India, April 24 -- It looks like Shawn Mendes may have a new muse or, if netizens are to be believed, a new music partner! The 26-year-old Canadian heartthrob was recently seen grabbing coffee in Los Angeles with Portuguese singer and YouTube star MARO, whose real name is Mariana Brito da Cruz Forjaz Secca. The two kept close and appeared deep in conversation, setting off instant buzz across the internet.

Shawn looked relaxed and comfortable with MARO, 30, who fans quickly recognised from her viral performances and Eurovision fame. The duo's second caffeine run on Tuesday has left fans in a frenzy, not just over a possible new romance, but also the chance of a musical collab.

While neither of the artists has confirmed anything romantic,...