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Global News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Benny Blanco Talks Working with Justin Bieber Before Meeting Fiancée Selena Gomez
Many know Benny Blanco as Selena Gomez's sweet, devoted fiancé and new musical partner. But before all of that came a long list of songwriting and production credits with some of the biggest and best artists: Sia, Britney Spears, The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber. Here, we look back to when we spoke to Blanco in an interview with @NIGHT host Mr. D about their then-recent release, Lonely. The song was featured as a single on both Bieber's album Justice and Blanco's debut Friends Keep Secrets, co-written by FINNEAS. Blanco said, 'We all wanted to work with each other. Like Justin loves Finneas. I love Finneas. I love Justin. Finneas loves me. Yeah, we got a whole little thing!' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Recording this song felt vulnerable for Bieber in a way he had never experienced before. 'It was one of those songs that was like a rocky road,' Blanco says. 'He's like, 'man, do I put this song out? I'm just so happy that he was brave enough to put it out because I think it's so important to people.' Story continues below advertisement The song went two times platinum in Canada.
BreakingNews.ie
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Benny Blanco says Selena Gomez waited outside his house 30 minutes before dates
Producer Benny Blanco has revealed singer Selena Gomez used to wait outside his house for 30 minutes in her car before dates. The 37-year-old said his now-fiance did not realise he could see her on his cameras while she was waiting, while speaking to Jessie Ware and her mother Lennie on their Table Manners podcast. Advertisement Blanco said: 'Selena's so insane that when we first started going out on dates, she was so obsessed with being on time. Blanco said he could see Gomez waiting in her car on his cameras (James Manning/PA) 'She used to pull up to my house, minimum 20 minutes early, maybe 30 minutes early, and she would wait outside. 'But she didn't realise that my cameras could see down the street, and her car would just be parked outside for like 30 minutes, and she would just wait until it was time to come in.' Gomez, 32, added: 'I don't think we've ever said that out loud to anyone, but it's so funny. Advertisement 'It's just, I don't know, I was nervous that I really liked him and I wanted to get there and, like, maybe call a friend to pump me up or do my make-up again or something.' The pair's romantic revelations come after they released the collaborative album I Said I Love You First in March. Speaking about their first kiss, Blanco added: 'Towards the end of the date, we were just sitting in the living room on the couch, and we were playing, We're Not Really Strangers (a card game). 'And there was a thing where it said, 'take a selfie with the person next to you', and she got right on my chest and took a selfie. Advertisement 'And then right after, I just looked at her, and I said, 'I got to kiss this girl', and I kissed her right away. 'And her heart started beating so quickly, and she started getting a rash on her face, and she was so nervous.' Gomez added: 'I hadn't liked anyone in a very long time. So some kisses are for fun, and then when you feel something behind a kiss, it's completely different. 'And I'd been alone for about five years, with the exception of a few shitty dates here and there, but never felt that way, and I was a little embarrassed.' Advertisement Gomez began her music career in the 2000s and has had five UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 singles, she recently Emilia Perez as Jessica Del Monte. Blanco released his only solo studio album Friends Keep Secrets in 2018, and has produced records for the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Kesha. The full interview can be heard on the weekly Table Manners podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
RTÉ News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Benny Blanco says Selena Gomez waited outside his house 30 minutes before dates
Producer Benny Blanco has revealed singer Selena Gomez used to wait outside his house for 30 minutes in her car before dates. The 37-year-old said his now-fiancé did not realise he could see her on his cameras while she was waiting, while speaking to Jessie Ware and her mother Lennie on their Table Manners podcast. Blanco said: "Selena's so insane that when we first started going out on dates, she was so obsessed with being on time. "She used to pull up to my house, minimum 20 minutes early, maybe 30 minutes early, and she would wait outside. "But she didn't realise that my cameras could see down the street, and her car would just be parked outside for like 30 minutes, and she would just wait until it was time to come in." Gomez, 32, added: "I don't think we've ever said that out loud to anyone, but it's so funny. "It's just, I don't know, I was nervous that I really liked him and I wanted to get there and, like, maybe call a friend to pump me up or do my make-up again or something." The pair's romantic revelations come after they released the collaborative album I Said I Love You First in March. Speaking about their first kiss, Blanco added: "Towards the end of the date, we were just sitting in the living room on the couch, and we were playing, We're Not Really Strangers (a card game). "And there was a thing where it said, 'take a selfie with the person next to you', and she got right on my chest and took a selfie. "And then right after, I just looked at her, and I said, 'I got to kiss this girl', and I kissed her right away. "And her heart started beating so quickly, and she started getting a rash on her face, and she was so nervous." Gomez added: "I hadn't liked anyone in a very long time. So some kisses are for fun, and then when you feel something behind a kiss, it's completely different. "And I'd been alone for about five years, with the exception of a few shitty dates here and there, but never felt that way, and I was a little embarrassed." Gomez began her music career in the 2000s and she recently starred in Emilia Perez as Jessica Del Monte. Blanco released his only solo studio album Friends Keep Secrets in 2018, and has produced records for the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Kesha.
Irish Examiner
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Benny Blanco says Selena Gomez waited outside his house 30 minutes before dates
Producer Benny Blanco has revealed singer Selena Gomez used to wait outside his house for 30 minutes in her car before dates. The 37-year-old said his now-fiance did not realise he could see her on his cameras while she was waiting, while speaking to Jessie Ware and her mother Lennie on their Table Manners podcast. Blanco said: 'Selena's so insane that when we first started going out on dates, she was so obsessed with being on time. Blanco said he could see Gomez waiting in her car on his cameras (James Manning/PA) 'She used to pull up to my house, minimum 20 minutes early, maybe 30 minutes early, and she would wait outside. 'But she didn't realise that my cameras could see down the street, and her car would just be parked outside for like 30 minutes, and she would just wait until it was time to come in.' Gomez, 32, added: 'I don't think we've ever said that out loud to anyone, but it's so funny. 'It's just, I don't know, I was nervous that I really liked him and I wanted to get there and, like, maybe call a friend to pump me up or do my make-up again or something.' The pair's romantic revelations come after they released the collaborative album I Said I Love You First in March. Speaking about their first kiss, Blanco added: 'Towards the end of the date, we were just sitting in the living room on the couch, and we were playing, We're Not Really Strangers (a card game). 'And there was a thing where it said, 'take a selfie with the person next to you', and she got right on my chest and took a selfie. 'And then right after, I just looked at her, and I said, 'I got to kiss this girl', and I kissed her right away. 'And her heart started beating so quickly, and she started getting a rash on her face, and she was so nervous.' Gomez added: 'I hadn't liked anyone in a very long time. So some kisses are for fun, and then when you feel something behind a kiss, it's completely different. 'And I'd been alone for about five years, with the exception of a few shitty dates here and there, but never felt that way, and I was a little embarrassed.' Gomez began her music career in the 2000s and she recently starred in Emilia Perez as Jessica Del Monte. Blanco released his only solo studio album Friends Keep Secrets in 2018, and has produced records for the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Kesha. The full interview can be heard on the weekly Table Manners podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Khaleej Times
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Selena Gomez surprises fans with digital release of 'Stained' after 8 years
Selena Gomez left fans thrilled as she announced the release of her long-lost song Stained after nearly eight years. The track, which was recorded during the sessions for her 2015 album Revival, however, never made it onto an album and is now available for a limited time. On Saturday, Gomez took to her Instagram to share the exciting news and also thanked her fans for keeping the song alive over the years. "Eight years later and you guys never forgot about this song Your love for Stained has never gone away, and I wanted to do something special to say thank you for all the love and support on the album. Stained is now available exclusively on my official store for a limited time only. #Stained," read her Instagram post. The song was leaked in 2016 but was never officially released--until now. Gomez released her highly anticipated new album, I Said I Love You First earlier this week. The album is a 15-track collection released under SMG Music, Friends Keep Secrets, and Interscope Records. It also marks her first full-length collaboration as a couple with her fiance Benny Blanco. The couple, who confirmed their romance in December 2023, has always been open about their love story. Selena recently celebrated Blanco's 37th birthday on March 8. The actor-singer posted an adorable message for him, writing, "I'm not sure what I did to deserve you, but damn am I glad you were born. Happy birthday, baby." According to People, they also revisited the restaurant where they had their first date and recreated the dish they ate, sharing the special moment with fans. The couple also announced their engagement in December 2024.
