Selena Gomez could RETIRE from music after her next album 😮
She recently opened up
Last updated 7th Oct 2025
Selena Gomez is a multi-talented artist, not only has she released several albums, featuring her hit songs such as 'Come & Get It', 'Lose You to Love Me', and 'Let Somebody Go' with Coldplay, she's also an actress and producer.
Now, the Only Murders In The Building actress has revealed that she could be set to retire from music after releasing her next album. The singer was speaking on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where she admitted she'd like to concentrate on one thing.
Via Deadline she told the hosts: "I started having a lot of fun with music and then touring was really fun. But I was doing my TV show at the same time (Wizards of Waverly Place) and I just found it really fun so I just kept going but the older I get, the more I’m kind of like, I would like to find something to just settle on."
Also opening up about her mental health, Selena explained: "I went to a mental institute and canceled one of my tours. It just got to me because I love working and it distracts me from bad things."
Confirming that she's not quite ready to retire from music she admitted: "I do feel like I have one more album in me but I would probably choose acting."
However, when the hosts of the podcast told Selena that she didn't have to choose, she replied: "You’re right, but I am going to want to chill because I’m tired."
Over the years, Selena has appeared in a number of TV shows, including Barney & Friends, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Only Murders in the Building, she has also served as an executive producer on the Netflix hit 13 Reasons Why, Selena + Chef and Only Murders in the Building, amongst others.
Selena's most recent album 'Rare' was released in 2020 and featured her hits 'Bad Liar' and 'Wolves' with Marshmello, however, more recently she released 'Single Soon' in 2023. Her song was released on the same day her friend Miley Cyrus released 'Used To Be Young'. The pair supported each others releases, with the pair sharing details of their singles on social media.
Take a look through Selena Gomez's collaborations:
‘Send It On’ with Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato (2009)
Cast your minds back to 2009, when Selena teamed up with fellow Disney stars Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers to bring us 'Send It On'. The song was a charity release for Disney's Friends for Change.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘One and the Same’ with Demi Lovato (2009)
Best friends Selena and Demi paired up again in 2009 to release the pop tune 'One and the Same'. The song featured in the comedy Princess Protection Program, which starred both singers.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Good for You’ with A$AP Rocky (2015)
In 2015 the singer collaborated with American rapper A$AP Rocky to bring us the melodic 'Good for You'. The song was written by both collaborators along with songwriters including Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. The song reached Number 23 in the UK charts. In 2021 the song was certified Platinum in the UK, selling more than 600K units.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘I Want You to Know’ with Zedd (2015)
Also in 2015, Selena paired up with Russian-German DJ Zedd on the song 'I Want You to Know', with the dance tune climbing up the US and UK charts. In the UK it reached Number 14 and was certified Silver in 2019, selling more than 200K units.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘We Don't Talk Anymore’ with Charlie Puth (2016)
Charlie is known for his gorgeous vocals, and this song is no exception! Teaming up with the star in 2016, 'We Don't Talk Anymore' quickly hit the US and UK charts, going to Number 14 in the UK. The hugely popular song has now had more than 3.4 billion views on YouTube. 'We Don't Talk Anymore' was written by Charlie and Selena along with Jacob Kasher Hindlin and was certified 2x Platinum in the UK selling more than 1.2M units.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘It Ain't Me’ with Kygo (2017)
In 2017, Selena teamed up with popular Norweigan DJ Kygo on 'It Ain't Me' on this hit, which was certified 2x Platinum in the UK in 2021. The song was written by Kygo and Selena along with a team of songwriters.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Fetish’ with Gucci Mane (2017)
The American rapper Gucci Mane has worked with a plethora of stars such as Travis Scott, Quavo and Drake, and in 2017 Selena joined that list. The sultry track really showed off the pair's talents, and was a huge hit with fans. The song was certified Silver in the UK four years after its release.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Wolves’ with Marshmello (2017)
Collaborating with electronic music producer and DJ Marshmello in 2017, Selena released the chart hit 'Wolves'. The song was featured on season two of the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, which Selena executive produced. 'Wolves' was certified Platinum in 2018.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
‘Taki Taki’ with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Cardi B (2018)
Selena collaborated with DJ Snake in 2018, bringing us the Spanish bop 'Taki Taki'. As well as Selena, the song also featured the talents of Cardi B and Ozuna. Despite being sung in Spanish, the song was also hugely popular here in the UK, going to Number 15 and being certified Platinum in 2021.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'A Sweeter Place' with Kid Cudi (2020)
Selena teamed up with American rapper Kid Cudi on her track 'A Sweeter Place' which was released as part of her 2020 album 'Rare'. The song's lyric video has now had more than 15 million views on YouTube.
Watch the lyric video on YouTube.
'Let Somebody Go' with Coldplay (2022)
Coldplay and Selena Gomez teamed up on 'Let Somebody Go' back in 2022. The song was originally announced to be part of Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' album in October 2021 and written by Coldplay. It was certified Silver in the UK in 2024.
The music video shows Coldplay's Chris Martin and Selena falling through the air reaching out and hugging each other, as the buildings of the cityscape whizz past them, seeming to take inspiration from the film Inception.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Calm Down' with Rema (2022)
September 2022 saw the release of Selena's collaboration with Nigerian singer/rapper Rema, in the form of single 'Calm Down'. With the help of going viral on TikTok, the track was a hit with fans and peaked at Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'I Said I Love You First' with Benny Blanco (2025)
On Valentine's Day 2025, Selena announced she was releasing not one but a series of collabs with fiancé (now husband) Benny Blanco, all wrapped up in a new album. 'I Said I Love You First' released on 21st March 2025 and it included the single 'Scared of Loving You'.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
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