Christina Aguilera confirms pregnancy

Christina Aguilera has confirmed that she is expecting her first child.

Rumours that the singer was pregnant began circulating as far back as February, but she has now admitted that a baby is on the way.

Aguilera told US reporters that she will "enter into mommyhood" at the start of 2008.

Talking about her lover Jordan Bratman, she said: "He's thrilled! He's just great."