Selena Gomez Teases New Single “Fetish,” Featuring Gucci Mane

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez will be sharing her Fetish with the world soon…

The 24-year-old Mexican American singer/actress is set to release a new single, a collaboration with Gucci Man entitled “Fetish.”

Gomez teased the new single on Friday (July 7) via Twitter, sharing what appears to be the single’s album art — a vintage-looking image of the 24-year-old carrying grocery bags next to a broken-down car — along with a release date of July 13.

The Revival pop star also revealed a trio of cryptic images tied to the forthcoming song on Instagram.

Gomez previously teased the project through a short clip that debuted at the end of Gomez’s recent music video for the Talking Heads-sampling hit “Bad Liar.”

Gomez Breaks the 100-Million Follower Mark on Instagram

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is the Instagram Queen…

The 24-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress, who is currently taking a break from social media and the spotlight, is the first person to see their Instagram account break the 100-million follower mark.

Gomez’s fans, the Selenators, launched a campaign to push her over the top.

Even though Gomez hasn’t posted any new images since a pic from her now-canceled Revival Tour, the high tally puts her above such fellow Instagram queens as Taylor Swift (91.4 million), Beyonce (85.3 million), Ariana Grande (85 million) and Kim Kardashian (83.6 million).

Gomez canceled the remainder of her tour to deal with what she said was Lupus-related depression, which also spurred her current social media holiday. She was already the top Instagram celeb, but when Selenators saw she was near the 100 million mark they started the #SelenaBreakTheInternet hash to get her over the mark.

A spokesperson for Instagram confirmed that Gomez is the most-followed person on the social network.

Gomez Releases Video for New Single “Kill Em With Kindness”

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is covering kindness in her latest clip…

The 23-year-old half Mexican American singer/actress has released the official music video for her latest single “Kill Em With Kindness,” which dropped Monday.

In the clip Gomez recreates the vibe of a cover shoot as she poses for her portrait to be taken while others dance for the camera, in a very artful black and white.

Gomez is currently on her Revival Tour, which launched in Las Vegas on May 6.

She recently announced she’ll donate proceeds from her upcoming concert in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday to charity, in light of the state’s controversial Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act (HB2) law, which many performers have come out against as discriminating against LGBT individuals.

“Kill Em With Kindness” comes on the heels of three No. 1 pop hits from her Revival album: “Good for You,” “Same Old Love” and “Hands to Myself.”

Gomez to Donate Proceeds from North Carolina Concert to LGBT Charity

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is performing in North Carolina despite the state’s controversial anti-LGBT bill. But, she’s doing it for a good reason.

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer will donate proceeds from her upcoming North Carolina concert to charity, and says she hopes “there will be a day soon when laws like HB2 won’t be a consideration.”

The Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act (HB2) law — often referred to as the “bathroom bill” — is widely perceived as being anti-LGBT. It requires that transgender people only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth.

“I am very fortunate to have grown up in a home where I learned from an early age that everyone should be treated equally,” Gomez says in a statement, ahead of her June 7 concert at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Time Warner Cable Arena. “I went back and forth on whether I should cancel my concert in North Carolina and ultimately I think what is right for me is to move forward with my show and donate a portion of the proceeds to Equality North Carolina and their effort to defeat this act of discrimination. I’ve been reassured the venue I will be performing in has gender neutral bathrooms as I want everyone coming to my show to be welcomed. I feel like my generation is the most progressive one yet and believe there will be a day soon when laws like HB2 won’t even be a consideration.”

Gomez’s Revival Tour launched in Las Vegas on May 6 and continues through December with dates scheduled in North America, Europe and Asia. Proceeds from each ticket sold to the tour will benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research, a national voluntary health organization whose mission is to find better treatments and ultimately prevent lupus.

The pop princess’ latest single, “Kill Em With Kindness,” rose 22-19 on Billboard’s Pop Songs airplay chart dated June 11, and follows three No. 1 hits from the Revival album: “Good for You,” “Same Old Love” and “Hands to Myself.”

Gomez’s “Hands to Myself” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Songs Chart, Landing Her in Elite Company

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez’s latest album is turning out to be Pop gold…

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress has earned her third No. 1 on Billboard‘s Pop Songs radio airplay chart (dated April 16), as her latest single “Hands to Myself” lifts 2-1.

The song follows leaders “Good for You,” featuring A$AP Rocky, and “Same Old Love,” each of which led for two weeks beginning in September and January, respectively.

With all three songs from her latest album Revival, Gomez becomes just the sixth woman to score at least a trio of Pop Songs No. 1s from a single set (dating to the chart’s 1992 launch).

Here is the elite club and the albums and songs that gained them entrance:

Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill: “Ironic,” “You Learn,” “Head Over Feet” (1996)

Avril Lavigne, Let Go: “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “I’m With You” (2002-03)

Lady Gaga, The Fame, “Just Dance” (featuring Colby O’Donis), “Poker Face,” “LoveGame,” “Paparazzi” (2009)

Katy Perry, Teenage Dream: “California Gurls” (featuring Snoop Dogg), “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” “E.T.” (featuring Kanye West), “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” “The One That Got Away” (2010-12)

Taylor Swift, 1989: “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Style,” “Bad Blood” (featuring Kendrick Lamar), “Wildest Dreams” (2014-15)

Selena Gomez, Revival: “Good for You” (featuring A$AP Rocky), “Same Old Love,” “Hands to Myself” (2015-16)

Gomez to Receive Chart Topper Award at Billboard’s Women in Music Event

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is on a hot streak… And, she’s getting an award to prove it!

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress will receive the Chart Topper award at Billboard’s annual Women in Music event, which will take place on December 11 in New York.

The prestigious award, won last year by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, recognizes major career milestones on Billboard’s music charts.

Gomez has been in rare chart form. Her latest album, Revival, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in October with 117,000 equivalent first-week album units.

It’s Gomez’s second U.S. No. 1 album following 2013’s Stars Dance, and to date she has enjoyed nearly 6.7 million worldwide album sales and over 22 million single sales.

The first single from Revival, “Good For You” featuring A$AP Rocky, is Gomez’s fastest-ever platinum seller and highest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 5. “Good For You” spent three consecutive weeks at No. 1 at Top 40 radio.

“In the last few months, Selena has broken onto the scene as an adult, and come into her own as an artist with the success of Revival,” comments Janice Min, co-president and chief creative officer of Guggenheim Media’s Entertainment Group, which consists of Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. “We want to highlight this moment for a woman who has become a role model for many, a feminist, an independent voice whose new album truly showcases her as a mature artist.”

Lifetime has partnered with Billboard to televise the event for the first time on December 18, which will take place at Cipriani Midtown in New York.

Gomez’s Album “Revival” On Track to Reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is reviving her way to the top of the charts…

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress is on track to log her second No. 1 album on Billboard 200 chart with her latest release, Revival.

Industry forecasters suggest the set — which was released on October 9 through Interscope Records — may sell upwards of 110,000 equivalent album units in the week ending October 15.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).

The top 10 of the October 31-dated Billboard 200 chart (where Gomez may debut at No. 1) is scheduled to be released on Billboard’s Web sites on Sunday, October 18.

Trailing not too far behind Gomez is The Game’s new album, The Documentary 2, which might shift around 90,000 or more. It’s the first of a two-part release for the rapper, who will issue the second half of the set, The Documentary 2.5, on Oct. 16.

Gomez previously led the list with her last studio effort, 2013’s Stars Dance (97,000 copies sold in its first week).

The Game has tallied three leaders: The R.E.D. Album (2011), Doctor’s Advocate (2006) and The Documentary (2005).

Gomez Announces Plans for “Revival” World Tour

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is ready for a traveling Revival…

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer actress has announced the places she’ll be visiting to promote her new album Revival.

The announcement comes just days before the release of her upcoming album on Friday.

‪”#REVIVALTour‪ dates are up! Preorder a REVIVAL bundle to get early tix. See you soon! Xo,” wrote Gomez on Twitter.

All pre-orders of Revival on Gomez’s website will now grant fans early access to tickets for the tour. The pre-order will come with “Advance Ticket Access to next tour (via a unique code emailed before the tour’s general on-sale),” according to the site.

According to Ticketmaster‘s website, general ticket sales begin October 17 at 10:00 am ET.

Gomez had already teased to the tour on Instagram, saying that it would begin with dates in the U.S. and Canada next summer followed by more dates in late 2016.

Click here to see the list of dates for the beginning of Selena Gomez’s Revival World Tour.

Gomez to Perform at KIIS FM’s 2015 Jingle Ball

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

(Jingle) balls will be ringing for Selena Gomez this holiday season.

Los Angeles’ KIIS FM has officially revealed the lineup for the radio station’s edition of Jingle Ball 2015, with the 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress making the list.

Gomez will be using her appearance to promote her latest studio album, Revival, which will be released this week.

It’ll be Gomez’s third appearance at Jingle Ball. She first performed with her former band The Scene in 2010. She performed as a solo artist in 2013.

In addition to Gomez, the lineup includes One Direction, The Weeknd, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd and Ellie Goulding, along wth newcomers like Shawn Mendes, Tove Lo, Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld and Joe Jonas’ DNCE.

Presented by Capitol One, the show hits the Staples Center on December 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale October 12 at 10 am PT, but Capitol One cardholders can snag tickets on Tuesday at 10 am PT.

$1 from each ticket goes to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

Gomez to Serve as an Advisor on NBC’s “The Voice”

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is heading to The Voice…

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress will help out aspiring vocalists on the upcoming season of NBC’s reality singing competition as an advisor on coach Gwen Stefani‘s team.

People reports that the former Disney Channel star will be making her reality television debut on the show alongside fellow guest advisors Rihanna and Brad Paisley.

“I’m learning a lot being here. I’ve been in a transition period with my music, so it is, like [Gwen Stefani] said, inspiring,” she told Access Hollywood.

Gomez is preparing to release her next album, Revival, in October.

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