Selena Gomez just apologized for mentioning disgraced rapper Diddy at an event in LA. Here’s why! Selena’s also getting slammed for giving $20 to a homeless man, and we’ve got the details. Cosmetics fans have been going hard comparing Rare Beauty by Selena against Hailey Bieber‘s line, Rhode skin. Here’s what they’ve been saying. Plus, stick around for several other updates about her relationship with Benny Blanco, her friendship with Taylor Swift, and the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot.
First, let’s get into Selena’s slip-up about Diddy.
When Selena was on stage at a charity event in Los Angeles, she was supposed to talk about her collaboration with a company called Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. She was speaking with so much excitement and passion, that she accidentally said “Diddy” instead of Didi. It was awkward to say the least, since Diddy’s currently facing a slew of charges after being accused of sexual assault, drugging his victims, racketeering, and more. As soon as the mispronunciation came out of Selena’s mouth, she instantly apologized. Since it was a genuine mistake, it doesn’t seem like anyone’s really holding it over Selena‘s head. Headlines about Diddy have been circulating for the last few weeks, so this innocent mistake from Selena isn’t as big of a deal as some of her haters might claim.
Second, some fans are pissed at Selena for giving a homeless man $20 while others think her donation was totally sufficient.
The reason she’s getting backlash is because she recently just achieved billionaire status. Selena’s fans know that she’s rolling in the dough, and many of them expect more out of her when it comes to generosity. But as the old saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Selena offered a homeless man a $20 bill, but she’s been slammed by social media users who think she should have offered more ever since. Of course, not everyone is upset with Selena for giving the man $20. Others think Selena was kind for giving him anything at all since she doesn’t necessarily owe anyone a dollar of the money she earns. However, as a reminder, Selena’s an incredibly generous woman. She runs the Rare Impact Fund, and it’s been in motion since 2020. The goal of the fund is to raise $100 million to improve mental health in the youth community. She obviously has a good heart!
Third, makeup lovers have been comparing Rare Beauty and Rhode Skin, and they have a lot to say.
Have you ever purchased makeup products from Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez or Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber? If so, there’s a chance you’ve already come to your own conclusions about which brand you prefer. For the longest time, it seems the media has tried to pit Selena and Hailey against each other since Selena used to date Justin Bieber, and he’s now married to Hailey. Generally speaking, Selena and Hailey don’t exactly associate with each other on the friendliest terms, but their brands have consistently gone head to head. On social media, customers have been open and honest with their thoughts. One fan wrote, “I genuinely prefer Rare Beauty because the product quality is top-tier.” Another fan added, “Rare Beauty has an impressive lineup of products, but Rhode Skin truly has my heart.” A third fan chimed in to say, “There are a handful of products I like purchasing from both brands, but I think I appreciate the message of mental health awareness behind Rare Beauty a little more.”
Which brand do YOU prefer?
Fourth, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are EXTRA comfortable with PDA these days.
The more serious Selena and Benny’s relationship gets, the more lovey-dovey they seem to be in public. They were photographed at her fundraiser recently, getting super snuggly and cuddly in front of just about everyone. It isn’t shocking that Selena and Benny feel so comfortable with each other when it comes to PDA. A quick scroll through her Instagram reveals that she’s happier than ever embarking on this love story. Whenever she shares pictures and videos with Benny, she appears to be in her happy place. Benny always comments on her Instagram posts with love and support as well. Their relationship is certainly built to last, if you ask us.
Fifth, Selena‘s friendship with Taylor Swift thrives based on their mutual love for a certain reality TV show.
If you think the reality TV show Selena and Taylor both love watching has anything to do with the Kardashians, you’re totally wrong. And that makes sense since Taylor’s had an ongoing feud with Kim Kardashian for several years. Instead, Selena and Taylor both love watching Vanderpump Rules when they get the chance. In fact, according to People, Selena even stated that she and Taylor compare notes after watching episodes of the hit Bravo reality TV show. There have been rumors that Selena and Taylor’s friendship has been on the rocks, but both stars have yet to say anything about the dissolution of their BFF connection.
Sixth, Selena just revealed what makes her feel the most “pretty.”
If you really want to know exactly what makes Selena feel the most beautiful, she shared those details, and it has nothing to do with a hairstyle, a makeup trend, a fitness routine, or anything else of that nature. She told People, “I feel most beautiful when I wake up. Because I get to wake up to my sister [Gracie] or I get to wake up to my grandparents. Any of that just makes me feel pretty.” In other words, being around loved ones makes her feel incredibly confident in her skin.
Seventh, will Only Murders in the Building snag a fifth season?
As of now, Selena‘s hit mystery show has gone on for four seasons starring Selena, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. But will the show continue on in the future? According to Screenrant, the showrunner John Hoffman, has every intention of making sure the show lasts for as many seasons as possible. He said, “This is one of those shows [where] everyone involved in it is so happy doing it, and I know I speak for the trio and everyone else. When you have lightning in a bottle in this way, and then there’s this magnetizing force of incredible talent who say, ‘Wow, that looks like fun. I would love to be a part of that.’” Will you be tuning in if the show goes on for multiple new seasons?
Eighth, an old video of Selena interviewing Kamala Harris is resurfacing and going viral.
Back in 2020, Selena interviewed Kamala to talk about a series of important topics. Back then, Kamala was serving as the senator, but now she’s running to become President. Although Selena hasn’t interviewed Kamala in 2024, fans are still reflecting back on the time Selena made that interview such a priority. She added a caption that said, “I had the opportunity to speak with Senator Kamala Harris and we discussed several issues that matter. Here is a clip of us discussing the importance of voting and supporting people with mental health issues. There is too much on the line this election for anyone to sit on the sidelines.” Interestingly enough, the exact same words Selena said back then are relevant today.
Ninth, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been dubbed the perfect show for millennials.
Gen-Z-ers might not adore Wizards Beyond Waverly Place as much as their older millennials, but is that really an issue? When millennials were younger, they grew up watching the original show, Wizards of Waverly Place, with awe and excitement. Millennials aged at the same rate of Selena, and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place gives all millennials the chance to experience a sense of nostalgia and excitement when it comes to reflecting on childhood magic. Everything about the Wizards franchise is magical, including the fact that Selena’s taken time out of her schedule to be part of it along with her on-screen brother, David Henrie. One millennial-aged fan wrote, “I appreciate that there taking the time to bring back one of the best Disney Channel shows in history. A lot of the new Disney Channel shows are trash, but Wizards of Waverly Place was always a gem. It’s one show that definitely deserved a solid reboot.”
10th, Selena has been boldly and unapologetically going makeup-free on Instagram.
Getting all dolled up just to take photos and videos for Instagram doesn’t seem to be Selena‘s vibe anymore. She recently shared a photo thread that started out with two shots that were totally makeup-free. The fresh faced beauty lip sang to a song from her move, Emilia Perez in the first clip. She wore her hair tied up in a bun and swirled around a room with some of the movie’s cast and crew to show off her flawless skin, minus any lipstick, blush, fake lashes, or anything else. In the second shot, Selena’s seen staring straight ahead at her mirror, without any makeup on her face, even though she had a few makeup products lined up in front of her. Her confidence has clearly been through the roof lately because only those who are super sure of themselves feel safe enough to makeup-free pics for millions of fans to see. Selena’s realness and rawness is part of why she’s so beloved.
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