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Shakira announces pregnancy

As we await the arrival of celebrity babies from Reese Witherspoon to Drew Barrymore, another star has announced she is expecting!

Columbian singer Shakira has confirmed she and boyfriend Gerard Pique are expecting their first child, after rumours of a pregnancy began circulating in June.

The 35-year-old announced the news via her website after having to cancel work commitments.

“As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days,” she wrote.

Shakira, who has just been signed to The Voice in the US, has been dating Spanish footballer Gerard since March 2011.

See other stars who are awaiting the pitter patter of little feet here!

Shakira has confirmed her pregnancy.

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Gisele Bundchen is due at the end of the year.

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