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Yahoo
24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez's Wedding Plans Are Slow-Moving: ‘We Both Need to Chill'
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez aren't rushing to the altar. During a recent appearance on the podcast Therapuss, the producer and songwriter detailed the busy schedules that have been keeping them from focusing on planning their wedding. 'We both need to chill. We've both been working so much,' Blanco said about why they haven't started the process yet. Earlier this year, Blanco and Gomez released their collaborative album I Said I Love You First, which required an entire promotional cycle that pulled them away from planning. 'We got engaged and then we were filming music videos for our album, then it's holidays, then right after the holidays we had to start all the promo for our stuff,' Blanco said. 'Then she left to film her show, Only Murders. Then I met her, we hung out for a week, and right after that, it's promo. Then I had to write a book, and she came back for one day here, and then it was my birthday.' More from Rolling Stone Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Share Intimate Home Performance of 'I Said I Love You First' Tracks Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Head to Prom in 'Talk' Music Video Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco Will Feature GloRilla, More on Deluxe 'I Said I Love You First' When the couple does get a chance to slow down, their mind doesn't immediately drift to color palettes, flower arrangements, and venue options. 'I just want to lay in bed and forget what day it is. We've been in bed just watching stuff,' Blanco said. It's not how he usually unwinds, he added, 'but with Selena, I can do it all day. She makes me want to hang out and cuddle, just watch things, just eat food, and have piles of food around us and have the best time ever.' When the wedding does come together, Blanco imagines it won't be too far removed from that feeling of tranquility. 'I think it will be chill,' he said. Earlier this year, Blanco told Rolling Stone that Gomez has 'planned a new wedding in her head' every day since they got engaged. 'We're very much 'take it one day at a time'-type of people. We're still not over this moment. Literally, while you were talking, she was sitting there staring at her ring,' he said. Gomez added: 'Also, I genuinely feel like this is such a special time that we get to apply it to this album and really just pour our heart into it, and completely translate what we feel and bring it to the world. That's my main focus right now, at least.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
Boston Globe
an hour ago
- Boston Globe
Roxbury man in custody for allegedly stealing elderly man's Social Security card
The victim told police that he let Juan Blanco, 66, of Roxbury, into his house sometime between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., prosecutors said. According to prosecutors, the victim recognized Blanco and 'considered him a friend.' After gaining entry, the victim told police that Blanco struck him in the face with the back of a knife, causing the victim to fall to the floor and lose consciousness, prosecutors said. Advertisement When the victim regained consciousness, prosecutors said he called police, later telling them that Blanco made off with his Social Security Direct Express Card, which had $1,000 dollars on it. Court documents show that a warrant for Blanco's arrest was issued on April 14 after the victim identified him from a photo array, prosecutors said. Blanco arrived at court voluntarily on July 18, court documents show. He will be arraigned in Dorchester BMC on Friday for home invasion, assault and battery on a person over 60, and larceny, among other charges. He was held without bail, and does not yet have an attorney. Truman Dickerson can be reached at
Forbes
4 hours ago
- General
- Forbes
This Distillery Pit Texas Against Kentucky In A Bourbon Head To Head
Milam & Greene The Answer Milam & Greene is one of the more esoteric and fascinating bourbon companies on the market today. Based in Blanco, Texas, they're an active distillery on home turf, though the team doesn't keep production just to the Lone Star State. In fact, they also produce a portion of their whiskey at Kentucky's Bardstown Bourbon Company, where members of their team oversee production while incorporating the company's proprietary yeast strain and in-house mash bills. That interstate ethos has resulted in some fascinating releases, including a Kentucky-distilled and aged bottled-in-bond bourbon that was actually bottled in Texas. One of the company's latest releases sets out to answer some fundamental questions about climate's impact on whiskey. Specifically, how does the same bourbon age in Texas versus Kentucky? Enter the evocatively titled 'The Answer,' a duel bottling of straight bourbons that pit climates against one another (or at least allow for a close to direct comparison). Back in October 2019, Milam & Greene produced a run of bourbon at Bardstown Bourbon Company. (The mash bill was 70% corn, 22% malted rye, and 8% malted barley.) They kept half the batch in Bardstown warehouses and shipped the rest of the barrels to Texas. For the next five-plus years, the barrels rested in their respective environments—and the bourbon aged accordingly. Milam & Greene reps call 'The Answer' bottle set the 'first whiskey in the United States to isolate and identify the difference in the impact of climate on whiskey flavor and proof between Kentucky and Texas.' 'We wanted to better understand how temperature fluctuation between the two environments influences flavor extraction in our whiskey, so one of the first activities we did together as a team was lay down these barrels in two states in 2019,' says Heather Greene, CEO and Master Blender at Milam & Greene, in a company press release. 'The popular hypothesis that the hotter, drier climate significantly differentiates Texas bourbon across the board with higher oak extraction compared to a Kentucky bourbon is a good one, and now you can taste it.' Bardstown's famed whiskey-aging climate averaged 40°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with humidity ranging between 65% and 85%. The final proof of the Kentucky half of The Answer was 108. In comparison, Blanco's climate featured an average January temperature of 60°F, and an average July temperature of a whopping 93.7°F. Humidity ranged between 50% and 60%, contributing to a final batch proof of 116. We had the opportunity to taste both halves of The Answer. Starting on the nose, the Texas-aged whiskey is bigger on oak, dark caramel, chocolate, and vanilla bean. While not entirely absent in the Kentucky version, those notes are dialed back, while light herbs, lavender, rosewater, and mint chewing gum are relatively more pronounced. (For what it's worth, both are captivating for five year-old bourbon.) On the palate, the Texas-aged bourbon hits with an initial pop of astringency, followed by a thread of dry dark chocolate that never lets up even through the finish. Vanilla bean and dark, nearly-burnt praline add a nutty backbone through the midpalate. Lighter by comparison, dominant notes on the Kentucky-aged bourbon bob back and forth between apple butter and butterscotch. The result is a less-impactful first sip, but overall more perceived complexity the more time (and sips) one allows to pass. The Texas version has a leather-forward finish with—again—lots of bittersweet dark chocolate. The Kentucky-aged whiskey doesn't boast quite the same intensity, but ultimately its flavors linger for a greater length of time, creating the perception of a noticeably lengthier finish. Our experience generally syncs with the brand's own chemical analyses, which found compounds contributing to woodier flavors more pronounced in the Texas-aged bourbon. The Kentucky-aged bourbon was more biased toward 'fruitier, flowery 'estery' notes,' according to a company press release. Just 800 sets of two 375 milliliter bottles were sold nationwide, with an MSRP of around $150. Hopefully this isn't the last time we see Milam & Greene go deep on aging experiments.
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Taylor Swift Gave Selena Gomez a Secret Birthday Surprise—and Benny Blanco Just Revealed It
THE RUNDOWN Benny Blanco found a clever way to celebrate his fiancée Selena Gomez's 33rd birthday on Instagram. The music producer posted a tribute on his grid, then shared a couple Instagram Stories—including one that revealed the very special, homemade gift Gomez's longtime friend Taylor Swift gave them. For his grid post, Blanco shared photos of Gomez sleeping and wrote in the caption, 'Our life is a dream… so i'm never waking u up… happy birthday my love.' On his Instagram Story, he shared more shots of Gomez. One standout image revealed a basket with homemade sourdough bread from none other than Taylor Swift. Swift also included a Le Labo candle in Encens 9 and two bottles (one might be olive oil for the bread). The singer referenced her song 'Love Story,' writing to them, 'it's a loaf story.' Blanco otherwise posted photos celebrating Gomez and their relationship: Both Blanco and Swift attended Gomez's 33rd birthday party, which she held early. In a carousel of images Gomez shared, Blanco appears kissing her in one shot, while Swift poses with her alongside balloons in another photo. Gomez reflected on her year in her caption, writing: On her actual birthday today, the singer announced the creation of the Rare Impact Fund Giving Circle, 'where people can come together, pool their resources, and support organizations doing life-changing work,' she wrote on Instagram. 'It's about believing in the power of community to create lasting change. Let's build a future where every young person has the mental health support they deserve. Thank you for showing up, for each other, and for the next generation. This is what rare impact looks like.' Learn more about the Rare Impact Fund Giving Circle here.
Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
How Blanco Became a $20 Million Fashion Brand
Matt Sinnreich is the founder and CEO of the golf and lifestyle clothing brand Blanco. Launched direct-to-consumer in March of 2025, Sinnreich says Blanco is more than just a business to him. "I'm the guy obsessing over the cut of every shirt and dressing every model on the set of a photoshoot," he told Entrepreneur. "This brand is personal. It reflects how I live, how I think, and I want it to be an extension of me." Sinnreich credits Blanco's success to a combination of uncompromising quality and scrappiness. "The first six figures of revenue in this venture came exclusively from social media posts, phone calls, and text messages," he says. "No ads, no PR — just doing the best I could with what I had." The brand has grown considerably since, and is now represented by the Gersh Agency and partnered with several A-list collaborators. Here's his best advice for entrepreneurs looking to bring their passion project to life. (Answers have been edited for length and clarity.) Please give the elevator pitch of your business. Blanco is a modern golf and lifestyle brand that aims to bring country club attire to the public domain. We focus on fit and quality material, and we stay away from logos, gimmicks, or overthinking. The aesthetic is clean, the fit is tailored, and the mission is simple: bring elevated, functional style to guys who want to look good and feel good without trying too hard. What inspired you to create it? I've been lucky enough to work in multiple industries, some at larger scales than others, some successful, some not. I've worked in film, real estate, beverage, biotech, and investing, but golf has always been a constant for me. It's where I process things. Where I connect with people I love. Over the years, I have always found it difficult to find quality, functional country club attire. I noticed that the majority of the clothing worn on the course just didn't feel right. Too many prints, cheap materials, the fits were off, or the brands were trying too hard. The "aha moment" wasn't an explosion—it was more like a slow build of frustration. Then one day, when I just couldn't find a single T-shirt or polo I wanted to wear, I thought, why can't someone just get this right? Then I realized, I'm someone… and like everything in life, if you want it done right, do it yourself. Blanco came from that space. Related: 'Build Because Something Is Missing': These Serial Entrepreneurs Share Their 'Single-Product Philosophy' for Standing Out in a Crowded Market Please tell us one "holy @#$!" business moment — something you didn't see coming. When I was getting ready to launch Blanco, I did an accounting of how much personal cash I had invested and how much more it was going to cost me to grow the brand to profitability. I had a baby on the way, a very expensive lease coming up for renewal, and a refi that needed to get finished that would dramatically change my financial situation. I remember being awake for days on end: What if I don't even sell one pair of pants? What if no one likes this brand? What if, what if, what then it hit me: What if it all works? What if everyone loves this brand and you solve a problem for millions, and this surpasses your wildest dreams? I leaned into that thought instead—and so far, it's been amazing. How have strategic partnerships and brand ambassadors factored into your growth? I get asked this question a lot lately—probably because of the strong lineup of athletes and celebrities who've joined the Blanco team. But really, it all goes back to the idea of doing the best you can with what you have. It started small. I reached out to my best friend, Ryan Phillippe, and asked for his thoughts. He helped me finalize designs and validated what I was doing. As I developed more styles, I began reaching out to other friends for feedback and to gauge interest. That brought in guys like Danny Amendola, who's been an incredible partner from day one. Once I had that support, I knew I had to invest seriously in the brand. The aesthetic had to match the caliber of people backing it — guys who've spent years building their own identities and brands. That effort created a snowball effect, bringing in the rest of the Blanco roster — including Willie Robertson and actor and country club legend Galen Gering. We've got a few more big announcements coming soon. What's your advice for entrepreneurs looking for funding? This is an important one. Too many entrepreneurs think they need funding and investors. You don't. If you don't have people who will immediately back your idea, it means you need to prove yourself. You do that by being scrappy and getting creative. You do the best you can with what you've got. You have to figure out how to make your business work, even if that means turning $1,000 in revenue a month to prove a system. Then refine. Then scale. The illusion of raising a ton of money to make your "business dreams" come true is not a good plan — the entrepreneurs who do these big raises without a proven model usually have a great track record or found a way to make money that's indisputable. If not, they almost always fail. Related: This Entrepreneur Quit Her Corporate Job to Start Her Own Agency. It's Projected to Make $31.5 Million in Revenue This Year. What have you learned about entrepreneurship since you launched? The pain and sacrifice it takes to forge something great is a necessary step. You have to be strong. You have to be willing to push past your limits, put aside your comforts, and overcome your biggest fears. You have to be willing to make great sacrifices to forge something great. Not everyone has the stomach for it. When I was in my 20s, I failed for this very reason. I didn't understand how hard you must fight to be successful. The stress and pain will change you permanently. But, once you cross that threshold, you won't have to look for capital — it will come looking for you. And when that happens, be smart and strategic about if and when you take money — and most importantly, who you take the money from. What does the word "entrepreneur" mean to you? I think aspiring entrepreneurs should really understand that they control their reality. No one else does. Your business will become whatever you make it. No one is going to do anything for you. Entrepreneur, to me, really means master of destiny. Any parting words of advice you would give an entrepreneur reading this? One thing that's really stuck with me is this: Anything you're not changing in your life, you're choosing. That line changed the way I think and live. Change is uncomfortable, but it's also the only way forward. If something isn't working — your life, your habits, your mindset — you have to take accountability. If you're not actively changing it, then you're choosing it. Related: How This Retired Marine Co-Founded a Healthy Snack Food Company That Is in 2,000 Stores: 'I Thrive in Chaos.'
