Music News

Selena Gomez Sued For Allegedly Defrauding Investors
Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey, are facing a lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors in their mental health startup, Wondermind. Investors claim they put more than $1-million into the company based on false representations about its leadership, resources, Selena’s involvement, and financial prospects. The lawsuit alleges Wondermind was quietly collapsing while its founders failed to inform investors, with Teefey accused of mismanagement and Gomez of an “abject dereliction of her duties.” Wondermind reportedly laid off 60-percent of its staff in May last year amid financial troubles. Gomez and Teefey are being sued for securities fraud, with investors seeking unspecified damages along with the return of their investments.

Taylor Swift Takes Down Another Song From Donald Trump’s TikTok
The White House TikTok account posted another video using Taylor Swift’s music on Wednesday. The TikTok featured clips of Donald Trump set to “I Bet You Think About Me,” with the caption, “We know you think about us.” By early yesterday, however, the audio had been muted, though the song title remained tagged. Other White House and Team Trump TikToks using Swift songs like “August” and “Father Figure” have also had their audio removed in recent days. The posts come amid years of tension between Trump and Swift, who endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Swift has not publicly responded to the posts.

Megan Thee Stallion Teases “Act III” Collabs
Megan Thee Stallion teased major surprises for her upcoming album “ACT III” during an appearance on the “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson” podcast. She revealed the project will feature collaborations the Hotties have been requesting for years, from niche pairings to some that will really surprise her fans…while not naming names just yet. Megan also plans to reintroduce her Tina Snow persona with a proper rollout for listeners who weren’t around during her early career. “Tina is grown now, babe,” she said, adding that the alter ego has “been through lots of life.” Megan called “ACT III” one of her favorite projects yet, explaining “I definitely took my time with this one…this has been the most organized and the most calm I’ve been making music in a while.”

BTS’ V Reveals He Is Being Treated For Hearing Loss
BTS member V revealed during a Wednesday livestream that he is receiving treatment for hearing loss in his right ear. The singer said his right ear currently functions at about one-third the level of his left, adding that he initially viewed the issue as “a matter of mental strength.” V explained that his hearing difficulties worsened during his military service, which he completed in June of last year. He is now taking medication and attending regular hospital appointments to manage the condition. Fellow BTS member Jung Kook also joined the livestream and shared that he is suffering from a shin injury that could develop into a stress fracture but promises ARMY that he is keeping a close eye on it.

Sara Bareilles’ “Good Grief” Documentary Is Getting A Theatrical Release
Sara Bareilles’ debut documentary “Good Grief” is heading to theaters nationwide this Fall following sold-out screenings at the Tribeca Festival. The film will open September 2nd in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and more than 35 other U.S. cities. The documentary follows Bareilles as she returns to the recording studio with close friends for the first time in seven years, exploring loss, grief, creativity, and healing through music. “The film intimately captures the making of what has turned out to be my most vulnerable and personal project to date, and I’m so proud to share it,” Bareilles said. The theatrical release arrives shortly after her “Good Grief” album drops on August 28th, with a headlining tour also planned for the Fall. See the trailer on the right.