Selena Gomez turned 31 years old on Saturday.

But the actress reportedly has many more reasons to celebrate than just that.

According to an investigation by the website CelebrityNetWorth.com, the Only Murders in the Building cast member is worth a whopping $800 million.

Yes, the sales of Selena’s makeup line, Rare Beauty, seemingly have been that impressive.

This new, unofficial and quite surprising net worth for Gomez is also linked to a recent Bloomberg report, which states that Selena’s Rare Beauty blush — on its own — generated around $70 million last year.

This same article said that this same product will generate about three times that amount in 2023 alone.

Last year, Gomez’s beauty empire was worth $95 million… an enormous figure, but nowhere near the level to which it has apparently jumped just several months later.

It likely helps that Selena has one of the largest Instagram followings out there, enabling her to quickly and personally reach the masses.

Way back in 2017, it came out that Kylie Jenner might be a billionaire due to her own cosmetics line.

Other celebrities who have seriously raked it in via this sort of business include Rihanna and Kim Kardashian.

In a social media post that acknowledged her very recent birthday, meanwhile, Gomez did cited her beauty brand.

But the main focus of her message was on the even more important topic of mental health.

“I am thankful for so much in my life,” Selena captioned her celebratory post.

“And one of the things I am most thankful for is the work we’ve been able to do with the Rare Impact Fund through @Rarebeauty.

“Because of YOU we’ve been able to raise awareness and increase access to mental health services for young people.”

“This is my true passion in life.”

The singer went on to request donations to the Rare Impact Fund in lieu of gifts.

“People keep asking me what I want for my birthday, and I tell everyone the same thing,” she wrote in the caption.

“Please do not get me anything but if you want to do something for my birthday, please donate to the Rare Impact Fund.

“If you have the means, consider donating to help us make a difference.”

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Selena Gomez: Wait, Is She Really a BILLIONAIRE? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez is back, baby!

We don’t mean that she went anywhere. But, in addition to dazzling audiences on Only Murders In The Building, she just dropped a hot new song.

“Single Soon” had a number of built-in puns, given that it’s … a single. Get it? (It’s also a bop, by the way)

But some fans have speculated that it could be about ex-boyfriend The Weeknd. In fact, the lyrics seem to name-drop him.

On Friday, August 25, the magnificent and talented Selena Gomez dropped her new song.

The pop single, “Single Soon,” was her first new music in years.

She had Revelacion in 2021. And her last English-language album was Rare in 2020.

Perhaps more importantly, the song is earning praise from Selena’s longtime fans.

Some have even gone so far as to compare it to the likes of “Naturally.”

That is, of course, the highest praise imaginable. And even those of us who wouldn’t go that far are enjoying the song.

Like any song worth listening to, it genuinely just sounds good. You don’t have to understand the lyrics (truth be told, I seldom do without reading them) to delight in music.

It’s obviously a very empowering song. A great way for someone to reframe the idea of a breakup into something positive and liberating.

And hey, it’s a great song to sing under your breath while hoping that your friend’s scummy partner becomes their scummy ex very soon. Not every song has to be about the listener!

But … maybe the song’s lyrics are a little more personal? Not for the listener.

Maybe the song’s lyrics are more personal for Selena herself?

Specifically, HollywoodLife speculated as much (well, mirrored some fan speculation) in a recent Instagram post.

Could the song, specifically, be about The Weeknd.

Selena is not always entirely public about her dating life, but he is one of her two most famous exes. Ever.

And the lyrics, you see, mention: “Maybe I’ll just disappear / I don’t wanna see a tear / And the weekend’s almost here.” The weekend … or The Weeknd?

So, anyway, HollywoodLife recently posted about this fan theory on Instagram.

“…fans believe that [‘Single Soon’] is about her romance with #The Weeknd. What do you think?” the tabloid captioned a pensive post.

Selena herself took to the comments to answer.

“Couldn’t be more false,” Selena definitively declared.

Remember, Selena really does not like it when other people are dragged into drama in her name. Even when her fans mean well, she’d rather that they leave people alone.

Selena is a gift. And “Single Soon” is a bop. Give it a listen! (I’m a few dozen listens in already)

Selena Gomez Debunks Single Soon Rumor: It’s Not About The Weeknd! C’Mon, … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

The 2023 VMAs went down on Tuesday night.

This MTV event isn’t the most prestigious award, or the fashion event of the year.

But it tends to have its finger on the pulse of pop culture more than any other award show.

And frankly, there are also some jaw-dropping looks every year.

Everyone has an opinion. But in our estimation, these were some of the most spectacular looks of the night.

And we’ll start, of course, with the unquestionable winner of the best-dressed category.

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Selena Gomez

Selena arrived at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in a hand-beaded scarlet halter gown by Oscar de la Renta. This isn’t just one of her best looks of all time. It’s also one of the best looks that we have ever seen in our lives. Best dressed of the night, without question.

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Taylor Swift

She had swifties falling over themselves when she showed up wearing an asymmetrical black Atelier Versace gown. As you can see, her vestments are studded with iconic gold Medusa hardware.

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Before we move on …

Let’s just take a moment to admire Selena and Taylor taking a pause for some hugs and photos. These two supremely talented superstars have a friendship that goes back many years.

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Stephen Sanchez

Stephen certainly nailed the best-dressed-man category. Most of his outfit was quiet, but that powder blue Gucci bow blouse and bamboo-handled Diana bag certainly made a splash.

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Cardi B

It took thousands of actual hair clips to craft her armor-inspired Dilara Findikoglu gown. Well worth the effort!

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Megan Thee Stallion

Her glorious and form-fitting black dress was also, as you can see, quite translucent. Respectfully, Miss Stallion, run us over with a truck. If you feel like it.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Her backless dress sparkles like opals on the VMAs’ pink carpet, and she looks spectacular.

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Shakira

The way that this backless chainmail dress by Atelier Versace clings to her form while showing so much gorgeous skin? Fantastic.

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Charli D’Amelio and Dixie D’Amelio

The famous sisters stunned in very different black dresses, managing to stand out even when standing side-by-side.

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Maneskin

Thomas Raggi, Ethan Torchio, Victoria De Angelis and Damiano David pose with the “Best Rock Award” for “The Loneliest” in the press room. After 2022’s awkward censorship fiasco, they opted for this stylish but (tragically) slightly less exposed group look.

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Saweetie

Her pink dress from Area was serving Flintstone realness. That’s not criticism; it’s fantastic.

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Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea had jaws dropping in her red dress, while Chase’s red coat and plunging neckline were a refreshing change from suits and ties that plague so many carpet events. (And yes, they are a couple. They made their red carpet debut back in April, at the CMT Music Awards)

2023 VMAs Fashion: The Best-Dressed Looks of the Night was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Earlier this month, Selena Gomez being the best-dressed at the VMAs was about more than fashion.

After years of battling illness — mental and physical — and building her strength, it part of her larger comeback arc.

But yes, she looked spectacular. Not just stylish, but extremely, wildly hot.

In her recent social media posts, Selena has turned up the heat even further. She’s one wardrobe malfunction away from bursting free of that top altogether.

One might say that she just wants to look good for you, good for you.

Selena Gomez took to her Instagram Story to share some of the most jaw-dropping selfies that we’ve seen all year.

One showcased her thigh-high boots (with stiletto heels) and an oversized white shirt with a plunging neckline. Or is it a dress? Either way, she looks amazing.

Need a closer look? Yes, obviously.

Selena also shared this bamboozling thirst trap photo. Her face looks amazing. Then there’s her jaw-dropping cleavage.

The Queen of Instagram was one slight wardrobe malfunction away from breaking Instagram’s rules. But sometimes, tempting fate really is the best path.

This is not the first time that Selena has brought people to a screeching halt with her … wardrobe choices. Yes, that’s a tasteful way of saying it.

Or, to put it more bluntly: Selena looks so effing hot. She always has, but she’s seriously turning on the smolder lately.

Just the other day, I mentioned how gorgeous she looked in her VMAs dress. A friend immediately brought up Selena’s spectacular bust.

Like we said, Selena has always been hot. But 2023 Selena is clearly in her thirst trap era.

She’s feeling more confident — as she should. And she’s being much more active on social media than she was a couple of years ago.

One can only assume that her health has taken several turns for the better. Additionally, she has clearly upped her game when it comes to prepping for award shows.

Several years ago, for example, Selena had a minor but sadly infamous makeup mishap. Her look was great in person, but didn’t photograph well.

(Cameras are imperfect at capturing the human face and body, and yes, being photogenic is a real thing … some makeup looks don’t look right on camera, others don’t look right in person)

Selena is gorgeous. The whole world deserves to see her from whatever angles she chooses to show herself.

Selena Gomez Thirst Traps Fans With Jaw-Dropping Selfies was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Earlier this month, we heard about Travis Kelce’s brother Jason’s “alarms” about the famous athlete’s relationship with Taylor Swift.

As it turns out, he is not the only one who feels leery of the media circus surrounding this still very new couple.

Selena Gomez is Taylor’s longtime bestie. She’s no stranger to famous relationships … or to being caught up in a romantic whirlwind that takes social media by storm.

And, reportedly, Selena worries that what Taylor and Travis have going on could spiral out of control.

According to what an inside source tells Page Six, Selena worries that Taylor is “moving too fast” with Travis.

“Selena thinks Taylor going to games and galavanting through New York immediately after just meeting Travis is something that is very unlike her,” the insider alleged.

“Historically, Taylor’s always been super private about everything,” the source reasoned.

“And now with this [relationship],” the insider noted in contrast, “she’s so open about it.”

This is such a change in behavior “that it’s just very odd for Selena,” the source explained.

In particular, this is a major deviation from how Taylor kept things with her ex, Joe Alwyn. During their six years together, the public considered them remarkably private. It was intentional.

(Yes, Taylor also had that whole … thing … with Matty Healy. The less said about her dirtbag summer, the better)

Anyway, but when you compare this whole Travis Kelce thing to most of Taylor’s romances, it’s so different.

And Selena reportedly finds some of these deviations to be “alarming” when she thinks of her friend’s well-being.

For one thing, Selena allegedly felt stunned when Taylor was hanging out with Travis’ mom, Donna Kelce.

It’s nothing about Donna — who by all accounts is a lovely woman. It’s that Taylor was doing this public hangout, which seems to show that things are very serious.

Taylor also only waited a few weeks into the relationship before holding hands with Travis in public. In a world where creepy photographers will capture that moment and plaster it all over the internet, that’s a major step.

Meanwhile, Selena has declined some Chiefs games invitations. And while for many of us, it would simply be a disinterest in watching men give each other brain damage with no discernible goal, in her case, it’s more personal.

The inside source claims that Selena did not want to be part of the “media frenzy.” That is very sensible.

Just to clarify, however, there are no indications that the two are having a falling out over this. The insider notes that they are “not in a fight,” and Selena and Taylor went on a public sushi outing earlier this month.

“Selena just doesn’t want to be part of the media frenzy because it’s really chaotic,” the source reasoned.

“It didn’t come from a malicious place,” the insider clarified.. “And it’s not that she doesn’t like them together.”

Then, the source added: “She’s just concerned about the way it’s being navigated.”

Selena Gomez Worries Over Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, Chaotic Media Frenzy was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Just a few weeks ago, it seemed that Selena Gomez was quietly worrying about other people’s romances.

Now, reports say, she has her own to worry about.

Selena spent a good amount of time this week strongly hinting that she really is dating a guy who happens to be friends with notorious ex Justin Bieber.

She even took to comments to defend things, growing heated as people poked fun at her taste in men. Awkward!

First, various reports began to note that Selena Gomez was “in a relationship” and even “dating producer Benny Blanco.”

Initially, these remained unconfirmed. Then, Selena commened “facts” under a report by Popfaction that she was dating someone. She also liked that same account’s claim about Benny Blanco.

Those are some strong hints, bordering on confirmation. But just who is Benny Blanco?

The Virginia native combined skill and luck to rise within the music industry. Benny’s first hit EP dates back to 2007.

He’s a friend of Justin Bieber. And the two have collaborated on music in the past.

Benny also once referred to Selena as a “cookie-cutter pop artist.” In addition to being false (Selena is supremely talented and has created some of the greatest songs in the history of the world, and no that is not hyperbole), those might be words that he’s regretting right about now.

Allegedly, he and Selena have been dating for about six months.

Presumably, they had time to discuss past statements that were both insulting and patently false.

But here is where this report gets a little messy. Some of Selena’s followers and even fans began to give her a hard time about this.

Every now and then, most people get into the mood to throw hands on social media.

Maybe you look at bizarre, malicious laugh reacts under an interview with a child star or alarmingly popular pro-genocide arguments or even just disputes about movies and games.

In Selena’s case, it was about her relationship. It would have been better, or at least wiser, to let fans talk among themselves.

Comment after comment shows Selena (presumably referring to Benny Blanco) refer to him as her “absolute everything.”

Another calls him “the best thing that’s ever happened” to her.

Elsewhere, Selena wrote: “He’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with. Facts.” That is not necessarily a high bar.

“He has treated me better than any human being on this planet,” read another comment.

“I don’t understand … this is my happiest,” she affirmed. “If you don’t [care about me] feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I’m done.”

Selena then suggested: “If you can’t accept me at my happiest then don’t be in [my] life at all.” That’s fair — most of the time. Possibly this time.

Encouragingly, Selena vowed that she’s “not going to be with a f–kboy ever again.” Good!

Some fans believe that Selena may have been the victim of hacking. That would explain her unusually combative replies.

But maybe she’s just really into this guy. It sure sounds like it.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Dating? She’s Willing to Fight Fans Over It was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

What were Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez gossiping about? Time to spill the tea!

There was more to Taylor Swift’s Golden Globes appearance than Jo Koy’s cringefail jokes.

She also met up with friends, including longtime bestie and fellow superstar talent, Selena Gomez.

Taylor and Selena spoke excitedly to each other. And some fans believe that they know what their conversation was all about.

In the wake of Sunday night’s Golden Globes, a video of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift has been making the rounds on social media.

During the clip, eyewitnesses spotted the two chatting alongside Keleigh Sperry during one of the award show’s commercial breaks.

Selena seemed to have a lot to say. They were careful to keep their words less than audible. But sometimes, fans can fill in the gaps.

Instantly, fan speculation was that Selena had been speaking about Timothee Chalamet, who also attended the award show.

Famously, Timmy and Kylie Jenner were all over each other at the Golden Globes. The two have become increasingly public since their entanglement began last year.

According to fans, it seemed like Selena was describing asking for a pic with Timothee … and, oddly, him declining.

A lip-reading expert named Jeremy Freeman spoke to Page Six about what Selena was really saying to Taylor Swift.

According to Freeman, Selena said: “He didn’t want a picture with me. He said no.”

Allegedly, Keleigh Sperry asked for clarification, saying “Timothee?” And Selena’s response was a nod before Taylor’s jaw dropped in apparent shock before exchanging whispers with her bestie.

An inside source spoke to Page Six about what Taylor and Selena were really discussing. Or, rather, what they weren’t.

According to this individual, Selena did not discuss Kylie and Timmy.

In fact, the source went on to say that Selena “never saw,” spoke to, or “went up to them and asked for a photo.”

We should all keep in mind that lip-reading is an extremely imprecise practice. It is, at best, educated guesswork — and it’s easy for assumptions to fill in the blanks.

If lip-reading were more accurate, sign language would be less vital to many people’s everyday communication.

No one, including that inside source, is accusing amateur or professional lip-readers of lying. If they made a mistake, it’s likely because they made their best guesses — because that’s how lip-reading works.

And certainly, Kylie and Timothee would have been on people’s minds. The Golden Globes cameras zeroed in on the two during commercial breaks.

Viewers at home saw them if they streamed from the award show’s site instead of watching on TV.

We feel relieved to hear that no one snubbed an incomparable talent like Selena Gomez. It would be very weird if someone did.

Timothee Chalamet Responds to the Rumor

TMZ caught up with Timothee to ask about the alleged bad blood between Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez.

First and foremost, they asked him if everything is cool between him and Selena.

Timmy replied “of course.” He wasn’t eager to give a straight answer, but it does seem like the rumors surprised him.

As for what Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez discussed at the Golden Globes, he likely doesn’t know.

But when TMZ asked about the rumor that Kylie had snubbed Selena, he said “no.” It sounds like nothing remotely like that went down.

There’s no reason to think that it happened — or that Selena said anything of the sort.

Selena Gomez responds to the rumor

“Noooooo I told Taylor about two of my friends who hooked up,” Selena Gomez commented under an E! News post on Tuesday afternoon.

“Not that that’s anyone business,” she then quickly affirmed.

That should settle that rumor! (Okay, but which of Selena’s friend hooked up?)

Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift: What Were They Whispering About at the Golden Globes? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez has quit social media again, and she’s right to do it.

Earlier this week, the silliest mystery in the world erupted as fans speculated about the Golden Globes.

What did Selena whisper to Taylor Swift during a commercial break? We now know the answer.

But it’s part of a pattern of Selena doing nothing wrong and yet ending up in a “controversy.” She wants a break.

Late Tuesday evening, Selena Gomez took to her Instagram Story that she’s taking a temporary step back from social media.

The long-reigning Queen of Instagram shared a short video of boyfriend Benny Blanco and family. Followers can hear her iconic laughter in the background.

Over the video, Selena wrote: “I’m off social for a while. I’m focusing on what really matters.”

Selena has taken social media breaks in the past. What has brought this about now?

Well, the Golden Globes were on Sunday. It is arguably the least serious of the major awards shows, but there were a number of memorable appearances.

Unfortunately, people paid a weird amount of attention to an inaudible conversation that Selena had with bestie Taylor Swift and with Keleigh Sperry during one of the commercial breaks.

Rumors quickly circulated that Selena, whose dialogue was inaudible, must have been talking about Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet.

Kylie and Timothee’s Golden Globes PDA took up a lot of attention at the awards show. And though Selena and the acting hottie have worked together before, Selena and Kylie have not exactly been “best buds.”

Lip-reading “experts” and amateurs alike claimed that Kylie was telling Taylor that she’d approached Timothee for a photo, and that he’d told her “no.”

That would be wild if true.

But “if” is doing a lot of heavy lifting right there. And not only because lip-reading is imprecise under the best of circumstances (which is why sign language is so important).

Everyone involved who has spoken on the topic has expressed confusion over the rumor, because it appears to be a total fabrication.

Timothee and Selena both debunk the rumor

As we previously reported, Timothee Chalamet publicly denied the wild speculation about him allegedly snubbing Selena.

“No,” he said of the altercation when TMZ approached him.

He also clarified that “of course” he is “cool” with Selena.

On Tuesday afternoon, Selena saw E! News‘ story about the alleged snub and clarified that she didn’t say a word about Kylie or Timothee.

“Noooooo,” she commented on Instagram. “I told Taylor about two of my friends who hooked up.”

Selena added: “Not that that’s anyone’s business.” (She’s certainly right! That said … which friends, exactly?)

As we acknowledged, this is hardly Selena’s first social media hiatus. Nor will it be her last.

Selena has a massive platform. With the fans and the business opportunities also come a lot of trolls who hate her for no conceivable reason.

She’s right to take breaks. It’s good for her. Returning eventually doesn’t make her a hypocrite — it just means that she’s ready to deal with the nonsense again.

Selena Gomez Quits Social Media After Golden Globes Gossip Drama was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez cozied up with the ex of Taylor Swift.

Is that being a good friend? Under the circumstances, maybe.

Not long after Selena and Taylor traded gossip, Selena parked herself right next one of her bestie’s most high-profile exes in a group photo.

Some think that Selena broke girl code, but even Swifties argue that it’s not a betrayal.

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have been besties for ages

Selena and Taylor launched their careers very differently. And Selena’s acting career has nearly eclipsed music.

But Selena isn’t just a remnant of Taylor’s “squad” era.

These two have been thick as thieves at awards shows for the better part of the past decade. It’s a solid friendship.

So why did Selena snap a photo with Taylor’s ex?

As you’re about to see, this is a group photo. In fact, it’s such an all-star ensemble that it’s difficult to say which of these household names is the most or least famous.

To the right, we see Ke Huy Quan, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. The first two of whom are Oscar winners.

To the left are Tom Hiddleston and Selena Gomez. Tom has played many roles over the years — one of which had him spending a lot of time with Taylor.

Yes, Tom Hiddleston is Taylor Swift’s ex

2016 was one of Taylor Swift’s worst years in terms of her public brand. It wasn’t such a great year for the rest of the planet, either.

In the aftermath of her breakup with Calvin Harris, Taylor briefly dated Tom Hiddleston.

It was not one of her more memorable dalliances, and it did not come at an easy time for her. But yes, it does make him her ex, even if they only spent limited time together.

For quick context on the photo …

The snap comes from this year’s Emmy Awards. You can tell because Selena Gomez’s eye-popping dress is profoundly distinctive.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are her costars on Only Murders In The Building.

Tom Hiddleston and Ke Huy Quan are also castmates from Season 2 of Loki. This was just a cute crossover selfie at an awards show.

Should Selena be snapping pics with an ex of Taylor Swift?

It sort of depends.

For example, it would be deeply weird if Selena went live on Instagram while locking lips with Calvin Harris — who is not only an ex, but dunked on Taylor publicly after Kim Kardashian tried to ruin her.

But if Taylor and Tom parted ways on unfriendly terms … they managed to keep it extremely secret.

In fact, some Swifties forget that he’s Taylor’s ex at all

The relationship, such as it was, was so brief that not everyone remembers it at first.

There have also been conspiracy theories — since the moment that they appeared in public together — that the romance was all for show.

Taylor has dated a number of Brits, and Tom is a handsome gentleman. But it was also a rough PR year for her — literally her roughest, so the theory is that it was a convenient distraction.

Taylor and Selena are good friends. They don’t have drama — there’s no Karlie Kloss verse about Selena misusing Taylor’s home, Selena isn’t besties with Kim K.

It would be difficult to imagine Taylor getting mad about a Ke Huy Quan Emmys selfie just because Tom was in it.

Also, these two know each other better than any of us could hope to. If Selena Gomez thought that she were being a bad friend, she’d have just … not taken a photo with an ex of Taylor Swift.

Selena Gomez Cozies Up To Taylor Swift Ex In New Selfie was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez looks amazing, but it has taken time for her to accept her changing body.

Earlier this month, Selena Gomez quit social media, taking a short break after odd rumors targeted her.

Now, she’s back and, after a series of knockout awards show appearances, reflecting upon her body.

She will never again have the bikini body that she had at 21. And that’s more than okay.

Selena Gomez has an incredible body, but it is not the same as it was

On Monday evening, Selena Gomez took to her Instagram Story to reflect upon her changing body.

It began with her thinking back upon when she was 21. In 2013, it was not uncommon for paparazzi to shoot snaps of her on the beach and in a bikini.

“Today I realized I will never look like this again …” Selena penned. She will turn 32 this July.

Then, Selena reflected upon how different she looked on her 2023 trip to Cabo San Lucas. 31 and 21 are a lifetime apart.

“I’m not perfect, but I am proud to be who I am,” Selena affirmed on her Instagram Story.

“Sometimes,” she acknowledged, “I forget it’s ok to be me.”

Selena Gomez and her body have been through a lot

Obviously, anyone’s body will change from 21 to 31. Some of those are positive changes, and some of them are negative.

That’s life and it happens to everyone lucky enough to reach actual adulthood.

But for Selena, her body went through something less universal: a devastating struggle with lupus, and agonizing chemotherapy treatments to keep it from claiming her life.

In 2015, Selena Gomez shared how lupus had ravaged her body. She had not previously disclosed her diagnosis.

The chronic autoimmune disease, in which her body’s own defenses attack her tissues as if they were an infection, threatened her life.

Both Selena’s ailment and the treatments exhausted her and changed aspects of her appearance.

Public scrutiny has not made things easier for Selena

Last year, Selena reflected upon how her body had changed in ways that altered her sense of self.

Between medical treatments and the passage of time itself, she was wearing different sizes of dresses and swimsuits.

Anyone can suddenly feel like a stranger in their own body when they try on an outfit that doesn’t fit. For an actor, they can fear for their livelihood.

As Selena said to Fast Company last October, her changing body left her feeling ill at ease with herself when she was a chronically ill 24-year-old.

“None of the sample sizes were fitting, and that would make me feel embarrassed,” she recalled.

Selena then remarked: “Although how unrealistic is it to expect a normal woman’s body not to change?”

When you work as an entertainer, your body is part of your brand.

But bodies change. And Selena’s music and acting career have also evolved significantly over the past decade.

There are people who expected Selena to remain frozen in time. But that’s not how people work, that’s not how careers work, and that’s not how her body works.

Selena Gomez ‘Proud’ Of Her Body Changes; Posts Then & Now Bikini Pics … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Like millions of other fans, Hailey Bieber just posted about Beyonce’s cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” — and some people think she threw a little shade at Selena Gomez in the process.

Here’s what we know about the situation thus far:

As you’ve likely heard by now, Beyonce’s first country album, Cowboy Carter, was released to rave reviews today.

The album features Bey’s take on Parton’s classic “message to the other woman” ballad — but with a twist.

While Dolly begged Jolene not to take her man, Beyonce warns the side-chick that she better keep it moving.

It’s a song that, like several of the tracks from Bey’s Lemonade album, is all but certain to become an anthem for anyone who’s been forced to deal with an unfaithful partner.

And that’s why fans are reading so much into Hailey’s decision to post the song on her page.

Did Hailey Bieber Drag Beyonce Into Her Feud With Selena Gomez?

It’s important to note that Hailey made no mention of Selena, nor did she mention her husband, Justin Bieber.

She merely posted the song with a caption reading, “Whew.”

Again, Beyonce’s “Jolene” is the most popular song in the world right now, so there’s really nothing especially crazy about any of that.

But the internet is still obsessed with the long-rumored Selena-Hailey feud, so pretty much everything that Hailey posts gets dissected for signs of shade.

The situation is worse than ever these days, thanks to rumors of trouble within Hailey and Justin’s marriage.

So it should come as not surprise that Hailey’s post has been so widely misinterpreted.

But the haters are reaching like never before on this one.

As TMZ reports, “Online chatter claimed HB’s upload proves she was jealous and obsessed with Selena.”

The site went on to note that the speculation is a “bit of a stretch if we’re being honest” — which is putting it mildly.

Selena, of course, has yet to offer any public reaction to the situation.

Frankly, we hope she’s blissfully unaware that social media weirdos are once again trying to pull her into a feud with Hailey.

As for Beyonce, she just launched the biggest album of the year, so she’s definitely got more important things going on.

Here’s hoping her weekend plans involve planning a world tour!

Did Hailey Bieber Just Use Beyonce’s ‘Jolene’ to Throw Shade at Selena … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Did Selena Gomez date a Kennedy? A jarring new report links her to President John F. Kennedy’s grandson.

Selena Gomez is gorgeous and talented and successful. She has not, however, always been lucky in love.

Recently, Selena’s relationship has garnered some attention, but it’s not a high-profile romance like her bestie Taylor Swift’s entanglement with her sports boy.

A new report claimed that Selena was very nearly in a very high-profile relationship, but kept it secret. Did she really date a Kennedy?

Did Selena Gomez have ‘an affair’ with John Kennedy Schlossberg?

A surprising rumor emerged on Twitter, claiming that Selena Gomez and JFK’s grandson were in a relationship between 2020 and 2021.

John “Jack” Kennedy Schlossberg is a Harvard Law graduate. His mother is Caroline Kennedy and his father is Edwin Schlossberg. His maternal grandparents were President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.

The 31-year-old scion of the complex political dynasty is handsome and frequently rubs elbows with famous people, from President Barack Obama to Prince William.

The rumor about Selena Gomez and Schlossberg went further than describing the alleged secret relationship.

According to a tweet (which later appeared on Instagram, where she saw it), Schlossberg had “promised her the White House, and she fell for it.”

That sounds surprising. It implies that he tricked her into dating him. And it would seem to imply that Selena has some sort of political aspirations … which would come as a shock to her longtime fans.

What does Selena Gomez have to say?

The rumor bounced around social media until a screenshot of a tweet made its way onto Instagram.

There, Selena saw the rumor — perhaps for the first time. And, in the comments, she replied.

“Never met this human,” Selena Gomez wrote, debunking the claim. “Sorry.”

Obviously, Selena has nothing for which to apologize.

In reality, the only apparent interaction between the Naturally singer and Schlossberg was an Instagram Story of his when Selena did her “When We All Vote” merchandise collaboration with Dover Street Market.

“Whatever it costs!! I have to have it!!” Schlossberg wrote on Instagram at the time. Later, when it arrived, he announced: “It finally came!”

Who is Selena Gomez dating?

Selena is currently in a relationship with Benny Blanco. And no matter what her fans seem to think, she has praised the relationship.

Benny is relatively unknown, particularly compared to exes like Justin Bieber and the Weeknd. And perhaps that is part of why she finds it so cozy.

Selena has had enough big personalities, it seems. A political scion sounds like it’s a bit outside of her wheelhouse. Many of her fans would love to see it — but we’d rather see Selena happy.

Did Selena Gomez Secretly Date a Kennedy? Rumor Links Her to JFK’s Grandson was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Will Selena Gomez be attending the Met Gala with Benny Blanco?

Selena Gomez has swapped one look for another over the years, but she she remains consistently gorgeous.

That’s as true for her Met Gala appearances as anywhere else. Selena is a style inspiration.

Fans always wonder what look Selena will wear if and when she attends. And right now, they want to know whether Selena will bring Benny Blanco as her Plus One to the high fashion charity.

2014 was Selena Gomez’s first Met Gala

In 2014, she and other guests attended the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” exhibition. Selena Gomez arrived in a jaw-dropping Diane von Furstenburg plum gown.

Selena has never needed a date on her arm to accessorize. Even though she has, in fact,

For Gomez’s very first Met Gala—in 2014, celebrating the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” exhibition—the star wore a plunging plum gown by Diane von Furstenburg. It’s a timeless silhouette that set the tone for almost every Met she’s attended since.

In 2015, Selena honored ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’

Selena Gomez wore a white and deeply flattering Vera Wang gown to her second Met Gala.

The most eye-catching part of her ensemble was a bold bouquet of white orchids in her hair.

Some years, however, Selena sports a simpler hairstyle to allow the focus to fall upon her dress.

In 2016, Selena Gomez went subtly futuristic for ‘Manux x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology’

Selena did not try to outdo the most creative or campy guests, but she also did not ignore the Met Gala prompt.

Instead, she wore a Louis Vuitton embellished white slip dress below a leather corseted harness.

Simple jewelry accessories brought a flash of metal into the retro-futurist vibe.

Some would argue that Selena’s BEST Met Gala look was in 2017

In 2017, Selena Gomez dressed to impress for the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons” affair.

Selena worse a white Coach slip dress featuring a plunging neckline. She often favors simple embroidery accents on her clothing, and 2017 is only one of many examples of that preference.

Notably, in 2017, Selena attended the Met Gala with The Weeknd. It was their red carpet debut as a couple.

2018 was a rare miss for Selena’s Met Gala looks

Selena’s majestic custom Coach dress worked well for 2018’s “Heavenly Bodies” exhibition. Her makeup, however, looked better in person than on camera.

After 2018, Selena took years off from the Met Gala. We don’t think that it was an “oh no, my makeup wasn’t photogenic and I’m too ashamed to show up” hiatus. She has been busy, working on her physical and mental health.

Fans want to see Selena return to the Met Gala in 2024 and beyond. But even if she’s on the Met Gala guest list, will she come alone?

Will Selena Gomez bring Benny Blanco to the Met Gala in 2024?

Ahead of the event itself, it remains unclear whether Selena Gomez will actually attend. Let alone whether she and Benny Blanco will make a Met Gala debut as a couple.

Many Selenators do not really understand the romance. That’s fine. It’s Selena’s relationship, not theirs.

If they do end up at the Met Gala side by side, it will be interesting to see their red carpet looks.

Selena Gomez: Will She Attend the Met Gala with Benny Blanco? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Did Hailey Bieber copy Selena Gomez again?

That’s what social media users are asking.

Again and again, the public perception is that Hailey Bieber is deeply weird about Selena Gomez.

Sometimes, it looks like shade. Other times, it looks like Hailey’s paying Selena the sincerest form of flattery — by copying everything from her tattoos to her makeup business.

Selena Gomez launched Rare Beauty in 2020; Hailey Bieber launched Rhode in 2022

Ever since Hailey Bieber launched Rhode, fans and critics have been comparing the two beauty brands.

There are many aspects of Hailey’s choices where she has seemed to follow in Selena Gomez’s footsteps. Most obviously, her husband dated Selena off and on for years.

Hailey also has a tattoo that is eerily similar to one of Selena’s. A number of her choices on social media have seemed to mirror Selena’s.

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In a recent Reddit post, the social media site’s denizens noted that Hailey’s product line, promotional photos, and even Rhode offices bear a striking similarity to Selena’s.

“Is Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin copying Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty?” the original poster asked.

Though some nuanced replies suggested that beauty companies tend to use similar marketing strategies, most of the replies were a chorus of affirmative answers. Many redditors believe that Hailey is a total copycat.

Is this just how the beauty industry works?

As we said, there were many nuanced replies.

Not everyone was on board with the idea that Hailey Bieber has a pathological drive to copy Selena Gomez in whatever she does.

“Even if I think Rare made an amazing trendy and cozy puffy makeup bag, I think it’s something that other brands did,” commented one Reddit user. “But I agree with you on the fact that Rhode released the exact same not so long after.”

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Meanwhile, other comments accused Hailey Bieber of being unable to have an “original thought.” There were also some instances of name-calling among the comments.

Even defenders who note that Hailey is likely just following beauty industry trends — trends that Rare got to first, or even started — note that it seems to be part of a pattern.

The name-calling is probably unwarranted, as Hailey doesn’t seem to be hurting anyone. But it does give a lot of fans an uneasy feeling to see what looks like mirroring of Selena’s personal and professional choices.

How should Selena Gomez respond?

Repeatedly, Selena Gomez has made it clear that she does not want her fans attacking Hailey Bieber.

Selena has stated this on social media. She has even graciously posed with Hailey to show the world that they don’t have a beef.

Given the ongoing success of Rare Beauty, it doesn’t appear that Selena’s business is hurting. With that in mind, fans should keep their cool over Hailey copying Selena — whether it’s real or imagined. Because that’s clearly what Selena would prefer.

Hailey Bieber: Did She Copy Selena Gomez and Rare Beauty AGAIN? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco could have wedding bells in their future.

In recent months, Selena Gomez has been going places with Benny Blanco. And when pushy fans challenge the romance, she’s not afraid to shut down the conversation.

It turns out that Benny Blanco is just as much, if not more, infatuated.

Not only does he seem to know just how lucky he is, but he’s already talking marriage.

Benny Blanco is discussing his Selena Gomez romance

On Tuesday, May 14, 36-year-old record producer Benny Blanco appeared as a guest on The Howard Stern Show.

In the interview, which you can listen to below, he opens up about his romance. He detailed their first Valentine’s Day as a couple, during which he rented out a movie theater while feeding Selena Gomez an assortment of her favorite foods.

“You are some boyfriend, you’re knocking it out the park,” Howard Stern then praised. “I see love here, I’m predicting marriage.”

“You and me both,” Benny Blanco then declared.

“You got a ring?” Stern asked.

“I don’t have anything. I got no shoes on,” Blanco joked with a laugh. He then affirmed: “I gotta get my act together.”

Is Benny Blanco planning to propose to Selena Gomez?

“When will you propose?” Stern asked Blanco. “You should make the announcement now.”

Stern then reiterated his question: “When are you going to propose to your very famous girlfriend Selena?”

Blanco added, very seriously: “When I look at her … I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.”

This summer, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez will celebrate one year of dating. In fact, Blanco shed light on when the romance began.

According to Blanco, their one-year anniversary is “right around her birthday.” As those of us who are diehard Selena stans are well aware, her birthday is July 22.

Blanco promised that he has some “really good stuff” planned for Selena. As she deserves. Selena is sweet, strikingly beautiful, and immensely talented.

‘She truly is my best friend’

“People always said this to me, when you know you meet your best friend, she truly is my best friend,” Blanco desribed.

He went on to accurately describe Selena as “the coolest, nicest, sweetest.” Good!

“We laugh all  f—ing day, she inspires me,” Blanco praised.

Blanco also made it clear that Selena’s career, fame, and talent leave him feeling a little (appropriately) intimidated sometimes.

“I get home from work, I think i had a good day. I’m like, What did you do?’ ‘Oh I just fimed this thing with Meryl Streep and then I went to a fundraiser and now I’m recording,'” he noted.

Blanco admitted: “My day sounds like s–t every day compared to hers.”

In fairness, just about everyone’s day sounds like s–t compared to Selena’s!

Benny Blanco Sings the Praises of Selena Gomez, Talks Proposal and Marriage was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez is up for an Emmy Award — for acting!

Though Selena Gomez is no stranger to awards shows, the immensely talented actor and singer has not yet won an Emmy.

A snub she shares with her fellow Disney darlings Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato. However, all of that might just change.

After blowing audiences away on Only Murders In The Building for three seasons, it was well past time for the acting establishment to acknowledge her.

And now they have – and Selena has actually made HISTORY with the nomination.

The Emmy nominations are in, and Selena Gomez Could Win BIG!

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short are the three central stars of Hulu’s comedic murder-mystery, Only Murders In The Building.

Though Selena has brought her significant acting talents to bear while portraying Mabel Mora, previous rounds of Emmy nominations have snubbed her on-screen skills.

Her prior nominations for Only Murders In The Building have been for her role as a producer. Finally, in 2024, she received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.

The competition will be tough though. Selena’s nomination puts her in the same category as Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Jean Smart (Hacks), Maya Rudolph (Loot), and Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale).

Still and notably, Selena is only the fourth Latina to receive a nomination in this specific Emmy Awards category.

Rita Moreno received one for 9 to 5 in 1983. America Ferrera received two for Ugly Betty in 2007 and in 2008. Jenna Ortega received one for Wednesday in 2023. Of all of these extraordinary women, only Ferrera won.

Selena Gomez just made Emmy Awards history with her nominations

Selena Gomez is an executive producer for Only Murders In The Building. In addition to her first acting Emmy nom, this year marks her third consecutive nomination for producing the Hulu series.

This means that Selena is now the most-nominated Latina producer in this category (comedy) in the history of the Emmy Awards.

She is also only the third Latine woman to receive this specific nomination. Salma Hayek received the nomination in 2007 (for Ugly Betty) and Marlis Pujol received two consecutive nominations for The Kominsky Method in 2020 and 2021.

As for winners, only one Latina producer has one in any of the top series categories for the Emmy Awards.

That was Celia D. Costas in 2004, for Angels In America. Angels In America is, very memorably, not a comedy.

Selena’s nomination serves as much-needed recognition of Latine talent in the entertainment industry. Of course, the history of the Emmy Awards also serves as an indictment of how often the cultural rot of white supremacy dictates whose talents receive formal recognition and whose do not.

Selena has deserved real recognition for years

Truly, Selena Gomez is an outstanding actress. She always has been. And while some of her fellow Disney Channel alums have grown into their fame, Selena was out-acting all of her peers in her Wizards of Waverly Place era. Her talents have only expanded since then.

Selena is not the only member of the Only Murders In The Building cast who’s up for an Emmy Award. The series boasts extraordinary talent and some of the biggest names in the business.

It’s nice that Selena is receiving a portion of her due. People who only knew her as “Justin Bieber’s ex who’s big on Instagram” are missing out on one of the entertainment industry’s most extraordinary talents.

Selena Gomez Earns Long Overdue Honor That Neither Miley Nor Demi Have Yet To Achieve  was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez has heard the plastic surgery rumors and now she’s ready to confess.

Most of us know Selena Gomez for her tremendous talent as both a phenomenal singer and an Emmy-nominated actor.

But for others, wild speculation about Selena is a hobby. This ranges from her love life to rumors of cosmetic procedures.

Selena is tired of it. And, in an effort to shut down rumors, she’s even opening up about what she has undergone.

People can’t seem to stop discussing Selena Gomez’s appearance

Over the final weekend of July, a TikTok denizen named Marissa Barrionuevo discussed Selena Gomez.

Barrionuevo is a physician assistant at a plastic surgery office. There is a “cottage industry” on social media of experts dissecting (metaphorically) famous faces and speculating on what work people have had done.

However, she tastefully declined to put Selena Gomez’s gorgeous features under a microscope. And she explained exactly why.

Barrionuevo reminded fans and followers that Selena Gomez has lupus. She noted that battling lupus for a full decade — as Selena has — can alter someone’s appearance. So someone’s face or body shape may change without cosmetic work being the culprit.

Selena Gomez herself took to the comments under that TikTok video, which Barrionuevo has since deleted, to share her feelings on the topic.

“Honestly I hate this,” Selena expressed. “I was on stripes because of flare up. I have Botox. That’s it. Leave me alone.”

Has Selena Gomez had plastic surgery?

No. As Selena’s own caption makes clear, she has had simple Botox injections. That has been the extent of her cosmetic work.

Barrionuevo shared Selena’s comment in a video, offering a public apology for touching upon the subject.

“I adore you,” she affirmed. “I really do mean the best, so I apologize if this rubbed you the wrong way in any way whatsoever.”

Barrionuevo’s caption reads: “Although I always try to lead with grace and mindfulness, I am sorry this upset you (and I understand why it did).”

She added: “I decided to stop making videos like this last year because of the negative impact it can cause. It was never my intention.”

Selena Gomez responded with a very encouraging TikTok comment of her own, writing: “I love you. Not about you. I just get sad sometimes.”

‘I just get sad sometimes’

Unfortunately, people being very weird about Selena Gomez’s changing body is nothing new.

People are weird about celebrities. People are weird about women. Obviously, when someone is both, society can be downright vicious.

We’re sorry that Selena felt that she had to disclose anything to kill the plastic surgery rumors. We hope that it works, at least.

Selena Gomez on Plastic Surgery Rumors: I Hate This Topic, But Here’s What … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Is Selena Gomez finally engaged?

Fans have given a lot of scrutiny to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship. Largely because he is such an unknown compared to her more famous (and infamous) exes.

Well, Selenators may be about to double down on their possibly unwarranted concerns.

According to a somewhat dubious new report, Selena and Benny are now engaged.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are (possibly) engaged

As of Monday, August 5, Selena Gomez has not made any sort of engagement announcement. Neither has Benny Blanco.

You can find plenty of sweet moments on Selena’s Instagram. But a cuddle session is not typically a proposal.

However, a blind item that Deux Moi shared seems to strongly suggest that Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are now engaged.

“This A-list actress/semi-retired singer got engaged over the weekend to her bf of a year recently surrounded by friends at their usual beach house hang out,” the blind item reads.

Selena is an A-list actress. She is up for an Emmy Award for her starring role on Only Murders In The Building.

She is also, sadly, semi-retired from singing. Selena is one of the greatest musicians in human history (“Naturally” alone is a triumph of art). But between underappreciation in the industry and her health battle with lupus, she has not been able to focus on music.

Are Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco really engaged?

Blind items can be glaringly accurate. As we have previously reported in detail, some blind items warn about very serious matters — like Louis CK’s sexual misconduct — years before they become public knowledge.

However, some blind items are too vague to specify someone in particular. And sometimes, even if the source truly believes it, the news never received confirmation.

Deux Moi is somewhat controversial (that may be an understatement), but that doesn’t have to mean that they’re wrong.

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Either way, if Selena and Benny really are engaged, then they’re keeping this to themselves. For now.

There could be some very good reasons for that.

Two of Selena’s previous relationships have seen her besieged by busybodies. Unfortunately, this has even included her own fans.

Hopefully, fans will support her regardless

Selena may be keeping an (alleged) engagement under wraps because fans are weird about her dating life. She’s seemed to come into conflict with fans over Benny Blanco, specifically.

Selenators may be hesitant to endorse this romance because they don’t really “know” Benny Blanco. (Okay, one never really “knows” celebrities unless you’re friends in real life — but they don’t feel like they know him)

It’s possible that Selena is sort of sabotaging herself by keeping most of this romance so private. But also? She doesn’t actually need to worry about fan assumptions. She’s allowed to live her life.

Selena Gomez Engaged to Benny Blanco?! The Rumor & The Truth was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Selena Gomez has a jaw-dropping net worth: she’s now a billionaire!

For years, Selena Gomez’s immense talents have made her famous and successful yet still underappreciated.

In recent years, her first acting Emmy nomination and some other acknowledgments have shown that at least some people are wising up to one of the greatest talents in a century.

Now, Selena’s net worth has hit a jarring, 10-digit milestone.

What is Selena Gomez’s net worth?

According to a report by Bloomberg, Selena Gomez has a net worth of $1.3 billion. Billion. With a B.

This makes her one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the United States. Younger even than her longtime friend, fellow billionaire Taylor Swift.

Net worth is an estimation of all of her assets — not only liquid currency, but the value of her property and more. But how did she make her eye-popping fortune?

Selena Gomez has been acting since she was a small child, appearing on Barney And Friends long before her rise to fame as a Disney star and phenomenal singer.

By her own account, Selena grew up without much money. She has described searching cushions for money with her mom when things were tight.

As a teen, she became famous, and even a household name, particularly when starring on Wizards of Waverly Place. Already, her personal life and alleged feuds and friendships with fellow Disney stars became a hot topic.

How did Selena Gomez attain her net worth?

Obviously, Selena Gomez has made millions for her acting and singing. She currently stars on Only Murders In The Building, which reportedly pays her $6 million per season.

Selena has released numerous albums and plenty of singles. The Selena Gomez & The Scene song “Naturally” is one of humanity’s greatest artistic accomplishments.

Additionally, Selena is the queen of Instagram. Her colossal social media following means that she can charge a hefty fee for paid promotions, which she does very selectively on her Instagram.

However, a major component of Selena Gomez’s stunning net worth lies in Rare Beauty.

It’s hard to believe, but it was only 5 years ago that Selena launched her enormously successful makeup line. Though Rare is the title of one of Selena’s albums, Rare Beauty continues to be a hit with influencers and teens.

According to Bloomberg’s report, the “vast bulk” of Selena’s hard-earned wealth lies in the estimated value of Rare Beauty — and her stake in it.

There is more, of course, including Selena’s interest in Wondermind, a mental health platform. Mental health is a topic near and dear to her heart, even before her bipolar disorder diagnosis.

Selena also owns various properties, has numerous partnerships, and of course has her music and acting career.

And, again, while it does not directly translate to wealth (it almost does), Selena is the third most-followed Instagram account in the world. She is the most-followed woman on the planet and the most-followed account that doesn’t belong to a soccer player.

Congratulations to Selena Gomez on her staggering new net worth. Given her altruistic inclinations, we’re excited to see how she wields her wealth.

Selena Gomez Net Worth: Is She Really A Billionaire Like Taylor Swift?! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

A Selena Gomez Agatha All Along cameo could be spectacular. And it could make a surprising amount of sense.

Ahead of the Wednesday, September 18 Disney+ premiere of the long-awaited Agatha All Along, fans were buzzing with excitement.

It’s not only about the show. Though early reviews for the WandaVision spinoff are decidedly positive, there’s yet another reason to watch.

Selena Gomez may be about to make her MCU debut. But it sounds like this wouldn’t be a gag where she’s playing herself.

Whispers say that Selena Gomez appears in ‘Agatha All Along’

Each new MCU project brings exciting Marvel cameo rumors. Some of them turn out to be true — like Jennifer Garner reprising her role as Elektra in Deadpool.

Thus far, the whispers of Taylor Swift playing Dazzler, a mutant pop star, have yet to materialize.

Where on the spectrum do the Selena Gomez Agatha All Along rumors fall? Well, let’s look at the context.

Claims of Selena Gomez appearing in some capacity on Agatha All Along have been in circulation since late 2023.

It makes sense. She’s an enormously talented actress with multiple Disney ties (from her teen acting era to Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building). Selena is also an enormously talented singer.

Given that the show takes its name from a WandaVision song and also co-stars Broadway legend Patti LuPone, Selena sounds like a very good fit. Potentially. We don’t actually know if Agatha All Along features singing just yet.

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‘Agatha All Along’ also stars Aubrey Plaza

Beloved actress Audrey Plaza plays Rio Vidal, one of the witches of Agatha All Along.

Like the rest of the cast, she feels perfect for this witchy role. It also feels like Marvel really leaned into market research on the passionate LGBTQ+ audience for WandaVision and decided to, as Erika Jayne might say, “give the gays everything they want.”

When Aubrey took to Instagram to share her character poster ahead of the September 18 Agatha All Along premiere, one comment in particular drew people’s attention.

Selena Gomez herself, the Queen of Instagram with nearly half a billion followers, responded to Aubrey Plaza with a “fire” emoji.

Now, we’ve seen billionaire singers use Instagram to promote Marvel projects from people they admire. Taylor boosted Deadpool & Wolverine without appearing in it. It’s always possible that Selena is doing the same for Agatha All Along.

What role would she play?

WandaVision was chalk full of television references. Wanda Maximoff’s ability to warp reality had transformed a town into a living sitcom, like if Once Upon A Time had a bigger budget and more consistent writing.

There is a prominent theory that Selena Gomez will reprise her role as Alex Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place. We have no idea of the potential context of this, except that there are many possibilities with ample precedent within the MCU.

Remember, Disney+ is developing a Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series starring David Henrie. It’s smart to have a soft promo for the project. (And even if it doesn’t happen, the rumor can only help the show)

As for the vehicle by which we might meet Alex Russo, Selena Gomez’s character … there are a lot of possibilities. Remember, Agatha’s been inside a living television show before. Magical hijinks are almost inevitable.

Agatha All Along is also bringing us a non-child version of Billy Kaplan, one of Marvel’s best comics characters. Billy is more than just the son of Scarlet Witch and grandson of Magneto — he’s immensely powerful.

Remember Xochitl Gomez’s America Chavez from Doctor Strange And The Multiverse of Madness? In comics, he was the demiurge who created her home universe before the two became teammates.

Billy Kaplan brings us one step closer to having a solid Young Avengers starting lineup. But we desperately need Teddy Altman (Hulkling, who is both Skrull and Kree).

Selena Gomez ‘Agatha All Along’ Rumor Excites Fans: Is She Making a Cameo? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.