Ed Sheeran at the top of Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's wedding guest list
Ed Sheeran at the top of Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's wedding guest list
The couple got engaged in December after over a year of dating
(Image: PA Archive/PA Images )
Ed Sheeran is at the top of the guest list for Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's wedding.
The couple got engaged in December after over a year of dating and although they haven't yet set a date for their nuptials, the 37-year-old groom-to-be admitted he's already invited his friend and collaborator, who he has previously worked with on the likes of 'Shape of You', 'Castle on the Hill', and Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself'.
Speaking on the Australian TV show 'Today', Benny said: "I just told him, 'I'm going to have a wedding and you're going to come to the wedding.
"Eventually Ed will come to our wedding when we do have one, but unfortunately we have not scheduled one yet - but we will!"
After Benny and Selena got engaged, they created songs that eventually ended up on their first joint album, 'I Said I Love You First', which was released in March, but they had never deliberately planned to make such a project together.
Speaking about how their LP came to fruition, Benny said: "We just started making music in our house as a little fun activity and then all of a sudden we had one song, then two songs, then three songs, then four songs.
Article continues below
"She was just a joy to work with and it was better to work with her than anyone else because, at the end of the day, I get to kiss her too.'"
During the recording process, a bird caused Benny and Selena to fight.
Speaking to Kent 'Smallzy' Small on the latest episode of the 'Smallzy's Surgery' podcast, he said: "The biggest fight we had making the record is we did it at home, and there were birds that would chirp only when she was recording and never any time else.
"And I didn't believe her for the first two weeks."
Selena recently revealed she does not like to refer to Benny as her fiance.
Appearing with her partner on the 'Table Manners' podcast in April, the 32-year-old singer explained: "[Calling him my fiance is] so strange.
"I just say, my partner or Benny. But the other day, I caught myself saying 'Well, my boyfriend ...' but that's not quite why we're there."
And after he and Selena shared their first kiss, Benny knew he wanted to "have a baby" with his lover.
Appearing on Spotify's 'Countdown To' series in March, he said: "I knew right after we kissed, I was like, 'Oh wow. I'm probably going to marry this person'.
Article continues below
"Well, I didn't say marry but I was like, 'I'm probably going to have a baby with this person.' "
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Leader Live
5 hours ago
- Leader Live
Holly Valance splits from billionaire Nick Candy
Australian-born Valance, 42, and billionaire property developer Candy, 52, are said to have broken up in recent weeks, according to The Sun. The couple, who have two daughters, met in 2009 and became engaged two years later before marrying in California in 2012 at a ceremony attended by 300 guests. A family friend told the newspaper: 'This has been a very difficult period for both Nick and Holly, and they are keeping things private out of respect for their family. 'The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority. 'They've had to juggle a demanding lifestyle. Between family, public life, and Nick's intense work commitments, it's been a tough balance. 'This is a family matter and they're doing their best to handle things thoughtfully. 'Privacy is obviously very important to them both, so they can focus on what's best for the family.' Great dinner at Mar-a-Lago! — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) April 8, 2022 A spokesman for Valance said: 'This is a private matter, and there will be no comment. The privacy of all parties involved is respectfully requested' The couple are high-profile figures within Reform UK, and met Donald Trump with party leader Nigel Farage at the US president's Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022. After her stint in the Australian soap Neighbours where she played Felicity 'Flick' Scully from 1999, Valance had a music career, including the UK number one hit single Kiss Kiss released in 2002. She also reached the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.
Scotsman
5 hours ago
- Scotsman
This Fringe show turns kids into musical instruments - and they love it
Australian innovators The Sonicrats bring chaotic charm, cutting-edge tech, and a whole lot of heart to their UK debut at House of Oz Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... What happens when two madcap scientists lose control of a music workshop? The result is You're An Instrument - a wild, wacky and wonderful show, where the audience don't just watch the music, they become it! The Sonicrats, making their UK debut, bring their genre-bending, dare they say educational, science-theatre fusion to life with House of Oz. With lab coats, sensors and big-hearted humour, this show is guaranteed to delight its audience, old and young alike. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad You're An Instrument has already wowed over 3000 kids across Australia, including many with special needs, making this show as inclusive as it is creative. It's theatre that's loud, lovely and a little bit loopy. Sound meets story in You're An Instrument, where Fringe audiences quite literally make the music. The Sonicrats said: 'We can't wait to make our UK debut with House of Oz at the Edinburgh Fringe! We've packed our lab coats, sensors, and silly sounds and are ready to show Edinburgh that music is for everyone. Expect tech, laughter, a little chaos and a lot of heart.' Venue: Pleasance 2, Pleasance Courtyard Dates: 31 July -24 August (not 5th, 19th) @10.30am Tickets: From £9 Content Warnings:Contains occasional loud noises and some scary themes Age Guidance: 5+ Running Time: (60 min)
Scotsman
8 hours ago
- Scotsman
As an audio expert here's 4 things I would change if I had access to your Spotify account
Spotify trades some of its music quality for availability, but these settings could help. Hi-fi music streaming expert Steve Helliker has these tips to get the most from your Spotify account. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Audio expert Steve Helliker from Ultimate Stream shares insights into Spotify's playback settings that can help millions get more from their streaming service. Spotify is the most used streaming service in the world, with over 350 million users worldwide. The platform is highly accessible and offers an immense music catalogue for people to explore. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, Spotify trades off some of its music quality for this availability, with rivals such as Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, and Apple Music offering a wider range of listening options with varying levels of quality. Steve Helliker, hi-fi music streaming expert and founding director of Ultimate Stream, shares his advice on getting the most out of your Spotify subscription: 'Most people simply press play on their preferred music when using streaming services, but there are a number of playback settings you may not know about that can vastly improve your listening experience.' Equaliser settings The equaliser allows you to adjust the audio frequencies of your music. Spotify provides 5-6 adjustable nodes that alter playback. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Increasing deeper frequencies while reducing higher ones emphasises the bass, making it ideal for hip-hop and electronic music, whereas the opposite is better suited to classical music. To access the equaliser, go to Settings and Privacy > Playback > Equaliser. You can manually adjust all the nodes or choose from a range of preset options to best suit your listening preferences. Preset equaliser settings include: Pop R&B Rock Acoustic Bass Boosted Vocal Booster Audio quality You can also adjust the quality level of your music, with four settings ranging from Low to High (plus a fifth setting, Very High, available to Spotify Premium subscribers). This allows you to control playback quality when using the app and can be set separately for Wi-Fi and mobile streaming. One thing to be aware of is that listening in High or Very High quality while on mobile data will use more data, so be mindful of your usage when changing this setting. Mono audio Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Disabling mono audio creates a more spatial sound and allows you to hear the music as the artist intended. This is particularly important for tracks where certain sounds are designed to play across different headphones. While some may not always enjoy this experience, real audiophiles will likely want to hear songs in their original format. This setting is often automatically turned off, but this may not be the case for every user, so it's important to check your settings. Loud/Normal/Quiet You can also choose a volume level in the Playback settings, selecting between Loud, Normal, and Quiet. These settings allow you to adapt your listening experience to your environment: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Loud – Ideal for parties Normal – Best for everyday listening Quiet – Perfect for relaxed listening or enjoying finer details in music Spotify's settings warn of a loss of audio quality when selecting Loud, but Normal and Quiet do not affect audio quality. While Normal is recommended for most users, switching between Quiet and Loud in the right situations can enhance your listening experience. Steve Helliker is a streaming and hi-fi expert with nearly a decade of experience at Ultimate Stream, supporting clients in maximising their home streaming experience.
