Selena Gomez says she had the 'best time' making 'Te Olvido' with Benny Blanco
Mumbai, Aug 1
Singer-actress Selena Gomez is celebrating the release of her new track "Te Olvido" with husband Benny Blanco and singer Becky G and said she "had the best time" creating the song with two people she adores.
Gomez shared a glimpse of the music video on Instagram and wrote: "Te Olvido (La La) with @itsbennyblanco and @iambeckyg is out now. I love this song so much and had the best time making it with two people I adore. Hope you love it too."
The song is Benny Blanco's upcoming Spanish-language-inspired album, Hermoso, which is set to arrive on August 14. It is a cumbia-inspired Latin pop single which celebrates the Chicana heritage. It is the first time Selena and Becky G have recorded a track together.
Selena started dating record producer Benny Blanco in June 2023. She formally announced their engagement in December 2024 following a period of media rumors The couple were married on September 27, 2025.
Gomez began her career as a child actress on the children's television series Barney & Friends and emerged as a teen idol with Wizards of Waverly Place. She then released three albums Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain and When the Sun Goes Down.
She has starred in films, including Another Cinderella Story, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, Hotel Transylvania film franchise, The Fundamentals of Caring, The Dead Don't Die and Emilia Pérez.
Gomez has produced series such as 13 Reasons Why, and Selena + Chef, and Only Murders in the Building since 2021. Her accolades include an Actor Award, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, two MTV Video Music Awards and 16 Guinness World Records.
Talking about Becky G, her debut single "Becky from the Block" and her debut EP, Play It Again, were released in 2013, although both failed to chart. In 2014, she achieved mainstream success with the release of "Shower", which reached the top twenty on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In 2016, she released her first full Spanish-language single, "Sola", as her debut into the Latin music market.
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Reader Comments
I admire how Selena keeps reinventing herself. From Barney to Wizards of Waverly Place to now making Spanish-inspired music, she's truly versatile. This collab with Becky G is going to be huge. Wishing them all the best!
Honestly, I respect her hustle—16 Guinness World Records is no joke. But I feel the constant celebrity wedding coverage is getting a bit much. That said, if the song is good, I'll stream it. Music has no language barriers after all 🎵
I love how she celebrates Chicana heritage through music—it's so important to stay connected to your roots. Growing up listening to Bollywood, I appreciate how different cultures express love through song. This one sounds like a vibe!
Selena's journey from a child star to a global icon is inspiring. Would love to see her explore more genres, maybe even a Bollywood-style track someday—that would be an interesting crossover! Anyway, congrats to the happy couple 🎉
The article mentions she has 16 Guinness records—that's mind-blowing. But I'm more curious about the song itself. Cumbia beats are always catchy. Looking forward to listening to 'Te Olvido' and the whole 'Hermoso' album next week.
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