Selena Gomez Announces Engagement With Boyfriend Benny Blanco

Renowned singer-songwriter Selena Gomez is set to marry her boyfriend, record producer Benny Blanco

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Selena Gomez took to her Instagram on Thursday to announce the news of her engagement, sharing a series of heartfelt photos that captured the joy of the special moment

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In the photos, Selena proudly shows off her engagement ring, with one image capturing her admiring it while sitting on a lawn, possibly during a picnic

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Selena captioned the post as, “Forever begins now.” Benny commented, “Hey wait… that’s my wife”

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As soon as the post was shared, the comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and well-wishers celebrating the couple's engagement

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2023, although they had been privately dating for six months prior to the announcement

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The couple has also been spotted together at several public events, including the Golden Globes, Primetime Emmys, and courtside at a basketball game between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia

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