Selena Gomez wrapped up 2023 on a special date with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco

Gomez, 31, shared a snapshot from their outing via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 30. Wearing a fuzzy black coat, Gomez received a hug from Blanco, 35, while they stood on a beachfront boardwalk. The music producer, for his part, wore a floral hoodie and wrapped his arms around Gomez. He also planted a kiss on the back of her neck as she smiled for the camera.

Gomez debuted their relationship earlier in December, confirming via social media that they started dating six months prior.

“He is my absolute everything in my heart,” the Golden Globe nominee gushed in a since-deleted Instagram comment on December 7. “He [has] been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The end. … He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts.”

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Hours later, Gomez uploaded multiple cuddly pics of the couple to her Instagram Story. In the snaps, she was prominently wearing a “B” diamond ring that seemingly corresponded to Blanco’s initials. (His real name is Benjamin Levin.)

“Selena hasn’t felt this happy about anybody she’s dated in a really long time,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in December. “Selena and Benny are truly in love and although she has kept most people she’s dated under wraps, with Benny, she couldn’t wait to reveal they were together.”

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The insider further noted that Gomez’s family “absolutely approves” of the whirlwind romance, adding, “They’re thrilled to see her so happy and in love.”

A second source later told Us that Blanco “dotes on [Gomez] like a princess” and that they have already passed the “early trial stages” of dating.

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Gomez and Blanco have known each other since 2015, often collaborating on music. They last teamed up for Gomez’s newest song, “Single Soon,” which was released in August.

Shortly before Gomez hard-launched her romance with Blanco, she hinted on her Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays TV special that someone had caught her eye. In the December 4 episode, Gomez teased that she had developed a crush on a mystery man. Weeks later during the December 21 episode, she revealed that she had a date right “after” filming wrapped.

Gomez’s best friend and Selena + Chef costar, <strong>Raquelle Stevens</strong>, then proclaimed that Gomez will have a “new man” in time for 2024.

“Let’s hope!” Gomez responded. “[Dating] is so exhausting, but I’ve been single for five years. I think I’m ready.”

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Selena Gomez reveals the meaning of her new hit song Single Soon: 'It's a playful anthem about being comfortable in your own skin'

Selena Gomez explained the meaning behind her newly released song Single Soon on Friday.

The day after releasing the catchy track, the singer, 31, took to her Instagram to share a black-and-white photo from the adjoining music video and also thanked her fans for their support.

In her caption, she left a short but sweet message and provided insight into the significance of her song.

The Only Murders in the Building actress — who recently made a rare remark on her breakup with Justin Bieber — began: 'Thank you guys for all the love on Single Soon!!!

'It's a playful anthem about being comfortable in your own skin and loving your own company,' she continued.

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Real meaning: Selena Gomez explained the meaning behind her newly released song Single Soon on Friday, while sharing a snap for the music video

Alongside a pink hearts emoji, she added, 'And it's also really fun to dance to!'

The solo picture she had shared was of a shot from her music video — which she dropped on Thursday night.

In the scene, she was dressed in a slinky and sexy minidress as she laughed and danced with her gal pals post-breakup.

Her many fans — of which she boasts about 428 million on Instagram alone — raved about her musical comeback.

With Single Soon, this marks her first solo track release in three years.

Many of her fans praised the song and gushed that it was 'heartwarming' to see her so 'carefree, happy and confident' after a slew of personal struggles in the past.

On August 17, she announced to fans that she would be finally dropping some new music and revealed the release date.

She shared a carousel of images teasing the music video release and wrote in her caption: 'Y'all have been asking for new music for a while.

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Thankful: The day after releasing the catchy track, the singer, 31, took to her Instagram to thank her fans for their support

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Flying solo: 'It's a playful anthem about being comfortable in your own skin and loving your own company,' she told fans

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New music: Single Soon is the first single from her upcoming album as well as her first musical release since her Spanish-language EP Revelacion — which was released in March 2021

Selena Gomez teases her upcoming song 'Single Soon' on TikTok

In her inscription, she also teased a forthcoming third studio album to the excitement of her fans.

'Since I'm not quite done with SG3, I wanted to put out a fun little song I wrote a while back that's perfect for the end of summer.'

The track was produced by benny blanco and Cashmere Cat, and the video adjoining music video was directed by Philip Andelman.

Single Soon is the first single from her upcoming album as well as her first musical release since her Spanish-language EP Revelacion — which was released in March 2021.