Selena Gomez Named Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year

Selena Gomez is the belle of the Billboard ball…

The 25-year-old Mexican American singer has been named Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year.

Selena Gomez

Gomez, a two-time Billboard 200 chart-leader will be presented with the award on November 30 at the annual Women in Music dinner and awards gala, held at Los Angeles’ Ray Dolby Ballroom.

Gomez, an award-winning singer, producer and actress, will join an all-star cast of previous Woman of the Year honorees including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Pink, Katy Perry, Fergie, Beyoncé and last year’s winner, Madonna, who delivered a moving speech that touched on feminism, sexism and much more.

“Not only is Selena soaring on the charts, but she continuously inspires young women everywhere to be authentic, give back and to not be afraid to use their voice,” said John Amato, president of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group. “She is never afraid to speak her mind and has used her platform to advocate for the needs of others. We are thrilled to be able to honor her as our Woman of the Year.”

Gomez’ career has never been in better shape. In 2015 and 2016, she enjoyed top 10 Billboard Hot 100 smashes with “Same Old Love” and “Hands to Myself” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore.” The trend continues, with hits “Bad Liar,” “Fetish” (featuring Gucci Mane) and “It Ain’t Me” (with Kygo) in the past year.

Five of her albums have cracked the top 10 of the Billboard 200, with the studio albums Revival (2015) and Stars Dance (2013) leading the chart.

Not confined to music, Gomez also executive-produced the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why, launched partnerships with Coach and Puma, and worked tirelessly across various philanthropic endeavors, from the Step Up Foundation to coaching for World Kindness Day, and raising more than $500,000 for the Lupus Research Alliance. Also, Gomez has been an active ambassador for UNICEF since 2009.

The event, held in conjunction with the publication of Billboard’s Women in Music issue, also recognizes the most powerful female executives in the industry. Additional Women in Music honorees will be revealed at a later date.

For the first time, the Women in Music event and a red-carpet pre-show will be broadcast live for on Twitter from 9:00 pm-midnight EST on November 30.

Selena Gomez’s New Album to Include Marshmello Collaboration

Selena Gomez is (marsh)mello-ing out on her next album…

The 25-year-old Mexican American singer/actress’ new album will feature a song with Marshmello, the “Fetish” singer confirmed during a recent radio interview.

Selena Gomez

Gomez spoke with San Diego’s Energy 103.7 about her track with the DJ, which she says is “beautiful” and “one of my favorite songs.”

“It’s really cool. It’s kind of in that world, his world, and I’m stepping into it and bringing my style too,” she said.

Gomez isn’t saying much about a release date for the Marshmello collaboration — and, for that matter, one for her upcoming, as-yet-untitled LP, which she says is “on some level done.”

“There’s a lot more music that’s coming,” she promised.

News about the song with Marshmello comes after the pop star’s recent release of her Petra Collins-directed video for “Fetish,” her latest single, featuring Gucci Mane.

Selena Gomez Teases New Single “Fetish,” Featuring Gucci Mane

Selena Gomez will be sharing her Fetish with the world soon…

The 24-year-old Mexican American singer/actress is set to release a new single, a collaboration with Gucci Man entitled “Fetish.”

Selena Gomez

Gomez teased the new single on Friday (July 7) via Twitter, sharing what appears to be the single’s album art — a vintage-looking image of the 24-year-old carrying grocery bags next to a broken-down car — along with a release date of July 13.

Selena Gomez - Fetish

The Revival pop star also revealed a trio of cryptic images tied to the forthcoming song on Instagram.

Gomez previously teased the project through a short clip that debuted at the end of Gomez’s recent music video for the Talking Heads-sampling hit “Bad Liar.”