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Gomez seeks dismissal of investor fraud case tied to Wondermind startup
business8 days ago

Gomez seeks dismissal of investor fraud case tied to Wondermind startup

Selena Gomez asked a Delaware federal judge to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by Wondermind investors alleging fraud, breach of contract, and securities violations, saying she had no personal role in managing the startup and was only a consultant; the motion argues the claims are vague, rest on statements by others, and should be dismissed with prejudice.

Diplomat Season 4 Teases Turbulent Times as Other Celeb News Stacks Up
entertainment17 days ago

Diplomat Season 4 Teases Turbulent Times as Other Celeb News Stacks Up

The Diplomat season 4 trailer hints at Kate Wyler forging uneasy pacts to avert a global crisis ahead of its Oct. 15 premiere, with Emmy buzz for the cast. The roundup also covers John Oliver’s critique of fetal personhood post-Roe, the death of Hayden Panettiere at 36, and Selena Gomez defending Wondermind amid a fraud lawsuit tied to her brand.

Selena Gomez Defends Against Wondermind Fraud Claims
business18 days ago

Selena Gomez Defends Against Wondermind Fraud Claims

Selena Gomez is pushing back against a Delaware federal lawsuit that accuses her, her mother Mandy Teefey and Daniella Pierson of fraud and breach of contract related to the Wondermind mental health startup; her attorney says the allegations are meritless and a motion to dismiss will be filed, while plaintiffs who invested almost $1.2 million in 2022 allege false representations about leadership, partnerships, and revenue initiatives, seeking repayment, damages and other relief; Pierson’s representative denies wrongdoing and says she invested her own funds.

Selena Gomez’s lawyer calls Wondermind fraud suit baseless, vows dismissal
entertainment18 days ago

Selena Gomez’s lawyer calls Wondermind fraud suit baseless, vows dismissal

Selena Gomez’s attorney Matthew Rosengart refuted a fraud lawsuit brought against Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and former partner Daniella Pierson over Wondermind, vowing to vigorously defend and seek dismissal. The investors allege about $1.2 million was invested and that Wondermind was misrepresented as having the infrastructure and leadership to launch a profitable platform, with the company ultimately collapsing and staff unpaid; the suit also highlights tensions in the mother–daughter relationship and Teefey’s alleged struggles. The defendants include Gomez, Teefey, Pierson, and Wondermind entities.

Selena Gomez Moves to Dismiss Wondermind Lawsuit, Calls Claims Meritless
entertainment19 days ago

Selena Gomez Moves to Dismiss Wondermind Lawsuit, Calls Claims Meritless

Selena Gomez’s lawyers say the Wondermind investor lawsuit—alleging fraud and other misconduct by Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson—is meritless and will be defended vigorously as they file a motion to dismiss. The suit claims Wondermind’s app and revenue initiatives never materialized; Pierson’s rep denies the allegations. Gomez co-founded Wondermind, and the case centers on alleged misrepresentations to investors about leadership and partnerships.

Investors allege Wondermind deception in Selena Gomez‑led mental-health startup
business20 days ago

Investors allege Wondermind deception in Selena Gomez‑led mental-health startup

A federal lawsuit accuses Selena Gomez’s Wondermind and its cofounders of defrauding nearly $1.2 million by misrepresenting the company’s infrastructure, leadership, and revenue plans, including implying Gomez would lead marketing and that JPMorgan and Fidelity partnerships existed; the app allegedly never got built and key initiatives never materialized, prompting investors to seek the return of their funds or damages as Gomez and the cofounders deny wrongdoing.

Selena Gomez fights back: Gomez’s camp calls Wondermind suit baseless and moves to dismiss
entertainment20 days ago

Selena Gomez fights back: Gomez’s camp calls Wondermind suit baseless and moves to dismiss

Selena Gomez’s lawyers slammed a federal lawsuit against her and Wondermind as completely meritless and said they will seek to dismiss the claims, which also name her mother Mandy Teefey. The suit alleges Gomez signed a contract to head marketing and that promised partnerships with Fidelity and JPMorgan never existed, while investors say about $1.2 million was raised before Wondermind collapsed; background includes coverage of a 2025 The Cut exposé about Gomez distancing herself from the company, and Daniella Pierson denies wrongdoing.

Selena Gomez Lawyer Denounces New Wondermind Fraud Claims as Meritless
entertainment20 days ago

Selena Gomez Lawyer Denounces New Wondermind Fraud Claims as Meritless

Selena Gomez’s lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, called a new fraud lawsuit against her, Mandy Teefey, and Wondermind co-founder Daniella Pierson ‘completely meritless’ and said the defense will move to dismiss. The suit, filed by Wondermind investors, alleges misrepresentations about the startup and seeks about $1.2 million in damages; Gomez’s team and Teefey have denied the allegations. The case centers on Wondermind, Gomez’s mental-health startup launched in 2021.

Selena Gomez pushes back at Wondermind fraud suit as Disney teases new hits
entertainment20 days ago

Selena Gomez pushes back at Wondermind fraud suit as Disney teases new hits

A roundup of entertainment news: Selena Gomez publicly denies any fraud related to Wondermind and vows to defend the baseless claims that she or her family misrepresented the brand, with co-defendants Mandy Teefey and Daniella Pierson named in the suit. The article notes Wondermind’s limited operations and Teefey’s disputed role, referencing prior reports in The Cut and Forbes. The round-up also covers Disney at D23: Zootopia 3 is officially green-lit, additional details on Frozen 3, confirmation of a Kingdom Hearts TV series for Disney+, and a January 2027 return for Ahsoka season 2.

Selena Gomez Defends Against Fraud Suit, Lawyer Calls Claims Meritless
celebrity20 days ago

Selena Gomez Defends Against Fraud Suit, Lawyer Calls Claims Meritless

Selena Gomez’s lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, dismissed a fresh fraud lawsuit against the star and her Wondermind startup as completely meritless and said they will move to dismiss. The suit, filed by Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC, accuses Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and co-founder Daniella Pierson of misrepresenting the business to investors and seeking about $1.2 million in damages; investors allege the partnerships didn’t exist and the app was never built. Teefey has also denied the allegations.

Gomez family faces fraud suit over Wondermind startup
business20 days ago

Gomez family faces fraud suit over Wondermind startup

A Delaware federal lawsuit accuses Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson of defrauding investors of about $1.2 million through Wondermind, a mental‑health startup launched in 2021. Plaintiffs allege the company misrepresented its infrastructure, leadership and profitability, touted Gomez as actively building the business with marketing duties and possible ad deals, and claimed partnerships with JPMorgan and Fidelity that never existed. They say the app was never built and employees and vendors were not paid, and they accuse the defendants of concealing financial and operational problems; Gomez’s team hasn’t commented, Pierson denies the allegations, and the plaintiffs seek a full jury trial.

Gomez-Backed Wondermind Faces Investor Fraud Lawsuit
entertainment21 days ago

Gomez-Backed Wondermind Faces Investor Fraud Lawsuit

Two investor-backed entities sue Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson in Delaware federal court, alleging securities fraud, common-law fraud, and breach of contract for misrepresenting Wondermind’s leadership and plans, including an app and revenue initiatives that never materialized, while concealing the startup’s collapse after about $1.2 million was raised. Pierson denies the allegations and Gomez has distanced herself from the venture following a 2025 exposé.

Gomez Family Hit with Securities Fraud Suit Over Collapsed Wondermind Startup
courts21 days ago

Gomez Family Hit with Securities Fraud Suit Over Collapsed Wondermind Startup

Investors are suing Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Wondermind founder Daniella Pierson, alleging they raised about $1.2 million for the mental-health startup Wondermind with false promises about an app, advertising deals, and leadership, then let the company collapse without informing investors. The defendants face securities fraud, common law fraud, and breach-of-contract claims, with plaintiffs seeking rescission and damages.