Beyonce announces she’s pregnant with twins on Instagram

FILE - This Jan. 21, 2013 file photo shows recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arriving on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. President Barack Obama embraced hip-hop more than any of his predecessors. He once referenced Jay Z's lyrics, released his music playlist including several rappers from Chance the Rapper to Lil Wayne and was caught dancing to Drake's "Hot Line Bling" at a White House event. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool) FILE - This Jan. 21, 2013 file photo shows recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arriving on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. President Barack Obama embraced hip-hop more than any of his predecessors. He once referenced Jay Z's lyrics, released his music playlist including several rappers from Chance the Rapper to Lil Wayne and was caught dancing to Drake's "Hot Line Bling" at a White House event. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)

By Associated Press February 1, 2017 2 min read

NEW YORK – Blue Ivy is about to become a big sister – twice over.

Beyonce and Jay Z announced Wednesday on Instagram that the superstar singer is pregnant with twins.

“We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two,” said a statement signed “The Carters,” Jay Z’s real last name.

The news accompanied a photo of Beyonce showing a baby bump while wearing just a bra, underwear and a veil, kneeling in front of a backdrop of flowers. The singer’s representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The news triggered half a million tweets in 45 minutes, according to Twitter.

Their daughter, Blue Ivy, was born in 2012. The little girl served as the inspiration for Jay Z’s hit song “Glory,” and she’s appeared in music videos alongside her mother.