Selena Gomez loves Zayn Malik's "vibe".

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

The 'Heart Wants What It Wants' hitmaker - who shocked fans when she attended her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' concert in Los Angeles last night (23.03.16) - has praised the former One Direction star for his "clever" new music.

Speaking to Radio Hit 30, she said: "I'm as excited as you to listen [to his album 'Mind of Mine']. Honestly, I was very surprised when the first single came out. I loved when I heard.

"I love the new songs on it. I think this new vibe and where it is going is quite clever​."

Meanwhile, the 23-year-old singer previously revealed she would like to date older men but would make an exception for Zayn, who is also 23.

She said: "I hate it. It's hard and I'm weirded out by the idea that a guy has googled me before we meet, and that has happened. I feel like I look 16 sometimes, which is a bummer because I would love to date older guys."

Speaking about Zayn - who is currently dating Gigi Hadid, - she added: "If he had asked me out on a date, I would be seen with him. Just kidding, but not kidding."