blanco, their love story started when Gomez unexpectedly asked him out.
During a chat with Kai Cenat on Twitch, Blanco recalled the moment.
“She literally asked me… like we were just talking, and then she said, ‘You wanna get dinner?’ And I went to the dinner, and I had no idea,” he admitted.
At first, he wasn’t even aware they were on a date.
“She was like, ‘I would’ve worn something different to this date,’ and I was like, ‘Wait, what? We’re on a date?’ I had no idea.”
It wasn’t until a couple of days later, after hanging out again, that Blanco realized Gomez had feelings for him.
“Then I just kissed her, and the rest is history,” he shared.
Now, as they prepare to release their first full album together as a couple, it’s clear that their love story is still being written—both in music and in life.
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