Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite on Wizards Finale

0:00It's April 20th, you're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI Powered Pop Culture Updates. I'm Corey with the story. Selena Gomez linked up with her old on-screen brother David Henry for dinner at an Italian spot in Santa Monica this past Sunday. The two played magical siblings Alex and Justin Russo in the original Wizards of Waverly Place, that Disney hit from 2007 to 2012, plus a couple movies after. Now they're wrapping the sequel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, with its final four episode season dropping this summer. Henry brought his pregnant wife along in their kids, 7-year-old Pia, 5-year-old James, and 3-year-old Jimma got a kick out of visiting. The Los Angeles set last week, he's hyped about the finale, saying it circles back to family values like the show started. As CEO of his own studio, he's juggling directing duties too. Gomes are buzzing about this nostalgic reunion, especially with Gomez executive producing and directing the first episode.

1:01The cast reunion includes familiar faces like Jennifer Stone and Greg Salkin, plus new talent keeping the magic alive. It's a full circle moment for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Gomez skipped mentioning her new hubby, Benny Blanco, at dinner. They got hitched last September in a big Santa Barbara bash. She's been open about her lupus struggles, including a kidney transplant, which means surrogacy, or adoption for starting a family down the line. She's at peace with it, calling it a blessing. With the Wizards finale in the can and her star turn and only murders in the building, locked for season 6, Gomez stays booked and busy, blending. Nostalgia with fresh moves.