Why is Selena Gomez being sued?

BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

Hollywood actress and singer Selena Gomez is being sued by five investors who backed Wondermind Global, a mental health business she founded with her mother.

Health Concerns Aboard the USS Lincoln, Selena Gomez Sued and more  CNN

Selena Gomez sued for fraud over mental health startup Wondermind  USA Today

Investors argue that the celebrity failed to fulfill duties to build and promote Wondermind Global as head of marketing

Mario Anzuoni/REUTERS Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, have been accused of deceiving investors into contributing over $1 million to their failing company. Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC have filed lawsuits against the pop star’s company, Wondermind Global, according to lawsuit filings obtai

Selena Gomez And Wondermind Startup Sued For Allegedly Defrauding Investors  forbes.com

In a new lawsuit, Wondermind investors claimed Gomez actively distanced herself from the company because of "several personal disputes" with her mom.