Billboard, however, has since confirmed that Spears did not actually welcome a new child through adoption. She may have just been trolling fans all along, having peppered her caption with winky-face emojis.

The singer joked with wink emojis about having a daughter named Lennon London - but Rolling Stone confirms she didn't actually add a "beautiful baby girl" to her family

Social media buzzes with speculation as Britney Spears’ playful post about adopting a baby girl sparks mixed reactions and fan theories online.