It seems that Selena Gomez may have found herself a new beau in acclaimed producer Benny Blanco, as the singer hinted at their relationship on her Instagram Story. In the photo, Gomez is seen resting her head on the shoulder of a bearded man, who is assumed to be Blanco. He’s wearing zebra-patterned clothes and diamond bracelets. While this picture was just a soft launch of their romance, Gomez confirmed it by commenting “Facts” on an Instagram post from Pop Factions that speculated they were dating. Some fans weren’t pleased with the news, with one troll claiming that Gomez’s lack of self-love was evident since Blanco called her a “cookie-cutter pop artist” in 2020.
Selena Gomez hit back at a number of trolls who criticized her decision to work with Blanco. She took to Instagram to respond to their comments.
On Thursday, Selena Gomez posted a photo on her Instagram Story where she appeared to be leaning on Blanco. One commenter made an unsolicited remark about her therapy, to which Gomez replied that she knows what’s best for her and will fight for what she deserves. She also stated that she is growing and doesn’t want to be with a f-ckboy ever again. When another commenter insulted Blanco’s appearance, Gomez expressed sympathy for them. She defended Blanco, saying that he has treated her better than anyone else and is the best partner she’s ever had.
Selena Gomez made a fashionable appearance at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, as confirmed by photos from WireImage. The Post reached out to representatives for both Gomez and Blanco for any comments on the matter. After addressing the online rumors, Gomez took to her Instagram Story to express gratitude to her fans. She and Blanco previously teamed up in 2019 for the track “I Can’t Get Enough,” with the addition of J Balvin and Tainy. Blanco has a long list of collaborations with popular musicians, including Justin Bieber, who is famously known as Gomez’s ex and worked with Blanco in 2020 for the song “Lonely”.
During a promotional appearance on “The Zach Sang Show,” Benny Blanco commented on Justin Bieber’s authenticity, contrasting him with “cookie-cutter” pop artists who have their own makeup lines. Blanco praised Bieber for being upfront about his anxieties and imperfections, which he saw as a refreshing departure from the norm. This comment came shortly after their collaboration, and some fans speculated that Blanco was subtly shading Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty makeup company. Regardless, it’s clear that Blanco sees Bieber as a breath of fresh air in the often superficial world of pop music.
