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.

Britney Spears raised eyebrows when she seemingly teased adoption news on Instagram. Here’s the truth on whether there is a new baby girl in the pop star’s life.

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