Gomez 'gets death threats' for Bieber kiss

Selena Gomez has received death threats after pictures of her and Justin Bieber kissing were released.

The pair, who have previously denied that they are dating, had labelled an image of them kissing which surfaced last week as fake.

However, new colour shots appear to show the teen performers dressed in bathing suits, kissing and cuddling while together in Saint Lucia in the Caribbean.

Since the images were released, 18-year-old Gomez has been the subject of vicious Twitter attacks. One user wrote to her: "I'll kill you I swear on GOD!!! (sic)"

Another tweet read: "Wh*re cancer wh*re..like i'mm kill myself cuz i saw you and Justin kissing well thankyou Selena thankyou now i'm killing myself."

A further person messaged: "Stay away from Justin pedophile, retard wait i'm gonna kill ya in the night underneath your smelly bed."

TMZ reports that Gomez's representatives did not respond to requests for comment.

Gomez denies Justin Bieber romance

Selena Gomez has denied rumours that she has begun a relationship with Justin Bieber.

Suspicions were aroused last week after the teen celebrities were spotted out together in Los Angeles.

A source reported that the pair were "joking around and laughing" and holding hands while at Menchie's in the Encino area.

However, a representative from Gomez's camp has now denied that there is any truth to the rumours, telling Gossip Cop that the duo are "just friends".

Selena Gomez graduates from high school

Selena Gomez has announced her graduation from high school.

The 17-year-old actress expressed her delight at receiving her diploma in a message on her Facebook page.

She wrote: "What are the odds. Today I graduated from high school and got my diploma!!!!!

"I also filmed my graduation ceremony in the upcoming movie Monte Carlo. So in a weird way I was able to experience an official graduation, LOL (sic)."

The star added: "I am off to Budapest to work on my newest adventure, my movie Monte Carlo! I am very excited to meet the cast and get started on this great movie."