April Fools' Day: remember theories that mark pop culture

Especially remembered for being the “April Fools' Day” the date of April 1st usually takes social media by storm with pranks, jokes involving celebrities and, of course, many Conspiracy theories .

To get into the mood of the day, the CNN remember below the assumptions in the universe of pop culture which are remembered annually by internet users.

Satanist Xuxa

At the end of the 80s, Xuxa was the victim of one of the best-known theories among Brazilians.

Before the release of the album “Xou da Xuxa” rumors arose that if the CD was played backwards, it was possible to hear subliminal messages in the tracks.

Michael Jackson didn't die

Since his death in June 2009, the iconic musician has become the target of several theories that suggest he is hiding in some secret place.

In fact, longtime fans of Michael Jacskon have already claimed to have spotted him in several locations around the world.

Stevie Wonder is not blind

Some people believe it is impossible for Steve Wonder to be blind.

The arguments used to defend the theory point out that the artist, who has been blind since his birth in 1950, managed, on several occasions, to find the right place where objects and people were properly positioned.

One of those moments was when he was on stage alongside Paul McCartney. At the time, the musician's microphone fell and Wonder picked it up from the floor.

Did Paul McCartney die?

Another theory floating around the music industry is the supposed death of Paul McCartney, from the Beatles.

According to rumors, which began circulating in 1969, the musician had died in a car accident and, since then, had been replaced by a lookalike.

Avril Lavigne's lookalike

Also on the list of theories was Avril Lavigne. According to the conspiracy, after her supposed death in 2003, due to severe depression, the singer was replaced by a look-alike called Melissa Vandella.

Since the beginning of the theory, one of the main justifications has been the vocal range and late aging of the singer, who is currently 39 years old.

Beyoncé fake pregnancy

According to some theorists, in addition to having married Jay-Z To boost her musical career and establish herself as the first lady of the Illuminati, Beyoncé pretended to be pregnant with her first daughter, Blue Ivy – who was born in 2012 – using a fake belly.

Kim Kardashian is a secret agent for the American government

To conclude the list, a famous conspiracy theory suggests that Kim Kardashian would be a secret agent for the United States, with the aim of introducing the American lifestyle to men and women.

In fact, in 2016, Mostafa Alizadh – a worker at a government agency in Iran – stated that the socialite was working with the executive director of Instagram to influence the country's youth through her photos, according to “Variety” magazine.