Selena Gomez Invests in Ice Cream Brand Serendipity & Announces New Flavor Inspired by Her Blackpink Collaboration

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is expanding her empire…

The 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress’ highly anticipated collaboration with Blackpink, “Ice Cream,” has resulted in a new business endeavor for the “Come & Get It” singer.

Ice cream brand Serendipity and the iconic Serendipity3 Restaurants have announced Gomez as its newest investor, as well as a special ice cream flavor developed with the SelPink collaboration in mind.

The pint, called Cookies & Cream Remix, is inspired by the upcoming collab. It’s comprised of pink vanilla ice cream, crunchy cookie bites and gobs of gooey fudge.

In an Instagram video announcing the flavor, Gomez is seen eating it in the best way possible, by the spoonful straight out of the container.

“So, basically, it’s heaven,” the singer said of the chocolate-y cookie goodness.

“Growing up and loving the iconic Serendipity restaurant, I couldn’t be more excited to become a partner in their expanding brand,” said Gomez said in a statement. “For the Cookies & Cream remix, I wanted to put my own personal spin on this classic flavor by making it with pink vanilla ice cream as a nod to my girls Blackpink and celebrate our new song ‘Ice Cream.’”

“Selena Gomez is the perfect partner and flavor engineer for Serendipity Brands,” Sal Pesce, president and COO of Serendipity Brands, mirrored. “As a forever fan of our brand, Selena brings a fresh perspective and a whole new set of fans to help us take over the decadent ice cream category with our innovative, indulgent mixes.”

Cookies & Cream Remix will be available on the “Ice Cream” collab’s release date, August 28, in supermarkets, convenience stores and other food retailers across the country and online at SerendipityBrands.com.

Selena Gomez Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with “Taki Taki”

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a special first for Selena Gomez…

The 26-year-old Mexican American singer/actress has earned her first chart-topper on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with “Taki Taki,” her collaboration with DJ Snake, Cardi B and Ozuna.

The track climbs 2-1 on the December 8-dated chart, as “Taki Taki” ascends with a 14 percent lift in audience, rising to 14.53 million audience impressions in the week ending December 2, according to Nielsen Music.

It’s the first leader for DJ Snake, the eighth for Ozuna and third for Cardi B.

Gomez first entered the chart in 2013 with “Come & Get It,” and “Taki Taki” marks her first ranking in Latin Airplay’s top 40.

The rise earns Cardi B her third chart topper and the eighth for Ozuna, seven of his No. 1s have arrived in 2018.

Notably, DJ Snake is the first European DJ/producer to lead the Latin Airplay chart in 2018. He’s also the first DJ/producer to be No. 1 in a lead role on a track since Willy William — another DJ/producer of French descent — topped the list with “Mi Gente.” The latter, credited to J Balvinand Willy William (and featuring Beyoncé on a popular remix), was No. 1 for 12 nonconsecutive weeks between September 16 and December 16, 2017.

Gomez Lands Her Sixth Top 10 Single on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a sweet sixth for Selena Gomez…

Charlie Puth‘s “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” featuring the 24-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress, has reached the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, rising 12-10.

Gomez’s collaboration with Puth holds at No. 4 on the Digital Songs chart (53,000, down 10 percent; it’s on sale for 69 cents in the iTunes Store); pushes 13-12 on Streaming Songs (11.9 million, up 3 percent); and backtracks 16-17 on Radio Songs, but with a 5 percent gain to 64 million.

With the performance this week, Gomez achieves her sixth top 10 (and first in a featured role).

Gomez’s previous Top 10 singles on the chart include “Good For You” (peaked at No. 5), “Same Old Love” (No. 5), “The Heart Wants What It Wants” (No. 6), “Come & Get It” (No. 6), and “Hands To Myself” (No. 7).

Gomez’s Collab with Charlie Puth Reaches New High on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is thisclose to a sixth Top 10…

The 24-year-old half-Mexican American singer’s collaboration with Charlie Puth, “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” has reached a new high on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Gomez and Puth’s single jumps 18-13 on the chart. The single blasts into the Digital Songs sales chart’s top five (21-5), up 71 percent to 57,000 sold, according to Nielsen Music, boosted by 69-cent sale-pricing in the iTunes Store.

The collaboration backtracks 16-17 on the Radio Songs chart, but with a 5 percent lift to 56 million in airplay audience, and it rises 28-23 on the Streaming Songs chart (8.9 million U.S. streams, up 7 percent).

Should Puth and Gomez’s single hit the Hot 100’s top 10, it would become Gomez’s sixth top 10 and Puth’s second.

Gomez Joins The Late Late Show’s James Corden for His Latest Carpool Karaoke Session

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is hitting the carpool lane…

The 23-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress joined The Late Late Show host James Corden for his latest installment of Carpool Karaoke, and Gomez gave the British comedian/host a commute he’ll never forget.

Not satisfied with singing in the car, Gomez decided it was time to shake up Corden’s route to work on The Late Late Show on Monday, June 20, by stopping by one of Los Angeles’ theme parks and taking him for a ride on a roller coaster, singing her hit “Come & Get It” during the ride’s ups and downs.

Proving she’s fearless, Gomez had little problem singing the lyrics to the song as she zoomed around the track, while a terrified Corden spent most of the ride clutching on for dear life.

Later Gomez and Corden talked about her ginger obsession, went through a McDonald’s drive-through and sang their hearts out to Taylor Swift‘s “Shake It Off.”

The highly entertaining clip has already been viewed more than 10 million times on YouTube.

Gomez to Receive Ultimate Choice Honors at Teen Choice Awards

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no denying Selena Gomez is the ultimate entertainer, making her mark on the music charts, television and film. And now she’ll have a special prize to prove it.

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American actress will receive the Ultimate Choice Award this Sunday during the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, according to E! News.

Gomez, a 10-time Teen Choice Award winner, is being recognized for being a multi-hyphenate performer, as a star on the charts and on the big and small screen.

Gomez has won at least one TCA prize every year since 2009, when she picked up three awards. This year she’s up for Choice Female Hottie and Choice Smile.

The “Come & Get It” singer joins an A-list roster of entertainers who previously received the honor, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Mike Myers.

Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey will host the big show, which airs on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 8:00 pm ET on Fox.

Gomez the Top Award-Winner at the Radio Disney Music Awards

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

She may not be a Disney Channel starlet anymore… But Selena Gomez is still a Radio Disney star.

The 21-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress was the top prize-winner at the Radio Disney Music Awards, earning three awards at the awards ceremony, which was held on Saturday at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre.

Gomez took home the awards for Song of the Year for “Come & Get It,” Best Song To Dance To for “Birthday” and Most Talked About Artist.

Gomez’s Princess Protection Program co-star and fellow Disney Channel colleague Demi Lovato picked up two awards.

The 21-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress and former The X Factor judge took home the Best Female Artist and Favorite Roadtrip Song for her popular single“Made In the USA.”

Lovato’s The X Factor season two cast mates Camila Cabello, Lauren Jauregui and Ally Brooke Hernandez also claimed two awards.

The Latina singers and their fellow Fifth Harmony band members picked up the Breakout Artist of the Year award, as well as the prize for – Best Song To Rock Out To With Your BFF forthe all-girl group’s single “Me & My Girls.”

Last but not least, rising star Becky G earned the first award of her career. The 17-year-old Mexican American singer-songwriter and rapper was named Best New Artist.

Other top winners included One Direction (Best Music Group), Justin Timberlake (Best Male Artist), and Taylor Swift (Fiercest Fans).

Fan voting began in late February through Radio Disney‘s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Performers during the show included Ariana Grande, Becky G, Fifth Harmony, Austin Mahone and Zendaya.

The 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards will be broadcast on April 27 at 8 p.m. on the Disney Channel.

Here’s the full list of winners:

They’re The One – Best Music Group
One Direction

He’s The One – Best Male Artist
Justin Timberlake

She’s The One – Best Female Artist
Demi Lovato

The Bestest – Song Of The Year
“Come & Get It” – Selena Gomez

XOXO – Best Crush Song
“Still Into You” – Paramore

So FANtastic – Fiercest Fans
Swifties – Taylor Swift

The Buzz – Breakout Artist of the Year
Fifth Harmony

The Freshest – Best New Artist
Becky G

Musical Mashup – Best Musical Collaboration
“Everything Has Changed” – Taylor Swift feat. Ed Sheeran

So Happy – Best Song That Makes You Smile (Sponsored by ARM & HAMMER Tooth Tunes)
“Ooh La La” – Britney Spears

#Cool – Radio Disney’s Most Talked About Artist
Selena Gomez

Stuck In Our Heads – Catchiest New Song
“The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” – Ylvis

That’s My Jam – Best Song To Rock Out To With Your BFF
“Me & My Girls” – Fifth Harmony

Soundtraxx – Favorite Song From a Movie Or TV Show
“Let It Go” – Idina Menzel (“Frozen”)

Move! – Best Song To Dance To
“Birthday” – Selena Gomez

Hit The Road – Favorite Roadtrip Song
“Made In The USA” – Demi Lovato

You’ve Got Swag! – Artist With The Best Style (Sponsored by Justice)
Zendaya

Gomez’s “Come & Get It” One of YouTube’s Top Trending Music Videos of 2013

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is quite convincing…

In the debut single from her latest album, the 21-year-old half-Mexican American singer sings “Come & Get It.” And, that’s apparently what millions did, making it one of YouTube’s Top Trending Music Videos of 2013.

Registering nearly 184 million views, Gomez’s “Come & Get It” video ranks at No. 9 on the chart, behind clips from PSY, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Pink, Robin Thicke, Rihanna and Naughty Boy.

Gomez is the only Latino artist on this year’s list.

Here’s a look at the top music videos of 2013:

Top Trending Music Videos of 2013

1. PSY – “Gentleman”
2. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
3. Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”
4. Katy Perry – “Roar”
5. Pink – “Just Give Me a Reason” ft. Nate Ruess
6. Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” ft. T.I., Pharrell Williams
7. Rihanna – “Stay” ft. Mikky Ekko
8. Naughty Boy – “La La La” ft. Sam Smith
9. Selena Gomez – “Come & Get It”
10. Avicii – “Wake Me Up”

Gomez Wins Her First-Ever Moonman at the MTV VMAs…

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no doubt Selena Gomez is over the moon(man) tonight…

The 21-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress claimed the first Moonman of her career at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, broadcast live Sunday night from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Gomez’s “Come & Get It” video beat out Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven,” Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors,” fun.’s “Carry On” and Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” in the Best Pop Video category.

Gomez, who was nominated last year for Best Female Video for her inescapable hit “Love You Like a Love Song,” lost out to One Direction’s “Best Song Ever” in the Best Song of the Summer category.

Meanwhile, Bruno Mars batted .500 at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night.

The 27-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, nominated for four awards, won the Best Male Video prize for his “Locked Out of Heaven” clip, beating out Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell, Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lamar.

Mars also took home the prize for Best Choreography for the slick dance moves in the music video for his latest single “Treasure.”

Here’s the complete list of 2013 MTV Video Music Awards nominees below:

Video of the Year
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”

Best Hip-Hop Video
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”

Best Male Video
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”

Best Female Video
Taylor Swift – “I Knew You Were Trouble”

Best Pop Video
Selena Gomez – “Come & Get It”

Artist to Watch
Austin Mahone – “What About Love”

Best Collaboration
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me a Reason”

Best Video with a Social Message
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert – “Same Love”

Best Rock Video
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “Up in the Air”

Best Art Direction
Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – “Q.U.E.E.N”

Best Choreography
Bruno Mars – “Treasure”

Best Cinematography
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”

Best Direction
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”

Best Editing
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”

Best Visual Effects
Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”

Song of Summer
One Direction – “Best Song Ever”

Gomez Launches Twitter Campaign to Promote New Album “Stars Dance”

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez‘s debut solo album isn’t scheduled for release until next week… But she’s already giving fans a taste.

The 20-year-old half-Mexican American singer is using the internet to allow fans to sample the album, Stars Dance, through a Twitter campaign designed to unlock song previews and exclusive video content by using a hashtag on Twitter.

“Who wants to hear previews from my new album RIGHT NOW? Go to http://StarsDancePreview.com and use #StarsDance to begin unlocking!” the pop star posted on Twitter to her 15 million followers this week.

The site, built by Chicago’s Eyes and Ears Entertainment, currently displays a timeline of the album’s 11 songs on top of a progress bar showing how far fans have progressed in unlocking each of the previews. “Tweet #StarsDance to unlock,” a message on the site reads.

Last May, Gomez’s Hollywood Records label mate Demi Lovato launched her fourth studio album Demi online eight days before its official release through a similar time-themed Twitter campaign. Fans could “unlock” full songs by tweeting out various hashtags, which subsequently became worldwide trending topics.

“Come & Get It,” the first single from Stars Dance, currently resides at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Last week, the track “Love Will Remember” — a somber ballad about Gomez’s breakup with fellow pop star Justin Bieber — leaked in full online.

Stars Dance will go on sale on Tuesday, July 23.

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