Selena Gomez steps out for FIRST TIME since confirming romance with Benny Blanco… and continues to flash blingy ring on THAT finger
Selena Gomez showed off a ring on her engagement finger as she stepped out for the first time since confirming her new romance on Thursday night.
The day before, the singer/actress, 31, confirmed her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco, 35, by sharing a romantic photo of the duo and also sharing an image of the ring decorated with his initial.
After the news came to light, she headed to Holiday Bar in New York's West Village, where she looked chic in a black ensemble with her bling on full display.
Her confirmation post comes after Selena liked and commented on 'Facts' under the Pop factions Instagram – which said the star 'seemingly confirms' she is 'in a relationship' and then shared the romantic post.
The stunner, who smiled while in New York, also revealed that they have been dating for six months and he treats her better than anyone else.
Selena Gomez showed off a ring on her engagement finger as she stepped out for the first time since confirming her new romance on Thursday night
The 31-year-old actress – who has been secretly dating the music producer for six months – shared a photo of herself on her Instagram Story the day before wearing jewelry and a 'B' ring, before stepping out with the ring in it's place.
After the news came to light, she headed to the Holiday Bar in New York's West Village, where she looked chic in a black ensemble with her bling on full display.
She clung to the music maker in sweet conversation
Jewelry experts predict the stunning ring will cost around $7.5,000, with Steven Stone's leading diamond expert, Maxwell Stone, telling MailOnline: 'After seemingly confirming her relationship with Benny Blanco yesterday, Selena Gomez has posted a photo on her Instagram story shared which implies that she is incredibly in love…
'Only the singer and actress' hand is in the picture and she shows off a dazzling Love Letter ring with a diamond-studded initial 'B' and what appears to be a round-cut diamond. I estimate it's worth $7.5,000.'
Selena and Benny already follow each other on Instagram while Selena's mother Mandy Teefey also follows him.
A month earlier, Selena responded to Benny's Instagram post about his new cookbook 'Open Wide'. She simply wrote, “Finally,” and added her hands up emojis.
She also reposted it to her stories, saying: “One of my favorites to release a cookbook (sic).” The social media site also posted an Instagram story post of Benny that he recently shared.
In the stories, he holds up a handwritten note that he says is from his girlfriend – as he holds it in the air, slightly blocking a woman sleeping in front of him – who apparently resembles Selena.
She looked stunning in her chic look which she paired with Doc Martens
They were especially upset about a resurfaced interview in which Benny appeared to call her a “cookie-cutter pop artist” while praising her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber.
The handwritten note read: 'I'm so bloated, don't squeeze or hold my waist tonight or I'll shat a hole through the sheets. I love you', with a smiley face, a picture of a heart and air being released drawn on it.
He captioned the image of the letter and the woman who appears to be a sleeping Selena: “My girlfriend left this warning for me on my pillow.”
In July, Benny attended Selena's 31st birthday party with her arm seductively around his waist – while he stood behind her.
Selena has previously hinted that she has a crush on someone while filming her holiday special Selena + Chef, but gave no hints as to who.
Selena and Benny previously collaborated on three songs: the 2021 song, I can't Get Enough. Selena and J. Balvin sang vocals on Benny's song. Benny also produced her song Same Old Love in 2015.
In 2020, Benny seemed to throw shade at Selena when he appeared to praise her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber and criticize her in a thinly veiled insult.
Benny collaborated with Justin on his song Lonely, which was released in 2021.
He talked about Justin in an interview with him Zach Sang in 2020 while appearing to insult stars who also have makeup lines.
Selena and Benny previously collaborated on three songs: the 2021 song, I can't Get Enough; seen in promotional material for the song
Benny also produced her song Same Old Love in 2015