Taylor Swift's Return to Social Media

In a much-anticipated return to social media, Taylor Swift has broken her 100-day Instagram hiatus to commend her dear friend Selena Gomez on her latest album, “I Said I Love You First.” The album, a collaboration with Gomez's fiancé, Benny Blanco, marks a significant moment in Gomez's musical journey as it follows her 2020 release, “Rare.”

Swift's Enthusiastic Endorsement

Taylor took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, exuberantly sharing her thoughts: “[Selena Gomez] & [Benny Blanco] I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDD,” along with a link to the album. Swift's enthusiastic endorsement is likely to boost the album's visibility and support a budding resurgence in Gomez's career.

Fan Reactions and Industry Criticism

Gomez's new album features 14 tracks and has already drawn attention for its heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. However, amidst the celebration, fans have voiced their frustration over the lack of support from other prominent artists, particularly as Gomez has consistently championed her peers in the past. Following Swift’s shout-out, a fan account on social media platform X even pointed out, “No celebrity supporting Selena Gomez’s new album except Becky G. Not Even Taylor Swift,” although this post has since been deleted.

Fans have also taken to task Gomez's label, Interscope Records, criticizing them for insufficient promotional efforts since the album’s release on March 21. One annoyed fan remarked, “[Interscope Records] must really love losing money by not promoting one of their biggest artists.”

Behind-the-Scenes Insight

Just before the album launch, Spotify aired an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation between Gomez and Blanco, providing fans insights into their creative process. In the 33-minute segment, Gomez reminisced about their daily interactions, explaining, “We’d get up in the morning and have a conversation. But our conversation was never led going, ‘What are we going to write in the album?’” Blanco chimed in, highlighting his habit of jotting down lyrics whenever inspiration struck, stating, “Sometimes, you’d be saying something really important, and I didn’t know if you even realized, but I would always open my phone and be like, ‘Fuck, that’s such a good line for a song.’”

The Future of Gomez's Music Career

As fans rally behind Gomez for this impactful release, it is clear that her music resonates deeply. Swift’s enthusiastic support may rekindle interest in Gomez’s artistry and encourage a wave of recognition among her peers. Will more celebrities step up to support Gomez in the days to come? Only time will tell!