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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Benny Blanco is Selena Gomez's green flag fiancé. His words of wisdom? Always say sorry, prioritize home cooking and send a simple text.
Benny Blanco knows what it takes to be an attentive fiancé. This is made no clearer than in the handful of interviews Blanco, a Grammy-nominated music producer and songwriter, has given about his healthy relationship with fiancée Selena Gomez. He's beloved by much of Gomez's fandom and has often been described as 'the standard' and a 'walking green flag.' Blanco has even received the stamp of approval from Gomez's superstar bestie, Taylor Swift. In a story published by Elle on Friday — the same day Blanco and Gomez released the deluxe version of their joint album, I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back — the 37-year-old music producer opened up about how he navigates arguments and misunderstandings with the Only Murders in the Building star. 'I think what you do is, you say, 'I'm sorry,'' he said. 'Even if you're just a little wrong. Just say you're sorry.' Gomez has also helped Blanco reach another conclusion: Women are better than men at virtually everything. 'Men are dumber. Men have less patience. I'm amazed every, every, every, every time I get to be in the same room as Selena,' Blanco said. 'I'm amazed at how she carries herself and all the things she does — the multitasking. Everything.' Blanco and Gomez first confirmed their romance in late 2023 and announced their engagement in December 2024. They previously collaborated on Gomez's tracks 'Same Old Love' and 'Kill Em With Kindness' for her 2015 album Revival before ever becoming romantically involved. The 'Bluest Flame' producer has a history of sharing sage dating wisdom since getting together with Gomez. Blanco's thoughtful advice has continued making its rounds on the internet, garnering praise along the way. While on Jay Shetty's podcast, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, in March, Blanco spoke of how he makes an active effort to give Gomez what she needs to feel secure in their relationship. 'I'm aware of her strengths, and I'm aware of her weaknesses. And what I try to do is surround her with a lot of things to help her,' Blanco told Shetty. 'So if she's away, and I have to go to a dinner, then a party, then this thing, then that thing, it's a simple text in between each thing that says, 'Hey, babe, I'm going to this next thing. I'm thinking of you.'' Acknowledging the animosity that can fester if couples don't properly communicate or choose to wait long periods to text one another, Blanco makes an active effort to not do those things. 'So I'm gonna help her succeed,' he said. 'I'm not gonna be a d***. I'm not not gonna hit her up. And she doesn't need a lot. She's like the easiest person in the world.' Gomez, who was with Blanco on Shetty's podcast, said of her fiancé, 'I know just hearing from him one time, check in with me and say, 'I love you, and I hope the day is going well,' I just feel safe. And I've never felt that before.' Failing to listen to your partner, added Blanco, is a common issue for men, especially. 'A woman is going to tell you exactly what she needs. One guy is like, 'I don't know what she wants.' She told you already. You're just an idiot. You're not listening. Just listen. If a girl is getting frustrated with you on something, she's definitely told you multiple times, and you're just not paying attention. So it's like, just listen, and don't be reactionary. Proactively do these things,' he said. Blanco reiterated this sentiment earlier that month, telling the Today Show, 'My No. 1 rule for men is listen on the first date. Stop trying to just show off. Listen to what they have to say.' During an interview with People in November 2024, Blanco emphasized the importance of cooking for your partner — even if it isn't exactly your strong suit. 'Just cook anything. Even if you're terrible at cooking, they're gonna like it because you did it,' he said. 'Ask your partner what they want to eat. Don't try to, like, cook them what you want to eat — ask them what they want to eat. If you don't know how to cook it, learn it.' Blanco often cooks meals for Gomez, bringing to life her favorite dishes. The 'Teenage Dream' producer prepares and then freezes food that he can easily deep fry or warm up for the pop star when she's craving it. 'I know the hits with Selena, so I'm going to cook her exactly what she wants. She's not gonna want, like, sea urchin. She's a steak dinner type of girl. She wants mashed potatoes, some creamed spinach,' he said. 'I have a whole menu of things she likes, so whenever she's hungry, I have them in my back pocket.' The acclaimed music producer, who's worked with artists like Rihanna, Britney Spears, Lana Del Rey and Gomez's ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, credits his relationship with his mother for why he treats Gomez, and people in general, the way he does. 'She always says, 'Treat people the way you want to be treated,'' Blanco told Elle of his mother. 'You should treat the best NBA player in the world the same way you treat the person valeting cars. You're not supposed to prioritize people based on what they do.'
Forbes
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Selena Gomez Drops New Music, But Hitting No. 1 Seems Out Of Reach
Selena Gomez releases a deluxe edition of I Said I Love You First in hopes of pushing the album to ... More No. 1 after it missed the top spot on the Billboard 200. CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Selena Gomez attends the "Emilia Perez" Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by) For the first time in her career, Selena Gomez missed hitting No. 1 with a new album. Just a few weeks ago, she and her fiancé Benny Blanco released I Said I Love You First, on March 21. The project succeeded in large part due to Gomez's incredible popularity, as she remains one of the most-followed people on social media and juggles successful careers in TV, film, music, and cosmetics. As a multihyphenate and accomplished businesswoman, Gomez is used to topping the Billboard 200 every time she delivers a full-length project, but this time, she narrowly missed the mark. Now, she and her partner are hoping for another shot at the summit. Gomez and Blanco released the deluxe edition of I Said I Love You First, now retitled I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back, on Friday (May 2). The expanded version was only announced a few days prior, so its arrival came as a bit of a surprise. This updated edition includes several new tunes, as well as a handful of other additions. The album now featured a reworked version of 'Cowboy' with a verse by rapper GloRilla, a live take of 'How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten,' and an acoustic version of 'Call Me When You Break Up,' the lead single that also credits Gracie Abrams. Fans quickly began buying I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back once it became available. The title ranked among the highest-rising new entries on iTunes on Friday, at the beginning of the new tracking period. However, it didn't perform nearly as well as the original version when it dropped, which shot to No. 1 immediately. Gomez and Blanco's updated effort approached the top 10 on the list of the top-selling full-lengths on the platform, but struggled to actually break into that space. This week, I Said I Love You First tumbles from No. 26 to No. 47 on the Billboard 200 in just its fifth frame on the tally. That's quite the drop for a project that received such heavy promotion. Such a descent does not bode well for the album's long-term success. That said, now that new music has been added to the now 20-plus track effort — up from the original 14 songs — there's a good chance the release will rebound on the Billboard charts next week…though exactly how high is yet to be seen. Given that it's a relatively quiet frame, Gomez and Blanco stand a decent chance of soaring higher on the competitive Billboard 200. But reaching No. 1 seems like it's a real stretch – one that's likely not to be considered within reach. To seriously compete for the summit, the two musicians would need to sell a significant number of copies and see a sharp uptick in streams of the project. Most of the success would likely need to come from purchases, but many of Friday's other new arrivals outsold I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back. Chances are, the pair will have to settle for a solid gain — perhaps even a return to the top 20. The album will almost certainly remain Gomez's first full-length under her own name to miss the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Selena Gomez shares sweet PIC of Benny Blanco amid cheating rumours with ex-assistant Theresa Marie
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Selena Gomez has quietly put an end to rumours about her relationship by sharing a loving photo of her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. This comes despite ongoing online chatter involving her former assistant and close friend, Theresa Marie Mingus. In her latest Instagram story, the singer shows Benny spending time with their family dog and his young nephew-a tender moment that seems to remind fans of the strong bond they share. This post arrives as fans keep a close eye on Selena's social media, especially after she recently unfollowed Theresa on Instagram. The timing has sparked plenty of theories, especially after Radar Online shared an old TikTok video showing Benny and Theresa having dinner together in Los Angeles. Fans Stir the Rumours with Old Clips and Bold Claims The gossip grew louder when some online users claimed Theresa has been seen at Benny's home multiple times while Selena was away. However, these claims have not been proven, as no photos or videos have been shared. Another TikTok even suggested Benny subscribed to Theresa's OnlyFans account, but there's no solid proof of this either. Despite all the talk, none of the people involved have made any official statements. Interestingly, Theresa once posted about Benny being named People magazine's 'S*xiest Man Alive,' which some fans found suspiciously timed given the rumours. For now, Theresa still follows both Selena and Benny on Instagram, showing no public sign of a falling out. Music Takes the Spotlight Amid the Drama Despite the online fuss, Selena and Benny appear focused on their music. They recently released a joint album called I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back, a romantic project that highlights their close relationship. On Instagram, Selena shared a heartfelt behind-the-scenes video with Benny, captioning it: 'I love you, now say it back!' She also announced the album and the official music video for their song Talk are out now. It was a warm and public celebration of their love, both personally and professionally. Fans Are Divided but Vocal While many fans continue to support the couple, others are tired of the cheating rumours. 'If I ever hear one more thing about Benny Blanco cheating on Selena, I'm going to lose it,' tweeted one frustrated fan, reflecting the feelings of many who think the drama has gone on too long.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Is ‘Benny Blanco Cheated On Selena Gomez' Trending?
Fans speculate if Benny Blanco cheated on Selena Gomez, as an unverified TikTok video makes shocking claims about Gomez's fiancé. On the other hand, Gomez recently unfollowed her longtime friend, Theresa Marie, on Instagram. Fans quickly connected this incident to the brewing 'cheating' controversy. Social media users theorize that the friendship ended over matters involving Blanco. Neither Gomez nor Blanco has addressed the allegations. Selena Gomez fans think that the pop star unfollowed her friend, Theresa Marie, after the latter was 'spotted' spending time with Benny Blanco. A TikTok video revealed the duo's meetup, and some users quickly concluded that it could be Blanco 'cheating' on Gomez. (via Daily Mail) However, other fans think that the rumors are completely baseless. Gomez and Blanco recently posted the release news of the deluxe version of their album, I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back, and Marie apparently liked the post, an X user claimed. Amid many unverified rumors, one further suggests that Blanco allegedly followed Marie's OnlyFans account. But other users pointed out the 'source' of the news is a parody update for pop stars. Summarizing the rumors, one fan posted on X, 'In conclusion, Benny never cheated on Selena. Selena and her best friend, Theresa, are still friends. The rumors are totally made up by us, not a single source proves that they are true.' Meanwhile, the apparent 'fallout' of Gomez and Marie's friendship is still making fans confused. Earlier in 2023, the 'Hands to Myself' crooner posted a heartfelt tribute to her assistant and friend, Theresa Marie. In the Instagram post, Gomez gushed, 'To the person who makes me laugh harder than anyone on this planet. My OG girl. That (sic) my best friend. Love you T #main #day1.' In 2019, the 'Wolves' singer shared another tribute for her friend, where she shared how the duo's friendship evolved over the years. Gomez wrote, 'I met Theresa 5 years ago. We worked together and became best friends.' She also mentioned how her friend has 'taught' her to see life in a 'fun, carefree, and uplifting way.' The post Why Is 'Benny Blanco Cheated On Selena Gomez' Trending? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Selena Gomez shares adorable pic of Benny Blanco amid Theresa Marie cheating rumors
Selena Gomez shared an adorable photo of beau Benny Blanco amid rumors about him cheating on her with Theresa Marie Mingus, the singer's long-time friend and former assistant. In the image, Blanco can be seen playing with the couple's family dog and his nephew. This comes days after fans noticed that Gomez had unfollowed Mingus on Instagram. The last time the two were seen together was at a March 10 birthday party. A TikTok video showing Blanco dining with his fiancée's former assistant at a Los Angeles restaurant resurfaced. Some fans claimed that Mingus was seen at the music producer's house 'often' when Gomez was not present. However, there are no pictures of the alleged visits. A TikTok video further accused Blanco of subscribing to Mingus' OnlyFans account. However, there is no evidence to back the claim. Fans also noted that Mingus posted about Blanco being named People's 'Sexiest Man Alive', which some interpreted as suspicious given the timing and rumors. As of now, Mingues follows both Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on Instagram. 'Benny allegedly subscribed to Theresa's OnlyFans page, leading Selena to UNFOLLOW her friend on IG,' one fan said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. 'If it's true that Benny Blanco is cheating on Selena Gomez, why do women choose ugly men bruh. Ugly men cheat like a usual suspect. Attractive men don't. 🤣' another one added. 'if i ever hear one more thing about benny blanco cheating on selena i'm going to lose it,' a third fan tweeted. Meanwhile, Gomez has released a music album with Benny Blanco, titled: 'I Said I Love You First... And You Said It Back'. In an Instagram post promoting the album, the singer posted a BTS video. She wrote in the caption: 'I love you, now say it back! I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back with @itsbennyblanco is out now along with the official music video for Talk.'
