In a rare, intimate offering that merges music, love, and storytelling, Selena Gomez and benny blanco unveil their new short film I Said I Love You First, released as part of Vevo’s Extended Play performance series. The film, named after their joint album of the same name, is available now via SMG Music/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope Records.
This Extended Play installment doesn’t just deliver stripped-down versions of fan-favorite tracks — it pulls viewers directly into the couple’s private world. Shot entirely at Selena and benny’s Los Angeles home, the short film features live renditions of “Sunset Blvd,” “How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten,” and “Scared Of Loving You.” Each song is performed in the very rooms where they were originally recorded, offering a raw and resonant experience rarely seen in polished music productions.
Minimalist and emotionally charged, the performances present a full-circle moment for the pair. The energy is warm and authentic — far from the typical studio gloss — and it’s this intimacy that sets the film apart.
In an on-camera conversation filmed in their kitchen, Gomez and blanco reflect on the creative harmony they’ve found through both their personal and professional relationship.
“It’s so easy for us to work together on a project because we speak the same language both in music and personally,” benny explains.
Selena echoes that sentiment, adding: “The easiest thing about this process is being able to know that once I’ve completed a song (well not really completed, because it’s never really complete) that your notes are always extremely generous and never dismissive of the qualities I do have, you know?” She continues, “Rather than saying I want you to sound like something that I simply can’t sound like, you’re really good at making sure that it sounds authentic.”
The Extended Play series is known for capturing artists in natural settings that reflect the mood and message of their music. In this case, Vevo and the artists’ vision aligned perfectly — merging home and studio, love and lyrics, into a unified visual narrative.
“We’re inviting fans into Selena and benny’s home through this short film that includes exclusive, live renditions of ‘Sunset Blvd,’ ‘Scared of Loving You’ and ‘How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten’ from the very room that the songs were originally recorded. From the organic conversations and performances, you can really feel the love and support between these two icons exude through the screen.”
– JP Evangelista, Senior Vice President, Content, Programming & Marketing at Vevo.
With I Said I Love You First, Selena Gomez and benny blanco offer a glimpse not just into their latest project, but into the foundation of their creative synergy — a genuine connection that shines through every note and nuance.
