Updated On: 12 December, 2024 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
American actress and singer Selena Gomez announced her engagement to her boyfriend Benny Blanco today. While all of us know of Gomez, who has a long-time fanbase around the world, including India, here's all you need to know about Benny Blanco and his musical connection

Selena Gomez announced her engagement to Benny Blanco earlier today. Photo Courtesy: AFP
American actor and singer Selena Gomez announced her engagement to her boyfriend Benny Blanco earlier today. The couple have been dating since 2023 and the announcement is a huge cause of happiness for Selena's fans. While her fans may know everything about them, there is so much more that many others may not know about Blanco, including his success as a singer-songwriter, and even music producer for some really popular singers, musicians and bands.
Songwriting
Benny Blanco started his career in 2007 mentored by songwriter and music producer Dr Luke. During this time, he wrote and produced the likes of Kesha's TiK ToK, Taio Cruz's 'Dynamite' and even Britney Spears's 'Circus', which reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Blanco even wrote and Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger' and 'Payphone' and Gym Class Heroes's 'Stereo Hearts'.