Thu Dec 12 19:07:09 UTC 2024: ## Pop Stars Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Announce Engagement
**NEW YORK, NY – December 12, 2024** – Pop superstar Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco have announced their engagement, ending months of speculation. Gomez shared the happy news on Instagram, posting photos of her marquise diamond ring and a seemingly Taco Bell-themed proposal. One photo shows Blanco kissing her forehead as she displays the ring. Blanco re-shared the post to his Instagram stories, simply commenting on Gomez’s post, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The announcement was met with an outpouring of celebrity support, with Taylor Swift promising to be the flower girl and other stars like Cardi B and Lil Nas X offering congratulations. The couple first sparked engagement rumors in August after a cryptic Instagram post by Gomez. While Gomez initially seemed to deny the rumors, she and Blanco have both previously expressed their desire to marry and start a family. Gomez has publicly discussed her plans to adopt, revealing that she is unable to carry children herself.
The couple went public with their relationship in December 2023, and their romance has been a frequent topic on social media. Their relationship initially faced some backlash from fans, but Gomez defended Blanco, highlighting his strength and resilience amidst online negativity. While the wedding date remains undisclosed, the happy couple is celebrating their engagement, with Spotify even featuring them on its Romcom playlist.
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