Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out in public last night for the first time since bringing little Blue Ivy Carter into the world. Normally, a new mom would be praised for the record time in which she tightened up her post-pregnancy body, but in Bey's case, these pics are sure to heighten suspicion that she used a surrogate.

Yes, it does seem unbelievable that the woman pictured here gave birth less than a month ago, but at the same time, if she really had something to hide, wouldn't she have the sense to conceal her flat stomach and slim waist a bit longer?

Bey's figure is surprising and, I would imagine, frustrating if you're a new mom, but celebs possess strange powers. Never underestimate what a team of personal trainers and dieticians can accomplish. Is it fair? Hell no, but it also doesn't mean she's involved in a massive conspiracy.

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According to a new rumor, Simon Cowell wants Beyonce to be a judge on The X Factor. He wants to pay her $100 million to pretend to care about aspiring singers on a reality television show. None of this makes sense to us. B has a new baby and she and her husband already have enough money.

Cowell allegedly wants to pay Beyonce $100 million, he also hopes to snatch Mariah Carey for another judge slot.

I don't believe this rumor, but I do believe that Simon wants some of the biggest names in entertainment to join him on the judging panel. What he needs to realize is that he can't buy everyone. These celebs have other things to do, and they've been busy with their thriving careers before his show began. Trying to fit judging some reality show into an already tight schedule isn't exactly at the top of their To Do lists.

Little Blue Ivy Carter already has a lot going for her, but it seems her mega-famous mom and dad plan to stack the deck in her favor even more by adding one more multi-millionaire icon to her life.

Radar Online reports that Beyonce and Jay-Z have decided who they'd like to serve as the "spiritual guardian" for their daughter and it's not Solange or Kelly Rowland, as many had guessed. Instead, it's the Queen of all Media - Oprah Winfrey. According to the report, it won't become official until a ceremony this Christmas, but Oprah has already accepted the role.

And no, Stedman won't be joining her as the baby's godfather. That title will go to Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith, a longtime friend of Jay's. God, I hope these rumors are true, if only for the possibility of Oprah participating in a ceremony with a dude named Ty Ty.

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Even though Beyonce and Jay-Z are super-private and have no need to pimp their baby out for more money, Jessica Alba thinks they should sell the first photos of Blue Ivy Carter before somebody else cashes in.

Jessica sold the first photos of her daughter Honor to OK! magazine for $1.5 million, and doesn’t regret the decision at all. She says that her and husband Cash Warren had a great experience with their photographer, and they didn’t have to worry about the paparazzi doing scary and dangerous things to get the first look at their newborn.

“For our family, we just wanted to control the experience,” she told CNN, adding that, “If there’s a price tag on your child--which is so bizarre--people will go to crazy lengths. We wanted to avoid the hysteria.”

Hate to say it, but Jessica does have a point! Not that Bey and Jay-Z will take her up on that advice. They have enough wealth and clout to hide this child from the world until she turns eighteen. May not be healthy, but I have no doubt that they could pull it off.

Beyonce was dipped in white girl after she posed for photos for her latest album, 4. Blue Ivy's mother is seen here looking shades lighter than she usually appears to be. It's not as though anyone can rightfully argue that this photo was not doctored.

Beyonce's nose is thinner in the photo than it is IRL, her thighs are slimmer, her waist is smaller, and her skin is lighter. When the skin bleaching via editing phenomenon occurs with well known public figures, it makes no sense at all - not like it does to begin with. But bleaching a world icon like Beyonce's skin is a bit like putting Kelly Clarkson in a bikini and making her look good.

Now that little Blue Ivy Carter has entered the world, we'll never know for certain if Beyonce was really pregnant or used a surrogate, as so many have claimed. But the controversy continues, with baby Blue continuing to score headlines as the first ever 4 day-old diva.

The New York State Health Department is investigating claims about the lavish arrangements made by Bey and Jay-Z to secure a posh, private delivery. The Carters reportedly paid $1.4 million to have the hospital convert 6-8 rooms into a one room private suite, complete with lush accents like mahogany walls. That's a bit much, but what's worse is the report that new parents were denied access to the maternity ward to see their children for the entirety of Beyonce's stay.

Understandably, King Jay and Queen Bey have ruffled some feathers with their ridiculous demands, and an investigation is being conducted to find out if any laws were violated in the hospital's attempt to accomodate hip-hop royalty. From the sound of it, however, nothing will come of the probe. "One [of the complaints] from someone who read about it in the media and the other was anonymous. So we have no person we can interview or talk to about it," said an official.

Likely just a case of sheer haterism. Better get used to it, Blue. You're half a week old and people are already jealous.

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Beyonce gave birth to Blue Ivy the "natural" way, the singer and husband Jay-Z insist. In a joint statement, Beyonce and Jay-Z said that their Blue Ivy "was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives."

The couple added: "Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support."

We've never heard this fiercely private couple make such mushy statements before! It's pretty refreshing.

Thanks to some revealing Jay-Z lyrics we've found out that Beyonce had a miscarriage. In Jay-Z's new song "Glory," which was released today, he raps: "Last time the miscarriage was so tragic/We was afraid you'd disappear/But nah baby you magic."

The song even includes an audio sample of Blue Ivy crying just moments after she entered the world. Pharrell produced the song.

Proud papa Jay says: "The most amazing feeling I feel, words can’t describe what I’m feeling for real / Baby, I paint the sky blue, my greatest creation was you."

Now that's a beautiful tribute. Blue Ivy is one lucky baby girl. Congrats again!

Beyonce and Jay-Z are proud parents of a baby girl! Beyonce checked into Lenox Hill Hospital on the upper East Side on Friday night. She checked in under the name of  "Ingrid Jackson," and the power couple rented out the entire 4th floor for $1.3 million.

On Saturday night, people were seen bringing food and a dozen bottles of red wine onto the heavily guarded hospital wing. After 11 p.m., even doctors and nurses were barred from entering the fourth floor. Tape was placed over security cameras and employees were forced to turn in cell phones when they arrived for their shifts, according to the NY Daily News.

Ivy Blue Carter entered the world via C-section on Saturday. Russell Simmons and Rihanna sent their congrats on Twitter.

Well Blue is this baby's middle name. Ivy isn't so bad, unless she goes by "Ivy Blue," which sounds like a medical condition or something I should order at the bar, which is where I just left to update this sh!t!

Congrats!

Update: The baby's name is Blue Ivy!!

Beyonce had a photo shoot at the Meurice Hotel in Paris, France for Jones magazine. In the magazine, the pregnant singer talks about how she plans to raise her child.

She said: "I believe that parents prepare their kids for the moment that they’re on their own. I am taking everything my dad and my mother have taught me, and I’m able to do things my way."

Were you expecting some details? Beyonce and Jay-Z can answer questions with such ambiguity, you leave more confused than you were before they 'answered' questions.

Beyonce is rumored to be at a hospital right now, prepping for the arrival of baby Beysus. She partied like two days ago and Jay-Z was courtside at an NBA game yesterday. In other words, nothing has been confirmed yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if B and her camel actually do pull some Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes sh!t - not allowing us to get a glimpse of their kid till like 4 months later.