Breaking News: Beyonce Welcomes Baby Girl Blue Ivy Carter!
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2012 is off to a wonderful start for Beyonce and Jay-Z!
The singer, 30, gave birth to a baby girl in New York on Saturday, according to various outlets, including Good Morning America and her hometown paper, the Houston Chronicle, which reported that "baby and mom are doing just fine." GMA reports the superstar gave birth via C-section.
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"Welcome to the world, Blue," Beyonce and Jay-Z's close friend Gwyneth Paltrow tweeted Sunday. "We love you already."
The actress also answered a "confused" fan who asked if the infant's name is "Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy," saying, "It's Blue Ivy!'
According to GMA, the couple chose "Ivy" because of the significance of the number "4" or "IV," -- Beyonce and Jay-Z were born on Sept. 4 and Dec. 4, respectively, were married on April 4, 2008, and Beyonce's latest album is entitled 4.)
It's the first child for the "Love on Top" singer and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter), 42.
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An observer at NYC's Lenox Hill Hospital told Us Weekly that Jay-Z was spotted walking the hospital halls Saturday morning looking "happy." Beyonce's family members -- sister Solange, parents Tina and Mathew Knowles -- were also spotted at the facility with "flowers with pink balloons and silver and black ribbons," the witness added.
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Confirming the big news? None other than superstar pal Rihanna, who tweeted Saturday, "Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih."
Fellow hip hop icon Russell Simmons also wrote: "Congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z."
The 30-year-old singer first announced she and her hubby, 42, were expecting at MTV's Video Music Awards in August. During her incredible "Love on Top" performance, she exclaimed, "Feel the love that's growing inside of me," before ripping open her purple sequined blazer to reveal her baby bump.
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Beyonce was spotted as recently as Thursday night in NYC, covering up her growing baby bump with a colorful scarf.
Although rumors spread at the beginning of the month that she had already given birth, a source told Us Beyonce and the Roc Nation mogul actually spent New Year's Eve dining on fried chicken and oysters at Brooklyn restaurant Buttermilk Channel.
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121these bozos kept other babies dads from seeing their new babies in the icu area, the only thing i wish these 2 clowns is im glad that their baby is healthy. other than that, i wish they would disappear.
I dont know why all the celeberties name there babies off tha wall weird crazy names what are they tryin to do set a new trend or something lets call it Name Your Baby The First Thing that pops up trend... but its up to them what ever names makes that family happy I just wonder how many of these babies will change there names when there grown up. mabey none
My kid, if it's a boy , I will name him BLUE THUNDER
That kid gonna have a hard time in class , I can't really picture JayZ picking a name like that , I guess he accepts that name with a smile because wifey said to him " ACCEPT or I ll get UPSET
@Brenda Cibelli , that was so funny .when you said they name it after a smurf. Hahahaha
there are bigger things in life than to worry about what some rich people name there kids. whatever they named her she will not want for anything so blue is perfect.
they named it after a smurf!!!
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congratulations. The Blue Ivy signifies "love" the name is fantastic. May the good Lord keep u for ur parents queen.
First I want to say God Bless to the proud parents,and we your fans (my Family) wish your family the Best.. Now as far as the Baby name goes, my sister middle name happens to be Ivy,I'm not sure if Mommy named her after anyone like she did me,but my sister is a very Intelligent and strong Woman,so I think little Ms.Blue Ivy will take on the world.. God Bless,and Congratulations
best couple ever!
Apparently the baby was born naturally and NOT by c-section.This was reported on the NBC news!!!!!
Congrats to Jay-Z and Beyonce and may god bless the precious gift Blue Ivy.
My best friend ,she just has announced her wedding with a millionaire young man Ronald who is the CEO of a MNC ! They met via RichFlirt.org....it's where for men and women looking for comp'anionship for a fabu'lous lifestyle, maybe you want to try it out :) . â?¦you donâ??t have to be rich there ,but you can meet one. It's worth a try.
OMG it lukes lyke weh have a baby beyonce in da world!!!
@Gail Neuman.....do u know for a fact that beyonce c-sectioned for vanity or medical necessity??????
Love it! Congrats to the Carter Knowles family for such an amazing gift from god!
Anyone can name their baby any name they wish. It is a choice.
i love the baby name something diffrent enjoy your lil gil
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY ENJOY SWEET BLUE IVY CARTER!!!