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    Ashanti has just confirmed she's pregnant with her and Nelly's first child!Ashanti shared the happy news Wednesday in an Instagram video in which the singer's getting ready for a performance. After one of her handlers asks how much time she needs until she's ready, Ashanti's mom, Tina Douglas, checks in a second time, and that's when Ashanti responds, "I'm gonna need about nine months," prompting Tina to express shock at the pregnancy news.The baby will be Ashanti's first and Nelly's third...

  • Ashanti and Nelly confirm they're engaged - and expecting their first child

    US music stars Ashanti and Nelly have revealed they are engaged and are expecting their first child together. The award-winning performers - who first dated over 20 years ago - rekindled their romance last year. They first met at the Grammy Awards in 2003, and dated for a decade before going their separate ways. Ashanti shared a video on Instagram, saying she'll need "about nine months" to prepare for her next big gig. Nelly also shared the post, which was captioned, "Baby baby baby baby", on...

  • Pregnant Ashanti Confirms Engagement to Nelly Before Baby's Arrival

    Ashanti and Nelly are engaged, confirming the news before they welcome their first baby together. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti, 43, told Essence on Wednesday, April 17. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.” The pregnant singer also debuted her baby news in an Instagram video, in which her...