First Photos: Blue Ivy Carter!

Beyoncé and Jay-Z today surprised fans by sharing the first pictures of their baby, Blue Ivy Carter. 

The proud parents posted a series of intimate portraits of their beloved daughter, who was born just over a month ago.

Instead of selling their first baby pictures to a glossy magazine for millions the music megastar couple decided to take control posting snaps of Blue to a tumblr blog. 

The proud parents set up a blog that shows the intimate family snaps along with a message.... continue to see message and photos.

Jay Z and Beyonce Donate Blue Ivy's Gifts to Charities

 

The Power Couple / New Parents, Beyonce and Jay-Z are donating many of Blue Ivy's expensive gifts to charity after receiving hundreds of them from their celebrity friends in the past days.

According to the Daily Star newspaper, "Jay-Z and Beyonce have decided to donate a massive selection of the presents to local charities for young mothers. They've already got the most precious gift - their new baby daughter - so they want to help out other parents who haven't been as fortunate."

Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey gave a huge trunk of children's books, Kelly Rowland purchased a Bob Marley onesie and several $300 cashmere blankets and others like P. Diddy, Kanye West, Rihanna and Mariah Carey have all been sending luxurious baby treats.”

Photos: Beyonce's Hospital Room .... Like a Five Star Hotel

 

Lenox Hill Hospital constructed a suite for VIPs which looks like a Four Seasons penthouse ... and the room was christened Saturday when Beyonce gave birth.

TMZ has obtained photos of the room where Blue Ivy came into this world, and it's baller. There are 4 flat screen TV's, state of the art electronics, a kitchenette, nice art, mahogany walls and plush furnishings. And take a look at the bed where Jay Z got some shut eye!

Sources connected with the hospital tell TMZ ... the suite was not constructed specifically for Beyonce, but it was always intended that Beyonce would be the first patient to use it. 

 

Continue for more photos....

Vandalized Church Sign Calls Beyonce's Baby...'SATAN'

A mean and heartless vandal defaced the sign in front of a North Carolina church yesterday ... writing, "Beyonce had her baby Satan is on Earth."

According to TMZ,

The pastor at Beulah Hill Baptist Church in West End, NC tells TMZ, he discovered the vandalism yesterday after receiving numerous complaints from locals -- and removed it immediately.

The pastor insists, the church had nothing to do with the apocalyptic message ... it was simply the victim in a random act of mischief.

 I don't envy the Carters right now, too much drama surrounding their baby....smh.

Beyonce and Jay Z Release Official Statement on the Birth of Blue Ivy Carter

The Couple issued an official statement welcoming their newly born daughter to the world and thanking fans for their prayers and support. Blue Ivy Carter was born late on Saturday, January 7th at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City.

The statement was released through Beyonce’s website on January 9th along with a new track from Hov titled ‘Glory’ which features samples of Blue’s voice, crediting the 7lbs newborn as B.I.C. 

Contrary to initial reports, which stated that the birth was a Cesarean section delivery, the couple’s statement read thus;

Beyonce and Jay-Z welcome Daugther - Ivy Blue Carter

Superstar couple Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z have welcomed their first child - a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter. 

The 30-year-old singer's daughter arrived via scheduled caesarean section at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City last night.

Congrats to them.