: A spread featuring the Spring Breakers cast in swimwear.
The viral frenzy was triggered by a highly sophisticated, that circulated across social media platforms and forums. The altered image depicted Gomez’s face superimposed onto a topless model's body, framed by the iconic Playboy logo and labeled as the March 2013 issue. selena gomez playboy magazine march 2013 link
This article explores the origins of this rumor, why it went viral, and the definitive proof that it was a hoax. The 2013 Context: Spring Breakers and Speculation : A spread featuring the Spring Breakers cast in swimwear