Kim Kardashian Confirms Pregnancy on Official Web Site

Kim Kardashian used her official web site to confirm the news that she and boyfriend Kanye West are expecting a child in the new year.

Posted Kardashian, "It's true!! Kanye (West) and I are expecting a baby. We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us. Looking forward to great new beginnings in 2013 and to starting a family. Happy New Year!!! Xo"

Kanye West first revealed news of the pregnancy at his concert in Atlantic City last evening. The couple has been dating since March of 2012.

Kardashian and her family rose to prominence in 2007 with their E! reality television series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and its subsequent spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take New York. In 2010, Kardashian was the highest-earning reality star, with estimated earnings of $6 million.

With sisters Kourtney and Khloé, Kardashian co-owns the fashion boutique chain D-A-S-H. She has been involved in the production of several lines of clothing and fragrances. In August 2011, Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries in a widely publicized ceremony. That October, Kardashian filed for divorce following 72 days or marriage.

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