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Selena Gomez Sued by Investors Over Mental Health Startup

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Selena Gomez is facing a lawsuit from five investors who backed Wondermind Global, the mental health company she co-founded with her mother, Mandy Teefey, and entrepreneur Daniella Pierson.

The investors are seeking to recover about $1.2 million they say they put into the business, along with damages and legal costs. The lawsuit alleges that Gomez and the other founders made commitments about the company’s plans and operations that were not fulfilled.

A central allegation concerns Gomez’s role in Wondermind’s development. According to the complaint, investors were told she would be “actively building” the company as its head of marketing. The claim further alleges that Gomez signed an agreement to perform those duties but later failed to do so.

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The investors also allege that Wondermind was presented as having several revenue-generating initiatives in development, including advertising partnerships, celebrity cover stories and a mobile app. The complaint also alleges that investors were told Wondermind had secured institutional partnerships with JPMorgan and Fidelity, which were expected to generate advertising revenue. According to the lawsuit, none of those initiatives or partnerships materialised.

Wondermind was founded in 2021 with the goal of making mental health and wellness content more accessible. Gomez had already spoken publicly about her own experiences with mental health.

The investors claim Wondermind struggled financially and eventually failed to meet basic business obligations, including paying employees and vendors on time. They also allege that they were not properly informed about the company’s financial and operational problems.

According to the complaint, the investors only became aware of the extent of Wondermind’s difficulties after September 2025 investigation by The Cut examined the company’s finances and management.

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After learning about Wondermind’s financial and operational problems, the investors allegedly demanded that their money be returned. According to the lawsuit, Teefey told them that the funds would be placed in an escrow account for repayment, but the money was never returned. The investors say their attempts to obtain repayment and further information eventually went unanswered, leaving them to seek the return of their investments through the lawsuit.

Gomez remains listed as a co-founder on Wondermind’s website, while her mother now serves as chief executive following Pierson’s departure from the company.

The lawsuit does not establish that the allegations are true. Gomez and Wondermind have been contacted for comment, but neither had responded at the time of publication.

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Step Out Together in Paris During Fashion Week

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Paris Fashion Week brought Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi out together on Monday night, September 28, as they headed to a party following Jenner’s appearance at the L’Oréal Paris show.
The 30-year-old model walked in L’Oréal Paris’ “Express Your Worth” show earlier that evening, where Celine Dion also performed. Later, Jenner and the 29-year-old actor were photographed walking to a party together.

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The pair held hands as they made their way through Paris, with Elordi placing a hand around Jenner’s waist at one point. They were also seen laughing together during the outing.

Jenner wore a grey dress with black shoes, while Elordi opted for a white button-down shirt and black trousers.
Their Paris appearance came two days after they were seen together in Milan. On September 26, Elordi attended Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2027 show, where Jenner closed the presentation. The pair later met up with friends for dinner.
Jenner and Elordi have been linked since March, when they were reportedly seen together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. They were later spotted together at Coachella in April, followed by appearances in Hawaii, Montecito and Japan.
In June, the pair were also photographed in Australia, where Elordi is from. They were seen taking his dog for a hike in Byron Bay shortly before his 29th birthday.

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Their Paris night ended with another encounter with photographers as they made their way back to their hotel. In video from the scene, Elordi asked the photographers to stop following them and let them walk.

Jenner was seen covering her face during parts of these  encounter, while Elordi wore sunglasses as they crossed the street with their security team.
The latest sighting comes as Jenner and Elordi continue to draw attention during their travels through Europe, with their recent appearances in Milan and Paris placing them together during fashion week.
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Cindy Crawford’s Son Presley Gerber Dies at 27

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Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27.

Presley died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His death was confirmed by a representative for his family, who asked for privacy as they grieve.

The circumstances surrounding Presley’s death remain under investigation. The medical examiner said an examination had been completed, but the cause and manner of death have been deferred while additional testing is carried out. Officials said it could take several months before a final determination is made.

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Santa Monica police are investigating a suspected overdose in connection with his death. Authorities have said there is currently no indication of foul play. Emergency services responded to a call involving cardiac arrest and a suspected overdose on the morning of September 20. Presley was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m.

Presley was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child and the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber. Born in 1999, he began modeling as a teenager and signed with IMG Models at 15.

He made his runway debut in 2016 during Moschino’s Resort show in Los Angeles and later modeled for brands and fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Celine and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2018, Presley appeared alongside Kaia in a global Calvin Klein Jeans campaign.

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Away from modeling, Presley had spoken publicly about his experiences with mental health, substance use and treatment. During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he discussed his personal experiences and his hopes that speaking openly could help others facing similar difficulties.

His family had also spoken publicly about his struggles. In a 2026 interview with Vogue, Kaia discussed her brother’s long struggle with addiction and the effect it had on their family. She also spoke about being proud of Presley for discussing his difficulties openly.

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Crawford had also shared personal moments involving her son. In July, she posted a photograph of Presley as a young boy and wrote about how proud she was of the man he had become while still seeing him as her little boy.

The family has asked for privacy as the investigation into Presley’s death continues. The medical examiner has not yet determined the official cause or manner of death.

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Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Second Child With Husband Jake Bongiovi

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Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two, as she and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, have welcomed their second baby together through adoption.

Earlier this month, on September 7, Brown gave a hint that her family may have grown when she shared a video from a family trip to the Dolomites in Italy. In the video, Brown was seen holding her daughter while Bongiovi walked alongside her with a baby carrier strapped to his chest. Though the post did not directly announce that they had welcomed another child.

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The couple later confirmed the news in a joint Instagram post on September 17, where they shared a close-up photo of their newborn’s hand with the simple caption, “Hi little guy!” The post confirmed that their second child is a boy.

The arrival of their second child comes nearly a year after Brown announced that she and Bongiovi had welcomed their first daughter through adoption in August 2025. At the time, Brown shared the news on Instagram, writing, “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond ecstatic to embark on this beautiful next chapter of our family, filled with both peace and privacy.” She ended the post with, “And then there were three.”

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Brown has also been open about how she has always wanted to adopt. During a June appearance on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, she explained that adoption had been part of her childhood dreams. “It was always part of my childhood dreams,” she said. Brown recalled that when she was around five or six years old, her parents would tell her that her baby dolls were all adopted. “I never had any of them myself. And I never pretended I was pregnant,” she said.

She later clarified that wanting to adopt did not mean she had ruled out having biological children. “It’s not because I don’t want that. Hopefully one day that’s in my future,” Brown said. She also shared how she views adoption, adding, “Adoption is love. Adoption is forever.”

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Brown and Bongiovi began dating in 2021 and got engaged in April 2023. They got married in May 2024 in a private ceremony surrounded by close family, before later holding a larger wedding celebration in Italy.

They have not revealed much concerning their children’s lives, choosing to keep most of those details away from the public. Brown previously spoke to British Vogue about wanting her daughter to have the choice of whether she wants a public profile when she is older.

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