Beyonce celebrated the upcoming arrival of her twins with a baby shower attended by stars including Kelly Rowland and Serena Williams.
The US singer, who announced in February that she and husband Jay Z are expecting twins, enjoyed an African-themed party at a residence in Beverly Hills.
Guests included her Destiny’s Child bandmates Rowland and Michelle Williams and tennis ace Serena Williams, who is also pregnant.
Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles shared a video of the bash on Instagram, captioned: “All theses beautiful ladies at the Carter push party.”
It shows the attendees seated on a low bench around a flower-adorned table, as a feast is laid out behind them.
Tina starts a countdown, saying “One, two, three…” then all the guests join her in shouting “happy Carter push party”.
Rapper Jay Z’s real name is Shawn Corey Carter.
Beyonce, 35, and Jay Z are already parents to five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.
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