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Demi Lovato Celebrates Selena Gomez's Engagement Joyfully

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Demi Lovato expressed joy for Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, on Watch What Happens Live on September 16, 2025.
She praised Gomez's comments about former Disney stars as "really, really sweet."
Lovato congratulated Gomez on her engagement, stating, "I couldn’t be happier for her."
She highlighted "Bluest Flame" as her favorite track from Gomez and Blanco's album, I Said I Love You First.
The two have a long history, having met on Barney and Friends at age seven, and now support each other's careers.

History

Historical Context

Disney's "Hannah Montana," launched in 2007, became a cultural phenomenon, attracting over 50 million viewers weekly and launching the careers of stars like Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato. This series, along with others from the Disney Channel, exemplified the rise of child actors in mainstream pop culture, fostering connections among young stars who supported each other in their transitions to adult careers.

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Story summary

Demi Lovato expressed joy for Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, on Watch What Happens Live on September 16, 2025.
She praised Gomez's comments about former Disney stars as "really, really sweet."
Lovato congratulated Gomez on her engagement, stating, "I couldn’t be happier for her."
She highlighted "Bluest Flame" as her favorite track from Gomez and Blanco's album, I Said I Love You First.
The two have a long history, having met on Barney and Friends at age seven, and now support each other's careers.

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