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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez May Have Broken Up for Good This Time

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have reportedly broken up for good.


Singers Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber
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It may be time to finally start mourning Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez‘s era-defining romance. After a torrent of updates on their on-again, off-again relationship, it appears that the couple may have broken up for good.

Despite the fact that they’ve reportedly been taking time to work on themselves, in the wake of Gomez’s breakup from the Weeknd, self-improvement apparently isn’t enough to mend their relationship. At least according to the latest gossip. “Selena realized even though he’s made some positive improvements, they just aren’t a perfect match right now,” a source told E! News, adding that they aren’t talking at the moment.

That explains why Bieber has been spotted spending his time with another savvy Instagram user, a former Miss Alabama Teen USA turned model and influencer named Baskin Champion. The pair were seen together over the weekend when Champion showed up to Bieber’s home to hang and, a few days earlier, at the Los Angeles premiere of Midnight Sun. (Champion’s sister is currently dating the film’s star, Patrick Schwarzenegger.) According to a source at E! News, however, Selena doesn’t have anything to worry about.

“Justin was introduced to Baskin through his friend group and they have only hung out a few times,” the source said. “He has definitely been liking her company, but to say they are dating is a huge stretch. Justin isn’t trying to be serious with anyone but Selena.”

Whether or not Gomez wants to be with Bieber is a different story, however. While no one knows what Gomez is thinking outside of Gomez, the singer and actress shared her feelings on romance in a subtle way last fall, telling Billboard, “I’m 25. I’m not 18, or 19, or 20. I cherish people who have really impacted my life. So maybe before, it could have been forcing something that wasn’t right. But that doesn’t mean caring for someone ever goes away.”

Right now, the relationship Gomez seems most focused on is the one with herself. Last week, she opened up about how she stays confident and blocks out the noise on Instagram, where she shared a reference to Naomi Wolf’s feminist manifesto The Beauty Myth. “The beauty myth—an obsession with physical perfection that traps modern woman in an endless cycle of hopelessness, self consciousness, and self-hatred as she tries to fulfill society’s impossible definition of flawless beauty. I chose to take care of myself because I want to, not to prove anything to anyone,” she wrote. “Wind in her sails.” ??”

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Selena Gomez: Hotter Than Ever

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson. Hair by Shon for Bed Head by Tigi at Julian Watson Agency; makeup by Kabuki for Dior at Kabukimagic; manicure by Marisa Carmichael for Formula X for Sephora. Set design by David White at Streeters.

Topshop coat; Prada sweater vest; Miu Miu tiara; CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane rings.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Norma Kamali swimsuit; Chloé pants; Miu Miu tiara; Giamba sunglasses; Prada stole and Chanel belt from A Second Chance, New York; Chanel Fine Jewelry bracelet; Gucci platforms.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Chanel pullover; Norma Kamali swimsuit; Miu Miu tiara; Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. bracelet; Chanel belts from A Second Chance, New York; Marc Jacobs platforms; JJ Hat Center hat. Beauty note: Start trending with CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Masquerade.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Chanel pullover; Norma Kamali swimsuit; Miu Miu tiara; Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. bracelet; Chanel belts from A Second Chance, New York; Marc Jacobs platforms; JJ Hat Center hat. Beauty note: Start trending with CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Masquerade.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Go behind the scenes with Selena Gomez here. Miu Miu top, shirt, tiara, and bag; La Perla briefs; CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane rings.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Chanel pullover; JJ Hat Center hat. Beauty note: Enjoy some fringe benefits with Marc Jacobs Beauty Feather Noir Ultra-Skinny Lash-Discovering Mascara.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Marc Jacobs jacket, bra, briefs, and boots; JJ Hat Center hat. Beauty note: Keep strands under control with Pantene Pro-V Smooth Anti-Humidity Air Spray.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Gucci dress and platforms; Eres bra and briefs; JJ Hat Center hat; Piers Atkinson veil; CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane rings. Beauty note: Chill out with Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Gucci dress and platforms; Eres bra and briefs; JJ Hat Center hat; Piers Atkinson veil; CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane rings. Beauty note: Chill out with Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Go behind the scenes with Selena Gomez here. Alexander McQueen jacket; Missoni bikini; JJ Hat Center hat; Giamba sunglasses; Prada neck piece.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.

Louis Vuitton top and bra; Miu Miu tiara. Beauty note: Enjoy some fringe benefits with Marc Jacobs Beauty Feather Noir Ultra-Skinny Lash-Discovery Mascara.

Photography by Steven Klein. Styled by Patti Wilson.
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