The internet rumour mill went into overdrive late last month with claims Beyonce had given birth to her baby girl.
And now the singer has emerged for the first time since the speculation began.
In these exclusive pictures, the 30-year-old is seen stroking her tummy as she's escorted out of a New York office building by a body guard.
The star, who was dressed in skinny jeans and a blazer, used a huge patterned scarf to cover her stomach.
She was wearing gold heels, albeit much lower than her usual six inch favourites.
It is the first time the star has been pictured since December 21 but witnesses had spotted the star celebrating New Year's Eve with her husband Jay-Z at Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn, New York.
And her younger sibling Solange, 25, confirmed her sister was very much still pregnant when the clock struck midnight.
She tweeted: 'Shout out to my sister for being THE cutest pregnant woman ever!'
Baby rumours reached fever pitch on December 30 with reports that Beyoncé had given welcomed a daughter called Tiana May Carter.
It came after reports suggested that staff at St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital - a private facility in New York - had been told to prepare for a VIP arrival.
Beyonce announced her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards back in August.
She arrived on the red carpet cradling her bump.
The singer also showed off her growing tummy after her onstage performance at the same ceremony - unbuttoning her sequined jacket and rubbing her tummy.
Back in October the former Destiny's Child faced internet rumours that she was faking her pregnancy after an interview she did for Australian TV was posted online.
Critics claimed that when the Texan sat down her bump disappeared.
But Beyonce's rep quickly batted down those rumours saying they were 'foolish.'
The baby will be the first child for the Single Ladies pop star and her husband Jay-Z and the second grandchild for her parents Tina and Mathew Knowles.
Beyonce's younger sister Solange has a seven-year-old son Daniel Smith JR.
The addition to the Knowles clan will be some welcome good news just weeks after her parents' divorce became final.
Heavily pregnant Jessica Simpson shuns mumsy attire for a short skirt and very high heels
Gone are the days of the pregnancy smock and and sensible flat shoes for mums-to be in image-conscious Los Angeles.
Jessica Simpson, 31, stepped out in true Hollywood style yesterday in a skin tight animal print dress and towering heels just weeks from her due date.
The actress and entrepreneur completed the look with perfectly coiffed tumbling blonde locks and a slick of lip gloss.
The singer turned designer is rumoured to be the next face of Weight Watchers for the post baby slim down plan.
And she has continued to put style over comfort when it comes to her maternity wear.
However donning dangerously high heels, particularly in the late stages of pregnancy, can cause serious injury.
High heeled shoes increase the risk of a slipped disc as they distort the shape of the spine and place further pressure on the lower back and neck, which are already under strain.
And Jessica is clearly already thinking ahead to her post-birth goals.
The reality TV star, who will no doubt be feeling the pressure to shed the pregnancy pounds, has decided her 'thinspiration' is actress Jessica Alba's.
She posted on her Twitter page: 'New goal: look like @jessicaalba after baby. Job well done lady!'
And the 31-year-old's compliment did not go unnoticed by the Sin City star, who gave birh to her second daughter Haven just four months ago.
She quoted Simpson's remark on her own Twitter page and gushed that the Newlyweds star was 'so sweet'.
American Idol falls off his pedestal? Ryan Seacrest to be 'axed' from reality show over huge salary of $15m per season.
Simon Cowell is a hard nut to please; and it seems Ryan Seacrest could be following in Steve Jones' footsteps.
The American Idol host, 37, currently hosts Fox talent show American Idol, but he looks set to be dropped after the next series.
Fellow presenter Jones, who fronted the first season of X Factor USA, has reportedly been told to pack his bags after a flurry of abysmal reviews.
The Hollywood Reporter claim that Idol bosses were pleased the show continued to succeed following Cowell's exit as a judge after season nine, and believe it can continue on without the dent of Seacrest's burly salary.
Feeling the strain? Ryan looked stressed on NYE
A source said: 'There's no way FremantleMedia (who also produce Idol) and CKx will continue to pay Ryan when he can be replaced for $2m to $3m.'
Seacrest has presented the show since season one in 2002; originally co-hosting with comedian Brian Dunkleman.
However, the following year during season two he became the sole host when Dunkleman left the show, becoming an overnight sensation while presenting to 26 million viewers weekly.
Despite his career hanging in the balance, it certainly hasn't put a dampener on Ryan's post New Year holiday with girlfriend Julianne Hough.
The pair were seen relishing the sunny temperatures of Caribbean island St Barts; perhaps to beg Cowell for his job back as the Syco boss also picked the same location for his winter break.
Finally stepping out together! Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz make their red carpet debut as a married couple
They took fans by surprise with their whirlwind wedding last year.
But it looks like Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz's romance is taking a more public turn these days.
The pair looked gorgeous together as they made their red carpet debut at the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo premiere in Madrid, Spain.
Can't take their eyes off each other: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz looked smitten as they made their red carpet debut as a married couple for the The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Premiere in Madrid, Spain
The 41-year-old drew attention to her tiny waist with a brown leather belt, while wide capped shoulders gave her outfit additional structure.
Daniel looked sophisticate in a pale brown suit and pale slate blue shirt.
The Casino Royal star added a dapper touch with a red handkerchief in his jacket pocket, and was clearly bursting with pride as he held an arm around his wife's waist.
The couple have been very private about their romance until now, shunning appearances together and keeping a reserved approach to discussing the relationship in interviews.
They married in a low key New York ceremony in June, after becoming close while working together on Dream House.
Rachel was engaged to director Darren Aronofsky at the time, and Daniel was likewise engaged to producer Satsuki Mitchell, with whom he had a six year relationship.
Daniel had two inkings to commemorate his wedding to Rachel.
He told GQ magazine during a recent interview: ‘They’re two very personal tattoos.’
‘They’re just part of a stage I’m in. You should see the rest of my body. Then you’d be intrigued. Oh boy. It’s been a very complicated couple of years.’
Meanwhile it looks likely that The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo will receive a sequel, as it slowly edges towards recouping its $90 million budget.
A Sony representative told Entertainment Weekly that development for The Girl Who Played With Fire is still moving forward, despite the current Daniel Craig led entry in the series underperforming.
The rep said: '[Dragon Tattoo] continues to do strong business and nothing has changed with respect to development of the next book.'
The Collection On IVC" In Vogue Italia, January 2012!
The Collection on IVC is a super editorial in the latest issue of Vogue Italia. It is the follow up editorial of the cover of the issue that Caroline Trentini appears on, it is photographed by Steven Meisel and stars models like Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, Natasha Poly and more. Styled by Karl Templer
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