206-601: Stars Dance is the debut solo studio album by American singer Selena Gomez . It was released on July 19, 2013, by Hollywood Records . Gomez began planning the project in 2012, at which time she announced that her band Selena Gomez & the Scene would be taking an indefinite hiatus, and continued work into 2013. Stars Dance is an EDM and electropop album, incorporating elements of dubstep , techno , disco , electro house and worldbeat . Gomez worked with producers such as Rock Mafia and The Cataracs (now known as Kshmr ) on
412-432: A Bhangra beat, sonic drops, and influences of Indian music . Lyrically, the song is about female lover's attempts to rekindle a previously ended romance. "Forget Forever" is a dance-pop and synthpop song which contains an EDM beat and house music breakdowns. Lyrically, the song is about a breakup. Sam Lansky of Idolator said the song is an "electrifying dance-pop banger with a monolithically great chorus and
618-470: A Cannes Film Festival Award , two MTV Video Music Awards , and 16 Guinness World Records . Gomez has worked with charitable organizations. She advocates for mental health , and gender , racial , and LGBT equality , and has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2009. She founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty in 2020, valued at $ 2 billion in 2024, and the mental health-focused non-profit Rare Impact Fund . She has appeared in listicles such as
824-474: A Screen Actors Guild Award . Gomez received her first nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards , marking the fourth time a Latina was a nominee for comedy series. With a third consecutive nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series , Gomez became the most-nominated Latina producer in the category's history. Gomez reprised
1030-445: A Young Artist Award . She contributed three songs to the soundtrack , including the single " Tell Me Something I Don't Know ", which became her first entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also recorded the song "Fly to Your Heart" for the soundtrack of the animated film Tinker Bell . That same year, at age 16, Gomez signed with Hollywood Records , and formed her own production company, July Moon Production. Gomez
1236-819: A compilation album to complete her contract with her label . The single became her second top-ten hit in the U.S., and reached the top-ten in Canada. That same month, Gomez released her first greatest hits album , For You . The compilation album debuted at number twenty-four on the U.S. Billboard 200, earning 35,506 album-equivalent units in its first week. Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and later signed with Interscope Records in December 2014. While working on her second studio album , Gomez collaborated with German DJ Zedd on " I Want You to Know ", released in February 2015, and debuted at number-seventeen in
1442-516: A normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 59, which indicates "mixed or average reviews". Tim Sendra from Allmusic awarded the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. As he pointed out "Slow Down", "Save the Day" and "Undercover" as highlights, he said "Selena's reliably strong vocals and the variety of sounds, it adds up to be another fine entry in her catalog and just another example of why Selena Gomez
1648-469: A normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 59, which indicates "mixed or average reviews". Tim Sendra from Allmusic awarded the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. As he pointed out "Slow Down", "Save the Day" and "Undercover" as highlights, he said "Selena's reliably strong vocals and the variety of sounds, it adds up to be another fine entry in her catalog and just another example of why Selena Gomez
1854-515: A teen idol for her leading role on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene , which released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011). Gomez has since released three solo studio albums that debuted atop
2060-422: A big bad world but I'm not ashamed / I like the lights in my hand and the beat in my face')". "Write Your Name" has been described as an "exotic" sounding electronic dance and house music song. The song contains a rap verse by Gomez, as well as elements of dubstep. O'Brien of Yahoo! Music said that: "Forget Forever' and 'Write Your Name' both manage to tiptoe into 'hands in the air' territory without succumbing to
2266-438: A child and appeared in various pageants. Her grandparents often took care of her while her parents finished their schooling, and she has said they "raised her" until she found success in show business. Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in entertainment watching her mother prepare for stage productions. In 2002, she began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends , portraying
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#17331249801132472-484: A conversation with Zane Lowe for Apple Music , Gomez was joined by Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter to talk about the creative process, incl. collaborative songwriting for her album, Rare . Gomez co-wrote every song on that album. In 2009, Gomez was part of Sears 's back-to-school fashion campaign and featured in television commercials. She hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" to select five winners for
2678-749: A family of wizards who own a restaurant in New York City . It quickly became a success for the Disney Channel and marked Gomez's breakthrough into the mainstream. The role brought Gomez " teen idol " status, making her one of the ten highest-paid children's TV stars of all time. The series received numerous awards and nominations, and won the Outstanding Children's Program at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards . It garnered positive reviews, with Gomez's being particularly praised for her comic timing and sarcastic delivery. In 2008, while working on
2884-572: A film adaptation of the children's novel series by Beverly Cleary , in which she portrayed Beezus Quimby . The film was well received by critics; Roger Ebert described it as "a sweet salute," and found both actresses "appealing". Additionally, Gomez reprised the voice role of Princess Selenia in Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds . That same year, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second studio album A Year Without Rain , which debuted on
3090-514: A frisson of sex previously absent from this good-girl singer's work." Jason Evigan said of the album's musical style, "She's got some really cool like ethnic influence, kind of tribally dance drums and stuff like that", stating that it was similar to music by Jennifer Lopez . August Brown of the Los Angeles Times called Stars Dance a "sassy" pop-EDM album, noting its composition included "oxygen-sucking" sub-bass , trap snares. Brown noted
3296-454: A frisson of sex previously absent from this good-girl singer's work." Jason Evigan said of the album's musical style, "She's got some really cool like ethnic influence, kind of tribally dance drums and stuff like that", stating that it was similar to music by Jennifer Lopez . August Brown of the Los Angeles Times called Stars Dance a "sassy" pop-EDM album, noting its composition included "oxygen-sucking" sub-bass , trap snares. Brown noted
3502-594: A generally positive reception. She appeared on Dancing with the Stars on April 16 to perform "Come & Get It". On April 18, she performed the song again on The Ellen Degeneres Show . Gomez donned a bindi for these performances, and later came under fire by the Universal Society of Hinduism for her use of the religious symbol. Gomez appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 25, where she performed "Come & Get It". On April 27, she performed
3708-468: A girl who was once a Disney princess. Many often go for the bubblegum pop or the angry rock chick but the 21-year-old has opted for an edgier genre and a unique sound." Matthew Horton from Virgin Media awarded the album two stars. He criticized her "lack of personality" in most songs and felt her vocal abilities on the album "doesn't help". He concluded saying "It's all too identikit, [and] could be anyone with
3914-419: A girl who was once a Disney princess. Many often go for the bubblegum pop or the angry rock chick but the 21-year-old has opted for an edgier genre and a unique sound." Matthew Horton from Virgin Media awarded the album two stars. He criticized her "lack of personality" in most songs and felt her vocal abilities on the album "doesn't help". He concluded saying "It's all too identikit, [and] could be anyone with
4120-448: A grasp of average dance-pop". Simon Price from The Independent awarded one star out of the five, criticizing the lack of effort saying that "Even given these facts, it's a pop record, which means one killer track would redeem everything. Predictably enough, it never comes." Ron Harris from The Huffington Post felt the album did not live up to expectations, citing Gomez as a "vibrant young woman of Disney pedigree [who] simply punched
4326-446: A grasp of average dance-pop". Simon Price from The Independent awarded one star out of the five, criticizing the lack of effort saying that "Even given these facts, it's a pop record, which means one killer track would redeem everything. Predictably enough, it never comes." Ron Harris from The Huffington Post felt the album did not live up to expectations, citing Gomez as a "vibrant young woman of Disney pedigree [who] simply punched
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#17331249801134532-454: A grownup, but with no real idea what that might entail". She also served as executive producer and starred in the television special The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex on the Disney Channel. Despite earlier claims that she would be taking a break from music, Gomez released in April 2013, " Come & Get It ", as the lead single of her solo debut album. It became Gomez's first top-ten entry on
4738-499: A hiatus to spend time with her family. In January 2014, it was reported that Gomez had spent two weeks at Dawn at The Meadows, which is a treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona , that specializes in treating addiction and trauma in young people. Her representative stated that she had spent time there "voluntarily [...] but not for substance abuse". Gomez confirmed in 2015 that she had been diagnosed with lupus and that after canceling
4944-479: A more adult pop sound into her repertoire. Early in her career, Gomez cited Bruno Mars as an influence for "his style of music, his style in general, the way he performs, the way he carries himself". Gomez has also cited Christina Aguilera , Britney Spears , Beyoncé , Rihanna , and Taylor Swift as influences. Gomez's debut solo album Stars Dance (2013) was prominently influenced by Spears, Swift, and EDM producer Skrillex ; her second album, Revival ,
5150-496: A more mature character than she did previously and reportedly led to her having a "bit of a meltdown on set". Spring Breakers received generally positive reviews from critics, with some called it a potential cult classic . The film entered various retrospective "best of" lists, including the BBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century . Reflecting on Gomez's transition from Disney, Manohla Dargis from The New York Times wrote: "It
5356-564: A new song titled " Feel Me " to the setlist of her Revival Tour. The song was later released in February 2020, due to high demand from fans. After touring in North America, Asia and Oceania, she canceled the European and South America legs in August 2016 due to anxiety, panic attacks and depression caused by her lupus. Gomez featured on Charlie Puth 's single, " We Don't Talk Anymore ". The song
5562-499: A number of high-profile performances, such as the 2013 Billboard Music Awards . Gomez embarked on the Stars Dance Tour (2013) to further promote the release. Selena Gomez & the Scene 's third studio album, When the Sun Goes Down (2011), was musically rooted in electropop and dance-pop , similar to the group's second album, A Year Without Rain (2010). Although reviews from contemporary music critics were mixed,
5768-434: A place that is scary with having the power that she has over so many people—to really be honest with her lyrics," "She's extremely collaborative and she has great ideas. We'll just talk. I've only had the chance to get in with her once, [but] I'm sure we'll be working together, hopefully, in the future. But she comes up with tons of ideas and concepts, and she's a really great writer. It just flows naturally, and we just write on
5974-471: A pretty good time. It helps that Gomez boasts a far richer voice than her idols, Britney, J.Lo and Janet." The album opens with "Birthday", an electropunk song which contains sparse drums, trap snares and vocal chants and has been described by Julia Rubin of Headlines and Global News as a "candy-coated, clap-happy club anthem with plenty of girl power and sex appeal, much like a bubblegum version of Rihanna 's ' Cockiness (Love It) '." " Slow Down "
6180-467: A pretty good time. It helps that Gomez boasts a far richer voice than her idols, Britney, J.Lo and Janet." The album opens with "Birthday", an electropunk song which contains sparse drums, trap snares and vocal chants and has been described by Julia Rubin of Headlines and Global News as a "candy-coated, clap-happy club anthem with plenty of girl power and sex appeal, much like a bubblegum version of Rihanna 's ' Cockiness (Love It) '." " Slow Down "
6386-507: A resurgence of the 1992 sexual abuse allegation against Allen prompted by the MeToo movement , Gomez made a donation of over $ 1 million, exceeding her salary from the film, to the Time's Up initiative. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Gomez's performance was praised; Variety 's Jessica Kiang wrote: "Gomez comes out the best of the younger cast, husking her way through some of
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6592-640: A single in February. For her work as a featured artist on Coldplay 's ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres , she was nominated for Album of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards . In May, Gomez hosted an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live . She later made a cameo appearance on the show in December. In July, Gomez executive produced the ViX+ docuseries Mi Vecino, El Cartel . In August, Gomez
6798-613: A song titled " 999 ". Gomez starred in and executive produced the mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short , which premiered on Hulu in August 2021, and set the record for the most-watched comedy premiere in the platform's history. Ahead of the official premiere of the series, Gomez revealed that she was happy to have played a character that matched her current actual age, saying that she "signed [her] life away" to The Walt Disney Company at
7004-479: A sorority in the comedy Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016); the film grossed US$ 108 million worldwide, and received mixed to positive reviews. Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour in May 2016. She claimed that the tour would focus solely on her as an artist and would feature less choreography and fewer effects than her previous tour . Gomez began working on her third studio album while touring and added
7210-439: A storming, anthemic beat, plus a big house break." Nate Jones of Popdust called the song "bright and expansive", going onto say that Gomez's vocals "fly over an EDM beat that can't help getting us ready for summer." "Save the Day" is a "thumping" Latin pop and house music song "B.E.A.T." is a "sexy" urban hip-hop song described by Jon O'Brien of Yahoo! Music as " minimal spoken word electro ". Christina Drill of Popdust said
7416-500: A story with this album, because I've never actually had time to go in and do that." For the album, Gomez made it with production team The Cataracs , as well as the Norwegian Stargate . Gomez also worked with Rock Mafia on numerous tracks on the album, having previously worked with them on previous singles with The Scene. For Stars Dance , Gomez attempted to have more creative control over her music, stating "It's definitely
7622-433: A story with this album, because I've never actually had time to go in and do that." For the album, Gomez made it with production team The Cataracs , as well as the Norwegian Stargate . Gomez also worked with Rock Mafia on numerous tracks on the album, having previously worked with them on previous singles with The Scene. For Stars Dance , Gomez attempted to have more creative control over her music, stating "It's definitely
7828-402: A sweet way of releasing it. It's not an aggressive approach to what people are probably expecting. I'm sure he'll love mikey too." The song "Birthday" was the first song recorded for the album. Gomez has listed "Forget Forever" as one of her favorite tracks on the album saying, "It's a really beautiful song. It has meaning behind it and it was a really special time in the studio. I got to be with
8034-400: A sweet way of releasing it. It's not an aggressive approach to what people are probably expecting. I'm sure he'll love mikey too." The song "Birthday" was the first song recorded for the album. Gomez has listed "Forget Forever" as one of her favorite tracks on the album saying, "It's a really beautiful song. It has meaning behind it and it was a really special time in the studio. I got to be with
8240-699: A total of 8.5 million viewers during its premiere. The pair recorded the song " One and the Same " for the film's soundtrack. She next starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie , a television film based on the series. The film premiered in August to an audience of 11.4 million viewers, becoming cable's number-one scripted telecast of the year and was the second-most watched TV movie on cable, behind High School Musical 2 . Roxana Hadadi of The Washington Post credited all three performers—Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin —for their "acting skills that carry
8446-527: A total of twenty-five weeks on the Billboard 200, with its last appearance being on the week ending January 25, 2014. The album debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart , with sales of 16,500 copies in its first week. It was her first number one in the country, and sold more than 5,000 in its first week than her previous effort. On August 27, 2013, the album received a Gold certification from
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8652-411: A total of twenty-five weeks on the Billboard 200, with its last appearance being on the week ending January 25, 2014. The album debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart , with sales of 16,500 copies in its first week. It was her first number one in the country, and sold more than 5,000 in its first week than her previous effort. On August 27, 2013, the album received a Gold certification from
8858-622: Is a high-octane, uptempo dance-pop and EDM song, that has been described as "wobbly club thumper" by Robert Copsey of Digital Spy . It features a dubstep chorus, funk guitars, a four on the floor beat, and a spoken word outro. Lyrically, the song speaks of "slowing down the song" so the party doesn't end. "Stars Dance", the album's title track, is a "breathy and sultry" dubstep song, which contains an orchestral -dubstep beat. According to Rubin, "Gomez's soft voice takes center stage over sexy synth-beats, icy choruses and wallowing melodies." "Stars Dance" has also received comparisons to
9064-612: Is a high-octane, uptempo dance-pop and EDM song, that has been described as "wobbly club thumper" by Robert Copsey of Digital Spy . It features a dubstep chorus, funk guitars, a four on the floor beat, and a spoken word outro. Lyrically, the song speaks of "slowing down the song" so the party doesn't end. "Stars Dance", the album's title track, is a "breathy and sultry" dubstep song, which contains an orchestral -dubstep beat. According to Rubin, "Gomez's soft voice takes center stage over sexy synth-beats, icy choruses and wallowing melodies." "Stars Dance" has also received comparisons to
9270-643: Is a true co-star in the series and does a superb job of meshing with Martin and Short to form one of the more entertaining albeit unlikely friendship trios in recent memory." Gomez won the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy , while she was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series , twice for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy , and thrice for
9476-463: Is not surprising that Miss Gomez quit Disney. "In "Spring Breakers" [she] have the chance to simulate the behavior that feeds the tabloids without the humiliations and career-crushing price paid [...]". Gomez played the voice role of Mavis Dracula in the animated film Hotel Transylvania , which premiered in September at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival , and was released in theaters
9682-401: Is one of the best pop stars making music in 2013." Stephen Unwin from Express.co.uk compared the new effort to Vanessa Hudgens and said "Both [Gomez and Hudgens] have now turned their attention to themes of a more adult nature, this new album of Selena's being one of them and she's just about pulled it off." Two Guardian reviews were issued. The first, observed by Kitty Empire, awarded
9888-399: Is one of the best pop stars making music in 2013." Stephen Unwin from Express.co.uk compared the new effort to Vanessa Hudgens and said "Both [Gomez and Hudgens] have now turned their attention to themes of a more adult nature, this new album of Selena's being one of them and she's just about pulled it off." Two Guardian reviews were issued. The first, observed by Kitty Empire, awarded
10094-461: Is pretty capable, and the bhangra-appropriating 'Come & Get It' is guilelessly silly enough to work." "I made a huge fun dance record that I'm so proud of. I got to [...] work with a bunch of different producers and they're all really fun, pop songs. It's a really fun pop record." The album's title track was described by Gomez as being "kind of sensual", while "Like a Champion" is said to feature Jamaican and reggae influences. When talking about
10300-459: Is pretty capable, and the bhangra-appropriating 'Come & Get It' is guilelessly silly enough to work." "I made a huge fun dance record that I'm so proud of. I got to [...] work with a bunch of different producers and they're all really fun, pop songs. It's a really fun pop record." The album's title track was described by Gomez as being "kind of sensual", while "Like a Champion" is said to feature Jamaican and reggae influences. When talking about
10506-415: Is the sound of a newly empowered pop artist growing into her strengths like never before." Kristen S.Hé of Billboard called it "one of the most influential pop albums of the late 2010s." Rob Sheffileld from Rolling Stone Australia called it "one of the past decade's most influential pop albums. (You could say it did for the 2010s what Blackout did for the 2000s.)". The album debuted at number-one on
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#173312498011310712-587: The Hotel Transylvania film franchise (2012–2022). Gomez has produced series such as 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020), Living Undocumented (2019) and Selena + Chef (2020–2023), and has played a lead role in Only Murders in the Building since 2021, for which she earned nominations at the Golden Globe and Emmy Awards . Her other accolades include an American Music Award , a Billboard Music Award ,
10918-659: The Time 100 (2020) and Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016 and 2020), was named Billboard 's Woman of the Year (2017), and was made a member of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France in 2024. She is one of the wealthiest musicians , and is the most-followed woman on Instagram. Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas , to Ricardo Joel Gomez and Texas-born former stage actress Mandy Teefey. She
11124-434: The 2016 American Music Awards , where she was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Artist of the Year , the first of which she won. And her spirited speech became one of the most-powerful awards show speeches in recent history. At the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards , Gomez won Biggest Triple Threat, and at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards , she was nominated for two awards including Top Female Artist . In
11330-526: The 42nd People's Choice Awards . Gomez released her second studio album, Revival , in October 2015. It is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record with R&B vibes. The album was reviewed positively by critics, who praised its production and lyrical content. Writing for Rolling Stone , Brittany Spanos stated that " Revival is an audacious name for a 23-year-old singer's second album, but from start to finish, Gomez earns it," noting that "[t]his
11536-672: The 64th Annual Grammy Awards . It also received Latin Pop Album of the Year nominations from the Billboard Latin Music , Latin American Music and Lo Nuestro award ceremonies. Gomez's expansion of her artistry was praised; Entertainment Weekly 's Marcus Jones called her "a far more versatile musician than she's been given credit for". It spawned three singles: " De Una Vez ", " Baila Conmigo " with Rauw Alejandro , and " Selfish Love " with DJ Snake . With this EP and
11742-455: The 73rd Venice International Film Festival , and was met with underwhelming reviews. She also guest starred in the Comedy Central variety sketch series Inside Amy Schumer . Gomez and Canadian singer Tory Lanez were featured on Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat 's single, " Trust Nobody ". Following the cancelation of her tour, Gomez rechecked into rehab to focus on her mental health and
11948-559: The Billboard Hot 100, and her first single to top the Pop Airplay chart. It also reached the top-ten on charts in Australia and Canada. Gomez later reprised the voice role of Mavis in Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015); the film was met with a positive critical reception and commercial success upon release, grossing US$ 474 million worldwide. She was awarded Favorite Animated Movie Voice at
12154-450: The Billboard Hot 100, which is the longest active run of any artist according to Billboard . In November 2018, Gomez surpassed Drake and became Spotify's most-streamed artist with 46 million monthly listeners while not releasing new album since 2015 ( Ariana Grande later surpassed this record). Gomez also featured on Julia Michaels 's single " Anxiety ", released in January 2019, and
12360-424: The Billboard Hot 100. The official video was uploaded to YouTube on July 19, 2013. Stars Dance received mixed reviews from music critics . Positive remarks went toward the overall production of the album, as well as its lyrics and Gomez's vocals. Mixed reviews went towards her inability to create her own musical identity; she was compared to singer Rihanna on several occasions. At Metacritic , which assigns
12566-421: The Billboard Hot 100. The official video was uploaded to YouTube on July 19, 2013. Stars Dance received mixed reviews from music critics . Positive remarks went toward the overall production of the album, as well as its lyrics and Gomez's vocals. Mixed reviews went towards her inability to create her own musical identity; she was compared to singer Rihanna on several occasions. At Metacritic , which assigns
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#173312498011312772-696: The CRIA , for sales exceeding 40,000. Stars Dance had its first chart entry on the New Zealand Albums Chart , entering in the top five at number five itself. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted and peaked at number fourteen; it spent a total of four weeks on the chart. It peaked at number nine in Ireland, and spent a total of six weeks on the chart. The record peaked at number eight in Australia. The album
12978-419: The CRIA , for sales exceeding 40,000. Stars Dance had its first chart entry on the New Zealand Albums Chart , entering in the top five at number five itself. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted and peaked at number fourteen; it spent a total of four weeks on the chart. It peaked at number nine in Ireland, and spent a total of six weeks on the chart. The record peaked at number eight in Australia. The album
13184-580: The Canadian Hot 100 as well as being certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA. The music video premiered on MTV on May 7, 2013 and was directed by Anthony Mandler . " Slow Down ", was released as a promomotinal single on June 3, 2013. via an instant digital download with the pre-order of the album on iTunes, and was co-produced by The Cataracs and David Kuncio. It was later released as the album's official second single on August 13, 2013. It peaked at number 27 on
13390-472: The Canadian Hot 100 as well as being certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA. The music video premiered on MTV on May 7, 2013 and was directed by Anthony Mandler . " Slow Down ", was released as a promomotinal single on June 3, 2013. via an instant digital download with the pre-order of the album on iTunes, and was co-produced by The Cataracs and David Kuncio. It was later released as the album's official second single on August 13, 2013. It peaked at number 27 on
13596-634: The Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress , and were honored, as chevaliers , with the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government. The film had a theatrical release in France on August 21 and received a limited theatrical release in the US and Canada on November 1, before its debut on Netflix on November 13. Gomez co-produced and appeared in the documentary Louder: The Soundtrack of Change , which
13802-563: The Chart-Topper Award at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music event. Gomez was a key advisor during the ninth season of the reality singing competition The Voice . She made a cameo appearance in Adam McKay 's film The Big Short (2015). In 2016, Gomez starred as Dot, a young runaway hitchhiker, in the comedy-drama The Fundamentals of Caring with Paul Rudd , which premiered at
14008-574: The Critics Choice Association , and also won the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Music Documentary. Gomez released the song " My Mind & Me " to coincide with the release of the documentary. The song received Variety 's "Film Song of the Year" honor. In March 2023, Gomez appeared in the second-season finale of the Apple TV+ documentary television series Dear... . She released
14214-743: The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), "Calm Down" was the second best-selling song of 2023 globally. Billboard named it as Gomez's biggest Hot 100 hit. Gomez was the focus of the Alek Keshishian -directed "raw and intimate" documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me . The film premiered at the AFI Fest in November 2022, and was released two days after on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters. It
14420-484: The Macy's 4th of July Celebration . Gomez appeared on This Morning in the United Kingdom to perform "Come & Get It". To coincide with the release of Stars Dance , Gomez performed "Come & Get It", "Slow Down", and "Birthday" on Good Morning America . In September, Gomez appeared on Live! With Kelly and Michael to perform "Birthday". Following the release of "Slow Down", Gomez appeared on The View to perform
14626-435: The Macy's 4th of July Celebration . Gomez appeared on This Morning in the United Kingdom to perform "Come & Get It". To coincide with the release of Stars Dance , Gomez performed "Come & Get It", "Slow Down", and "Birthday" on Good Morning America . In September, Gomez appeared on Live! With Kelly and Michael to perform "Birthday". Following the release of "Slow Down", Gomez appeared on The View to perform
14832-475: The Sundance Film Festival in January, and was released on Netflix five months later. The film received a positive critical response; Tristram Fane Saunders of The Daily Telegraph described Gomez's performance as "impressive" and "mature". Gomez performed as the musical guest on an episode of the NBC late-night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live in January 2016. Gomez played the president of
15038-583: The WMA and Brillstein companies to manage her career. The Hollywood Reporter informed: "Selena's desire to find fresh handlers is part of a strategy to "move on into more adult-oriented fare in film and music"", and finally get rid of the image of the "Disney's Teen Idol". This change fueled rumors that her contract with Hollywood Records was coming to an end. In November 2014, Gomez surprise-released her new single " The Heart Wants What It Wants ", and confirmed after months of speculation that she would be releasing
15244-421: The "song of two summers". At the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards , the song was nominated for Song of the Year , and won Best Afrobeats ; while it won Top Afrobeats Song at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards . It became the first African artist-led track to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify and 1 billion on-demand streams in the US; its music video became the most-viewed Afrobeats song on YouTube. According to
15450-411: The 2010s. Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin magazine found Gomez's vocals pristine and the track "charmingly weird", calling its lyrics and sample usage "harebrained but ultimately brilliant". Gomez released the single " Fetish " featuring rapper Gucci Mane two month later. In October 2017, Gomez and EDM producer Marshmello released the single " Wolves ". The song was a commercial success, and reached
15656-556: The Mainstream Top 40 chart. Gomez promoted the album through a number of high-profile performances, such as the 2013 Billboard Music Awards . Gomez embarked on the Stars Dance Tour (2013) to further promote the release. Selena Gomez & the Scene 's third studio album, When the Sun Goes Down (2011), was musically rooted in electropop and dance-pop , similar to the group's second album, A Year Without Rain (2010). Although reviews from contemporary music critics were mixed,
15862-674: The Scene was influenced by electronic rock and pop rock , while her subsequent records with the band opted for a dance-pop sound. A Year Without Rain noted synth-pop characteristics, and When the Sun Goes Down featured a more electropop and electro-disco musical direction. Her debut solo album Stars Dance was rooted in the EDM-pop genre—Gomez herself described it as "baby dubstep " —drawing elements from electronic , disco , techno , and dancehall . Her songs " The Heart Wants What It Wants " and " Good for You " have been described as "minimalistic" and "grown-up", introducing
16068-424: The Scene on hiatus. The hiatus eventually became a permanent split. Gomez described her time with the band as an "exploratory period" as a musician, after which she decided to pursue a solo music career: "And there was a moment when I felt like I could do it and I wanted to try it on my own". That year, Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons. Gomez starred in
16274-756: The Spanish-language EP Revelación (2021), which earned her nominations at the Grammys and Latin Grammy Awards . She has released many collaborative singles, including " We Don't Talk Anymore ", " It Ain't Me ", " Wolves ", " Taki Taki ", and " Calm Down (Remix) ", the last of which is the most successful Afrobeats song. Gomez has starred in films such as Another Cinderella Story (2008), Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), The Dead Don't Die (2019), and Emilia Pérez (2024). She voiced Mavis in
16480-415: The Stars on April 16 to perform "Come & Get It". On April 18, she performed the song again on The Ellen Degeneres Show . Gomez donned a bindi for these performances, and later came under fire by the Universal Society of Hinduism for her use of the religious symbol. Gomez appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 25, where she performed "Come & Get It". On April 27, she performed
16686-403: The Sun Goes Down , was released the following year, to mixed reviews. It debuted at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 78,000 copies, and peaked at number three the following week. The album's lead single, " Who Says ", was the band's highest charting effort, peaking at number twenty-one in the U.S. Its second single, " Love You like a Love Song ", went on to become
16892-429: The U.S. Billboard 200 at number four with sales of over 66,000. The album received mixed to positive reviews, where some critics reacting negatively to Gomez's Auto-Tuned vocals. Both of the record's singles, " Round & Round " and " A Year Without Rain ", achieved moderate success. The band was awarded Favorite Breakout Artist at the 37th People's Choice Awards . The band's third and final studio album, When
17098-504: The U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 117,000 album units , and was certified platinum by the RIAA. It remains Gomez's highest first-week sales to date. " Same Old Love " was released as the album's second single and topped the Pop Airplay chart. It also peaked at number-five in the U.S., tying with "Good for You" as Gomez's highest-charting single at the time, and reached the top-ten in Canada. " Hands to Myself " served as
17304-713: The U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number six, and also reached the top-ten in Canada and the U.K. Stars Dance was released in July. The record is musically rooted in EDM and electropop . It became her first album to debut at number one in the U.S., selling 97,000 copies in its first week, and also reached number one in Canada. It received mixed reviews from music critics, with some noticing her inability to create her own musical identity and panning her vocal abilities. The album's second single, " Slow Down ", achieved moderate success. Gomez incorporated choreographed dance routines into
17510-615: The U.S. In May, she appeared in Taylor Swift 's music video for " Bad Blood ". Gomez released " Good for You " featuring rapper ASAP Rocky as the lead single from her second studio album, in June. The song debuted at number-one on the Digital Songs chart with first-week sales of 179,000 copies—the best sales week in Gomez's career for a single. "Good for You" became Gomez's first top-five single on
17716-400: The U.S. and the U.K. Gomez voiced Mavis again in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation , which was released in July. With box office earnings of US$ 528 million, the film was a commercial success, and received mixed to positive reviews. Gomez featured on DJ Snake 's song " Taki Taki " alongside Ozuna and Cardi B , released in September. The single achieved global success, reaching
17922-505: The U.S. with first-week sales of 66,000 copies. The album received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its "fun" nature and others criticizing Gomez's vocal performance. Although the lead single was not commercially successful, the second single, " Naturally ", became a breakthrough hit, reaching number twenty-nine in the U.S. and number seven in the United Kingdom. In 2010, Gomez starred alongside Joey King in Ramona and Beezus ,
18128-549: The US Billboard 200 . Her EDM -infused debut record, Stars Dance (2013), yielded the international top-ten single " Come & Get It ". She moved to Interscope Records and released the electropop album Revival (2015), supported by the top-ten singles " Good for You ", " Same Old Love ", and " Hands to Myself ". Its follow-up, the dance-pop -influenced Rare (2020), contained her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single " Lose You to Love Me ". Gomez then released
18334-502: The US, and topped the charts in ten other territories, including Australia, Canada, and Scotland, whilst peaking at number two in the UK. Primarily a dance-pop record, Rare features elements of R&B , electronic music , and alternative pop . The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and cohesiveness, with many calling it Gomez's best album to date; Jem Aswad of Variety labeled Rare "one of
18540-519: The United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada, among others. It was also successful on pop radio, reaching number-two on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. The second single, " Slow Down ", failed to match the success of its predecessor, though did peak inside the top 30 in the United States. It was met with success on pop radio, reaching the top ten of the Mainstream Top 40 chart. Gomez promoted the album through
18746-420: The United Kingdom, peaking at number fourteen. Elsewhere, Stars Dance topped the charts in Canada, Norway, Mexico, Taiwan and China. As of 2017, the album has sold an estimated over 410,000 copies in the United States. The album's lead single, " Come & Get It " featured heavy electronic and worldbeat themes, became Gomez's first top 10 entry in the United States, and entered the top ten in countries such as
18952-477: The United States and Asia. The tour became making over $ 36 million at the box office. Originally meant to feature dates in Australia and Japan, the tour was cancelled due to personal issues. " Come & Get It ", was released as the lead single from the album on April 7, 2013. As of July 2013, the song became one of Gomez's most successful singles, peaking at number 6 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and
19158-415: The United States and Asia. The tour became making over $ 36 million at the box office. Originally meant to feature dates in Australia and Japan, the tour was cancelled due to personal issues. " Come & Get It ", was released as the lead single from the album on April 7, 2013. As of July 2013, the song became one of Gomez's most successful singles, peaking at number 6 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and
19364-409: The United States, and entered the top ten in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada, among others. It was also successful on pop radio, reaching number-two on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. The second single, " Slow Down ", failed to match the success of its predecessor, though did peak inside the top 30 in the United States. It was met with success on pop radio, reaching the top ten of
19570-440: The air' territory without succumbing to the usual Guetta -style bombast." Gomez promoted the album through a number of interviews and televised live performances. She appeared on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on April 8, 2013, to promote "Come & Get It". She gave her first televised performance of the song at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on April 14, 2013. The appearance saw Gomez in an "all-red, 'earthy'" outfit, and received
19776-415: The album three stars out of five. Conversely, the second Guardian review, observed by Hermione Hoby, was mixed and awarded it two stars out of five. She clarified that "if she really wants to be considered a grown-up pop star, Selena Gomez is going to have to find some better hit-makers." She compared the work, including "Like a Champion", to Rihanna . August Brown from the Los Angeles Times found that
19982-413: The album three stars out of five. Conversely, the second Guardian review, observed by Hermione Hoby, was mixed and awarded it two stars out of five. She clarified that "if she really wants to be considered a grown-up pop star, Selena Gomez is going to have to find some better hit-makers." She compared the work, including "Like a Champion", to Rihanna . August Brown from the Los Angeles Times found that
20188-510: The album was "the kind of album one makes in 2013 if you want to keep the pop sugar of the Disney tween cabal but mix in some broken glass and a club bathroom nosebleed. Its productions are rooted in today's pop-EDM default mode [...]" Natalie Palmer from Entertainmentwise took perspective of other critics and commentators, saying the album should have been praised for "trying something new". She discussed "'Stars Dance' isn't what you would expect from
20394-460: The album was "the kind of album one makes in 2013 if you want to keep the pop sugar of the Disney tween cabal but mix in some broken glass and a club bathroom nosebleed. Its productions are rooted in today's pop-EDM default mode [...]" Natalie Palmer from Entertainmentwise took perspective of other critics and commentators, saying the album should have been praised for "trying something new". She discussed "'Stars Dance' isn't what you would expect from
20600-667: The album was a commercial success. In January 2012, Gomez announced that she would put her music career on hold to focus on her acting career, and that the band would be taking a hiatus: "my band and I are going our separate ways for a while. This year is all about films and acting and I want my band to play music wherever with whoever. We will be back but, it will be a good while." Despite her earlier statements, Gomez first confirmed in October 2012 that work had begun on an upcoming album, and later said it would be her solo debut album, rather than her band's fourth album. Gomez announced in March that
20806-614: The album was a commercial success. In January 2012, Gomez announced that she would put her music career on hold to focus on her acting career, and that the band would be taking a hiatus: "my band and I are going our separate ways for a while. This year is all about films and acting and I want my band to play music wherever with whoever. We will be back but, it will be a good while." Despite her earlier statements, Gomez first confirmed in October 2012 that work had begun on an upcoming album, and later said it would be her solo debut album, rather than her band's fourth album. Gomez announced in March that
21012-415: The album was written about Gomez's relationship with Bieber. These rumors continued to rise in popularity following the release of "Come & Get It", and prompted Gomez to confirm that the song was not about Bieber. She later said, however, that the song " Love Will Remember " is about her relationship with Bieber. She revealed the song was "the most personal track on the record", and added "I think it's
21218-410: The album was written about Gomez's relationship with Bieber. These rumors continued to rise in popularity following the release of "Come & Get It", and prompted Gomez to confirm that the song was not about Bieber. She later said, however, that the song " Love Will Remember " is about her relationship with Bieber. She revealed the song was "the most personal track on the record", and added "I think it's
21424-467: The album's liner notes Notes Sampling credits Credits Shipments figures based on certification alone. Selena Gomez Selena Marie Gomez ( / s ə ˈ l iː n ə ˈ ɡ oʊ m ɛ z / sə- LEE -nə GOH -mez ; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress, producer, and businesswoman. She began her career as a child actress, appearing on the television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), and emerged as
21630-499: The album's content both lyrically and vocally, but criticized the electronic-heavy production style. It marked her first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 . The album sold 97,000 copies in its first week of release in the country, making it her highest-selling debut to that point. This was later surpassed by its successor, Revival (2015), which sold 117,000 units in its first week. It became her fourth top twenty entry in
21836-478: The album's lead single would be released the following month, and that the album would follow that Summer. On April 15, Gomez revealed plans of her first world tour, known as the Stars Dance Tour . Gomez officially confirmed on June 3 that the album would be titled Stars Dance , and also revealed the album's track listing and cover art. On her return to music, Gomez stated "I miss it. I want to be able to write about things I've never talked about before and tell
22042-473: The album's lead single would be released the following month, and that the album would follow that Summer. On April 15, Gomez revealed plans of her first world tour, known as the Stars Dance Tour . Gomez officially confirmed on June 3 that the album would be titled Stars Dance , and also revealed the album's track listing and cover art. On her return to music, Gomez stated "I miss it. I want to be able to write about things I've never talked about before and tell
22248-564: The album's music videos and her promotional live performances, having been inspired by artists such as Janet Jackson and Britney Spears . The video of "Come & Get It" won the Best Pop Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards . Gomez embarked on her Stars Dance Tour in August 2013. After performing in North America and Europe, Gomez canceled the Australian and Asian legs of the tour in December 2013, claiming that she would be taking
22454-404: The album's release, Gomez announced she would be taking a musical hiatus after Stars Dance , commenting "I've been saying that I worked really hard on this record and I feel like it might be my last one for a while [...] I definitely love acting and I love film and I don't feel like I've done enough of that." Following the album's announcement, numerous sources began claiming that the majority of
22660-403: The album's release, Gomez announced she would be taking a musical hiatus after Stars Dance , commenting "I've been saying that I worked really hard on this record and I feel like it might be my last one for a while [...] I definitely love acting and I love film and I don't feel like I've done enough of that." Following the album's announcement, numerous sources began claiming that the majority of
22866-522: The album's third single and became her third consecutive number-one on the Pop Airplay, making Gomez the sixth woman to score at least three number-one singles on the Pop Airplay chart from a single set. The single also peaked within the top-ten in the U.S., and the top-five in Canada. " Kill Em with Kindness " was released as the Revival 's fourth and final single four months later. For her performance on Billboard ' s music charts, Gomez received
23072-528: The album, with him having previously worked on the soundtrack for Gomez's film Spring Breakers . She later stated "Doing Spring Breakers was really fun, because Skrillex and Cliff Martinez did the soundtrack, and [Skrillex] kind of inspired me with a baby dubstep, because I have a few songs that have that." Jim Farber of New York Daily News noted influences of Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Janet Jackson , although going on to say "Gomez's writer and producers have aped other stars' tricks gamely enough to create
23278-526: The album, with him having previously worked on the soundtrack for Gomez's film Spring Breakers . She later stated "Doing Spring Breakers was really fun, because Skrillex and Cliff Martinez did the soundtrack, and [Skrillex] kind of inspired me with a baby dubstep, because I have a few songs that have that." Jim Farber of New York Daily News noted influences of Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Janet Jackson , although going on to say "Gomez's writer and producers have aped other stars' tricks gamely enough to create
23484-457: The album. Upon its release, Stars Dance received generally mixed reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Gomez's maturing image and the album's content both lyrically and vocally, but criticized the electronic-heavy production style. It marked her first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 . The album sold 97,000 copies in its first week of release in the country, making it her highest-selling debut to that point. This
23690-458: The artist stated that she prefers acting over music, and only has "one more album in [her]". She revealed that she "never really intended on being a singer full-time" but "that hobby" evolved into a career when she was working with Disney. In February, Gomez released the standalone single " Love On ", which debuted within the top 60 in the US, and the top 70 on the Global 200 chart. Gomez starred as
23896-526: The band's highest performing single in the U.S. to date, peaking at number twenty-two on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 38 weeks, and reached the top ten in Canada, topping the chart in Russia . Alex Frank from Pitchfork called the song "a cult karaoke classic". In 2022, Billboard ranked the song as the biggest song that peaked at number twenty-two. Billboard featured Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Gomez starred in
24102-399: The best pop albums to be released in recent memory". Two other singles were released from the album: the title track , in conjunction with the album, and the fourth and final single " Boyfriend ", released with the deluxe edition in April 2020. In January 2020, Gomez voiced a giraffe in the adventure film Dolittle , directed by Stephen Gaghan . The film, starring Robert Downey Jr. ,
24308-537: The brand, which was formed by Adjmi CH Brands LLC, the holding company for the brand. From 2010 to 2014, Gomez worked with retailer Kmart to release the clothing line. It was announced on July 14, 2011, that Gomez had signed a license agreement with Adrenalina, an extreme sports and adventure-themed lifestyle brand, to develop, manufacture, and distribute her own fragrance. Chairman and CEO of Adrenalina, Ilia Lekach , said, "We are incredibly enthused to be working with Ms. Gomez and will reveal more details pertaining to
24514-455: The character Gianna. The show was her first acting gig. Gomez recalled of the experience, "I was very shy when I was little [...] I didn't know what 'camera right' was. I didn't know what blocking was. I learned everything from Barney ." Gomez appeared in thirteen episodes of the show between 2002 and 2004; the show's producers released her as she was "too old" for the series. While working on Barney & Friends , Gomez had bit part roles in
24720-423: The chart the following week, landing at number eighteen. In its fifth week, the album fell to number twenty-five. The album rose to number twenty-four on the chart following this. Following this rise, the album had a 23% increase in sales, selling 17,213 copies and reaching number twenty-one. Despite this, the album dropped to number thirty-three the following week, selling just over 7,000 copies. Stars Dance spent
24926-421: The chart the following week, landing at number eighteen. In its fifth week, the album fell to number twenty-five. The album rose to number twenty-four on the chart following this. Following this rise, the album had a 23% increase in sales, selling 17,213 copies and reaching number twenty-one. Despite this, the album dropped to number thirty-three the following week, selling just over 7,000 copies. Stars Dance spent
25132-464: The clock and worked through an already cooked musical plot foisted upon her. Gomez might be an incredibly talented and interesting person with much to offer artistically, but we'll never find out at this rate." He also found the album to have less personality than her previous records with The Scene. Stars Dance debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 , selling 97,000 copies in its first week of release. This made it Gomez's first album to reach
25338-460: The clock and worked through an already cooked musical plot foisted upon her. Gomez might be an incredibly talented and interesting person with much to offer artistically, but we'll never find out at this rate." He also found the album to have less personality than her previous records with The Scene. Stars Dance debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 , selling 97,000 copies in its first week of release. This made it Gomez's first album to reach
25544-532: The comedy film Monte Carlo (2011), with Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy ; she played the lead role of Grace, a teenager "mistaken for a socialite" named Cordelia, also portrayed by Gomez, "while on a trip to Paris". In preparation for the role, she learned to play polo and received dialect coaching to speak in two different British accents; Gomez's accent was described as "unconvincing". The film received mixed reviews from critic. Nick Schager from Slant Magazine found Gomez "cute, but too bland to lend
25750-640: The communion church. We do everything that's Catholic, but we don't really have anything traditional except go to the park and have barbecues on Sundays after church." Gomez's Spanish fluency waned after age seven, when she began working on television. Her parents divorced when she was five years old, and she remained with her mother. Gomez has two younger half-sisters and a younger stepbrother: Gracie Elliot Teefey, through Mandy and her second husband, Brian Teefey, and Victoria "Tori" and Marcus Gomez, through Ricardo and his second wife, Sara. She earned her high-school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010. Gomez
25956-434: The controversial exploitation Harmony Korine -directed Spring Breakers (2012), alongside James Franco , Vanessa Hudgens , Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine . The film premiered in September at the 69th Venice International Film Festival , and was released the following year. The story followed four college-aged girls who decide to rob a fast food restaurant in order to pay for their spring break . It saw Gomez playing
26162-426: The controversy, the first season was a critical success. However, the other three seasons received generally negative reviews. 13 Reasons Why was the most tweeted about show of 2017, and the most-watched original streaming series of 2018. The series ended after four seasons in June 2020. Gomez recorded a cover version of the song " Only You " for the series' first season soundtrack. In May 2017, Gomez released
26368-535: The customer options on how they can put their own looks together [...] I want the pieces that can be easy to dress up or down, and the fabrics being eco-friendly and organic is super important [...] Also, the tags will all have some of my inspirational quotes on them. I'm just looking to send a good message." Gomez teamed up with designers Tony Melillo and Sandra Campos for the project, both of whom had previously worked with big-name fashion houses . Melillo and Campos teamed with New York-based Adjmi Apparel to manufacture
26574-522: The directorial debut of William H. Macy . The independent film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival , and received a mixed reception from critics. At the 2014 Teen Choice Awards , Gomez was honored with the Ultimate Choice Award for her "contributions to the entertainment world". In April 2014, Gomez had fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had served in those roles since her career at Disney. Gomez later signed with
26780-434: The film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and the made-for-television film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005). She guest starred in a 2006 episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody . Gomez was given a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana in 2007 as pop star Mikayla. During this time, Gomez filmed pilot episodes for two potential Disney Channel series;
26986-549: The film". The film won the series its second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards . Gomez recorded three songs on the television series and film's soundtrack , including the single " Magic ". She later provided the voice of Princess Selenia in the English-language version of the French animated/live-action film Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard . Hoping to cross over into
27192-664: The films better lines." Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented , released in October 2019, which follows eight undocumented families in America. The docuseries was a critical success, and was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award . In an op-ed for Time on October 1, 2019, Gomez wrote she was approached about the project in 2017 and decided to become involved after watching footage that captured "the shame, uncertainty, and fear I saw my own family struggle with. But it also captured
27398-399: The first was a Suite Life spin-off titled Arwin! , and the second was a Lizzie McGuire spin-off titled What's Stevie Thinking? . She later auditioned for a role in the network's series Wizards of Waverly Place , ultimately winning the lead role of Alex Russo . Gomez and her mother subsequently moved to Los Angeles . Wizards of Waverly Place saw Gomez playing a teenage girl in
27604-596: The first-ever "Sears Air Band" to perform at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards . She also became the spokesperson for Borden Milk and starred in campaign's print ads and television commercials for the brand. Having previously announced plans to launch a fashion line, Gomez released the Dream Out Loud collection in 2010. It consisted of bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and hats, all of which were made from recycled or eco-friendly materials. Gomez stated, "With my line, I really want to give
27810-615: The following month, her collaboration titled " I Can't Get Enough " with Benny Blanco , Tainy and J Balvin , was released. Gomez appeared in Jim Jarmusch 's comedy horror The Dead Don't Die (2019). The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival , where it generated mixed reviews. That year, she starred in Woody Allen 's romantic comedy A Rainy Day in New York , with Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning . Due to
28016-587: The following year, appearing as Alex Russo in a crossover episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life on Deck in 2009. She later made a guest appearance on the Disney Channel series Sonny with a Chance . She appeared in a remix of the Forever the Sickest Kids ' single " Whoa Oh! (Me vs. Everyone) " in April of that year. Gomez, along with Demi Lovato , starred in the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program , which aired in June 2009. The film had
28222-555: The former two. "Calm Down" became the highest- and longest-charting African artist-led song on the Hot 100; the longest-running number-one of all time on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart, with 58 weeks at the summit; and the longest-charting song in the top 10 and overall on the Pop Airplay chart, with 45 and 71 weeks respectively. Billboard called it " Afrobeats ' biggest crossover hit while Variety described it as
28428-453: The fragrance as we get closer to the launch date." The perfume was released in May 2012. In 2013, she released her second fragrance, Vivamore by Selena Gomez. She also created her own collection of nail polish colors for Nicole by OPI . Love Will Remember (Selena Gomez Song) Stars Dance is the debut solo studio album by American singer Selena Gomez . It was released on July 19, 2013, by Hollywood Records . Gomez began planning
28634-404: The guitar." During a conversation with Amy Schumer for Interview Magazine , Gomez candidly opened up about the writing process for her hit song, "Lose You to Love Me." Gomez said: "I wrote it at the beginning of last year, and had just gotten out of treatment. It was a moment when I came back and I was like, "I'm ready to go into the studio with people I trust and start working on songs." There
28840-431: The hardest I have ever worked on a record, that's for sure. I wanted to have more creative control over the album's direction." Jason Evigan, who worked with Gomez on the album, said "She's not a little girl anymore. She wants to be like that and be respected like the great pop artists out there [...] And I think she is. I think this album is really gonna blossom her into a new realm of electronic pop dance artist." Prior to
29046-429: The hardest I have ever worked on a record, that's for sure. I wanted to have more creative control over the album's direction." Jason Evigan, who worked with Gomez on the album, said "She's not a little girl anymore. She wants to be like that and be respected like the great pop artists out there [...] And I think she is. I think this album is really gonna blossom her into a new realm of electronic pop dance artist." Prior to
29252-416: The hope, optimism, and patriotism so many undocumented immigrants still hold in their hearts despite the hell they go through." On October 23, 2019, Gomez released " Lose You to Love Me " as the lead single from her third studio album. The next day, she surprise-released the album's second single, " Look at Her Now ". "Lose You to Love Me" became her first number-one song in the US and Canada, and reached
29458-471: The influence of Spring Breakers on the album, saying that Gomez wasn't ready to leave the "neon-splattered emotional hellscape of Spring Breakers just yet". He further went on to say: " Stars Dance is exactly the kind of album one makes in 2013 if you want to keep the pop sugar of the Disney tween cabal but mix in some broken glass and a club bathroom nosebleed. Its productions are rooted in today's pop-EDM default mode, but as that stuff goes, 'Slow Down'
29664-470: The influence of Spring Breakers on the album, saying that Gomez wasn't ready to leave the "neon-splattered emotional hellscape of Spring Breakers just yet". He further went on to say: " Stars Dance is exactly the kind of album one makes in 2013 if you want to keep the pop sugar of the Disney tween cabal but mix in some broken glass and a club bathroom nosebleed. Its productions are rooted in today's pop-EDM default mode, but as that stuff goes, 'Slow Down'
29870-485: The largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman at the time, since Shakira 's El Dorado in 2017. It also debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, becoming the first album by a woman to do so, also since 2017's El Dorado . The EP received universal acclaim according to Metacritic , a website collecting reviews from professional music critics; it was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at
30076-478: The light at the end of the tunnel where my mom was working hard to provide a better life for me. I'm terrified of what I would have become if I'd stayed [in Texas]." She later added that her mother "was really strong around me. Having me at 16 had to have been a big responsibility. She gave up everything for me, had three jobs, supported me, sacrificed her life for me." Gomez had a close relationship with her grandparents as
30282-425: The music industry, Gomez formed the pop rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene through her record deal with Hollywood Records. The name of the band is an "ironic jab" at the people who called Gomez a "wannabe scene ". The group's debut studio album, Kiss & Tell , influenced by pop rock and electronic rock , was released in September 2009. It debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 albums chart in
30488-463: The music on Stars Dance as " dance -song-heavy" dubstep, that contains " wobbly synths, loopy vocals, fist-pumping beats and crunchy breakdowns ". The album contains a highly diverse musical composition, highlighted by Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian as "darting efficiently from EDM to Bollywood ". The majority of the album contains dubstep breakdowns, requisite stabs of synths, and according to Jim Farber of New York Daily News , "features
30694-461: The music on Stars Dance as " dance -song-heavy" dubstep, that contains " wobbly synths, loopy vocals, fist-pumping beats and crunchy breakdowns ". The album contains a highly diverse musical composition, highlighted by Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian as "darting efficiently from EDM to Bollywood ". The majority of the album contains dubstep breakdowns, requisite stabs of synths, and according to Jim Farber of New York Daily News , "features
30900-534: The proceedings any vivid character, except for the few scenes that allow her to indulge her cold, sarcastic, nasty side as Cordelia". Gomez appeared in a cameo role in the film The Muppets . She also hosted in June the MuchMusic Video Awards , and in November the MTV Europe Music Awards . Gomez confirmed in January 2012 that she would be taking a break from music, placing Selena Gomez &
31106-545: The project in 2012, at which time she announced that her band Selena Gomez & the Scene would be taking an indefinite hiatus, and continued work into 2013. Stars Dance is an EDM and electropop album, incorporating elements of dubstep , techno , disco , electro house and worldbeat . Gomez worked with producers such as Rock Mafia and The Cataracs (now known as Kshmr ) on the album. Upon its release, Stars Dance received generally mixed reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Gomez's maturing image and
31312-483: The same month to mixed reviews. Hotel Transylvania was commercially successful, grossing US$ 358 million worldwide. In 2013, Gomez starred alongside Ethan Hawke in the action thriller film Getaway , in which she played a young hacker . The film was a critical and commercial failure, and earned Gomez a nomination for Worst Actress at the 34th Golden Raspberry Awards . Christopher Orr of The Atlantic described her as "a kid trying desperately to act like
31518-548: The same year, she was named to Forbes ' 30 Under 30 list in the music category, and again in 2020 in its "All-Star Alumni" category. Gomez and the Norwegian DJ Kygo released a single together, " It Ain't Me ", in February 2017. The collaboration reached top ten of most major music charts worldwide, including the U.S. and the U.K., and attained top five peaks in Australia, Canada, Germany and many European countries. The song received nominations at major awards around
31724-436: The second season of Wizards of Waverly Place , Gomez voiced Helga in the animated film Horton Hears a Who! . The film became a commercial and critical success, grossing over US$ 300 million worldwide. Gomez then starred as an aspiring dancer Mary Santiago in the teen musical comedy film Another Cinderella Story , the second installment of the A Cinderella Story series , released on direct-to-video. This role earned her
31930-438: The show glamorized suicide. Gomez addressed the controversy, saying that "We stayed very true to the book and that's initially what [author] Jay Asher created was a beautifully tragic, complicated yet suspenseful story and I think that's what we wanted to do. We wanted to do it justice and, yeah, [the backlash is] gonna come no matter what. It's not an easy subject to talk about, but I'm very fortunate with how it's doing. Despite
32136-419: The single " Bad Liar ", alongside a vertical music video which was available for streaming only through Spotify ; it was the first-ever music video to premiere on Spotify. The song received universal acclaim from music critics, with some deeming it Gomez's best song to date; Billboard ranked it as the best song of 2017. Rolling Stone ranked "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its 2019 list of best songs of
32342-523: The single "Baila Conmigo", she became the first female act to top the US Latin Albums and Latin Airplay charts simultaneously in over a decade. The music video for "De Una Vez" was nominated for Best Short Form Music Video at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards . Gomez performed at the 2021 UEFA Champions League final opening ceremony in May. In August, she collaborated with Colombian singer Camilo on
32548-520: The song "Save the Day" for her 2013 album, but failed to get it from Gomez. "Come & Get It" was initially recorded by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna for her sixth studio album Talk That Talk (2011), however, she decided against using the song. Musically, Stars Dance is an album rooted stylistically in EDM and pop, this later specifically showcased as electropop while also containing strong elements of dubstep , techno , disco and worldbeat . Jocelyn Vena of MTV News described
32754-510: The song "Save the Day" for her 2013 album, but failed to get it from Gomez. "Come & Get It" was initially recorded by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna for her sixth studio album Talk That Talk (2011), however, she decided against using the song. Musically, Stars Dance is an album rooted stylistically in EDM and pop, this later specifically showcased as electropop while also containing strong elements of dubstep , techno , disco and worldbeat . Jocelyn Vena of MTV News described
32960-416: The song "Save the Day", Gomez stated "Do you ever have moments where you don't ever want them to end? I've had those moments. It's about saving those moments and never wanting it to go away." The song "Write Your Name" is about the feeling of falling in love. Gomez described B.E.A.T. by saying "The song is cool and the lyrics are great, but it was more, 'I can't wait to perform this song onstage because I love
33166-414: The song "Save the Day", Gomez stated "Do you ever have moments where you don't ever want them to end? I've had those moments. It's about saving those moments and never wanting it to go away." The song "Write Your Name" is about the feeling of falling in love. Gomez described B.E.A.T. by saying "The song is cool and the lyrics are great, but it was more, 'I can't wait to perform this song onstage because I love
33372-442: The song "bright and expansive", going onto say that Gomez's vocals "fly over an EDM beat that can't help getting us ready for summer." "Save the Day" is a "thumping" Latin pop and house music song "B.E.A.T." is a "sexy" urban hip-hop song described by Jon O'Brien of Yahoo! Music as " minimal spoken word electro ". Christina Drill of Popdust said the song was "infectious and definitely racier than usual for Selena (the chorus: 'It's
33578-469: The song featured various electropop elements. "Slow Down" is noted as featuring various dubstep influences, while the song's lyrics speak of taking a relationship slowly rather than rushing into things. Gomez has listed Britney Spears and Janet Jackson as some of the album's biggest influences, and later cited Skrillex , Taylor Swift , and Christina Aguilera as major influences on the record. She listed dubstep producer Skrillex as an influence to
33784-462: The song featured various electropop elements. "Slow Down" is noted as featuring various dubstep influences, while the song's lyrics speak of taking a relationship slowly rather than rushing into things. Gomez has listed Britney Spears and Janet Jackson as some of the album's biggest influences, and later cited Skrillex , Taylor Swift , and Christina Aguilera as major influences on the record. She listed dubstep producer Skrillex as an influence to
33990-428: The song is about female lover's attempts to rekindle a previously ended romance. "Forget Forever" is a dance-pop and synthpop song which contains an EDM beat and house music breakdowns. Lyrically, the song is about a breakup. Sam Lansky of Idolator said the song is an "electrifying dance-pop banger with a monolithically great chorus and a storming, anthemic beat, plus a big house break." Nate Jones of Popdust called
34196-475: The song was "infectious and definitely racier than usual for Selena (the chorus: 'It's a big bad world but I'm not ashamed / I like the lights in my hand and the beat in my face')". "Write Your Name" has been described as an "exotic" sounding electronic dance and house music song. The song contains a rap verse by Gomez, as well as elements of dubstep. O'Brien of Yahoo! Music said that: "Forget Forever' and 'Write Your Name' both manage to tiptoe into 'hands in
34402-495: The song yet again at the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards . She did not perform the song again until May 19, when she performed at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards . Days later, she performed "Come & Get It" on The Graham Norton Show . Gomez appeared at the MuchMusic Headquarters on May 30, where she performed "Slow Down" for the first time. On July 4, Gomez performed both "Come & Get It" and "Slow Down" at
34608-425: The song yet again at the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards . She did not perform the song again until May 19, when she performed at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards . Days later, she performed "Come & Get It" on The Graham Norton Show . Gomez appeared at the MuchMusic Headquarters on May 30, where she performed "Slow Down" for the first time. On July 4, Gomez performed both "Come & Get It" and "Slow Down" at
34814-547: The song. She performed the song again on The Late Show with David Letterman . She performed "Slow Down" on The X Factor in the United States. Gomez was selected to be the halftime performer during the Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders game held on Thanksgiving . For the show, Gomez performed a medley of "Like a Champion", "Slow Down", and "Come & Get It". The tour was further promoted through her worldwide Stars Dance Tour (2013), which visited countries such as
35020-486: The song. She performed the song again on The Late Show with David Letterman . She performed "Slow Down" on The X Factor in the United States. Gomez was selected to be the halftime performer during the Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders game held on Thanksgiving . For the show, Gomez performed a medley of "Like a Champion", "Slow Down", and "Come & Get It". The tour was further promoted through her worldwide Stars Dance Tour (2013), which visited countries such as
35226-462: The standalone single " Single Soon " on August 25, 2023. It reached the top-twenty of the Billboard Global 200, and in the US and Canada. Gomez revealed in 2022 that her next album was in the works, and alluded to a potential tour. She said the record would be "really powerful, strong, very pop" with themes revolving around "freedom from relationships [and] the darkness". In January 2024,
35432-476: The start of her career and that she "did not know what she was doing". As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building is the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu. The series has received critical acclaim throughout its four-season run, and won numerous accolades. The performances and chemistry among the main trio were praised by critics; Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote: "Gomez
35638-528: The teen comedy-drama This Is the Year . In August, she collaborated with South Korean girl group Blackpink for " Ice Cream ". The song peaked at number thirteen in the US, and achieved the third-highest 24-hour debut for a music video on YouTube at the time, with over 79 million views. That year, Gomez was honored by The Latin Recording Academy as one of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment . She
35844-590: The title character's wife in the Spanish-language musical crime comedy Emilia Pérez , directed by Jacques Audiard . She took Spanish lessons for the role. The film premiered on May 18 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival , where it won the Jury Prize . Emilia Pérez received one of the longest standing ovations in the history of Cannes Film Festival . Gomez and the female ensemble of the film— Zoe Saldaña , Karla Sofía Gascón , and Adriana Paz —collectively won
36050-495: The top five of various national charts worldwide, including Australia and the UK. It was included in Billboard and Vulture 's year-end lists of best songs of 2019; the former named it as one of the "75 Best Breakup Songs of All Time". Rare was released on January 10, 2020, and debuted atop the US Billboard 200, earning 112,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It became her third consecutive number-one album in
36256-417: The top of the chart, as well as her highest first sales week for an album, until surpassed by her second release Revival , which sold 117,000 its first week. The album fell to number eight on the chart during its second week, selling an additional 31,000 copies. These sales were a 68% drop from the previous week's sales. In its third week, the album fell to number thirteen. The album continued to decline on
36462-412: The top of the chart, as well as her highest first sales week for an album, until surpassed by her second release Revival , which sold 117,000 its first week. The album fell to number eight on the chart during its second week, selling an additional 31,000 copies. These sales were a 68% drop from the previous week's sales. In its third week, the album fell to number thirteen. The album continued to decline on
36668-545: The top ten on charts in Australia, Canada, the U.K, and several European countries, peaking at number twenty in the U.S. Later that year, Gomez was named Billboard ' s Woman of the Year , in recognition of her influence and commercial success. In May 2018, Gomez released the single " Back to You ", from the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack . It reached the top-ten in a variety of charts in European countries , top-five in Australia and Canada, and reached top-twenty in
36874-593: The top-ten in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, topped the charts in Spain and several Latin American countries , and peaked at number eleven in the U.S. The song has received numerous awards and nominations including, nominations for the two Billboard Music Awards and, but ultimately won Song of the Year at the 2019 Latin American Music Awards . From 2011 to 2018, Gomez had a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on
37080-478: The tour she entered rehab to undergo chemotherapy . Gomez played Nina Pennington, an innocent straight-A student, in Behaving Badly (2014). The project, filmed prior to Gomez's stint in rehab, was released in August to a generally negative critical and commercial reception. However, critics deemed Gomez's performance superior to the film. Gomez also had a supporting role in the drama Rudderless (2014),
37286-459: The usual Guetta -style bombast." Gomez promoted the album through a number of interviews and televised live performances. She appeared on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on April 8, 2013, to promote "Come & Get It". She gave her first televised performance of the song at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on April 14, 2013. The appearance saw Gomez in an "all-red, 'earthy'" outfit, and received a generally positive reception. She appeared on Dancing with
37492-435: The voice role of Mavis, and also served as an executive producer, for the fourth and final installment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise , Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022). The film was released on Amazon Prime Video in January to mixed reviews. Gomez was nominated as executive producer for a Children's and Family Emmy Award . She collaborated with British band Coldplay on " Let Somebody Go ", released as
37698-432: The way I feel when I hear this song.' It's just dope." Gomez later stated that "Undercover" was her favorite song on the album, commenting "I've never had the confidence to do different licks and melody changes. I messed up a lot [while recording] that one." The album's lead single, "Come & Get It", has been described as featuring "Bollywood" influences, as well as tribal music. On-air personality Peter Dee noted that
37904-428: The way I feel when I hear this song.' It's just dope." Gomez later stated that "Undercover" was her favorite song on the album, commenting "I've never had the confidence to do different licks and melody changes. I messed up a lot [while recording] that one." The album's lead single, "Come & Get It", has been described as featuring "Bollywood" influences, as well as tribal music. On-air personality Peter Dee noted that
38110-403: The works of Britney Spears . "Like a Champion" is a dancehall song, with influences of funk , reggae , and soca music , and features Gomez singing the song in a Bajan accent. The song has received heavy comparisons to the works of Rihanna, with critics noting the song's breezy and carefree vocal delivery. " Come & Get It " is a tribal electropop and popstep song, which contains
38316-469: The works of Britney Spears . "Like a Champion" is a dancehall song, with influences of funk , reggae , and soca music , and features Gomez singing the song in a Bajan accent. The song has received heavy comparisons to the works of Rihanna, with critics noting the song's breezy and carefree vocal delivery. " Come & Get It " is a tribal electropop and popstep song, which contains a Bhangra beat, sonic drops, and influences of Indian music . Lyrically,
38522-475: The world, including Top Dance/Electronic Song at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards , and it also her best-selling song in the UK, selling over 1.4 million chart units. Gomez served as executive producer for the series adaptation of the novel Thirteen Reasons Why . The show premiered on Netflix in March 2017. The series drew backlash from various mental health charities and suicide prevention communities over "dangerous content", with some people feeling
38728-435: The writers and just enjoy being in that moment. That was a really fun emotional song for me to sing but then I just kind of wanted to dance after I released it because it felt like I got to release this feeling that I had and it's a beautiful song." She later spoke of " Forget Forever " by stating "It's forgetting all the troubles, about the past, just enjoying everything else." Recording artist Jennifer Lopez wanted to record
38934-433: The writers and just enjoy being in that moment. That was a really fun emotional song for me to sing but then I just kind of wanted to dance after I released it because it felt like I got to release this feeling that I had and it's a beautiful song." She later spoke of " Forget Forever " by stating "It's forgetting all the troubles, about the past, just enjoying everything else." Recording artist Jennifer Lopez wanted to record
39140-523: Was a box office disappointment , and received negative reviews from critics, who called it "too long [and] lifeless." Gomez hosted and executive produced the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef , which features her joined by a different chef each episode; this was initially implemented remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Each episode highlights a food-related charity. The show premiered in August 2020, and
39346-462: Was also named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world . Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación , in March 2021. The record blends reggaeton , Latin pop , R&B genres with urbano elements, marking a departure from the dance-pop sound of its predecessor, Rare . It debuted at number twenty-two in the US, shifting 23,000 equivalent album units in its first week of release, marking
39552-470: Was also nominated for Outstanding Culinary Series. The second became Selena + Restaurant , an interactive cooking series co-hosted with Raquelle Stevens; it premiered in May 2024. Gomez served as a producer for both programs. In June 2020, Gomez featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel 's song, " Past Life ". Gomez executive produced two films that year; the romantic comedy The Broken Hearts Gallery , released in September 2020, to positive reviews, and
39758-443: Was an air around it where people were very happy, because it was like I was going to finally be me. But I didn't necessarily see it that way at the time. When I wrote the song, I was basically saying that I needed to hit rock-bottom to understand that there was this huge veil over my face." On The Kelly Clarkson Show , Selena Gomez opened up about of processing her own feelings through songwriting, calling it "the best therapy." In
39964-530: Was an international success, and reached the top-ten in the U.S., Australia, France , Spain , and topped the charts in Italy ; and was certified 5× platinum by the RIAA. The music video became the most-viewed music video published in 2016 on YouTube , with over 3 billion views. Gomez had a supporting role in In Dubious Battle (2016) starring and directed by James Franco . The film had its world premiere at
40170-451: Was born when her mother was 16 years old. The family had financial troubles throughout Gomez's childhood, her mother struggling to provide for the pair. At one point, Gomez recalls that they had to search for quarters just to get gas for their car. Her mother later recalled that the two would frequently walk to their local dollar store to buy spaghetti for dinner. Gomez has said, "I was frustrated that my parents weren't together, and never saw
40376-630: Was featured on the remix of Nigerian artist Rema 's song, " Calm Down ". An international success, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Global 200 . The single became Gomez's ninth top-ten in the US, peaking at number three; and her second number-one in Canada, spending nine weeks atop the Canadian Hot 100. It topped the Global Excl. US, Pop Airplay, and Radio Songs charts for 2, 5, and 10 weeks, respectively, becoming Gomez's first leader on
40582-498: Was later surpassed by its successor, Revival (2015), which sold 117,000 units in its first week. It became her fourth top twenty entry in the United Kingdom, peaking at number fourteen. Elsewhere, Stars Dance topped the charts in Canada, Norway, Mexico, Taiwan and China. As of 2017, the album has sold an estimated over 410,000 copies in the United States. The album's lead single, " Come & Get It " featured heavy electronic and worldbeat themes, became Gomez's first top 10 entry in
40788-403: Was mainly inspired by Aguilera's album Stripped (2002), as well as Janet Jackson and Spears. In regard to Selena Gomez's writing craft, co-writer Ali Tamposi revealed the following to Elle : "We actually started writing another song together while we were in the studio with Andrew Watt and I was really impressed by her collaboration, her ideas, how open she was and willing to tap into
40994-613: Was met with a positive critical reception upon release; the documentary was praised for mental health transparency. Chris Azzopardi from The New York Times described it as an "honest portrait study of stardom and mental illness". The film was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Programming at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards , and received the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment honor by
41200-586: Was more successful in international territories. In Mexico, the album debuted at number one on the Mexican Albums Chart , and later went on to be certified Gold in the country for selling 30,000 copies. Stars Dance reached number two in Portugal , and was certified Platinum in the country. The album peaked at number eight in Brazil, and also received a Platinum certification in the country. Credits adapted from
41406-421: Was more successful in international territories. In Mexico, the album debuted at number one on the Mexican Albums Chart , and later went on to be certified Gold in the country for selling 30,000 copies. Stars Dance reached number two in Portugal , and was certified Platinum in the country. The album peaked at number eight in Brazil, and also received a Platinum certification in the country. Credits adapted from
41612-399: Was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla , who died in 1995. Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother, who was adopted, has Italian ancestry. Gomez's paternal grandparents emigrated to Texas from Monterrey in the 1970s. Of her heritage, Gomez has called herself "a proud third-generation American-Mexican" and once said "My family does have quinceañeras , and we go to
41818-418: Was noticeably absent from social media . At that time, she was the most followed person on Instagram , and became the first person to reach 100 million followers on the platform. In February 2023, she regained her status as the most-followed woman on the platform , and became the first woman to reach 400 million followers the following month. Gomez made her first public appearance since entering rehab at
42024-503: Was released on October 17 on Max . She guest-starred and reprised her role as Alex Russo in the pilot of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place , the spin-off and sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place . The series, which she also executive produced, premiered on Disney Channel and Disney+ on October 29, 2024. Gomez is described as a pop artist. Her work is primarily characterized as dance-pop and EDM ; however, she has experimented with different music genres. Her debut album with
42230-454: Was slated to release two films under the company. The first, titled What Boys Want , would feature Gomez as a girl who could hear the thoughts of men. She later announced a film adaptation of the novel Thirteen Reasons Why , in which she was to play a young girl who commits suicide; ultimately, neither film was made, but later, Gomez will produce a television adaptation of this novel. Gomez continued to enjoy mainstream success throughout
42436-494: Was well received by critics. It ran for four seasons till September 2022, and was nominated for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards . Gomez won a Critics' Choice Real TV Award for her work on the program. In May 2023, Food Network ordered two projects to be hosted by Gomez. The first was Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays (2023), a four-part holiday special and extension of Selena + Chef , which
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