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Contrary to widespread headlines declaring Selena Gomez a billionaire, the former Disney star and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur isn’t quite there yet. According to a recent investigation by Forbes, Gomez’s net worth is closer to $700 million—not the $1.3 billion figure previously reported by Bloomberg and echoed by many media outlets. ‎ ‎' Selena Gomez. ' ‎Emma McIntyre via Getty Images ‎ ‎This recalibration in valuation comes amid financial turbulence at Wondermind, the mental health startup Gomez co-founded in 2021 alongside her mother, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson. Over the weekend, Forbes revealed the startup failed to pay employees, freelancers, and vendors in recent weeks. Nine employees were laid off in early May, and CEO Teefey reportedly took out a personal loan against her home to cover debts. ‎ ‎The financial trouble sparked public debate: If Selena Gomez is truly a billionaire, why couldn’t she step in to save her own company? ‎ ‎The answer lies in ...

‎Amid mounting speculation surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering trial, Justin Bieber has publicly addressed rumors linking him to the case. The Canadian pop star, who had previously remained silent, issued a firm denial through a spokesperson on Friday. ‎ Justin Bieber and Sean "Diddy" Combs. ‎Theo Wargo/Getty Images; Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ‎ ‎“Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” said a representative for Bieber, in a statement obtained by People. “Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.” ‎ ‎The statement marks the first time Bieber has commented on Combs' legal troubles, despite past speculation stemming from a resurfaced video dating back to 2009. In the clip, a then-15-year-old Bieber is seen spending time with Combs in a YouTube video titled JUSTIN BIEBER’s 48 HRS ...

‎Cassie Ventura, the former longtime girlfriend of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, ended an intense and emotional week of testimony Friday in a lower Manhattan federal courtroom, detailing years of alleged abuse, coercion, blackmail, and sexual manipulation during her relationship with the Bad Boy Records founder. ‎ ‎Cassie with Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2017. ‎Joe Maher/Getty ‎ ‎In a courtroom moment that encapsulated the complexity of the week’s proceedings, Ventura—eight months pregnant and visibly drained—told Combs’ defense attorney that despite the trauma she recounted, she does not harbor hatred for her ex. “I don’t hate him,” she said softly. When asked if she still felt love for Combs, she replied, “I have love for the past, and what it was.” ‎ ‎Ventura’s testimony painted a disturbing portrait of life behind the glittering facade of celebrity, describing Combs’ alleged use of drugs, manipulation, and violence to orchestrate so-called “freak-offs”—days-long d...

‎Blake Lively has been thrust deeper into the legal turmoil with actor-director Justin Baldoni, with newly surfaced court filings alleging she instructed pop superstar Taylor Swift to delete private messages amid intensifying litigation. ‎ ‎ Blake Lively at the "Another Simple Favor" Premiere held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 27, 2025 in New York, New York. ‎John Nacion ‎ ‎According to documents obtained Wednesday, Baldoni's legal team claims an anonymous source with “highly likely reliable information” revealed that Lively asked Swift to “delete their text messages.” The exact timing of this alleged request remains unspecified in the court record. ‎ ‎Attorneys representing Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, also allege Lively’s lead attorney, Michael Gottlieb, contacted Swift’s legal representatives at Venable LLP to seek a public statement of support from the singer. The request allegedly came with an implicit warning: failure to comply might r...

International R&B star Chris Brown has been formally charged by the Metropolitan Police Service in connection with a violent incident at a London nightclub in 2023. ‎ ‎According to an official press release issued Thursday, Brown, 36, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, a serious offense under UK law. Authorities allege that Brown assaulted a man with a tequila bottle during a February 2023 altercation at Tape London, a nightclub located in the capital's Hanover Square. ‎ ‎' Chris Brown. ' ‎Image via Getty/Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage ‎ ‎“Chris Brown, 36 (05.05.89), who is a US National, was charged on Thursday, 15 May with grievous bodily harm with intent,” the statement read. “He remains in custody and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10:00hrs on Friday, 16 May. The charge relates to an assault which reportedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in London, on Sunday, 19 February 2023.” ‎ ‎Reports of Brown’s arrest beg...

‎In a harrowing revelation during Thursday’s federal sex trafficking trial, singer Cassie Ventura testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs overdosed on painkillers the night he attended a Playboy Mansion party in 2012, amid ongoing drug use and an abusive relationship that spanned over a decade. ‎ ‎' Cassie Ventura. ' ‎Johnny Nunez/WireImage ‎ ‎The testimony came as Ventura, 37, took the stand for a fourth consecutive day in a Manhattan federal courtroom, facing cross-examination from Combs’ defense team. The former Bad Boy Records artist has been the prosecution’s central witness in its case against Combs, who faces five federal charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and abuse spanning two decades. ‎ ‎“Was that around the time Whitney Houston died? I believe so,” Ventura recalled when questioned by defense attorneys. She described a chaotic sequence of events that night—beginning with a “freak-off” at a San Bernardino sex club and ending at the Playboy Mansion....

‎A federal judge has rejected what he called a “transparently scandalous” attempt by Justin Baldoni’s legal team to implicate Blake Lively and Taylor Swift in a high-profile harassment lawsuit stemming from the production of It Ends With Us. ‎ Blake Lively and Taylor Swift. ‎Gotham/GC Images ‎ ‎Judge Lewis J. Liman issued a sharp rebuke on Thursday, striking a letter filed by Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman just one day earlier. The letter alleged, based on an unnamed source, that Lively threatened to expose private messages unless Swift publicly supported her claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against Baldoni. ‎ ‎Calling the letter “improper,” Judge Liman wrote that it served no legitimate legal purpose and appeared designed solely to provoke a media frenzy. “The sole purpose of the letter is to promote public scandal by advancing inflammatory accusations,” he wrote. “It transparently invites a press uproar by suggesting that Lively and her counsel attempted to ...

‎Amid swirling speculation on social media, Megan Thee Stallion has firmly denied reports that she was banned from the 2025 Met Gala for using her phone inside the event. The Houston-born rapper addressed the claims during a conversation with People on Tuesday, May 13, setting the record straight with her signature blend of poise and humor. ‎ ‎ Megan Thee Stallion at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. ‎Michael Buckner ‎ ‎“We’re gonna dead these rumors right now, OK?” she said. “People are like, ‘Oh my God, Megan, you got banned from the Met Gala.’ No, I didn’t, babe. Like, that’s not true.” ‎ ‎The rumor mill ignited after Megan shared behind-the-scenes footage from the gala via her popular “Hottie Cam,” which captured glimpses of the star-studded dinner table she shared with fellow artist Doechii and WNBA phenom Angel Reese. The trio sampled an opulent menu,...

Valeria Marquez, a rising social media star and beauty influencer, was shot and killed during a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, in a brutal incident authorities are investigating as a suspected femicide. ‎ ‎' Valeria Marquez. ' ‎Courtesy of Valeria Marquez ‎ ‎The 23-year-old was interacting with her TikTok audience when an unidentified man arrived to deliver a small parcel. Marquez joyfully unwrapped what appeared to be a stuffed toy, calling it a "little piglet" and laughing with her viewers. Moments later, gunfire erupted, and Marquez collapsed forward, blood pooling on the desk as the livestream continued broadcasting. The stream ended only when another individual picked up the phone, briefly revealing their face. ‎ ‎According to the Jalisco Attorney General’s Office, the killing is being treated as a potential femicide—a gender-based crime that remains a persistent and deeply rooted problem in Mexico. Authorities have not yet conf...

‎Since opening arguments began on May 5 in Manhattan federal court, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial has shaken the entertainment world. With disturbing allegations and emotional testimonies surfacing, several high-profile celebrities have been name-dropped in proceedings — some through jury selection, others during testimony. ‎ ‎Sean 'Diddy' Combs. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎While none of the following figures have been accused of any wrongdoing, their ties to Combs or his accuser, Cassie Ventura, have made them part of a headline-dominating courtroom drama. ‎ ‎Here’s a breakdown of each celebrity named — and why. ‎ ‎Kanye West ‎ ‎Mentioned early during jury selection, Kanye West remains publicly supportive of Combs. Following Combs’ September 2024 arrest, West featured him on a track titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” alongside his daughter North West. A subsequent phone call between the artists was shared online, in which Combs thanked West for supporting ...

‎Cassie Ventura stood on the witness stand this week, visibly pregnant, her voice shaking as she described the violence, manipulation, and trauma she says she endured during an 11-year relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs. Her story is not only testimony in a high-profile federal trial—it’s a mirror for thousands of silent survivors still living in fear and shame. ‎ ‎'Cassie Ventura' and 'Sean Combs.' ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎“He raped me in my living room,” she told the court. The room fell silent as she recalled the moment: a post-breakup dinner that ended in sexual assault. What began as a seemingly cordial evening turned traumatic. “I remember crying, saying no, but it was very fast,” Cassie said, describing how Combs’ demeanor shifted and his eyes went “black.” ‎ ‎Her account offered an unfiltered look at how power, fame, and coercion can trap survivors in prolonged cycles of abuse. Though separated from Combs, Cassie admitted to continued sexual encounters aft...

‎The Eurovision Song Contest 2025, one of the most anticipated international music events of the year, kicks off Tuesday, May 13, at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT, and concludes with the grand final on Saturday, May 17, at the same time. This year’s festivities are hosted in Basel, Switzerland, broadcasting live from the renowned St. Jakobshalle arena. ‎ ‎Eurovision Song Contest 2025. ‎ Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images ‎ ‎Where to Stream Eurovision 2025 Online ‎ ‎Peacock holds the exclusive U.S. streaming rights to Eurovision 2025. Subscribers can livestream all events directly from the platform without additional fees. Simply log into your Peacock account once the event begins, and start watching. ‎ ‎Peacock offers two main plans: ‎ ‎• Premium ($7.99/month): Includes ads, 80,000+ hours of content, live NBC/Bravo shows, and exclusive events like Eurovision. ‎ ‎• Premium Plus ($13.99/month): Ad-free streaming, access to local NBC live, and o...

The federal criminal trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs took a shocking turn on Wednesday as singer and model Cassie Ventura returned to the witness stand, offering disturbing testimony that detailed physical threats, coercion, and explosive retaliation tied to her brief relationship with rapper Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi). ‎ ‎' Cassie Ventura. ' ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Cassie testified that she began dating Kid Cudi in 2011 while her relationship with Combs was “not in the greatest place.” Their connection, initially professional and platonic, turned romantic during a turbulent period in her life. According to Cassie, Combs discovered the relationship during what she described as a “freak-off,” a multi-day sex party organized by Combs, after he accessed her private emails sent to one of his staff members. ‎ ‎Upon the discovery, Combs allegedly became enraged. Cassie recounted a harrowing moment when he placed a wine corkscrew between his fingers, “lunged” at h...

Taylor Swift’s legal team has laid out a firm strategy to shut down a subpoena issued by actor-director Justin Baldoni, who is embroiled in an escalating legal battle with actress Blake Lively. The case centers on allegations tied to the film It Ends With Us, and now includes some of the biggest names in entertainment. ‎ ‎' Justin Baldoni ' and ' Taylor Swift. ' ‎Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood ‎ ‎The subpoena, served to Swift’s longtime law firm Venable LLP on April 29, seeks communications between the firm and Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their attorney Michael Gottlieb. The move followed a similar subpoena aimed directly at Swift. ‎ ‎Venable’s response, filed Monday, was unequivocal. The firm is demanding the court quash the subpoena entirely, asserting it is irrelevant, overly burdensome, and part of a broader effort to generate public spectacle rather than resolve legal issues. Their strategy is to foc...

‎Halle Bailey has taken legal action against her ex-boyfriend and the father of her son, rapper and streamer DDG, citing multiple allegations of abuse. ‎ ‎ DDG and Halle Bailey attend the World Premiere of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. ‎Amy Sussman/WireImage ‎ ‎Here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing situation: ‎ ‎1. Restraining Order Granted ‎ ‎On May 13, 2025, Halle Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against DDG (real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.). The order restricts him from contacting or approaching her, pending a hearing on June 4 to determine whether it will be made permanent. ‎ ‎2. Allegations of Physical Abuse ‎ ‎Bailey alleged in court documents that “things got physical” beginning in January 2025. She described an incident where DDG allegedly pulled her hair and slammed her face into a steering wheel while their son was present, resulting in a chip...

‎Grammy-nominated singer and actress Halle Bailey has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-partner, rapper and YouTuber Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., professionally known as DDG. The order follows a series of disturbing allegations that surfaced in court documents, detailing multiple instances of physical abuse and escalating custody tensions involving their 1-year-old son, Halo. ‎ ‎ Halle Bailey and DDG attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif. ‎ Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ‎ ‎As first reported by TMZ and later confirmed by Billboard, Bailey, 25, filed a police report and a formal request for court-ordered protection, claiming the abuse began in January when DDG came to pick up their child. According to the documents, an argument over visitation scheduling allegedly turned violent. Bailey stated that while securing Halo in his car seat, DDG shouted at her, yanked her hair, slam...

‎Taylor Swift’s legal team is fighting to quash a subpoena served by actor and director Justin Baldoni amid his legal clash with Blake Lively over the film It Ends With Us. The subpoena, aimed at Venable LLP—a law firm that has represented Swift for more than a decade—seeks private communications involving Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their attorney Michael Gottlieb. ‎ ‎' Taylor Swift. ' ‎Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ‎ ‎Venable, headquartered in Washington D.C., filed a motion on Monday to invalidate the subpoena, arguing the firm has no connection to the film or any legal claims in the case. The filing sharply criticized the subpoena as a distraction tactic meant to burden a third party with no direct relevance to the litigation. ‎ ‎“The subpoena serves no legitimate purpose,” the motion stated, adding that any documents Baldoni wants should be sought directly from Lively or Reynolds. The request specifically names Venable partn...

Newly released hotel surveillance footage has surfaced showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. The disturbing unedited video, played in federal court Tuesday, is now central to a sweeping criminal trial that includes charges of sex trafficking and racketeering against the music mogul. ‎ Cassie sued former partner Sean 'Diddy' Combs under New York's Adult Survivors Act. ‎Johnny Nunez/WireImage ‎ ‎The footage, recorded at the now-shuttered InterContinental Hotel in Century City, captures Ventura—barefoot, dressed in an oversized hoodie—walking through the hallway before Combs, wearing only a robe and socks, rushes into view. Seconds later, Combs is seen forcibly dragging Ventura back into frame by her hoodie. ‎ ‎The video spans roughly 15 minutes, during which Combs is shown confronting, restraining, and yelling at Ventura. Security guard Israel Florez is also s...

A federal courtroom fell silent Tuesday as singer Cassie Ventura broke down while recounting the years of alleged abuse she endured at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Her voice shook as she described the chilling transformation that would overtake the music mogul during violent outbursts. ‎ ‎' Sean Combs ' and ' Cassie Ventura. ' ‎Neilson Barnard/Getty Images  ‎ ‎“His eyes would just go black,” Ventura testified. “He would be violent with me. His look would just change. He would just become a different person.” ‎ ‎Once a rising star signed to Combs’ Bad Boy Records at just 19, Ventura now stands as a central figure in the federal sex-trafficking case against the entertainment mogul. She revealed how moments of calm could swiftly turn to terror. “It wasn’t even always about me. Make the wrong face, and the next thing I knew, I was getting hit,” she said. ‎ ‎Jurors were shown security footage from a 2016 hotel incident in which Combs is seen physically assaul...