Selena Gomez says one of the great things about dating Justin Bieber is he can empathise with her career issues. The 'Monte Carlo' star has been dating the 17-year-old singer since March and she admits it's great to be able to share her problems with someone who knows what she is going through. She said: "I have friends who are in the business, and I have friends who are not in the business. It's good to have people who understand what you are going through, which applies to him. But it's also nice to have someone to talk to about real life, so it's good to have a balance of both … It's just nice to have someone who understands." ...

Selena Gomez's dog almost died after eating rocks. The singer-and-actress was devastated when three-month-old puppy Baylor got violently ill last Friday (11.11.11) after ingesting a large amount of small boulders. So Selena – who adopted the Purina Puppy Chow last month with boyfriend Justin Bieber – took him to the vet, where he underwent surgery. Selena tweeted: "My baby is sick :( praying for his surgery. (sic)" ...

Selena Gomez admits her fame can be "overwhelming". While she has managed to navigate life in the spotlight without any major pitfalls, the 'Monte Carlo' actress - who is currently dating pop heartthrob Justin Bieber - insists it hasn't been so easy for her famous pals, who include Demi Lovato, who spent three months in rehab last year. Asked how she has managed to stay grounded, Selena exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Obviously it's an overwhelming business, especially for those of us who have been in it since we were very young and have grown up with it. ...

Selena Gomez is “standing by her man” Justin Bieber, over claims he fathered a child with another woman. The teen singer and actress left the US yesterday (04.11.11) without her boyfriend, but sources insist they are “young and in love” and she is not concerned about Mariah Yeater’s claims Justin is the father of her son. A source told RadarOnline.com: “They’re still together. Selena simply left the country because she had a scheduled appearance at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) she’s hosting. She is standing by her man.” ...

Selena Gomez wants to guest star in 'Glee'. The singer-and-actress recently worked with hunky Cory Monteith – who plays Finn Hudson in the musical TV show – in new movie 'Monte Carlo' and admitted she had spoken to both him and their co-star, 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester, about taking on a cameo role in their programmes. She said: "I would love to have a cameo in ‘Glee’ or ‘Gossip Girl’. I’ve recently worked on the movie ‘Monte Carlo’ with Leighton Meester – who plays Blair Waldorf in 'Gossip Girl' and Cory Monteith, who plays Finn Hudson in 'Glee' and I’ve always joked to them that I would take on a role in their shows in a heartbeat but unfortunately they’re not the ones who make the casting decisions." ...

Selena Gomez isn't worried about having to present Justin Bieber with an award at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 19-year-old pop star will host the awards ceremony - which will take place on Sunday (06.11.11) in Belfast, Northern Ireland – and insists she will remain professional if her 17-year-old boyfriend, who is to perform at the event, wins a prize. Asked what she will do if Justin wins and she has to present him with an award in front of the crowd and a worldwide TV audience of millions, Selena said: " It’s an awards show which I’m presenting, so I’m sure I’ll be fine if I have to present an award to Justin." ...