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Benny Blanco Denies NDA, Cites Principle on Selena Sex Life

5/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Benny Blanco said on his Friends Keep Secrets podcast that he cannot discuss his and Selena Gomez's sex life because of personal principle, not legal restriction.
He denied that Selena Gomez required him to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
The couple married in September 2025 after dating since 2023.
Selena Gomez is slated to appear in an upcoming film with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender.

History

Historical Context

Michael Jackson avoided a 1994 trial by settling the Chandler civil suit for about $15 million, a move that showed how high-profile figures can use confidentiality agreements to limit press scrutiny. That precedent informs today’s celebrity disputes, where courts balance First Amendment claims against personal privacy, a tension evident in recent media-law battles.

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Story summary

Benny Blanco said on his Friends Keep Secrets podcast that he cannot discuss his and Selena Gomez's sex life because of personal principle, not legal restriction.
He denied that Selena Gomez required him to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
The couple married in September 2025 after dating since 2023.
Selena Gomez is slated to appear in an upcoming film with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender.

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