Beyonce Pregnant With Twins Breaks Instagram, Surprise Announcement Sets Record

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It took only a few minutes for Beyonce’s Instagram post to go viral. After telling the world she’s pregnant for a second time with twins, the singer set a record for the photo-sharing site.

As of press time, Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement on Instagram has received 6,862,265 likes and 352,492 comments. The number is expected to climb within 24 hours. The new record has beaten Selena Gomez’s whose sponsored post last June earned 6.3 million likes to date.

In the post, Beyonce shows off her growing baby belly. Observers note that the public’s reaction is expected from a star who takes charge of what news about her is made official in public.

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z are already parents to Blue Ivy Carter, who was born in 2012. The high-profile marriage been rocked by allegations of cheating and infidelity, but most of them have been unfounded rumors.

It’s unclear when Beyonce is due to give birth or if the babies she’s carrying are twin boys or girls. Fans are also wondering that with her delicate condition, Beyonce, who is supposed to headline Coachella in the summer, might not be able to perform anymore.