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Beyonce's Baby Bump Photo Shatters Instagram Record
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As if Beyonce needs another reason to be called Queen Bey, the singer (and Los Angeles resident) now holds the record for most liked Instagram post of all time.
By Saturday afternoon, just three days after posting, a photo revealing Beyonce's baby bump with a caption announcing twins has garnered 9.7 million likes.
"We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters", Beyonce's post reads.
According to People, within 15 minutes of the Instagram post, Twitter was alight with 17,000 tweets a minute about Beyonce.
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Beyonce's post shatters Selena Gomez's previously-held record of 6.3 million likes.
According to People, Beyonce, along with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, 5, have been happy living in Los Angeles for the last two years.
“Beyoncé and Jay Z seem serious about living in L.A. full time,” a source told the magazine. “When Beyonce and Jay Z are not working, they live a very quiet life in L.A. They seem to prefer private gatherings to public outings.” The source added that the couple is currently seeking a private kindergarten in Los Angeles for their daughter.
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