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(but disguises her bump under a huge dress)
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 10:27 AM on 28th May 2010
Alicia Keys had a definite glow about her at a charity gala in London last night, and now it's clear why.
The 29-year-old confirmed today she is pregnant with her first child.
The Grammy award winnnig singer and her boyfriend Swizz Beatz, 31, are also engaged to be married, a spokesperson said.
Baby joy: Alicia Keys, pictured here in a Dolce and Gabbana gown at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball last night, has confirmed she is expecting her first child
So that's what you were hiding! The singer wore a huge gown to the gala before annoucing her news
A friend of the couple told Mail Online the pair are 'very happy' with the news.
The couple are expected to wed in a private ceremony later this year.
Last night the Empire State of Mind singer looked radiant as she took the the red carpet in a bold textured gown by designers Dolce and Gabbana.
She kept her bump disguised beneath the huge billowing confection as she arrived for the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball at held at St John's in Smith Square.
High note: Boyband JLS enjoyed meeting the star as she hosted the star-studded gala
She hosted the event alongside actress Thandie Newton and other guests included reatlity TV star Katie Price and X Factor group.
She was also joined on the night by Swizz, real name Kasseem Dean, who has created hits for Jay Z and Whitney Houston.
Swizz has two sons, Kasseem Jr from his marriage to Mashonda Tifrere and Prince Nasir from a previous relationship.
His drawn out divorce from wife of four yearsTifrere was finalised last month.
'Very happy': Alicia with Swizz Beatz last night and right, earlier this week. The couple are also engaged to be married
