Shakira Pregnant: Singer Announces Baby News On Facebook (PICTURES)
Shakira's Hips Don't Lie...And Neither Does Her Tummy
Sara C Nelson— WENN
Her hips don't lie, and Shakira is about to get a pretty telling tummy, too - she's pregnant!
The Colombian superstar took to her Facebook page on Wednesday to confirm rumours she's expecting a baby with boyfriend, Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué.
The 35-year-old wrote: "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... I’d like to thank... my fans for their constant love and understanding."
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Belly-dancing may be off the agenda as Shakira's pregnancy progresses
The singer has pulled out of a Las Vegas gig this weekend, but she is still set to hit TV screens next spring.
Two days before going public with her baby news, Shakira was unveiled as a new judge/coach on America's version of The Voice.
The mother-to-be is replacing Christina Aguilera in the upcoming fourth series.
Pregnancy rumors first hit the blogosphere in June, when Fox News speculated that the singer and 25-year-old FC Barcelona soccer star Piqué, had purchased a mansion in Barcelona because she was already expecting.
In late July, the rumors seemed all but confirmed when the couple was spotted shopping for maternity clothing in Miami. The baby is the first for both Shakira and Piqué, who first began dating in April 2011.
Shakira's Great Moments
At The Summit Of The Americas 2012(01 of10)
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Colombian singer Shakira performs the Colombian National Anthem during the opening remarks of the Summit of the Americas at the Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala Convention Center in Cartagena, Colombia, April 14, 2012. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Shakira at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes (02 of10)
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Supporting Hand Over Of Land Titles To Marginalized Communities(03 of10)
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Colombian singer Shakira holds a child during an event to hand over land titles to representatives of the Afro-Colombian community at the Plaza de San Pedro in Cartagena, Colombia on April 15, 2012. The land restititution is an attempt by Colombia to recognized marginalized communities who were forced from their land by armed groups. US President Barack Obama attended the event. AFP PHOTO/Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Receiving Her Medal(04 of10)
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Colombian singer Shakira poses with France's minister for Culture and Communication Frederic Mitterrand after being awarded with the medal of knight of the Order of Arts and Letters on January 28, 2012 in the French southern city of Cannes. (credit:Getty)
Shakira and Piqué(05 of10)
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Shakira arrives with Pique to the FIFA Ballon d'Or award at the Kongresshaus in Zurich. (credit:Getty)
At the 2011 Grammy Awards (06 of10)
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Colombian musician Shakira claims her award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album during the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada in November 2011. (credit:Getty)
Shakira and Sofia(07 of10)
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Colombian actress Sofia Vergara presents Colombian singer Shakira with the Person of the Year Award onstage during the 12th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. (credit:Getty)
2011 Person Of The Year Award (08 of10)
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Honoree Shakira performs during at the 2011 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year award ceremony. (credit:Getty)
Shakira Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame(09 of10)
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Shakira is honored on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame in November 2011 in Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty)
Shakira at White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics (10 of10)
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Shakira took part in the President's Advisory Commission of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in Washington in October 2011. (credit:Getty)