Who Is Zedd? 11 Things to Know About Selena Gomez's Rumored New Love
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Rumors have been swirling about the blooming romance between Selena Gomez and Zedd, and the two all but confirmed their status when they stepped out together in Atlanta last month. In the wake of the news, you might find yourself wondering, who the heck is Zedd? Well, we're here to tell you he's been around a while, you've definitely encountered one or more of his songs before, and he's only getting bigger. Keep reading for everything we could dig up on Selena's new man. Source: Instagram user zedd
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This is Anton Zaslavski (aka Zedd).
According to the biography on his website, Zedd was born and raised in Germany. He began playing piano when he was 4 and drums when he was 12. He's 25 years old.
His first huge hit was "Clarity," featuring Foxes.
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It won a Grammy for best dance recording!
The song also reached No. 2 on the Billboard chart and eventually went platinum.
Two of his remixes were featured on Lady Gaga's album Born This Way.
Zedd's remix of "Marry the Night" was featured on the original deluxe edition of Born This Way. Then when Lady Gaga released the follow-up, Born This Way: The Remix, his remix of the title track was featured. Zedd also cowrote and produced "G.U.Y," "Aura," and "Donatella" on Gaga's latest album, Artpop.
He's crafted songs for other artists, too.
Did you know he cowrote and produced Justin Bieber's "Beauty and the Beat"?
He and Jared Leto are totally friends.
He's shared a few pictures with Jared on his Instagram, and they're always two beautiful peas in a pod.
He makes beautiful faces during performances.
Just look at that shining personality.
This kind of makes him more adorable though, right?
He was featured on Ariana Grande's hit single "Break Free"
He and Selena Gomez are too cute together.
He shared this adorable Skype photo on his Instagram. Look at how happy and adorable they look! You go, Selena. You have our blessing.