Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

Investors sued Selena Gomez and her mental health startup Wondermind, saying they were misled about the company's success and her role in it. Gomez's legal team rejected the lawsuit as baseless and said they plan to file to dismiss the case.

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Rolling StoneLeft· Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez’s Lawyer Calls Wondermind Suit ‘Meritless,’ Will File Motion to Dismiss ‘Baseless Claims’

InsiderLean Left· Aug 15, 2026

What investors say went wrong at Selena Gomez's mental health startup Wondermind

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Pop superstar, mom accused of defrauding investors in federal lawsuit

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Pop superstar, mom accused of defrauding investors in federal lawsuit

JezebelLeft· Aug 14, 2026

Looks Like Selena Gomez and Her Mom Are Defrauding Investors

Rolling StoneLeft· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez and Her Mother Accused of Defrauding Investors as Mental-Health Startup ‘Collapsed’

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Inc.Center· Aug 16, 2026

Selena Gomez Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims Over Mental Health Startup

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KRDOCenter· Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

WMURCenter· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

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Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

Local News 8Center· Aug 13, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

KRDOCenter· Aug 13, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

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Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

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Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

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Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

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WFLACenter· Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

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Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

The OregonianCenter· Aug 14, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Pop superstar, mom accused of defrauding investors in federal lawsuit

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mom accused of fraud over their mental health startup

NBC New YorkLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez and her mom accused of fraud over their mental health startup

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Union LeaderLean Right· Aug 16, 2026

Selena Gomez hits back at 'completely meritless' fraud lawsuit

RealClear InvestigationsLean Right· Aug 16, 2026

Selena Gomez & Mom Accused of Fraud

New York PostLean Right· Aug 16, 2026

Selena Gomez’s lawyer gives scathing response to ‘fraud’ lawsuit against singer and her mom

AL.comLean Right· Aug 14, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Pop superstar, mom accused of defrauding investors in federal lawsuit

Just the NewsLean Right· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez faces lawsuit alleging fraud over mental health startup Wondermind

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The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez’s Attorney Fires Back at Wondermind Lawsuit: “Completely Meritless”

VarietyLean Left· Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez Slams ‘Completely Meritless’ Wondermind Lawsuit, Will File to Dismiss ‘Baseless Claims’

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

Selena Gomez’s Mental Health Start-up Was a Sham, Investors Claim in Federal Lawsuit

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 13Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud
  2. Aug 14Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors
  3. Aug 15Selena Gomez’s lawyer gives scathing response to ‘fraud’ lawsuit against singer and her mom

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Last development · Aug 15 — Selena Gomez’s lawyer gives scathing response to ‘fraud’ lawsuit against singer and her mom