SELENA Gomez has shown some major PDA with Benny Blanco as her name continues to swirl around her ex’s marriage.
The Only Murders in the Building star was seen cuddling next to Benny, 36, as the couple sat courtside at an NBA playoff game.
Selena, 31, was seen grabbing onto her boyfriend’s arm and smiling while watching the New York Knicks play the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The record producer, who was confirmed to be dating Selena in December, rocked an eclectic outfit for the event.
Benny opted for purple-patterned pants matched with a white-patterned short-sleeve top, which he paired with brown loafers.
Selena went with knee-high leather boots and a black outfit covered by a dark red leather trench coat.
The Disney Channel child star had her hair slicked back into a tight updo and rocked a neutral face of makeup, completed with a red lip color that matched her jacket.
Throughout the Eastern Conference game, Selena was seen with her arm around Benny as the two laughed and smiled together.
Another video showed her pulling Benny’s head closer to hers as he kissed the side of her face, leading her to cuddle into him even further.
The Who Says singer first confirmed her relationship with the producer in December with multiple Instagram comments, later sharing a photo of her wearing a “B” ring.
The two continued to post each other on their social media before making an appearance at a Los Angeles Lakers game in early January.
The couple was then spotted together at this year’s Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.
Only Murders in the Building co-creator says Selena Gomez and boyfriend Benny Blanco have a ‘great spirit together’
HEALTHY AND HAPPY
Since dating Benny, Selena has stripped down her appearance and opted for more natural looks.
Psychologist Jo Hemmings told The U.S. Sun that Selena now “looks happier and simultaneously embraces her curves and new relationship.”
She added that Selena’s posts with Benny show that she is “very much in love,” adding that “she no longer needs to worry about her weight or wearing makeup.”
Jo also said that the singer’s self-esteem, as well as her physical and mental health issues, seem to have gotten much better.
CONFIRMING THE LOVE
Last week, The U.S. Sun spoke exclusively with OMITB co-creator John Hoffman at the 2024 Writers Guild Awards Ceremony, where he said Selena and Benny have a “great spirit together.”
He added that the two are “great together” and confirmed Benny hangs around the show’s set quite often.
The U.S. Sun then asked John if Benny would appear in Season 4 of the Hulu series, and he opened up about their relationship even further.
“He’s been around here and there around the set and around various events and things like that,” John said.
“I like the relationship between them so much. It’s a great spirit that goes on between them it seems.”
He also said that Selena’s co-stars, Steve Martin, 78, and Martin Short, 74, love Benny.
OLD FLAME
The new romance comes as Selena has been continuously linked to her ex, Justin Bieber, through a potential feud with his wife Hailey.
For years, some fans have claimed that Hailey stole Justin from the Rare Beauty founder.
Selena and Justin, 30, previously dated on and off from 2010-2018.
Hailey and Justin officially tied the knot in September 2018, leaving many wondering if he was still involved with Selena when pursuing a relationship with the Victoria’s Secret model.
In recent months, some fans thought Hailey and Selena had been secretly referencing each other on social media.
The possible “feud” was heightened when some followers believed Selena was lip-syncing the lyrics “The boy is mine” on her Instagram Story last month.
