And just like that, she was gone. After giving birth over the weekend at a New York hospital, Beyoncé and her newborn made a quick exit in the middle of the night without a single photographer snapping a photo of them.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z are on cloud nine following the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, over the weekend. The new parents have released a joint statement sharing their happiness and thanking their supporters for the well wishes. They also dismissed previous reports that Beyoncé had a C-section, revealing that the baby was born naturally at seven pounds. Read their message below.

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From one mother to another. Jennifer Lopez offered her best wishes to new mom Beyoncé on the birth of her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. While conducting press for the new season of “American Idol,” J.Lo gave a special shout-out to B.

“The best part of her life is about to begin. I just wish her the best. I know she’s gonna love it and be a great mom,” the mother of twins told “ET.”

Her fellow “Idol” judge Randy Jackson also congratulated the new parents on the addition to their family.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z sparked a frenzy when news of their baby girl’s birth made its way online late Saturday night. The couple’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, barely made it out of the womb before she was a trending topic on Twitter and lighting up blogs.

Fans and fellow celebrities reacted with joy and congratulatory messages across social networking sites. B’s sister Solange called her niece “the most beautiful girl in the world,” close friend Gwyneth Paltrow sent her love, Rihanna welcomed princess Carter, and Tyrese shared his blessings.

Read the outpouring of support below.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the proud parents of a baby girl. The superstar couple welcomed a daughter on Saturday night in New York, according to multiple sources.

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Beyoncé put the rumors to rest when she stepped out in New York City on Thursday night. Amidst reports that she has already given birth to her first child, a very pregnant B was photographed outside a Manhattan office building with her mother Tina Knowles. The smiling singer covered up her baby bump with a black blazer and flowing scarf. When the paparazzi started flashing, her bodyguards tried to get in the way, but a gracious B said, “Leave them alone, it’s fine.” She is reportedly nine months pregnant and due any day now.

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Beyoncé left her stamp on 2011 with the release of her fourth solo album 4, headlining performance at Glastonbury, and pregnancy announcement. The R&B diva shared one of her performances from London, which was filmed earlier in the year, during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special. Reminisce on B’s big year with the Diane Warren-penned ballad “I Was Here.”

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Beyoncé has motherhood on her mind these days, but the pregnant singer took some time out to share her favorite songs of the year. In a post on her official website, B revealed the 10 tracks that she couldn’t get enough of in 2011. The lineup includes her husband, fellow Destiny’s Child diva Kelly Rowland, three songs featuring Lil Wayne, and a surprise or two. Find out who made the B list.

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With Christmas just days away, Beyoncé joined last-minute shoppers as she stocked up on some holiday gifts for herself and her loved ones. The pregnant singer, rocking a black leather jacket and animal-print leggings, was spotted leaving Curve women’s boutique in New York City on Wednesday (Dec. 21).

B’s album 4 landed at #3 on the Associated Press’ Best Albums of 2011 list. “It had no big smash singles compared with Beyoncé’s past albums, and underperformed commercially. Artistically, though, it was a triumph,” proclaimed the news organization. Others on the list include Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne, Frank Ocean’s Nostalgia, Ultra, The Roots’ undun, and Adele’s 21, which comes in at #1.

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