The video in question featured Gomez flaunting her new blonde hair while using the song "She" by singer Dodie as a backdrop. However, some eagle-eyed viewers interpreted the hand gesture she made as a subtle reference to Hailey Bieber, the wife of her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber. Despite Gomez's protestations to the contrary, the internet was already ablaze with accusations of pettiness and disrespect towards Hailey Bieber.
This latest controversy is not Gomez's first brush with social media infamy. The article cites her previous feud with Kylie Jenner over a photo of Gomez's former flame, Travis Scott, as well as her vocal criticism of Facebook's handling of hate speech on their platform. The article ponders the future of social media in celebrity culture, acknowledging that while it has given stars a direct line to their fans, it has also brought with it increased scrutiny and criticism.
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It seems that for now, Gomez has had enough. She took to her Instagram story to announce she is leaving social media, citing the negativity as her reason for taking a break. It remains to be seen whether this will be a permanent hiatus or merely a temporary respite from the digital world. Either way, it is clear that the high-paced and often unpredictable nature of social media has claimed yet another victim.