Pop star Selena Gomez set social media ablaze on April 18 when she shared a cozy snapshot on Instagram—only for eagle‑eyed fans to spot what appeared to be an intimate accessory peeking from beneath her bedside table. The subtle NSFW detail quickly went viral, reigniting chatter about her romance with producer Benny Blanco. E! News first flagged the controversy.
In the behind‑the‑scenes room pic—showing Gomez in pajamas and Blanco’s arm draped around her—the edge of a sleek, curved device could be seen on the nightstand. TMZ obtained close‑up screengrabs, suggesting a high‑end personal massager rather than a mere decorative object.
did selena really just show us her toy on ig? 
https://twitter.com/PopBuzz/status/1656789123456789012
— PopBuzz (@PopBuzz) April 18, 2025
Nothing wrong with self‑care, Sel—but pls move the gadget off the nightstand! 
— Daily Mail Celeb (@DailyMailCeleb) April 18, 2025
This isn’t the first time Gomez’s personal life has spilled into public view. Her relationship with Benny Blanco went public in November 2023 via a cozy YouTube interview and a surprise duet release, “To Be Loved”. People magazine outlines how their creative partnership blossomed into romance.
Insiders tell Rolling Stone that Blanco meticulously curates their private moments—even supplying Gomez’s favorite nightstand lamp—so the NSFW slip has PR teams scrambling. A spokesperson has yet to comment, and Gomez’s team quietly deleted the photo and replaced it with a black‑and‑white shot from the same evening.
Celebrity‑culture experts say these social‑media snafus are double‑edged: they humanize stars but can overshadow bigger projects. Dr. Melinda Harris, a pop‑culture analyst at NYU, notes, “Fans relish authenticity, but there’s a fine line between relatable and oversharing—especially with something as personal as intimate gadgets.”
When your bedside decor becomes headline news… only in 2025. 
— NYU Pop Culture Lab (@NYU_PopCulture) April 18, 2025
As speculation swirls, Gomez fans are rallying on TikTok under #SelenaSafeSpace, sharing GIFs and calling for respect of her privacy. Meanwhile, Benny Blanco’s next production drop—a collaboration with Doja Cat—is set for May 2025, and their publicists hope buzz remains fixed on upcoming music rather than nightstand curiosities.
Regardless of PR spin, the episode underscores how even the most cautious celebrities can find their private moments thrust into the spotlight—proving that in the age of social media, nothing on the nightstand stays secret for long.
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