HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Christina Aguilera has joined the celebrity baby rush, giving birth to a 6 lbs., 2 oz. and 20.5 inches baby boy Saturday night.
The 27-year-old singer and her music executive husband Jordan Bratman welcomed their first child at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles at 10:05 p.m.
"Christina and Jordan are proud to announce the birth of their son Max Liron Bratman. He is a beautiful, healthy baby boy!" a rep for the couple tells People magazine. "Mom is resting and doing well!"
Rumors about Aguilera being pregnant first originated last June when the singer reportedly shared the joy with her friends and family, but refused to make any official announcements despite the obvious baby bump.
The first confirmation came in September when Paris Hilton took the stage at a packed Las Vegas nightclub and revealed Aguilera's secret.
"Congratulations to the most beautiful pregnant woman in the world. You're gorgeous," Hilton shared with the crowd.
The Staten Island-born singer opened up about her pregnancy and motherhood for January's issue of Marie Claire, explaining her decision to keep the baby news to herself and those close to her, as well as her desires for a big family.
"Because I hadn't said anything, people thought I was trying to keep it this big, bad secret, and that's not the case at all," Aguilera revealed. "I just wasn't commenting. I'm not being like, 'Hey, everybody, I'm pregnant!' I'm not that girl."
In a message posted on her official Web site Sunday, Aguilera tells fans, "Today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I as we welcome our first son into this world."
The "Dirrty" singer also posted a special video of her song "Save Me From Myself," with footage from the couple's personal wedding video.
"Just a little something to say 'thank you' for your undying love and support," writes Aguilera. "It is in no small part because of you that I live such a blessed and wonderful life!"
Aguilera and Bratman were married in Napa Valley, California in November 2005 after three years of dating.
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