Mexican-American superstar Selena Gomez surprised her fans not only by announcing the release of a new single on February 13 but also by revealing that a new album is on the way.
The announcement shocked her followers, as just days ago she had expressed uncertainty about returning to music. Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, she admitted that after a year filled with major acting projects, it would be "very difficult for me to return to music."
Despite her previous statements, on the afternoon of February 13 Gomez thrilled fans by revealing new music—a collaborative project with her fiancé, producer Benny Blanco. Along with the big news, the 32-year-old artist playfully admitted that her earlier remarks were meant to mislead fans.
I always trick you guys my NEW album 'I Said I Love You First; with my best friend @itsbennyblanco, is out on 3/21," Gomez shared on Instagram.
Fans quickly flooded the comment section with excitement, expressing their disbelief and joy at her return to music.
"Wondering if the world is ready because I sure am," "You always do this, I love you so much," and "I love this, I can't wait," were just a few of the enthusiastic reactions.
But that wasn't the only surprise. Gomez also revealed that the first single from the album was already available. As part of the promotion, she shared a snippet of 'Scared of Loving You,' accompanied by a video of her and Blanco enjoying special moments together.
Fans showered the post with love and support, leaving comments like "Seeing you happy means everything to me," "I'm so excited for the album, I love this song," and "The video touched my heart, I love you."
The reactions extended beyond Instagram, sparking discussions across social media platforms like X. Many fans joked about the unexpected announcement and how long they had waited for new music from Gomez.
They also revisited her previous comments, laughing at how her supposed uncertainty was just a strategy to build anticipation for the big reveal.
*selena gomez’s new album announcement*
— kush (@13selenaskid) February 14, 2025
selenators:
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THE Selena Gomez is BACK!
— SeLana (taylor’s version) (@fKAG0MEZ) February 14, 2025
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'i always trick you guys' yes queeennn https://t.co/JG32oadMsx pic.twitter.com/TVn5BkyVTP
— A (@BABYL0NGRAY) February 14, 2025
“I always trick you guys 🥰” pic.twitter.com/LHZhXjkuGF https://t.co/m9DCXBpfej
— Selena’s Defense Attorney (fan account) (@imthebrownboy) February 14, 2025
Gomez's return to music has thrilled fans who have waited years for this moment. She has recently been prioritizing her entrepreneurial ventures with 'Rare Beauty' and taken on major acting roles in 'Only Murders in the Building' and the Oscar-nominated film 'Emilia Pérez.'
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