In the most anticipated baby news of the year, Beyoncé Knowles, 30, gave birth today at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
According to reports the baby girl was named Blue Ivy Carter. This is the first child for Bey and her husband, hip hop icon Jay-Z, 42. The couple married back in 2008 after eight years of dating. They have been ferociously private about their relationship over the years. However, the "Halo" songstress revealed she was pregnant after her performance of "Love on Top" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Congratulations to Beyoncé, Jay-Z and family!

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