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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Head to Prom in ‘Talk' Music Video
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have shared a new song, 'Talk' off the deluxe edition of their debut collaborative LP, I Said I Love You First. To celebrate the track, the pair shot a prom-themed music video with director Tony Yacenda, which features Gomez's first experience with the high school rite of passage. 'Talk' interpolates Cake's 1998 single 'Never There' and features Gomez singing about a recently-departed lover. 'I know you just left but, damn, I need you right back,' she croons. 'I'ma call you daddy 'cause I know you like that/ Go recharge your batteries, come back to me and make your mama proud.' More from Rolling Stone Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco Will Feature GloRilla, More on Deluxe 'I Said I Love You First' Gracie Abrams Covers Lorde's Devastating Ballad 'Liability' in New Zealand Adam Levine Confirms New Maroon 5 Album, Tour on 'Fallon' 'Talk' appears on I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back, out today via SMG Music/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope Record. The deluxe version features four new original songs, including 'Stained,' a new remix of 'Bluest Flame,' 'Cowboy' with GloRilla and 'Guess You Can Say I'm In Love' with vocals and production from Greg Gonzalez of Cigarettes After Sex. It also features an acoustic version of 'Call Me When You Break Up' with Gracie Abrams and a live version of 'How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten.' Blanco and Gomez — who got engaged in December — released I Said I Love You First on March 21, featuring collaborations with Abrams on 'Call Me When You Break Up,' The Marías on 'Ojos Tristes,' and Tainy and J Balvin on 'I Can't Get Enough.' Charli XCX also provided backing vocals and writing credits on 'Bluest Flame.' Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield reviewed the album, writing, 'Let's hope we get many sequels to this album over the years to come, because the world needs all the uplifting pop-star love stories we can get.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Selena Gomez says advocating for justice isn't 'for the faint of heart' after backlash over sobbing about ICE raids
Selena Gomez is not backing down from using her platform to advocate for mental health and social justice. Despite facing backlash earlier this year for sharing a video of herself crying over the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, the actress, 32, defended her choice to criticize President Donald Trump 's administration. In a new interview with Billboard, the Call Me When You Break Up hitmaker explained that she believes 'at the end of the day' it 'matters to be vocal about issues that matter to you whether you are famous or not.' 'It's not for the faint of heart, because you are putting yourself out there and trust me there will be a lot of opinions that come at you for even having the nerve to say anything at all,' she explained. After sharing her emotional plea supporting undocumented immigrants in January, Gomez was publicly slammed by The White House and a number of Republican politicians, including Sam Parker, a 2018 Republican Senate candidate from Utah. In response to the former Disney Channel star's post about the immigration raids, the White House shared a video titled: 'Moms of Victims of Illegal Aliens SLAM Selena Gomez: You Didn't Cry for Our Daughters.' In the recording, three moms of the kids, who were allegedly killed by undocumented individuals, reacted to Gomez's video crying over deportations. Through sobs, Gomez tells her fans: 'All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don't understand. I'm so sorry, I wish I could do something but I can't. I don't know what to do. I'll try everything, I promise.' Although the Only Murders in the Building star did not address the public outcry over her since-deleted video in her latest interview, she did reflect on initially feeling scared 'to be that vulnerable' about her 'own personal mental health.' Gomez, who has publicly discussed struggling with bipolar disorder and anxiety, explained she doesn't 'ever want anyone to think' of her as a victim. 'I thought [that] by sharing my own story I could help others, and I will take any negative opinions that come with that because I see the bigger picture of how the conversations have changed around mental health,' she stressed. As for the advice she would give the new generation of artists, Gomez told Billboard she would recommend they focus on 'blocking out the noise and being true' to themselves. 'The noise can be overwhelming, and I am not saying it's easy but by doing that and not compromising who you are, it goes a long way,' she said. Earlier in her interview, she explained that her 'Mexican heritage is something that has influenced' her 'entire life.' 'It's not lost on me how representation matters,' she said. 'Throughout the years I've been doing this, some of the most supportive women in the entertainment business I have met have been other Latin women. I love the bond we all have.' The Grammy nominee previously produced a 2019 Netflix documentary, titled Living Undocumented, chronicling the lives of undocumented families in the United States. At the time, the former Disney Channel star, who was born in Texas, opened up about her family's own immigration story, which began in the 1970s when her aunt crossed the border from Mexico to America hidden in the back of a truck. Her paternal grandparents, Ricardo and Mary followed their daughter and, once in the US, they welcomed Selena's father, who is also called Ricardo. Her mother, Mandy Teefey, is also a U.S. citizen. In a personal essay for Time magazine, she shared: 'Undocumented immigration is an issue I think about every day, and I never forget how blessed I am to have been born in this country thanks to my family and the grace of circumstance.' 'But when I read the news headlines or see debates about immigration rage on social media, I feel afraid for those in similar situations. I feel afraid for my country,' Gomez continued. The Golden Globe nominee noted as a Mexican-American woman that she feels 'a responsibility to use' her platform 'to be a voice for people who are too afraid to speak.' 'When I signed on to executive-produce a show about undocumented immigrants, I couldn't help but anticipate the criticisms I might face. But the truth is, the worst criticism I can imagine is still nothing compared to what undocumented immigrants face every day,' she explained. The Rare Beauty reminded her followers that 'fear shouldn't stop us from getting involved and educating ourselves on an issue that affects millions of people in our country.' Gomez has been vocal about concerns over how immigrants are obtained in the United States and previously called out 'kids in cages' that were 'sleeping on concrete floors with aluminum blankets.' 'No access to simple dignities! How is this still happening??? It's absolutely inhumane to treat anyone like this let alone children. I can't even imagine what they are going through. We need to get this to finally stop!' she wrote in an Instagram post back in 2019. In 2020, Gomez gave a heartfelt speech for Define American's Immigrad 2020, a virtual commencement for immigrant graduates. 'Congratulations to all of the immigrads! I know that this is a virtual ceremony, but it's very real, and it's very real to all of the families and all of you and your communities,' she gushed. ''I want you guys to know that you matter and that your experiences are a huge part of the American story.' During her speech, the star reflected on her family coming to American from Mexico and setting 'into motion' her 'American story as well as theirs.' 'I'm a proud, third-generation American-Mexican, and my family's journeys and their sacrifice helped me get me to where I am today,' she said proudly. 'Mine is not a unique story,' Gomez noted. 'Each and every one of you have a unique tale of becoming an American, so regardless of where your family is fun, regardless of your immigration status, you have taken action to earn an education to make your families proud and to open up your worlds.' Gomez recently returned to her roots while preparing for Emilia Pérez as she took Spanish lessons for six months to help her better prepare for her role. Although she grew up speaking Spanish at home, the actress revealed during an appearance on NPR's Fresh Air that she lost her fluency of the language after moving to Los Angeles to purse her career in entertainment. 'I got my first job at 7, and most of my jobs from that point on were English,' she said during the episode. 'And I just lost [my Spanish]. That's kind of the case for a lot of people, especially Mexican American people,' she explained. The star added, 'I wish I just knew a lot more than I do. But I think that's why I try to honor my culture as much as possible.' 'From releasing an album in Spanish to wanting to pursue this movie. And I don't think it'll be the last thing I do in Spanish,' Selena expressed.
Forbes
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Selena Gomez May Have An Unexpected Hit On Her Hands
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco impacted the Billboard charts last week with I Said I Love You First, their collaborative full-length. The set launched with plenty of momentum, driven largely by interest in the duo's relationship and the exciting nature of the release. But now, just a frame later, that enthusiasm seems to be cooling. Many of the tracks that debuted last time around have vanished entirely, and the project as a whole is slipping. Still, not all hope is lost. One standout track from the project actually gaining on the charts. 'Ojos Tristes,' a collaboration with the band The Marías, is proving itself to be something of a surprisingly popular cut, and its performance this week might offer a glimmer of hope for the future of the set. When I Said I Love You First first arrived, a handful of its cuts earned immediate appearances on various Billboard rankings. That's fairly common for a buzzy, high-profile drop, but now, most of those titles have already disappeared. Only one is defying that trend: 'Ojos Tristes.' The track, which brings together Gomez, Blanco, and The Marías, is not only sticking around, but actually climbing. This frame, 'Ojos Tristes' appears on at least eight Billboard charts. It improves its standing on five of them and debuts on several others. Among the many tallies where 'Ojos Tristes' is gaining, the most notable must be the Hot 100. Last week, Gomez and Blanco occupied several spots on the chart. This time, they still manage to hold onto two slots, but only one of those cuts is moving in a positive direction. 'Call Me When You Break Up,' the album's first single and a collaboration with Gracie Abrams, slips from its previous high of No. 46 to No. 60 in its fifth week on the chart. In contrast, 'Ojos Tristes' rises slightly, stepping up from No. 59, where it launched, to No. 56. That upward movement is modest, but in a week when most of the other tracks are falling off completely, it stands out. 'Ojos Tristes' also climbs to new highs on several other charts at the same time. The cut steps up by more than 10 spots on both of Billboard's global rankings, and those jumps suggest that international audiences are catching on as well. The cut is also inching closer to the pinnacle of both the Hot Latin Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts. After launching inside the top five last frame, 'Ojos Tristes' is now making a serious play for the crown, advancing slightly on the two tallies. 'Ojos Tristes' is also the inaugural chart-topper on a newly-launched Billboard ranking. This week, the company introduces the Hot Latin Pop Songs chart, and Gomez, Blanco, and The Marías land the first-ever No. 1 on the tally. Elsewhere, 'Ojos Tristes' debuts at No. 41 on the Streaming Songs chart, which tracks the most-played tunes across all streaming-only platforms in the U.S. The cut didn't debut there when the album first arrived — usually the frame when streaming numbers are at their peak — meaning it's actually growing in popularity. 'Ojos Tristes' may not have been an obvious single when I Said I Love You First dropped, but a week later, it's looking more and more like the unexpected hit of the set. The album was released just one week ago, and while most of its tracks are already fading, this collaboration could help the project slow its decline.
See - Sada Elbalad
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Release "I Said I Love You First" Deluxe Album with 2 Additional Tracks
Yara Sameh Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco aren't done with the rollout for their first joint album " I Said I Love You First ". The couple unveiled the deluxe version of their album on Friday with two new tracks. Among the new songs is the fan-favorite previously unreleased track 'Stained,' which was written sometime pre-Rare, but after 2015's "Revival". The song, originally produced by her now-fiancé, was first teased in 2016 when the singer shared a snippet. It eventually leaked in full on the internet, but didn't make the cut on either of Gomez's next two albums. Now, it's available for fans to enjoy in full. In a livestream that was recorded by a fan last weekend, Gomez gave listeners — and Blanco, who was on the stream with her— some background on what had happened with 'Stained,' saying, 'You know, I actually loved that song and I was nervous … I remember I was still nervous to curse in a song. I don't know what happened. I'm sure I leaked it on accident, or I did something. But it got out, and I'm kind of happy that it did.' Additionally, the deluxe version features an acoustic version of their Gracie Abrams collaboration, 'Call Me When You Break Up.' Upon the original album's release, Gomez, Blanco and Abrams joined Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 this week to discuss the team-up, where the 'That's So True' singer opened up about how natural the song's creation was. 'For as long as I've cared about music, both of their work has been in my life,' Abrams said of Gomez and Blanco. 'So anything that they want from me is a yes forever. And I just felt really grateful for the opportunity. And also just the song was immediately so stuck in my head as soon as I heard it for the first time. And of course, the opportunity to write my verse on it just happened so quickly, which I think is such a testament to how addicting the song is I think.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Forbes
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco's Joint Album ‘I Said I Love You First' Is Here
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have been musical collaborators longer than they've been romantic partners, and the newly engaged couple is going back to their roots, so to speak, with their new joint album I Said I Love You First. The duo first teased the project with 'Scared of Loving You' and the Gracie Abrams collab 'Call Me When You Break Up' last month and set the stage for the album's release last week with the single 'Sunset Blvd.' On I Said I Love You First, Gomez sings about romances past and present as she reflects on her journey to where she is now in her happy and loving relationship with Blanco. The album comes just a few months after the Emilia Pérez star reiterated in a Variety interview that she had no imminent plans to return to music, previously saying last year that she regards music as her 'hobby' compared to acting and only plans to release one more album. I Said I Love You First offered Gomez the chance to speak about her life today in a format through which most fans know her and put her own spin on a variety of sounds, even reimagining Spanish singer Jeanette's beloved 1981 song 'El Muchacho de los Ojos Tristes' on the emotionally tender 'Ojos Tristes.' Nothing about Gomez and Blanco's love for each other is put on for the public, as Blanco pointed out to Interview last month. 'I worship the ground she walks on and I feel like she's the same way to me. There's no ego between us. She's praying for me to win and I'm praying for her to win. And I wake up in the morning—I know she does the same thing—and I'm like, 'How can I make her life better?'' he said. 'Holding her isn't close enough. I want to be inside of her whole body. I just feel a thing for her that I can't even explain. I'm so sappy.' Gomez, who has recruited Blanco to produce her own hits like 'Same Old Love," 'Kill Em With Kindness,' and the more recent 'Single Soon,' is thankful for Blanco listening to her in the studio and facilitating a smooth singer-producer relationship. "Sometimes it's difficult for me to speak up. Most of my anxiety right now is wanting him to speak because I feel like he's more talented than I am in this field. It's like working with a great filmmaker," she confessed. 'Whether we were together or not, I think he still would've listened to everything that I had to say, and he was able to almost transcribe it into music, into what the feeling of what I was talking about should be. And I really found that to be helpful because this album definitely feels just as much mine as I'm sure it does his.'
