Selena Gomez reveals the sweet reason she's had matching tattoos with her friends
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Selena Gomez and friends
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 20th Aug 2018 Last updated 20th Aug 2018
Pop star Selena Gomez has recently taken to Instagram to reveal that she has had matching tattoos with some of her closest friends. Over the weekend, the singer posted a number of photos with her friends, starting with 'My best friend turned 26. Part one.' The series of photos showed the singer with her friends celebrating by having pizza.
The singer then went on to post another series of photos showing the four friends having matching tattoos. Revealing in her caption the lovely reason behind the four friends having the number four tattooed on various parts of their body, Selena said, 'Best friend turned 26. Part 2. #4 because these women have stayed by my side for 7 years (@ashley_cook 12 years) 4, because you are my 4 for the rest of my life. I love you ladies.'
Selena continued, 'You all inspire me to be better, stronger, closer to god and we have lived the most INSANE story together already. Can’t wait for 50 more!! Ps @raquellestevens had an actual panic attack 🙄 it’s a dot! 🤦🏽♀️'.
Selena then finished her series of posts on Instagram revealing one more matching tattoo, saying, 'And lastly, my actual #1 @courtneyjbarry you are an incredible woman. The way you handle life’s most confusing moments is indescribable and graceful. You are moved by the littlest stories to the most heartbreaking ones, you will give someone your perfume if they say you smell nice, you are freaking hilarious and always stand firm in your faith, a loving sister, an amazing friend and a beautiful daughter. You are the definition of FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made baby! #1'.
This latest photo of Selena and her friend Courtney has attracted a massive 6.8 million likes in less than 24 hours, with the other photos all receiving a few million likes each.
Last month, Selena turned 26 herself and received a special birthday present from Taylor Swift. Taking to her Instagram Story, Taylor posted a photo of a pink birthday cake, covered in a heart and hundreds and thousands. The icing on the cake read, 'Gomez or go home', with a big 26 in the middle. Taylor then included the words, 'Will I let distance stop me from celebrating my best friend’s birthday? I mean, I could but why would I want 2?'
See which other celebrities are best friends in the video below...
In May Selena Gomez dropped 'Back To You', which is featured on the new series of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why. Selena's song is about regret and she recently explained, "I want it to be a beautiful message in a really complicated way - but really fun."
Selena dropped the music video to her song in June, and you can watch it below. Don't forget you can also hear the song on Forth 1's playlist.
'Back To You' is the first song from Selena this year, following on from the four songs she released last year, 'It Ain't Me', 'Bad Liar', 'Fetish' and 'Wolves' and she is believed to be working on her third solo album. Selena's previous albums both reached the top 20 in the UK and were 'Stars Dance' in 2013 and 'Revival' in 2015.
Two of Selena's songs from last year were collaborations, here are some of the other big collaborations from last year.
Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé: 'Perfect'
After delighting fans with his album track 'Perfect', Ed Sheeran decided to give it a little Christmas sprinkle when he teamed up with Beyoncé for a new version of the single.
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Ed Sheeran and Eminem: ''River'
To end the year off, Ed Sheeran worked with his idol Eminem on the track 'River' which features on the rapper's new album 'Revival'.
Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé: 'Perfect'
After delighting fans with his album track 'Perfect', Ed Sheeran decided to give it a little Christmas sprinkle when he teamed up with Beyoncé for a new version of the single.
Selena Gomez and Marshmello: 'Wolves'
After releasing her amazing track 'Bad Liar', Selena Gomez worked with music producer Marshmello on the hit 'Wolves'.
Little Mix and CNCO: 'Reggaeton Lento'
Little Mix joined forces with Latino band CNCO for their upbeat track 'Reggaeton Lento'. The girls sing Spanish lyrics in the track and they performed it live together for the first time at The X Factor final.
Justin Bieber, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee: 'Despacito'
One of the biggest hits of 2017 came when Justin Bieber lent his vocals to Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi's MASSIVE Spanish single 'Despacito'. We are still singing it now!
Liam Payne and Zedd: 'Get Low'
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne teamed up with German producer Zedd on his second solo single 'Get Low' and it was a massive hit with fans.
Craig David and Bastille: 'I Know You'
In what was perhaps the strangest collaboration of 2017, Craig David teamed up with Bastille and the results were brilliant! Dropping the single 'I Know You', the two music genres worked amazingly.
Rak-Su, Naughty Boy and Wyclef Jean: 'Dimelo'
X Factor 2017 winners Rak-Su were fortunate enough to work with Naughty Boy and Wyclef Jean on their winning single 'Dimelo'. It's so catchy!
Camila Cabello and Young Thug: 'Havana'
One of the catchiest songs of the year came from former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello. The singer worked with Young Thug on the track 'Havana'.
Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Big Sean and Pharrell Williams: 'Feels'
2017 was the year of collaborations for Scottish DJ Calvin Harris. He teamed up with Katy Perry, Big Sean and Pharrell Williams on the track 'Feels'.
ZAYN and Sia: 'Dusk Till Dawn'
Former One Direction singer ZAYN worked with Sia to record the single 'Dusk Till Dawn'. The amazing track featured on the movie The Mountain Between Us featuring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba.
Eminem and Beyoncé: 'Walk On Water'
Out of nowhere, rapper Eminem dropped his comeback single 'Walk On Water' featuring Beyoncé.
Louis Tomlinson and Bebe Rexha: 'Back To You'
Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson delighted his fans in 2017 when he teamed up with American singer Bebe Rexha on the track 'Back To You'.
Avicii and Rita Ora: 'Lonely Together'
In a comeback year of music for both of them, Rita Ora and Avicii delivered the amazing single 'Lonely Together'.
Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean and Migos: 'Slide'
In what was another amazing Calvin Harris collab, the 33-year-old worked with Frank Ocean and Migos to drop the summer track 'Feels'.
Sigala and Ella Eyre: 'Came Here For Love'
He's worked with a number of people in the past, but this year DJ Sigala teamed up with Ella Eyre. The 23-year-old showed off her stunning vocals on the track 'Came Here For Love'.
The Weeknd and Daft Punk: 'I Feel It Coming'
The Weeknd and electronic duo Daft Punk teamed up to deliver the amazing track 'I Feel It Coming'.
Clean Bandit and Julia Michaels: 'Miss You'
Clean Bandit love a collaboration! This year they teamed up with American singer songwriter Julia Michaels on the emotional single 'Miss You'.
Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj: 'Swish Swish'
Katy Perry got her friend Nicki Minaj to help her out on the single 'Swish Swish'.
Selena Gomez and Kygo: 'It Ain't Me'
Pop princess Selena Gomez and Norwegian DJ Kygo created 'It Ain't Me' and it was hugely popular with fans of the pair.
Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne: 'Not Letting Go'
British singers Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne made the perfect summer track when they released 'Not Letting Go'.
DJ Khalid and Rihanna: 'Wild Thoughts'
Despite not releasing much solo music in 2017, Rihanna featured on DJ Khalid's single 'Wild Thoughts', and EVERYONE loved it.
Stormzy and MNEK: 'Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 2'
After a seriously impressive 2017, Stormzy released his single 'Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 2' featuring MNEK towards the end of the year.
Ed Sheeran and Eminem: ''River'
To end the year off, Ed Sheeran worked with his idol Eminem on the track 'River' which features on the rapper's new album 'Revival'.
Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé: 'Perfect'
After delighting fans with his album track 'Perfect', Ed Sheeran decided to give it a little Christmas sprinkle when he teamed up with Beyoncé for a new version of the single.
Selena Gomez and Marshmello: 'Wolves'
After releasing her amazing track 'Bad Liar', Selena Gomez worked with music producer Marshmello on the hit 'Wolves'.
Little Mix and CNCO: 'Reggaeton Lento'
Little Mix joined forces with Latino band CNCO for their upbeat track 'Reggaeton Lento'. The girls sing Spanish lyrics in the track and they performed it live together for the first time at The X Factor final.
Justin Bieber, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee: 'Despacito'
One of the biggest hits of 2017 came when Justin Bieber lent his vocals to Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi's MASSIVE Spanish single 'Despacito'. We are still singing it now!
Liam Payne and Zedd: 'Get Low'
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne teamed up with German producer Zedd on his second solo single 'Get Low' and it was a massive hit with fans.
Craig David and Bastille: 'I Know You'
In what was perhaps the strangest collaboration of 2017, Craig David teamed up with Bastille and the results were brilliant! Dropping the single 'I Know You', the two music genres worked amazingly.
Rak-Su, Naughty Boy and Wyclef Jean: 'Dimelo'
X Factor 2017 winners Rak-Su were fortunate enough to work with Naughty Boy and Wyclef Jean on their winning single 'Dimelo'. It's so catchy!
Camila Cabello and Young Thug: 'Havana'
One of the catchiest songs of the year came from former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello. The singer worked with Young Thug on the track 'Havana'.
Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Big Sean and Pharrell Williams: 'Feels'
2017 was the year of collaborations for Scottish DJ Calvin Harris. He teamed up with Katy Perry, Big Sean and Pharrell Williams on the track 'Feels'.
ZAYN and Sia: 'Dusk Till Dawn'
Former One Direction singer ZAYN worked with Sia to record the single 'Dusk Till Dawn'. The amazing track featured on the movie The Mountain Between Us featuring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba.
Eminem and Beyoncé: 'Walk On Water'
Out of nowhere, rapper Eminem dropped his comeback single 'Walk On Water' featuring Beyoncé.
Louis Tomlinson and Bebe Rexha: 'Back To You'
Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson delighted his fans in 2017 when he teamed up with American singer Bebe Rexha on the track 'Back To You'.
Avicii and Rita Ora: 'Lonely Together'
In a comeback year of music for both of them, Rita Ora and Avicii delivered the amazing single 'Lonely Together'.
Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean and Migos: 'Slide'
In what was another amazing Calvin Harris collab, the 33-year-old worked with Frank Ocean and Migos to drop the summer track 'Feels'.
Sigala and Ella Eyre: 'Came Here For Love'
He's worked with a number of people in the past, but this year DJ Sigala teamed up with Ella Eyre. The 23-year-old showed off her stunning vocals on the track 'Came Here For Love'.
The Weeknd and Daft Punk: 'I Feel It Coming'
The Weeknd and electronic duo Daft Punk teamed up to deliver the amazing track 'I Feel It Coming'.
Clean Bandit and Julia Michaels: 'Miss You'
Clean Bandit love a collaboration! This year they teamed up with American singer songwriter Julia Michaels on the emotional single 'Miss You'.
Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj: 'Swish Swish'
Katy Perry got her friend Nicki Minaj to help her out on the single 'Swish Swish'.
Selena Gomez and Kygo: 'It Ain't Me'
Pop princess Selena Gomez and Norwegian DJ Kygo created 'It Ain't Me' and it was hugely popular with fans of the pair.
Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne: 'Not Letting Go'
British singers Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne made the perfect summer track when they released 'Not Letting Go'.
DJ Khalid and Rihanna: 'Wild Thoughts'
Despite not releasing much solo music in 2017, Rihanna featured on DJ Khalid's single 'Wild Thoughts', and EVERYONE loved it.
Stormzy and MNEK: 'Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 2'
After a seriously impressive 2017, Stormzy released his single 'Blinded By Your Grace Pt. 2' featuring MNEK towards the end of the year.
Ed Sheeran and Eminem: ''River'
To end the year off, Ed Sheeran worked with his idol Eminem on the track 'River' which features on the rapper's new album 'Revival'.
As well as releasing four singles last year Selena revealed to her fans that she had lupus and as a result had to have a kidney transplant. The 'Wolves' singer first released the details of her operation on Instagram sharing a photo of herself and her friend Francia holding hands in their hospital beds.
Don't forget to tune into Forth 1 to hear hits from Selena Gomez.