-The last time you were here, we did --
This was the last time I saw you -- we did "Hot Ones."
-Yes. -And we actually ate
the hottest wings in the world. -Right.
-And I don't know if anyone saw it, but, I mean, this is --
It was real.
We really ate, like, the hottest wings.
[ Cheers and applause ]
-It was -- It was not -- It was not great -- for me.
-Well, it was -- it was -- [ Laughter ]
-Like -- [ Laughter ]
-I mean, I was -- I was crying but --
-I was, too. -No, I know.
But the best part -- [ Laughter ]
-Oh, no. -The best part
was going backstage to check on you after the bit,
'cause I was like -- [ Laughter ]
-No. -'Cause I was like, dude.
I was freaking out, 'cause my mouth was on fire.
And I'm, like, eating bread and whatever.
And I was like, "Oh, I'll go check on Selena,
see if she's okay."
And I walked into your dressing room.
Do you remember? -Yes, of course I do, vividly.
-You were throwing up into a sink.
[ Laughter ]
-Stop. -You turn around, I go,
"It's gonna be fine. It won't be that bad."
And you turned around and your mascara was all down your face.
[ Laughter ]
And you had drool -- you had drool coming out of your mouth.
And you go, "Get -- Get out." -Yes.
[ Laughter ] That's the nicer version.
-Yeah, that's the nicer version. -I was like --
-"Get out," and that's the last time I saw you.
So I didn't know -- I'm happy you came back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
You're a good sport. You're a good sport.
[ Applause ]
You got a lot going on. "Dolittle."
You have a voice in that movie, "Dolittle."
-Yeah. -It comes out on Friday.
-Yeah. -And "Rare" is out now.
Finally, it's out. -I know, it's been --
-I mean -- [ Cheers and applause ]
-It's been 4 years, 4 1/2 years now,
before I've released anything, so...
-Are you happy it's finally out? -Yes, I am very happy.
I think I had -- I was holding my breath for four years,
and then, finally, I just exhaled.
And now it exists. -Yeah. Now it's out there.
And everyone's loving it, by the way.
It's getting -- [ Cheers and applause ]
It's a great album. -Thank you.
-"Rolling Stone" loves it.
"Billboard" calls you "Triumphant."
"Variety" said "'Rare' is one of the best pop albums
to be released in recent memory."
"Time" says, "'Rare' is a pop gift."
These are great, killer reviews. -Wow.
-Thank you. [ Cheers and applause ]
-Well, I love -- "Lose You to Love Me"
was the first thing you --
the first song you released off this album.
-Right. -And, man, oh, man, that was --
That's a great jam. And I think everyone liked it,
'cause they were like -- 'Cause it's personal.
-Yeah. I mean, I think there came a point in my life
where there were so many things being said on my behalf.
And I found myself protecting people
that didn't really protect me.
'Cause I didn't want, you know, to start anything.
And I -- But I had a right to say my side of this story.
And I felt like -- I felt like that was so liberating,
because it almost felt like I had let it go, personally,
inside of me, once it was out.
And that -- I mean, that's the greatest gift, I think.
-It's tough, right? To just do that.
I mean, I couldn't imagine writing a song,
just putting all your feelings out there.
-Yeah. -Not only was it received well,
but, like, it might be -- was it one of your biggest songs ever?
-Yeah, it was. -It is your biggest song ever.
[ Cheers and applause ]
So it's good to take a risk.
It feels good, you take a risk like that.
-It was -- I was very, very grateful.
-Broke all sorts of records. So...
Anyways, I'm happy the album's out.
You worked on -- Maybe on that song with
Finneas -- is that Billie Eilish's brother?
-Yeah, actually, he -- We finished up the song
and gave him the song to produce it himself.
And he did an amazing job.
He's obviously extremely talented.
-Yeah, we talked to him when Billie Eilish was on, as well.
And I found out -- I don't know if you know this.
But you have something in common with Billie.
You're an inspiration for the song "Bad Guy."
But not you.
-Am I the bad guy? -You're not the bad -- no.
-No, I'm kidding. -The theme song of
"Wizards of Waverly Place"... [ Cheers ]
...was an inspiration -- [ Cheers and applause ]
was an inspiration to her -- to getting the tune.
-That's -- -Isn't that bizarre?
-I love you. -So, I thought maybe
it'd be fun to play -- -I love Billie.
-...to play a little bit and see if we can see...
-Oh, gosh. Okay. -...what inspired her.
[ Cheers and applause ] -Okay.
-Here's a little bit of "Wizards."
-Okay. -Okay?
-Oh, no. -Yeah.
[ Laughter ]
♪♪
-♪ Well, you know everything is gonna be a breeze ♪
♪ That the end will, no doubt, justify the means ♪
♪ You could fix any problem with the slightest of ease ♪
♪ Yes, please ♪
-Oh, my God! [ Laughter ]
♪ Ba, ba-doo doo ♪
-Yeah. -That's kind of -- right?
Here's "Bad Guy."
[ "Bad Guy" plays ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
♪♪
-That's so cool. -Kinda, right?
Isn't that cool? -That's so cool.
-That's pretty fun. I think that's cool.
What do you want people to take away from the album
when they listen to it?
'Cause you got a lot of tracks on here.
-Yeah. -13.
-I think what was most important for me with this record
is to make sure that every single song,
whether it was the lyric to the production,
to mean something and to actually hold weight.
And, you know, one of my favorite songs is "Vulnerable"
on the track and -- or, "Vulnerable" on the album.
And I think it's -- it was a way of me hoping...
like, hoping I could just be a voice for people
who are in the same situation I'm in,
whether it's something mentally that people struggle with
or relationships, friendships.
I wanted to be as honest as I could.
And the only thing that I wanted was to make people feel good.
And, you know, during all the mess that's happening,
I think that I'm very lucky to be in a position
where I can make people feel good.
-Did you always know the album was gonna be called "Rare"?
-Yes. -You did?
-The moment we started four years ago.
-Is that right? -We worked on "Rare."
And I just said, before we finished anything,
I said, "This is gonna be the name of my album."
-Really? -The word is so special.
And it means a lot.
And I think, in this time, where everyone is obsessed
with feeling like they need to look the same way
or get things done or whatever it may be --
And I mean, I'm -- Obviously, I don't judge.
I'm just saying there are some girls who are hurting
because they feel like they don't fit in.
But this word is eliminating that,
because you weren't meant to look like everyone else.
You're meant to be who you are,
and that's unique, and that's rare.
[ Cheers and applause ]
-Awesome, buddy.
I love every single thing. -Thanks so much.
-Congrats on the album. It's out now.
"Dolittle" is out Friday. Are there --
Is there any other -- I always feel like --
'Cause, like, for me, if I put out a record,
if there's 13 tracks, I probably -- that is --
That's all I wrote was 13. -Yeah, yeah.
-Maybe 10, you know?
And I put two bonus things on there.
-Sure. -But I feel like a real artist
probably -- do you have, like, other songs that didn't make it
to "Rare" that are out? That are done?
Finished?
-Maybe there's a few things. Yeah.
There's a few other songs that I couldn't help but want to exist.
So I can't really tell when,
but one of my favorite tracks is called "Boyfriend."
So I can't wait for people to hear that one.
-Wow. That's awesome.
I love you. It was good to see you.
Selena, I love you. You're the best, buddy.
Selena Gomez, everybody! "Rare" is out now!