Celine Dion Gives Birth To Twin Boys

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Singing superstar Celine Dion welcomed healthy twin boys on Saturday at a Florida hospital, People reported.

The 42-year-old chart-topper delivered her first son at 11:11 a.m., with the second child arriving a minute later at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach Florida, according to People.

The Grammy-winning singer of hits like "My Heart Will Go On," has a 9-year-old son with her husband and manager, Rene Angelil. The twin boys, who were due in November, were the result of a sixth in-vitro fertilization attempt, according to media reports.

"Celine, René and their son René-Charles are thrilled," her spokesperson told the magazine.

On Monday, Dion had been admitted on the recommendation of her doctors "to prevent the early delivery of her babies which is the standard of care for any patient with twin pregnancy in this clinical setting," hospital officials said in a statement.

The Florida hospital also denied some media reports that claimed Dion had scheduled a caesarean section delivery for Oct. 22, handpicked her nursing staff and asked for rooms for her security team.

"At no time did Ms. Dion or her husband make any special demands or requests of the hospital. She is not scheduled at any predetermined date for her delivery. She has not requested or selected any particular staff or accommodations not available to other patients," the statement to People said.

Dion, one of the top-earning musicians in the world, is due to return to Las Vegas in March 2011 for a three-year concert residency at Caesar's Palace hotel and casino.