People.com Entertainment TV From the PEOPLE Archives: A Look Back at Beyoncé's First Surprise Pregnancy Announcement "I have a surprise," the singer says, announcing that she and Jay-Z are expecting By Michelle Tauber Michelle Tauber Twitter Michelle Tauber is the Senior Editor overseeing Royals coverage at PEOPLE. She has been covering the royal family for PEOPLE since 2000, including William and Kate's wedding, Meghan and Harry's wedding and the births of the royal children. Formerly PEOPLE's first and only Head Writer, she has written a record-breaking 250+ cover stories spanning celebrity, crime and human interest. A graduate of the University of Florida, she lives in Orlando. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 28, 2011 09:25 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Leave it to Beyoncé to steal the spotlight at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. But it wasn’t one of the pop diva’s signature show-stopping performances that had people talking. Instead, it was Beyoncé’s burgeoning baby bump, swathed in an orange gown. Beyoncé, 29, posed for photos with her hands cradling her belly, teasing, “I have a surprise!” “I’m happy to say it’s true,” her rep confirms to PEOPLE. Later, during the show, she performed “Love on Top,” introducing the song by telling the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live crowd, “I want you to stand up on your feet. I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me.” After her song, she unbuttoned her sparkling jacket and rubbed her stomach. The crowd roared. PHOTOS: Jay- Z & Beyoncé: A Musical Match “They told friends in the last month,” a source tells PEOPLE. “She’s never been happier. Seriously it’s all she’s been waiting for. And Jay is like an excited kid. They’re adorable.” This will be the first child for Beyoncé and her husband of three years, 41-year-old Jay-Z, who performed “Otis” at the VMAs with Kanye West. Just in June, Knowles, who turns 30 on Sept. 4, told Piers Morgan, “I always said I would have a baby at 30.” Looks like the talented singer is true to her word! PHOTOS: MTV VMAs’ Fiercest Fashions