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Benny Blanco

Benny Blanco is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician whose birth name is Benjamin Joseph Levin.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Benny Blanco is an American record producer and songwriter behind many pop hits. He is also a solo artist and married to Selena Gomez.

What it is

Benny Blanco, born Benjamin Joseph Levin on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia, is a record producer, songwriter, and musician. He is known for co-writing and producing hit singles for major pop artists, and has released solo albums such as Friends Keep Secrets (2018) and I Said I Love You First (2025).

Why it matters

Blanco’s work has shaped contemporary pop music, with credits on songs like Diamonds, California Gurls, and Love Yourself. His collaborations reach Canadian audiences through widely streamed and chart-topping hits, making him a relevant figure in global pop culture.

Key details

He is 38 years old as of July 2026. Recent 2025 sources report he married Selena Gomez. His production credits include artists such as Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Maroon 5. He has also released collaborative singles like Eastside and I Found You.

In short

  • Co-wrote and produced major pop hits for artists like Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber.
  • Released solo albums including Friends Keep Secrets and I Said I Love You First.
  • Married to Selena Gomez as of 2025 reports.
  • Born March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia.
Canadian angle

Benny Blanco is relevant to Canadian readers through his collaborations with internationally popular pop artists and songs that have been widely consumed in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Benny Blanco?
Benny Blanco is the professional name of Benjamin Joseph Levin, an American record producer, songwriter, and musician known for major pop hits.
What songs did Benny Blanco produce?
He is credited on songs including Diamonds, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, TiK ToK, Dynamite, Moves Like Jagger, Payphone, Same Old Love, Love Yourself, and Señorita.
Is Benny Blanco married to Selena Gomez?
More recent 2025 sources say they married, while older sources describe them as dating or engaged.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Blanco
    Supports: Full name, birth date, stage name, nationality, and general biography.
  2. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benny-Blanco
    Supports: Identity as an American record producer and songwriter; collaborations; albums; relationship with Selena Gomez.
  3. Songwriters Hall of Fame — https://www.songhall.org/profiles/benny-blanco
    Supports: Major songwriting credits including Diamonds, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Moves Like Jagger, Payphone, and other hit singles.
  4. Harper's Bazaar — https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a64310670/benny-blanco-pop-hits-songwriter-explained/
    Supports: Selected production and songwriting credits such as Circus, TiK ToK, Dynamite, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Diamonds, Don't, and Happier.
  5. Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/benny-blanco-every-song-written-explained/
    Supports: Dating history with Selena Gomez and additional song credits including California Gurls, Payphone, Diamonds, Dynamite, Señorita, and Eastside.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4251296/
    Supports: Birth date and later relationship status reported in source.