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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Angielou Macacado

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Did Not Claim 'Non-Demi-Curious' Relationship: How a Satire Page Fooled Social Media

A bizarre rumour involving Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo has gripped social media in recent days, pulling millions of users into a whirlwind of speculation over a relationship label that does not exist. What began as a satirical post claiming the actresses had announced a 'non-demi-curious semi-binary' relationship quickly spiralled into one of the week's most shared entertainment stories. The claim spread so rapidly, and with such confidence, that many readers believed it to be a legitimate disclosure rather than a fabricated headline lifted from a parody page.

The post has raised concerns and questions about the speed at which misinformation travels through celebrity fan communities. With both actresses prominently in the public eye through their partnership in Wicked: For Good, anything regarding their personal lives tends to attract both scrutiny and fascination online. This latest rumour proved no exception.

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