Selena Gomez ‘Relieved’ Justin Bieber Will Likely Not Appear At AMA’s — It’s ‘Less Stress’

We are totally looking forward to Selena Gomez making her big comeback after her latest battle with lupus, and we might be getting it soon! HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that she’s considering a return at the AMAs, mainly because ex Justin Bieber won’t be there!
“Selena Gomez is relieved that Justin has tour dates on the night of the AMAs and so she is considering a massive return to the spotlight during the award show. With Justin unlikely to make an appearance at the show there is less stress surrounding the event for Selena,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. The 24-year-old is up for several big awards at the Nov. 20 ceremony, including Favorite Female Artist: Pop/Rock and Artist of the Year, but Justin is nominated in nearly every major category and expected to dominate. If he wins big, he’ll have to be accepting via satellite since Justin will be touring in Italy when the ceremony goes down.
“Even though Selena will always love Justin, it does make things easier for her knowing her ex-boyfriend will likely not be there. She is flattered that she has been nominated and is consulting with her family and doctors about whether or not getting back in front of a crowd and cameras is a healthy decision,” our insider adds.
Selena has been M.I.A. since cancelling the European leg of her world tour Aug. 31, deciding to take the rest of 2016 off to focus on her health and well-being. She’s been staying at a facility in Tennessee while dealing with issues related to lupus, including anxiety, panic attacks and depression, which she cited in her letter to fans telling them she was taking time off.
Sel has completely stayed out of the spotlight since, only being spotted out on lunches with family members or stops to get ice cream near her rehab center, so an appearance at the AMAs would be a major way to step back into her glowing spotlight!
HollywoodLifers, do you think Selena will make a big comeback at the AMAs? Or will she lay low and focus on her health through the end of 2016?

Selena Gomez Making A ‘Massive Return’ To Music At AMAs?

Selena Gomez may be in rehab, but HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned she may be making a ‘massive return’ to music with an epic performance at the American Music Awards on Nov. 20. Get all the exciting details here!
“Selena [Gomez] wants her first appearance back in front of her fans to be special and so if she does decide to do the appearance at the AMAs, she will want to do it big with perhaps a dazzling performance or a major announcement,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Obviously, Selena is still in rehab, dealing with issues pertaining to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, but her return to the real world is right around the corner, and the “Kill Em With Kindness” singer wants to kick things off at the AMAs. Seems fitting, right? And how cool would a new performance be?! We’d love it!
Luckily, Selena’s ex, Justin Bieber, won’t be there to mess things up. Our source also says, “Selena Gomez is relieved that Justin has tour dates on the night of the AMAs… With Justin unlikely to make an appearance at the show there is less stress surrounding the event for Selena. Even though Selena will always love Justin, it does make things easier for her knowing her ex-boyfriend will likely not be there.”
Phew! That’s a relief. We can’t even imagine how nerve-wracking it’s going to be for Selena to return to the stage for the first time. And could you imagine if she had to also do that in FRONT OF Justin Bieber? We’d be horrified if we were her. Thankfully, that won’t be happening.
HollywoodLifers, are YOU excited for new music from Selena Gomez? Should she perform at the American Music Awards? Tell us how you feel below!

Selena Gomez Taking Time Off After Dealing with 'Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Depression' Due to Her Lupus Diagnosis

After traveling the world over the last few months for her Revival World Tour, Selena Gomez is taking a break to take care of herself.
“As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways,” the singer and actress, 24, tells PEOPLE exclusively in a statement. “I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges.”
“I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off. Thank you to all my fans for your support. You know how special you are to me, but I need to face this head on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best. I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues,” she continues.
According to Kenneth M. Farber, the co-CEO and co-president of the Lupus Research Alliance, “it is not commonly known that depression, anxiety and panic attacks can be side effects of lupus. We are so proud of Selena for taking care of herself and bringing awareness to this sometimes very misunderstood illness.”
A source close to Gomez tells PEOPLE the break is “absolutely not related to alcohol or substance abuse” and was prompted after she “hadn’t felt like herself” over the last couple of months.
“She decided to clear her calendar for the year in order to have this be her priority for future happiness and didn’t want to leave any promoters at bay,” says the source. “She feels relieved that she can now make more sense of why she was feeling the way she was and is optimistic about the future.”
Last fall, the star confirmed ongoing rumors she was battling the autoimmune disease, telling Billboard she underwent chemotherapy as treatment during a break she took in 2013 in the midst of her Stars Dance tour.
“I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy. You’re ass—–.’ I locked myself away until I was confident and comfortable again,” Gomez told the publication.

Selena Gomez smiles again while taking cigarette break from Tennessee rehab center

Selena Gomez is smiling again.
The 24-year-old was spotted taking a cigarette break from a rehab centre in Tennessee - where's been getting help for depression and anxiety.
She stepped out of the facility in a grey hoodie with black jeans on Thursday and had a bandage visible on her left hand.
The Heart Wants What It Wants singer wore her short brunette locks loose and sported a makeup free face.
On August 30, she said in a statement released to People she had to step back and deal with her 'anxiety, panic attacks and depression.'
The brunette beauty canceled her Revival tour to to recover from her anxiety and depression, which stems from her battle with Lupus.
She told People: 'I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided the best way forward is to take some time off.'
Adding: 'I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues.'
The break came right after Selena and her ex Justin Bieber got into an online war of words when his relationship with Sofia Richie became public (they have since parted ways).
Selena was also in the media after claims surfaced that Angelina Jolie disliked her talking to Brad Pitt at a Golden Globe party earlier this year.
Last week, Selena was spotted at a local arcade as well as spending time with her mom and grandma at the Riverstone restaurant, reports US Weekly.
A fan named Maius Ayl took a picture with her on October 8 after she dined at Texas Roadhouse; he told InTouch Weekly 'she seemed amazing.'
The rehab center is a women's only institution in Seymour, with fields and trees surrounding it to ensure privacy, a source told Us Weekly.
The insider added: 'It's exactly what Selena needs.'
In 2014, the Good For You artist stepped away from the spotlight for a stint at an Arizona facility.
She revealed to Billboard in a 2015 interview that she went to the center to 'spend some time on myself.'
Adding that: 'I was diagnosed with [autoimmune disease] lupus, and I've been through chemotherapy. That's what my break was about. I could've had a stroke.'

Selena Gomez 'never used Justin Bieber romance for fame, he put their relationship out there more than her'

Selena Gomez is reportedly NOT happy Justin Bieber accused her of "using" him, with insiders insisting that's far from the case.
The 24-year-old beauty - who was in a five-year on/off romance with the Sorry hitmaker - is reportedly annoyed her former beau claimed she used his fame to boost her reputation after they clashed on Instagram this week.
A source close to the brunette beauty told PEOPLE: "They're both young and have made mistakes, but she has never used him.
"He put their relationship out there way more than she ever did, and he's been very strategic about it."
The 22-year-old singer has continued to post fond memories he shared with Selena on social media, despite splitting up two years ago, and it is believed he brings up his past with the former Disney actress to "get at her".
The source explained: "Whenever something good is happening in her life, he'll post something to get at her."
This comes after Justin threatened to make his Instagram private when fans hit out at his reported new girlfriend Sofia Richie, 17. Selena offered him some advice, to which he reportedly accused his ex-girlfriend of cheating on him with Zayn Malik
She wrote on Instagram: "If you can't handle the hate then stop posting pictures of your girlfriend lol - it should be special between you two only. Don't be mad at your fans. They love you (sic)."
Justin was not happy and replied: "It's funny to see people that used me for attention and still try to point the finger this way. Sad. All love. I'm not one for anyone receiving hate. Hope u all can be kind to my friends and each other. And yes I love my beliebers (sic)."
However, Selena, 24, then hit back and accused Justin of cheating her throughout their relationship which ended in 2014.
She wrote: "Funny how the ones that cheated multiple times, are pointing the finger at the ones that were forgiving and supportive, no wonder fans are mad. Sad. All love (sic)."
And then Justin, 22, reportedly slammed Selena by saying: "I cheated...Oh and I forgot about you and Zayn (sic)."
Selena previously admitted she would love to date Zayn, who is currently in a relationship with Gigi Hadid.
She said: "If he had asked me out on a date, I would be seen with him. Just kidding, but not kidding."

Selena Gomez 'hasn't been able to get over' Justin Bieber as she apologises for Instagram row

Selena Gomez felt the need to have her say when Justin Bieber lashed out over nasty Instagram comments aimed at his new girlfriend, Sofia Richie.
And now sources claim it's because the Good For You singer still isn't over her ex-boyfriend. Well, he is quite excellent.
The Good For You hitmaker , who has had an on/off romance with the singer for years, publicly scolded Justin when he threatened to make his Instagram page private, but he hit back and they ended up in a public war of words.
Both Selena, 24, and Justin each accused the other of cheating before Selena took to Snapchat to say sorry.
A source told PEOPLE: "He was Selena's first love, and she hasn't been able to totally get over him."
During the online argument, Justin also accused Selena of using him for fame, but the source said: "They're both young and have made mistakes, but she has never used him. He put their relationship out there way more than she ever did, and he's been very strategic about it.
"Whenever something good is happening in her life, he'll post something to get at her."
Meanwhile, after threatening to make his Instagram account private, Justin has now deleted it.
The 22-year-old singer's fans - known as Beliebers - have been left devastated after the star axed his social media account, which had 77.8 million followers.
When fans try to access his Instagram, a message now pops up reading: "Sorry, this page isn't available.
"The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed. Go back to Instagram." Gutted.