Brazilian singer Zé Felipe is demanding a retraction over online rumors concerning the paternity of his daughter, Maria Alice, according to UOL. In a video message reported by the outlet, he called on the person spreading the claim to publicly deny it, saying he came to ask for it to be refuted.
The rumor also drew a response from Virginia Fonseca's ex, who rejected the suggestion that he could be Maria Alice's father, according to CNN Brasil. He said the claim had gone past the limit. Terra reports that the same person denied the paternity rumor and said he would take the matter to court.
Coverage of the episode was picked up by several Brazilian outlets. Globo reported that Zé Felipe reacted angrily to the comment about the paternity of his children and described it as his limit. Estrelando also reported that Virginia Fonseca's ex rejected what it called fake news on the subject, calling the claim absurd.
The reports center on a single unverified allegation circulating online and the public pushback it triggered from both men named in it. UOL's account focuses on Zé Felipe's request for a retraction, while the other outlets emphasize the denial and the threat of legal action.
It is not clear from the reporting whether a retraction has been issued or whether a case has been filed. Further statements from those involved, or any court filing, would clarify how the dispute proceeds.
