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Pop sensation Selena Gomez took to her Instagram Story on August 16 to offer fans a glimpse into her latest night out with friends. In the shared photo, Selena can be seen seated on the lap of one of her girlfriends, sporting a stylish black leather mini skirt with a high waist. The skirt was elegantly paired with a form-fitting, long-sleeved top, complemented by her signature curly locks.
The intimate snapshot captured Selena and her companions, including a male friend, in a close and cheerful pose, radiating a sense of camaraderie. While Selena is known for occasionally taking extended breaks from social media, her recent activity on Instagram has been notably frequent.
This particular image is just one installment in a series of updates Selena has shared on her Instagram Story throughout the week. Another photo showcased the artist in a recording studio, hinting at her upcoming music projects. Additionally, Selena treated her followers to a snapshot featuring herself and a friend at a roller skating rink, offering a glimpse into her diverse range of activities.
The year has seen its share of online drama involving Selena, most notably with Hailey Bieber. This led to Selena temporarily scaling back her social media presence. Despite her hiatus, Selena's engagement on the platform has been marked by increased activity in recent weeks.
The initial controversy emerged when fans speculated that Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner were indirectly addressing Selena in a TikTok video. Both Selena and Kylie denied any tensions at the time. However, Selena intervened a few days later, commenting on an older video of Hailey, where Hailey appeared to be making a subtle remark about Selena's close friend, Taylor Swift. Selena swiftly came to Taylor's defense, resulting in a clash between their respective fan bases on the internet.
Subsequently, Selena expressed her desire to take a step back from the online discourse, stating, "I'm too old for this. But I love you guys so much! I will see you sooner than later. I just, I'm gonna take a break from everything."
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Despite her temporary absence, the online conflict persisted among fans. Selena eventually reemerged to implore her followers not to engage in bullying or harassment directed at Hailey. In a heartfelt message, Selena conveyed, "[She] let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. This isn't what I stand for. No one should have to experience hate or bullying. I've always advocated for kindness and really want this all to stop." In a show of unity, Hailey thanked Selena for speaking out and urged her fans to avoid contributing to online division.
Selena's recent posts and messages underline her commitment to spreading positivity and advocating for a kinder online community.
