It’s claimed she’s expecting a baby with husband Jay-Z. Us Weekly reports that even the Single Ladies singer herself was surprised by the news.

A source told the mag’: "B was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn't ready to be a mother just yet. She really wanted to get her album done and tour the world again.”

The insider added “This is a gift from God and she's so happy.”

Jay and Beyonce have been together for over seven years and were married in 2008, but have always refused to talk about their relationship or the prospect of having children.

The reports are so far unconfirmed and there have previously been false stories that the singer was expecting a baby.