He is Selena Gomez Back in her pop star era? Signs indicate yes.
Gomez, 32, shared a video via Instagram Story on Wednesday, January 22, that showed her wearing large headphones in what appeared to be a home recording studio. The clip began with the camera facing Gomez before shifting focus to the computer screen. She covered the screen with a red heart emoji.
When Gomez panned the camera again, her eyes widened with excitement. Large speakers and a keyboard can be seen in the background.
It's been almost a year since Gomez has released new music. She dropped the single “Love On” in February 2024 following her hit singles “Single Soon” and “Calm Down” in 2023 in collaboration with Rima.
Earlier this month, producer Benny Blanco Insinuated that it was Cook something new In the studio with Gomez, his now fiancée, while responding to a fan who asked Blanco, 36, to “write some new songs for our queen.”
In Blanco's TikTok video, uploaded on January 17, Gomez adjusts the microphone while sitting on a couch. She smiled as Blanco approached and said cheerfully, “Hello.”
This won't be the first time the couple has met – from They announced their engagement In December 2024 – they collaborated in the studio. Blanco co-produced the songs “Same Old Love” and “Kill Em With Kindness” from Gomez's 2015 album, aliveand was also a collaborator on “Single Soon”.
Formerly Gomez She opened up about her future in the music business during a 2024 appearance on the “SmartLess” podcast. “The older I get, the more I say to myself: 'I'd like to find something to settle down to,'” she admitted at the time. “I feel like I have another album in me, but I'll probably choose acting.”
When he hosts a podcast Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett Reminding Gomez that she did not need to choose between the two passions, she replied: “You are right, but I will want to relax, because I am tired.”
Gomez was drawn to acting thanks to the success of the Hulu series Murders only in the buildingwhich premiered in 2021. She received widespread acclaim for her role as Mabel Mora, and received several Golden Globe Award nominations. Last year, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards.
In addition to her famous TV show, Gomez Spark conversation With her performance in the movie Emilia Perezwhich also stars Zoe Saldana and Carla Sofia Gascón. The film received 10 nominations at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, becoming the most nominated comedy or musical in the award show's history. Emilia Perez It won a total of four awards at the ceremony earlier this month, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.