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Only Murders In The Building and Waverly Place star Selena Gomez is sounding fairly ******* off this week, denouncing a recent fraud lawsuit launched against her mental health wellness brand Wondermind. Per People, the lawsuit was aimed at Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and former Wondermind co-CEO Daniella Pierson, claiming the trio "falsely represented" the company's "infrastructure, leadership, and resources" while soliciting more than a million dollars in investments—which is a fancy way to say that there have been a lot of allegations that, while the company sold itself as being able to capitalize on Gomez's massive celebrity and social media following (something that's made her cosmetics company Rare Beauty a reportedly billion-dollar business), in actuality, it was being run almost entirely by Teefey, with very little involvement from her famous daughter.
All of this was laid out in a fairly brutal September 2025 article in The Cut, which talked to several anonymous former Wondermind employees about the not-especially-pleasant-sounding experience of working for Teefey, who the article portrayed as unwell, disorganized, and generally not up to the strain of running a company alone. (Pierson, founder of The Newsette—and the subject of her own takedown article in Forbes last year—exited Wondermind a year after its 2021 founding, reportedly after conflict with Teefey.) The lawsuit says investors got seriously worried about getting their money back when Forbes ran a report back in May 2025 that the company had failed to pay its employees; Gomez reportedly stepped in to cover the debts.
(Meanwhile, if you're wondering what Wondermind—which bills itself as "The World's First Mental Fitness Ecosystem—actually does or makes, the answer is: Not very much, as far as we can tell. The site has run a blog, which has only intermittently been updated in recent years, and ran two short-lived podcasts in the past. But plans for snack offerings, a docuseries about Venus Williams, an app, and film projects have all failed to materialize. Many of the staffers quoted in The Cut article noted that Teefey—whose biggest professional success was pretty objectively the period where she served as Gomez's manager in the early years of her career, before being fired by her daughter in 2014—was good at suggesting projects, but not at actually bringing them to fruition.)
Gomez, like we said, sounds pretty angry to be getting her name and brand dragged through the mud with all this. Per People, her legal team put out a statement this weekend, stating that "The allegations that Selena Gomez engaged in any way whatsoever in any purported 'fraud' or other wrongdoing are completely meritless, both factually and legally. We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her." Teefey and Pierson, both named as co-defendants, haven't made public statements as of yet.
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All of this was laid out in a fairly brutal September 2025 article in The Cut, which talked to several anonymous former Wondermind employees about the not-especially-pleasant-sounding experience of working for Teefey, who the article portrayed as unwell, disorganized, and generally not up to the strain of running a company alone. (Pierson, founder of The Newsette—and the subject of her own takedown article in Forbes last year—exited Wondermind a year after its 2021 founding, reportedly after conflict with Teefey.) The lawsuit says investors got seriously worried about getting their money back when Forbes ran a report back in May 2025 that the company had failed to pay its employees; Gomez reportedly stepped in to cover the debts.
(Meanwhile, if you're wondering what Wondermind—which bills itself as "The World's First Mental Fitness Ecosystem—actually does or makes, the answer is: Not very much, as far as we can tell. The site has run a blog, which has only intermittently been updated in recent years, and ran two short-lived podcasts in the past. But plans for snack offerings, a docuseries about Venus Williams, an app, and film projects have all failed to materialize. Many of the staffers quoted in The Cut article noted that Teefey—whose biggest professional success was pretty objectively the period where she served as Gomez's manager in the early years of her career, before being fired by her daughter in 2014—was good at suggesting projects, but not at actually bringing them to fruition.)
Gomez, like we said, sounds pretty angry to be getting her name and brand dragged through the mud with all this. Per People, her legal team put out a statement this weekend, stating that "The allegations that Selena Gomez engaged in any way whatsoever in any purported 'fraud' or other wrongdoing are completely meritless, both factually and legally. We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her." Teefey and Pierson, both named as co-defendants, haven't made public statements as of yet.
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Selena Gomez is denying accusations that she defrauded investors in Wondermind, which she co-founded with her mother Mandy Teefey and their former business partner Daniella Pierson.
Earlier this week, investors filed a suit against the company and its founders, claiming they had invested nearly $1.2 million into Wondermind Global Inc. and were misled about the organization's infrastructure, leadership, and resources. Gomez, Teefey, and Pierson, along with Wondermind, are being sued over counts of alleged securities fraud, common law fraud, breach of contract, and more.
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Earlier this week, investors filed a suit against the company and its founders, claiming they had invested nearly $1.2 million into Wondermind Global Inc. and were misled about the organization's infrastructure, leadership, and resources. Gomez, Teefey, and Pierson, along with Wondermind, are being sued over counts of alleged securities fraud, common law fraud, breach of contract, and more.
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Selena Gomez was accused of multiple counts of fraud in a lawsuit from investors in her Wondermind startup.
Gomez's lawyer said that the allegations are "completely meritless."
Her attorney added that her team "will vigorously defend these false allegations."
Selena Gomez is responding to a lawsuit accusing her of fraud.
The Only Murders in the Building actress and her mother, Mandy Teefey, were both accused of multiple counts of fraud in a lawsuit from investors in their mental health startup Wondermind. Now, Gomez's lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart tells Entertainment Weekly that the allegations are "meritless," and that the singer will respond with legal action.
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Gomez's lawyer said that the allegations are "completely meritless."
Her attorney added that her team "will vigorously defend these false allegations."
Selena Gomez is responding to a lawsuit accusing her of fraud.
The Only Murders in the Building actress and her mother, Mandy Teefey, were both accused of multiple counts of fraud in a lawsuit from investors in their mental health startup Wondermind. Now, Gomez's lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart tells Entertainment Weekly that the allegations are "meritless," and that the singer will respond with legal action.
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Selena Gomez's legal representation says a new lawsuit alleging the star defrauded investors in her mental health star-up Wondermind is "completely meritless, both factually and legally."
Lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart issued a statement to People on Saturday: "The allegations that Selena Gomez engaged in any way whatsoever in any purported 'fraud' or other wrongdoing are completely meritless, both factually and legally. We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her."
In a lawsuit filed Thursday by two companies, Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC, Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey and Wondermind co-founder Daniella Pierson were accused of defrauding investors in the mental health startup, alleging the trio made false representations of the business to stakeholders, including a plan that Gomez would be "intimately involved" in the business's operations. The suit claims damages of around $1.2 million.
"Gomez purported to sign a contract obligating her to perform and then ignored it," the lawsuit read. "The partnerships did not exist. The initiatives never materialized. The app was never built. And for three years, while the Company quietly collapsed around them, not one of its founders, officers or directors said a word to the investors whose money was funding the collapse."
Gomez, Teefey and Pierson first launched Wondermind in 2021 as "a **** e to work it all out every day with candid conversations, physical tools, daily content, and a supportive community." In the lawsuit, investors claim that they did not learn about alleged management issues or struggles at the company – like employees not being paid on time – until The Cut reported on the startup's working conditions last year.
#teefey #star
Lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart issued a statement to People on Saturday: "The allegations that Selena Gomez engaged in any way whatsoever in any purported 'fraud' or other wrongdoing are completely meritless, both factually and legally. We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her."
In a lawsuit filed Thursday by two companies, Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC, Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey and Wondermind co-founder Daniella Pierson were accused of defrauding investors in the mental health startup, alleging the trio made false representations of the business to stakeholders, including a plan that Gomez would be "intimately involved" in the business's operations. The suit claims damages of around $1.2 million.
"Gomez purported to sign a contract obligating her to perform and then ignored it," the lawsuit read. "The partnerships did not exist. The initiatives never materialized. The app was never built. And for three years, while the Company quietly collapsed around them, not one of its founders, officers or directors said a word to the investors whose money was funding the collapse."
Gomez, Teefey and Pierson first launched Wondermind in 2021 as "a **** e to work it all out every day with candid conversations, physical tools, daily content, and a supportive community." In the lawsuit, investors claim that they did not learn about alleged management issues or struggles at the company – like employees not being paid on time – until The Cut reported on the startup's working conditions last year.
#teefey #star
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What's going on with Selena Gomez? Besides being a constant presence in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, the actor-singer is being sued for fraud.
Several investors have filed a lawsuit against Gomez alleging fraud. The claim is that these investors believe they were misled about the success of her company, Wondermind, and about Gomez's actual involvement in it.
Gomez, who has been open about her own mental health journey, was listed as co-founder, chief impact officer, and head of marketing at Wondermind when it launched in 2021. The goal of the media platform was to give users "easy, doable ways to put your mental fitness first every day."
Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, is also being sued, as is Daniella Pierson, the co-CEO and former business partner. They are being sued for multiple claims, including securities fraud, common-law fraud, and breach of contract. Pierson is also accused of conversion and unjust enrichment, which are essentially the civil-law equivalents of plain old theft. The plaintiffs will need to prove each of these claims to recover their investments and obtain damages and legal fees.
Securities fraud and common-law fraud are similar claims alleging that the defendant lied to the plaintiff, causing the plaintiff to lose money. In this case, the investors will have to prove that they lost money after Gomez, Teefey, and Pierson intentionally misrepresented or omitted key information to obtain funding.
#pierson #investors #teefey #alleging
Several investors have filed a lawsuit against Gomez alleging fraud. The claim is that these investors believe they were misled about the success of her company, Wondermind, and about Gomez's actual involvement in it.
Gomez, who has been open about her own mental health journey, was listed as co-founder, chief impact officer, and head of marketing at Wondermind when it launched in 2021. The goal of the media platform was to give users "easy, doable ways to put your mental fitness first every day."
Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, is also being sued, as is Daniella Pierson, the co-CEO and former business partner. They are being sued for multiple claims, including securities fraud, common-law fraud, and breach of contract. Pierson is also accused of conversion and unjust enrichment, which are essentially the civil-law equivalents of plain old theft. The plaintiffs will need to prove each of these claims to recover their investments and obtain damages and legal fees.
Securities fraud and common-law fraud are similar claims alleging that the defendant lied to the plaintiff, causing the plaintiff to lose money. In this case, the investors will have to prove that they lost money after Gomez, Teefey, and Pierson intentionally misrepresented or omitted key information to obtain funding.
#pierson #investors #teefey #alleging
10 days ago
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After first appearing and revealing her pregnancy at WWE WrestleMania 42, Bianca Belair has now given birth to her newborn baby son. Announcing the news on her social media, Belair shared the birth of her son and his name as well.
"Welcome to the world ROMEO LEONARDO ALLEN CRAWFORD," wrote Belair. She shared a picture of her son's two tiny feet as well as his tiny ear. Soon after the new mother uploaded the picture, the comment section was flooded with well wishes from fellow wrestlers.
"Congrats !!!!! [Four blue hearts]" wrote Alexa Bliss. "Ahhh congrats!!! So amazing what a blessing," wrote former WWE star Mandy Rose. Former WWE star CJ Perry, aka, Lana, also added, "Omg! Congratulations." "Congratulations big mama!!!" wrote WWE NXT Superstar Jaida Parker.
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After first appearing and revealing her pregnancy at WWE WrestleMania 42, Bianca Belair has now given birth to her newborn baby son. Announcing the news on her social media, Belair shared the birth of her son and his name as well.
"Welcome to the world ROMEO LEONARDO ALLEN CRAWFORD," wrote Belair. She shared a picture of her son's two tiny feet as well as his tiny ear. Soon after the new mother uploaded the picture, the comment section was flooded with well wishes from fellow wrestlers.
"Congrats !!!!! [Four blue hearts]" wrote Alexa Bliss. "Ahhh congrats!!! So amazing what a blessing," wrote former WWE star Mandy Rose. Former WWE star CJ Perry, aka, Lana, also added, "Omg! Congratulations." "Congratulations big mama!!!" wrote WWE NXT Superstar Jaida Parker.
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Initial reports about San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan claimed he was not at fault for the car crash that occurred on July 14.
According to the California Crash Reporting System database — Case ID 5249308 — Shanahan was allegedly holding and using his cell phone prior to the crash. Still, Shanahan was not considered at fault. It was determined that the 21-year-old woman driving made an unsafe turn, which resulted in the crash. Both airbags were deployed.
The state of California prohibits holding and operating a cell phone while driving, according to Vehicle Code 23123.5(a), but Shanahan was not cited.
Chris Simms said he received pictures from Kyle's wife, Mandy. Simms said, "He was this close to maybe losing his right eye. The scar is so big right here. And he's still battling with this concussion. He's healing. His face looks a whole lot better, but this concussion, of course, being part of that kind of accident, is lingering, and it's giving him issues."
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#shanahan #fault
According to the California Crash Reporting System database — Case ID 5249308 — Shanahan was allegedly holding and using his cell phone prior to the crash. Still, Shanahan was not considered at fault. It was determined that the 21-year-old woman driving made an unsafe turn, which resulted in the crash. Both airbags were deployed.
The state of California prohibits holding and operating a cell phone while driving, according to Vehicle Code 23123.5(a), but Shanahan was not cited.
Chris Simms said he received pictures from Kyle's wife, Mandy. Simms said, "He was this close to maybe losing his right eye. The scar is so big right here. And he's still battling with this concussion. He's healing. His face looks a whole lot better, but this concussion, of course, being part of that kind of accident, is lingering, and it's giving him issues."
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18 days ago
Tennessee **** ans coach Robert Saleh had the following message to share with San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan before the start of training camp as Shanahan is dealing with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in a car crash earlier this month that are keeping him away from the 49ers facility on a limited basis.
Saleh said he has spoken with Shanahan since the accident.
"I talked to him a couple days after it happened," Saleh said. "He's very fortunate. We're all very fortunate that he's still here. I know just talking to him and his wife Mandy. (What) you see now, isn't what it was two weeks ago.
"Thank God he's OK. Thank God his family is in tact. He's doing great. He looks great. Saw him on FaceTime a couple days ago. The surgeon did a great job. Not easy for him to go through what he went through."
Shanahan and Saleh have a history that dates back to 2006 when Saleh was a quality control coach with the Houston Texans and Shanahan was the team's wide receivers coach. Shanahan hired Saleh as his first defensive coordinator upon becoming San Francisco's coach in 2017, then re-hired Saleh ahead of the 2025 season for a second stint with the 49ers. In total, Saleh and Shanahan have worked together across nine NFL seasons.
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Saleh said he has spoken with Shanahan since the accident.
"I talked to him a couple days after it happened," Saleh said. "He's very fortunate. We're all very fortunate that he's still here. I know just talking to him and his wife Mandy. (What) you see now, isn't what it was two weeks ago.
"Thank God he's OK. Thank God his family is in tact. He's doing great. He looks great. Saw him on FaceTime a couple days ago. The surgeon did a great job. Not easy for him to go through what he went through."
Shanahan and Saleh have a history that dates back to 2006 when Saleh was a quality control coach with the Houston Texans and Shanahan was the team's wide receivers coach. Shanahan hired Saleh as his first defensive coordinator upon becoming San Francisco's coach in 2017, then re-hired Saleh ahead of the 2025 season for a second stint with the 49ers. In total, Saleh and Shanahan have worked together across nine NFL seasons.
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18 days ago
Tennessee ***** ans coach Robert Saleh had the following message to share with San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan before the start of training camp as Shanahan is dealing with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in a car crash earlier this month that are keeping him away from the 49ers facility on a limited basis.
Saleh said he has spoken with Shanahan since the accident.
"I talked to him a couple days after it happened," Saleh said. "He's very fortunate. We're all very fortunate that he's still here. I know just talking to him and his wife Mandy. (What) you see now, isn't what it was two weeks ago.
"Thank God he's OK. Thank God his family is in tact. He's doing great. He looks great. Saw him on FaceTime a couple days ago. The surgeon did a great job. Not easy for him to go through what he went through."
Shanahan and Saleh have a history that dates back to 2006 when Saleh was a quality control coach with the Houston Texans and Shanahan was the team's wide receivers coach. Shanahan hired Saleh as his first defensive coordinator upon becoming San Francisco's coach in 2017, then re-hired Saleh ahead of the 2025 season for a second stint with the 49ers. In total, Saleh and Shanahan have worked together across nine NFL seasons.
#great #couple #hired
Saleh said he has spoken with Shanahan since the accident.
"I talked to him a couple days after it happened," Saleh said. "He's very fortunate. We're all very fortunate that he's still here. I know just talking to him and his wife Mandy. (What) you see now, isn't what it was two weeks ago.
"Thank God he's OK. Thank God his family is in tact. He's doing great. He looks great. Saw him on FaceTime a couple days ago. The surgeon did a great job. Not easy for him to go through what he went through."
Shanahan and Saleh have a history that dates back to 2006 when Saleh was a quality control coach with the Houston Texans and Shanahan was the team's wide receivers coach. Shanahan hired Saleh as his first defensive coordinator upon becoming San Francisco's coach in 2017, then re-hired Saleh ahead of the 2025 season for a second stint with the 49ers. In total, Saleh and Shanahan have worked together across nine NFL seasons.
#great #couple #hired
30 days ago
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30 days ago
Mandy Moore shared a candid Instagram video showing her loose skin after giving birth to three kids in under four years
The actress is focused on building strength and shared a gym video about her fitness journey on Thursday, July 16
Moore recently opened up about having three kids in less than four years during an appearance on Amanda Hirsch's Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast in June
Mandy Moore is sharing an honest look at her changing body during motherhood.
Moore, 42, shared a video on her Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 16, in which she stretches loose skin on her abdomen while looking in the mirror. "After 3 kids in 3 1/2 years, this is what my body is...loose skin and all," she captioned the brief clip.
The actress is focused on building strength and shared a gym video about her fitness journey on Thursday, July 16
Moore recently opened up about having three kids in less than four years during an appearance on Amanda Hirsch's Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast in June
Mandy Moore is sharing an honest look at her changing body during motherhood.
Moore, 42, shared a video on her Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 16, in which she stretches loose skin on her abdomen while looking in the mirror. "After 3 kids in 3 1/2 years, this is what my body is...loose skin and all," she captioned the brief clip.
1 month ago
Ashley Tisdale is reportedly hoping to turn her experience with a toxic mom group into a smash hit. The Disney Channel star is said to be partnering with Netflix to develop and executive produce a new half-hour comedy, "Toxic Moms," loosely inspired by her real-life friendship breakup with a group of celebrity mothers, including Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore. Tisdale, known for her roles in "High School Musical" and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," made headlines earlier this year when she opened up about leaving her group of moms after feeling excluded from their outings.
According to Deadline, Tisdale, in partnership with Sabrina Jalees and Ali Wong, will help create a new dark comedy series called "Toxic Moms" for Netflix.
It's said to follow a "sleep-deprived" mother who's recruited by a group of "cool, wealthy mothers." Throughout the series, the lead character is said to discover her new clique's "darker side," prompting her to ask, "How far would you go to taste community?"
While the series hasn't been greenlit just yet, if Netflix does pick it up, it would become the next production in the streamer's lineup of series featuring female leads, including "Running Point," "Nobody Wants This," "The Survival of the Thickest," and "North of North."
Tisdale has been in the spotlight since the early 2000s after starring in several Disney productions. In addition to the aforementioned works, Tisdale also snagged a role as Candace in "Phineas & Ferb."
According to Deadline, Tisdale, in partnership with Sabrina Jalees and Ali Wong, will help create a new dark comedy series called "Toxic Moms" for Netflix.
It's said to follow a "sleep-deprived" mother who's recruited by a group of "cool, wealthy mothers." Throughout the series, the lead character is said to discover her new clique's "darker side," prompting her to ask, "How far would you go to taste community?"
While the series hasn't been greenlit just yet, if Netflix does pick it up, it would become the next production in the streamer's lineup of series featuring female leads, including "Running Point," "Nobody Wants This," "The Survival of the Thickest," and "North of North."
Tisdale has been in the spotlight since the early 2000s after starring in several Disney productions. In addition to the aforementioned works, Tisdale also snagged a role as Candace in "Phineas & Ferb."
2 months ago
Since late 2022, Amber Heard has been building a whole new life for herself and her family. Following the headline-making defamation lawsuit from her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, Heard moved away from the chaos of the US and began to plant roots across the ocean in Madrid, Spain.
Since then, while she's been making the best of life away from the spotlight, she's shared glimpses of her Spanish life with her followers on Instagram.
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Most recently, she shared photos of herself following a 10-kilometer race on Sunday, June 21, in Madrid. The race, sponsored by KLM, was ******* led Norte vs Sur, and pits racers from the North and South of the city to race against each other.
Since then, while she's been making the best of life away from the spotlight, she's shared glimpses of her Spanish life with her followers on Instagram.
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Most recently, she shared photos of herself following a 10-kilometer race on Sunday, June 21, in Madrid. The race, sponsored by KLM, was ******* led Norte vs Sur, and pits racers from the North and South of the city to race against each other.
2 months ago
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang launched their hit podcast Las Culturistas in 2016
The podcast has featured celebrity guests like Tina Fey, Mandy Moore and former first lady Michelle Obama in its decade-long run
The fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards air on Bravo and Peacock on June 17
Calling all "Readers," "Kateighs," "Publicists" and "Finalists," the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards (LCCAs) have arrived.
The awards ceremony, created by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang on their podcast Las Culturistas, took place at Radio City Music Hall on May 30 and will air on June 17 on Bravo and Peacock.
The podcast has featured celebrity guests like Tina Fey, Mandy Moore and former first lady Michelle Obama in its decade-long run
The fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards air on Bravo and Peacock on June 17
Calling all "Readers," "Kateighs," "Publicists" and "Finalists," the fifth annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards (LCCAs) have arrived.
The awards ceremony, created by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang on their podcast Las Culturistas, took place at Radio City Music Hall on May 30 and will air on June 17 on Bravo and Peacock.
2 months ago
In the fast-paced world of Hollywood, fame can sometimes be fleeting, even for the biggest stars of the 2000s. Many celebrities who once dominated our screens have taken a step back from the limelight — some by choice, others by circumstance. From reality TV icons and chart-topping pop singers, to teen heartthrobs and comedic talents, these once-familiar faces have found new paths or disappeared entirely from the public eye. Here are the unforgettable stars whose names you still remember, but whose whereabouts might surprise you.
Known best for his roles in drama series, Shane West struck a chord with audiences seeking tender moments and underdog heroes. He played Landon Carter opposite Mandy Moore in the 2002 teen tearjerker A Walk to Remember. Despite his early promise and musical side gig with punk bands, including fronting the Germs on tour for nearly five years, Shane's career trajectory moved away from center stage. Nowadays, his public appearances are rare, making fans wonder if he may be plotting a comeback, or simply enjoying life out of the spotlight.
Cameron Diaz was once a Hollywood mainstay known for both comedic and dramatic chops, and for consistently drawing crowds at the box office. After a string of highly successful films and acclaimed performances, she decided to step back from acting to focus on her personal life and other ventures, famously calling her decade away "the best 10 years" of her life during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show. She also launched her own organic wine label, Avaline, in 2020. Diaz recently returned to acting in 2025's Back in Action.
Lauren Conrad helped define a generation's idea of celebrity. She first rose to prominence as one of the original cast members on Laguna Beach in 2004, then received her own spinoff series The Hills in 2006, which followed her life as she pursued a career in the fashion industry. After dominating the MTV era, she pivoted successfully to the fashion world, collaborating with Kohl's to launch LC Lauren Conrad in 2009, and branched into writing and philanthropy. While she still appears at charity events and in entrepreneurial circles, Conrad keeps a much lower public profile than in her reality TV heyday.
Ryan Cabrera captured the charts and viewers' hearts with his upbeat hit singles and TV-linked romances. His 2004 major-label debut album, Take It All Away, debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum. Though his musical career flourished briefly, he eventually slid out of the Top 40 but never disappeared entirely. Devoted fans can sometimes spot him performing at festivals and nostalgic pop tours, per his website. These days, he lives for the stage, but far from the pop stardom frenzy of his early years.
Known best for his roles in drama series, Shane West struck a chord with audiences seeking tender moments and underdog heroes. He played Landon Carter opposite Mandy Moore in the 2002 teen tearjerker A Walk to Remember. Despite his early promise and musical side gig with punk bands, including fronting the Germs on tour for nearly five years, Shane's career trajectory moved away from center stage. Nowadays, his public appearances are rare, making fans wonder if he may be plotting a comeback, or simply enjoying life out of the spotlight.
Cameron Diaz was once a Hollywood mainstay known for both comedic and dramatic chops, and for consistently drawing crowds at the box office. After a string of highly successful films and acclaimed performances, she decided to step back from acting to focus on her personal life and other ventures, famously calling her decade away "the best 10 years" of her life during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show. She also launched her own organic wine label, Avaline, in 2020. Diaz recently returned to acting in 2025's Back in Action.
Lauren Conrad helped define a generation's idea of celebrity. She first rose to prominence as one of the original cast members on Laguna Beach in 2004, then received her own spinoff series The Hills in 2006, which followed her life as she pursued a career in the fashion industry. After dominating the MTV era, she pivoted successfully to the fashion world, collaborating with Kohl's to launch LC Lauren Conrad in 2009, and branched into writing and philanthropy. While she still appears at charity events and in entrepreneurial circles, Conrad keeps a much lower public profile than in her reality TV heyday.
Ryan Cabrera captured the charts and viewers' hearts with his upbeat hit singles and TV-linked romances. His 2004 major-label debut album, Take It All Away, debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum. Though his musical career flourished briefly, he eventually slid out of the Top 40 but never disappeared entirely. Devoted fans can sometimes spot him performing at festivals and nostalgic pop tours, per his website. These days, he lives for the stage, but far from the pop stardom frenzy of his early years.
2 months ago
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social on Saturday — the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy — featuring an auto-tuned chant of "they love Donald Trump" set against AI-generated characters from around the world.
The one-minute clip cycles through depictions of people the song frames as being from Mexico, Italy, the Middle East, Africa, China and India, with each verse ending in the refrain "They love Donald, Donald Trump." One part of the video shows Trump riding a camel; another shows Trump riding a motorcycle in India.
"Everywhere I go, they love Donald Donald Trump," the auto-tuned vocal track repeats. The voice closes out the video singing, "I gotta say, I love Donald Donald Trump. Might be president one day, just like Donald Donald Trump."
The depictions, particularly those representing African and Indigenous people, lean on stereotypical tribal imagery — including face paint, beadwork and feathered headdresses against an American flag backdrop.
Another part of the video shows an AI-generated man with gold grills that say "Trump."
The one-minute clip cycles through depictions of people the song frames as being from Mexico, Italy, the Middle East, Africa, China and India, with each verse ending in the refrain "They love Donald, Donald Trump." One part of the video shows Trump riding a camel; another shows Trump riding a motorcycle in India.
"Everywhere I go, they love Donald Donald Trump," the auto-tuned vocal track repeats. The voice closes out the video singing, "I gotta say, I love Donald Donald Trump. Might be president one day, just like Donald Donald Trump."
The depictions, particularly those representing African and Indigenous people, lean on stereotypical tribal imagery — including face paint, beadwork and feathered headdresses against an American flag backdrop.
Another part of the video shows an AI-generated man with gold grills that say "Trump."
1 yr. ago
Oh Mandy...
I'm kinda under the weather today...reading your piece of wisdom makes me feel much better. Thank you!
I'm kinda under the weather today...reading your piece of wisdom makes me feel much better. Thank you!
