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Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have been doting over Blue Ivy Carter. The former Destiny's Child stars have been to see their ex-bandmate and her first baby, who was born on January 7, and say both her and husband Jay-Z have quickly taken to their new parental roles. Speaking of Blue, Michelle said: "She is absolutely gorgeous. We were all in love. Beyonce and Jay-Z have already settled into their role of being parents, and it's just awesome to see." Michelle admitted seeing Blue had even made her a little broody herself, adding: "They might have inspired me a little bit, but this ring finger got to get a little more heavy first!" Kelly has also fallen for the tot but was reluctant to disclose which of her parents the newborn looks like. Speaking at the BET Honors awards in Washington she told USA Today newspaper: "That will be something that everybody will have to experience the same way I did. That's for her parents to disclose, not myself." Kelly has previously been seen buying a bright green babygro with a picture of Bob Marley's face on it for Blue, and has said she can't wait to babysit her. She said: "I will babysit and change a diaper or two, and then give it back. I do want kids, but every time I think about a little person growing inside of me and getting bigger and bigger and then having to come out -- a watermelon coming out of something the size of a lemon is insane to me."

Lady Gaga never misses a marketing opportunity. The singer gave Beyonce a baby gift – a onesie with the words "Little Monster", the nickname for her fans, in pink diamante. According to pals, she included a note instructing tot Blue Ivy to wear it to her first Lady Gaga concert. A source said: "Gaga and Beyonce have remained close since they worked together on Telephone. "While they don't speak often, they are always in touch via email and text. She knew Beyonce would find the present hilarious."

Blue Ivy Carter even has swagger when she sleeps! A source tells Us Weekly that the newborn's mom Beyonce purchased a $3500 NurseryWorks VETRO Lucite crib at an NYC boutique. Beyonce, 30, was accompanied by her sister Solange Knowles and mom Tina when she purchased the luxurious crib at the end of November. A source tells Us the singer also purchased a NurseryWorks mattress to fit the crib. Blue's crib will fit right in with her extravagant nursery. A source told Us in October that Beyonce and Jay-Z were building a 2,200 square foot nursery in their Tribeca apartment.

Lenox Hill Hospital constructed a suite for VIPs which looks like a Four Seasons penthouse ... and the room was christened Saturday when Beyonce gave birth. TMZ has obtained photos of the room where Blue Ivy came into this world, and it's baller. There are 4 flat screen TV's, state of the art electronics, a kitchenette, nice art, mahogany walls and plush furnishings. And take a look at the bed where Jay Z got some shut eye! Sources connected with the hospital tell TMZ ... the suite was not constructed specifically for Beyonce, but it was always intended that Beyonce would be the first patient to use it. Click here to see the photos of the suite.

New parents Beyonce and Jay-Z and their bouncing bundle of joy, baby Blue, left Lenox Hill Hospital Tuesday, officials there confirmed. A procession of vehicles with blacked-out windows made a speedy exit from the upper East Side hospital’s side gate in the wee hours of Tuesday, witnesses said. Two black SUVs motored quickly out of the facility’s E. 76th St. loading dock at 1:30 a.m. Moments later, a van parked on a nearby corner reversed into the same loading dock, and the large roll-down gate closed. The gate reopened a few minutes later and the van drove out, turned the wrong way on the one-way 76th St., and then headed north on Park Ave. One of the two SUVs blocked traffic on Park Ave. so the van would not be impeded. The second SUV pulled in behind the van, apparently to prevent anyone from following the music icons and their newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. It was “very precise, very military-like,” one witness said. “Immediately, security personnel began leaving the hospital.” Beyonce, 30, checked into the hospital Friday night using the name Ingrid Jackson, a hospital staffer told the Daily News. The couple brought their own bodyguards. The child was born Saturday night on the sixth floor, near the neonatal intensive-care unit, sources said.

It's meant to be one of the happiest times in a family's life - to welcome a newborn baby, but Aunty Solange Knowles has been left saddened and upset with the lies and rumours that have spread about her sister Beyonce and her baby Blue. Since the birth of Blue Ivy on Saturday (January 7) rumours about Jay-Z and Beyonce's $1 million spending spree has hit the internet, and the couple have even been slammed for allegedly hiring out a wing of the Lenox Hill hospital in New York - a claim that the hospital denies. Now Solange has had enough her family being "slandered, lied on (sic), and ridiculed". In a series of tweets yesterday, Solange wrote: "It has really gotten out of hand. I've been doing my best at keeping my mouth shut... but the ignorance is really sad and upsetting. "We are supposed to be super human and watch people we love get slandered, lied on (sic), and ridiculed. It is one of The hardest things to accept. "In any other workplace... if someone directly tells your (sic) mother or sister is a liar and a fake etc... you would naturally express yourself. However, the pure happiness and joy I've witnessed and experienced helps me to keep my mouth shut."

One love! Kelly Rowland is wasting no time spoiling pals Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s new baby girl. Just three days after the couple welcomed daughter Blue Ivy Carter, the U.K. X Factor judge popped into upscale kids boutique, Lucky Wang, in New York City to snap up a green long-sleeved onesie ($24) featuring Bob Marley’s iconic image. It seems the former Destiny’s Child member was able to figure out what to get the world’s most famous baby despite confessing she had no clue a few months ago. “I have no idea what I’m going to buy Beyoncé at the baby shower because Jay is going to buy that little girl every single thing possible,” Rowland told Bang Showbiz last November.

Jay-Z is celebrating the birth of his baby girl with an emotional new song that reveals the secret sorrow of a prior miscarriage. The doting dad, 42, gushed over the arrival of Blue Ivy Carter in the song “Glory” posted Monday to his website, dubbing the child the answer to his prayers after the devastating loss of wife Beyoncé Knowles’ earlier pregnancy. “Last time the miscarriage was so tragic. We was afraid you’d disappear, but nah baby you magic,” he raps, speaking about their private pain for the first time. He says “God makes no mistakes” and “there you have it, s--- happens,” finally conceding that everyone goes through “stuff,” even superstars. “The most amazing feeling I feel. Words can’t describe what I’m feeling for real,” he raps in the chorus. “Baby I paint the sky blue. My greatest creation was you.” Hours after the sentimental song’s release, the ultra-private power couple issued a joint statement offering details of their Saturday delivery. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, says in his song that Beyonce conceived in Paris. He also predicted the lucky tyke will be shopping on London’s famous Savile Row as a toddler. “Get ready for Part II, a younger smarter faster me,” he raps. “Hard not to spoil you rotten, looking like little me,” he says. The touching tribute ends with the cries of a newborn baby — likely the first sounds from the couple’s first child. The song says it features B. I. C., the baby’s initials. “You’re a child of destiny. You’re the child of my destiny,” he raps. “You’re my child with the child from Destiny’s Child. That’s a hell of a recipe.”

This much everyone seems to agree on: Beyonce and Jay-Z welcomed a "beautiful" baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter Saturday night at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital. But when it comes to reports that the couple and their private security detail had the entire sixth floor on lockdown, there's a difference of opinion. On one side there's Tanisha Newton, a 24-year-old expectant single mother of two. Newton tells E! News that she and her two young children were asked to leave the floor on Saturday night despite her own advanced pregnancy (she says she is due on Jan. 19). "I was almost restrained and so were my children. It was bad because look who they are. They been pushing, tugging, , 'Ma'am you have to move. This is a secluded area," vented Newton. Newton says that she also got a brief view of baby Blue, shortly after the delivery. "I don't remember the time but was coming out of the room and were protecting her like Michael Jackson's babies," said Newton. "I was really trying to see but I just caught a glimpse...she's beautiful." Newton wasn't alone in having gripes with what has been reported to be intense security. New dad Neil Coulson spoke out in the New York Daily News that he was kicked out of the neonatal intensive care unit on multiple occasions while visiting with his premature twin daughters. Per TMZ, some other new moms turning up for breastfeeding classes have even threatened to sue the hospital over their treatment. However, according to another hospital visitor, things weren't really that bad. A woman who had just visited a relative in the pediatric ward and wished to remain anonymous told E! News that she witnessed a number of individuals have run-ins with Beyonce and Jay-Z's security — presumably because they were trying to sneak too close to the action. But as long as visitors had appointments, they were allowed through.

Hello Hello Baby Blue!

We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.

She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives.

We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.

- Beyoncé & JAY Z

We were so ready for this belly, and now we're so psyched to meet this baby! Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed a daughter Saturday night in New York, the little one's arrival coming via scheduled C-section, mutliple sources confirm to E! News. And the pop 'n' hip-hop princess' name? Drumroll, please... Blue Ivy Carter! (At least that's what Jay-Z is telling pals at this point—the couple's reps have not immediately responded to calls seeking comment.) Friend and music mogul Russell Simmons was among the first to celebrate the arrival, tweeting the new parents: "congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z." Rihanna gave baby Blue a warm welcome, tweeting: "Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih." Hey, we're happy to find out this much, considering Blue's parents didn't even confirm to the world that they were married until...Wait? Did they ever really confirm it? (Public records ultimately told the tale.) Anyway, the "Crazy in Love" duo tied the knot in April 2008 after roughly six years of dating. Considering they waited another three years to have a baby, you can tell this is one couple that thinks things through! Beyoncé memorably revealed that she was pregnant onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards in August. And her hubby certainly seems to be in the right head space, telling E! News in November that he hoped to be the kind of father whose children could talk to him about anything. "Your child could come to you and have any type of conversation. I always hope for that kind of open relationship," he said. Just imagine the rap sessions father and daughter will be having a few years from now!

Despite the rumors, Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby did not make its debut on New Year's Eve. But when the little bundle of joy does arrive, don't expect to catch a glimpse of Babyonce on the cover of a celebrity weekly. "They are one of the most private couples," one magazine editor told me. "We have made several offers to their people about running exclusive images of mother and baby and no one has responded." Today, some celebrity babies are splashed across the covers of weekly magazines before they've even opened their eyes. Often when such a deal is made, the contract stipulates that the baby cannot be seen in public for a few weeks before and/or after the magazine hits the newsstands. "If Beyonce and Jay-Z do decide to share their child with the world, they will probably go the same route as Tom Cruise and Katie ," the editor explains. "Instead of selling the images to a weekly publication, they would give them away for nothing to lock in a cover of a monthly like Vanity Fair. But knowing this couple, it is unlikely we will ever see a staged picture of the child." A spokesperson for Vanity Fair declined to comment. Brad and Angelina broke the record when they sold images of their twins, Knox and Vivienne, for upwards of $12 million, with the understanding that the proceeds would be donated to charity. Other celebrities who have sold baby pictures include Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Alba, Jamie Lynn Spears and Tori Spelling. But Beyonce and Jay-Z are so private that, after their 2008 wedding, they refused to even confirm they had tied the knot. "Everyone reached out to the couple to buy wedding pictures and they refused," an industry insider revealed. "They have an estimated net worth of over $700 million. It's not like they need the money."

Jay-Z is eating like a pregnant woman! The 42-year-old dad-to-be is supporting Beyonce by dieting with her. A source tells the new Us Weekly -- on stands Friday -- that the duo are maintaining a "partially vegan diet." "Jay's trying to be disciplined, and he needs the energy to support her," a source adds. Beyonce, 30, isn't going to let herself go just because she's expecting! "I've been really conscious ," she told 20/20. "I've been trying my best not to lose control!" Jay and Bey's commitment to healthy living seems to be paying off. A source tells Us that Monday night the duo were "dancing up a storm" at The Spare Room gaming lounge at the Hollywood Roosevelt. "They were loved up and sweet together partied until 4 a.m.!" The next night, Beyonce and Jay-Z partied once again! This time, the couple hung out with Serena Williams, Kanye West and friends at Watch The Throne's after party.

Making some changes in her life before baby gets here, Beyoncé has sold her Miami beachfront property, but took quite the loss on it. According to public records obtained by TMZ, the “Love on Top” songstress purchased the tiny cabana located in a swanky condo complex back in 2002 for $465,000. She recently sold the 190-square foot place with only one ½ bathroom for $110,000, which was below her asking price of $135,000 and way below what she originally paid for it. The quaint beach house was rumored to be a changing place for B and her guests and for the use of the private bathroom instead of trekking all the way to the condo from the beach and/or pool.

Beyonce has revealed she plans to spend the festive holiday having family time with husband Jay-Z and their unborn child. The expectant mother says the couple like to spend time together doing normal things because of how hectic the rest of the year can be for them. "I will be with family," Beyonce revealed to New! Magazine. "We are both so busy throughout the year that Christmas is just a time to relax with family and count the many blessings in your life. "We just like to sit and talk together as a family," the singer continued. "Christmas Day is no-TV zone!" While Beyonce refused to divulge what she has bought the '99 Problems' rapper for Christmas, the 'Love On Top' singer did hint that it would be baby-related. "We both keep seeing super-cute stuff for the baby, so I am sure even our presents for each other will involve the baby in some way!" The 'Best Thing I Never Had' singer recently admitted she was already getting excited about becoming a mother , and can't wait to hold her baby when it arrives in early 2012.

Though she’s still currently pregnant with the world’s most eagerly anticipated (and debated) baby since Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Beyonce can’t wait to have more — and she wants to have them by the time she turns 40. Queen Bey told Contact Music about her family plans. “I have always said that I want to have all my children by the time I am 40, so there’s still a lot of time left,” she said. “There is an attraction for sure about having a large family, but we will just have to see what we are blessed with.” We have a feeling Bey will make good on her promise. She was determined to be pregnant by 30, and she debuted her bump just before her birthday on Sept. 4. Not only does Beyonce want a big family, but the family she has now — including hubby Jay-Z, mother Tina, sister Solange and best friend Kelly Rowland — will all play a role in raising her rugrats. “We are a really close family so I will have lots of support from my parents and my sister,” Beyonce said. “Also, I don’t think I’m going to be able to get rid of Kelly now ‘X Factor‘ has finished. I know how much she wanted to be here during my pregnancy, but she was doing a great job on the show. I know she will be a great help. She’s a great help now, even just knowing I can call her any time.” Beyonce also revealed her maternal instinct when speaking of her own baby sister, Solange. “My sister will be amazing,” Bey said. “She is one of the most important people in the world to me. If you ever upset my sister, you better run away from me as fast as you can!” What part of pregnancy is the ‘Dance For You‘ singer excited about most? For Beyonce, that’s an easy one: “I guess it’s kind of a cliche, but I just can’t wait to hold my baby in my arms.”

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z are reportedly purchasing a new home in Miami, Florida, with a lift to the nursery so they can get to their baby as soon as possible. Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z are buying a new home with a direct lift to the nursery so they can always get to their baby as quickly as possible. The 'Halo' singer is pregnant with the couple's first child and they are reportedly hoping to have moved into the palatial mansion in Miami, Florida before the baby is born so that they can enjoy becoming first time parents. A source told More! magazine: "The house they like has its own private beach and an indoor pool and gym, as well as a Jacuzzi, sauna and recording studio. It's a Mediterranean-style villa designed by the decorator who did Gianni Versace's mansion, and there's a nursery by the master bedroom, as well as a lift that goes from the sitting room right up to where the baby's bedroom is so they can be at their baby's side the moment they hear the baby monitor go off." The £3 million home also features a suite for Beyonce's mother and a villa for her sister Solange and nephew Julez. The source added: "There's even a luxurious suite nearby where Bey's mum Tina can stay. The grounds also feature a villa in the garden for her sister Solange and seven-year-old nephew Julez."

Superstar rapper Jay-Z admitted Thursday that he might have bags under his eyes when he hits the stage at Carnegie Hall in February because by then he’ll be deep in diapers. With his wife, Beyoncé, set to give birth to their first child around the New Year, Jay-Z said he’ll likely be short on z’s, but vowed he’ll rock the iconic midtown venue. “Maybe just sleepy, but other than that I should be fine,” said the 42-year-old Grammy-winning entertainer. “I should be in a great space.” During a news conference Thursday, Jay-Z announced he’ll perform concerts on Feb. 6 and 7 at the venerable W. 57th St. music mecca to benefit The United Way of New York City and his own Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. His mega-star wife is about eight months pregnant, which means Jay-Z will be singing lullabies as he prepares to headline the first ever hip-hop focused series at Carnegie Hall. “She’s great,” he said when asked how Beyoncé is doing. Contemplating fatherhood, he said, “It’s pretty exciting. You have to downplay it because words can’t really describe the feeling.” He described his upcoming gig at Carnegie Hall as “every artist’s dream,” but said his little one will not be in the house. “No, absolutely not,” he told the Daily News. “That won’t happen.” Refusing to reveal his unborn child’s sex or name, Jay-Z was more focused on raising millions of dollars for future generations. “The fact that I can use the arts and my talent to benefit the education of the next generation of artist, entrepreneurs and great thinkers makes for a legendary night,” he said. “I imagine I’ll be in a very happy space,” Jay-Z told The News following the Carnegie Hall press conference.