Selena Gomez Opens Up in an Unfiltered Conversation
Presented by Z100's Artist Interview Lounge, powered by Celsius Energy Drinks.
From her peaceful mindset to her new music, Selena Gomez sits down with Crystal Rosas to talk love, growth, and staying grounded. She shares the journey behind her upcoming album with benny blanco, her thoughts on Rare Beauty, and what it really feels like to be Selena in 2025.
💬 "I stopped searching and just focused on myself."
💬 "This is the most peaceful I’ve ever felt."
Watch as Selena reflects on her mental health journey, how recording at home changed everything, and why embracing her Latina roots in music means so much. From hilarious stories about going incognito to heartfelt takes on confidence and creativity — this is Selena like you’ve never seen her before.
✨ Highlights
00:00 – Interview opens at the Empire State Building
01:00 – Selena reacts to her career achievements
02:40 – Finding peace & letting go of pressure
04:00 – Making an album with Benny Blanco
05:45 – The song that took the longest to finish
07:00 – Working from home vs. the studio grind
08:20 – Love for Latin music & cultura
09:30 – Thoughts on New York vs. LA
10:30 – Her admiration for Judge Judy & Rihanna
12:00 – What she’d tell young Selena
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