Beyonce Pregnant 2011: Fans Go Wild Following Baby News
Beyoncé Knowles announced her pregnancy at MTV’s 2011 Video Music Awards, after performing her new song “Love on Top” – news that sent fans wild.
Before her commanding performance, Beyoncé told viewers on Sunday, “Tonight I want you to stand up on your feet – I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me!”
Following her song “Love on Top,” Beyoncé removed her jacket, smiling as she rubbed her belly.
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The power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z was married in 2008. Since then, there have been many pregnancy rumors that have been shot down – but last night Beyoncé confirmed the exciting news in front of millions.
Fans took to Twitter to express their excitement making “BEYONCE IS PREGNANT” a trending topic on the social media site.
“I’m so so so so happy that @Beyonce is pregnant. :)))” @dayanyaaan wrote.
@EveLoveMusic tweeted, “A big congrats to Beyonce & Jay-Z well because BEYONCE IS PREGNANT!!!”
“#beyonce is pregnant but I got chills of excitement when people started congratulating JayZ! It was so sweet!!!! Awww.” @meli_diosatotal said.
@ImJess2Fly tweeted, “I still can’t believe Beyonce’ is pregnant.”
The singer told CNN’s Piers Morgan in June that she wanted to get pregnant.
“I feel great and I feel like 30 is the ideal age [to start a family], because you're mature enough to know who you are and to have your boundaries and your standards, and not be afraid, too polite -- but you're young enough to be a young woman," Beyoncé said. "I'm so looking forward to it."
She added, "I always said I'd have a baby at 30. But I also said I'm going to retire at 30. ... Only God knows."
People attending the VMA’s went wild following the “baby revelation.” Jay-Z was spotted in the crowd with Kanye West – beaming as Kanye proceeded to congratulate him.
“OMG Beyoncé just made a huge announcement on the #vma carpet! #baby!!!!!” MTV tweeted.
Beyoncé’s rep has also confirmed the exciting new that the couple is expecting their first child.
