Woman of the Year: Selena

👋 Representation matters... especially when you're killing it. Selena Gomez is making history with her bicultural approach to entertainment, from her Golden Globe-nomination to her chart-topping album with fiancé Benny Blanco that includes a reimagined Spanish classic that's climbing the Hot Latin Songs chart.

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FEATURE

🎵 Selena Gomez's Multi-Hyphenate Success

Global powerhouse Selena Gomez continues to redefine what it means to be a modern entertainment icon. The 32-year-old star has crafted an impressive blueprint spanning film, television, music and activism, with her latest achievements including a Golden Globe nomination for "Emilia Pérez" and a Screen Actors Guild Award for "Only Murders in the Building."

Billboard and Telemundo will honor Gomez as Woman of the Year at the 2025 Latin Women in Music gala. "My Mexican heritage is something that has influenced me my entire life and it's not lost on me how representation matters," Gomez shared about the recognition, emphasizing the special bond she feels with fellow Latin women in entertainment.

Her bicultural identity remains central to her work across multiple platforms. While facing scrutiny over her Spanish-speaking skills in "Emilia Pérez," Gomez—who won best actress with her ensemble cast at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival—embraces the challenges, saying she "pushed myself into uncomfortable spaces which as an actress are the most rewarding."

Gomez's musical success includes her recent album with fiancé Benny Blanco debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart. The project features "Ojos Tristes," a reimagination of Jeanette's 1981 classic that reached the top five on Hot Latin Songs.

Beyond entertainment, Gomez's impact in activism continues to grow through mental health advocacy. With over $20 million mobilized through her Rare Impact Fund, she remains committed to social causes despite criticism. "At the end of the day I believe it matters to be vocal about issues that matter to you," she affirms.

SONG OF THE WEEK

📀 Selena Gomez’s “Same Old Love” | ⭐ 4.2/5

"Same Old Love" is a catchy pop track released by Selena Gomez as the second single from her album "Revival." The song, co-written by Charli XCX, features a piano-driven melody with a distinctive chorus where Gomez expresses exhaustion with repetitive relationship patterns. It became a commercial success, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

• Timothy: When Selena’s career ends, this will be everyone’s favorite they will come back to. This will hold up strong, trust!

• ShameMaaf: Selena had sang this song with a lot of feelings it is properly showing her voice.

• Safaa: Selena is so me in this video bc when I hear a sad song on the radio, I look out the window, and pretend I'm in a music video. lol

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