Selena Gomez and pop icon Taylor Swift were recently photographed together while out and about in New York City. The singer, 31, went public with her relationship with song producer Benny Blanco on social media following this announcement. Gomez announced the news by posting a cute photo, but Blanco’s close relationship with her ex-boyfriend, musician Justin Bieber—who is currently married to American model Hailey Rhode Bieber—sparked criticism from many.

Seen in NYC, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift

A night out in New York City saw the lifelong best friends reuniting soon after Gomez stood up for her relationship in the face of criticism from her followers. The Lose You To Love Me singer wore a chic yet edgy outfit for the occasion, which included a miniskirt and topcoat with a snake print, a plain black top, and black leather boots that reached her thighs. She was wearing translucent tights in the chilly weather to stay warm.

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Gomez wore minimal makeup with brown lipstick and kept her brown hair with blonde highlights combed to the side. Swift, who wasn’t quite visible in the picture, was wearing a brown coat over a green sweater and a checkered miniskirt. The coat had white fur lining around the collar and hem. The vocalist of Blank Space accessorized her stylish look with sheer tights and reddish-brown knee-length boots. For the evening out, she wore her hair down as well.

Selena Gomez declares her relationship with Benny Blanco.

The Wolves singer responded to a fan who asked about her connection with Blanco, confirming that she is in a relationship with the 35-year-old producer. “He is my absolute everything in my heart,” the writer stated. Gomez tweeted this sweet photo of herself and Blanco shortly after the confirmation. She also uploaded a photo of her hand with a diamond ring with the letter B more recently.

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