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It’s a boy for Elton John!

It’s a boy for Elton John!

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Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, may soon be sending out birth announcements to announce the arrival of their son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John.

The child, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces, was born on Christmas Day via a surrogate. He is the first child for both John, 63, and Furnish, 48.

"I've never felt anything like it in my life," the music legend recently told US Weekly. "You're so awestruck. What can you say? You take it in. The feeling, the joy, the warmth of his body, his breathing … I will never forget that experience ever."

The couple has been together for 17 years. They were married in a civil ceremony in the UK in 2005.

The birth of Zachary fulfills a long time dream for both men, who admitted to being devastated after their attempt to adopt two Ukrainian orphans earlier this year was rejected by authorities.

While the couple is keeping details of their surrogate private, they say they will be honest with Zachary about how he was conceived.

And, they intend to spend a lot of quality time as a family in the coming months and years.

"We don't want to put the raising of children into the hands of nannies and housekeepers," Furnish told People magazine. "We want to be active parents. We have godchildren [and] kids that we support in Africa, so we're fine."
 

Throw a singles party on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine's Day is one of the most divisive days of the year. While couples typically celebrate this date as a time to express their love for their other half, those who are single often dread the heart-filled holiday. This year, instead of moping at home as your partnered pals enjoy romantic candlelit dinners, throw a Valentine's Day party for you and your single friends.

This gathering truly benefits from the idea "the more the merrier," so encourage your friends to bring along other unattached pals from outside your social circle. With a flexible guest list, however, you'll want to make sure to have extra food, custom party favors and supplies on hand.

When decorating the party space, remember that the shindig is for those without significant others, so that they can gather and enjoy each other's company – it is not an anti-Valentine's Day party. Don't go overboard with black streamers or broken heart decals. Dress the room as you see fit, whether that be with twinkly Christmas lights or a few red balloons.

Whether you're in a relationship or not, everybody loves Valentine's Day candy, so stock up on delicious sweet treats like boxes of chocolate and heart-shaped lollipops.

With the party space prepared, you'll be ready to have a fantastic February 14th – guaranteed!

Celebrate with a Mardi Gras theme party

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Whether you are turning 21 or 50, those who are planning a party for a milestone birthday may be searching for the perfect theme. For a truly celebratory atmosphere, draw inspiration from an upcoming event and host a Mardi Gras-themed party.

Just because you aren't in New Orleans doesn't mean you can't capture its festive feel. Fill the room with purple, green and gold decorations, elaborate masks and strands of beads. Create a playlist of your favorite party music and mix in some tracks of horn-heavy jazz.

Encourage guests to dress-up for the fiesta, and hand out a prize for the best costume of the night. Of course, just because they didn't win the costume contest doesn't mean that guests should go home empty-handed. Give out personalized shot glasses to thank your friends for celebrating your birthday with you.

Finally, don't forget the food. Select finger foods and hors d'oeuvres that boast Creole and Cajun flavors. This will be a birthday celebration your friends won't soon forget!

Plan a spring-themed baby shower

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Snow is falling around the country, and many people with friends expecting a baby may be inclined to use the weather as inspiration for a baby shower theme. And while a winter wonderland is a sweet and magical idea, those who are currently planning a shower may want to consider centering the gathering around another season – spring.

Remember, though you are beginning preparations for the get-together now, it won't be held for another two to three months – just in time for the start of spring. This time of year is often thought of as the season of rebirth – flowers bloom, animals return from hibernation – making it a charming theme for a shower. Best of all, this theme is relatively easy to do and can be gender-neutral.

When picking out party supplies, use a pastel palette – soft yellows, light greens and baby blues are perfect. You can go for an elaborate decor filled with streamers and balloons, or opt for a more subdued atmosphere and keep the color confined to the plates and napkins.

Baby shower favors are imperative as well. Personalized magnets and Hersheys bars are great gifts, but make sure they embody the theme as well. Select wrappers that have a spring-themed image, such as a blossoming flower, baby duck or lady bug.

Orlando Bloom welcomes a baby boy

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While Orlando Bloom won't be spending time promoting the newest Pirates of the Caribbean film – the actor declined to reprise his role in the franchise's fourth installment – it seems that he still has a busy year ahead. Bloom's wife, model Miranda Kerr, recently gave birth to a baby boy!

According to People magazine, newborn Flynn was born on January 6, and Kerr just recently took to her blog to reveal some details surrounding the joyous event.

"I gave birth to him naturally – without any pain medication and it was a long, arduous and difficult labour, but Orlando was with me the whole time supporting and guiding me through it. I could not have done it without him," she wrote. "We are so happy and are enjoying our time together as a family. He is our little ray of sunshine. Thank you everyone for your beautiful well wishes and your lovely thoughts."

Bloom and Kerr have been together since 2007, and the two tied the knot in June of last year. This is the first child for both.

We wonder if the birth announcements boasted a pirate theme!