Recently marrying über hip-hop star Jay-Z in a top secret New York City ceremony last month, US press outlets are reporting that pop star Beyonce Knowles is definitely pregnant.

According to a source talking to the New York Post, the “Crazy In Love” singer “has gained a lot of pregnancy weight. When she gains weight, she normally does the Def Jam detox – but not now.” Beyonce was snapped by paparazzi this week shopping in NYC, sporting what they claim is a distinct baby bump.

One of the singer’s best friends, actress Vivica A. Fox, spoke out shortly after the April wedding that she didn’t believe it would be long before the couple started a family.

“I wish them many, many years of happiness and some babies,” said Fox. “I think she will be really pretty pregnant, just like Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry.”

Beyonce’s representatives are refusing to comment on the latest rumours, but insiders are saying the couple are “over-joyed”.