CELEBS CONGRATULATE PEREZ HILTON ON SON

Celebrities have taken to Twitter to congratulate gay gossip blogger Perez Hilton (real name Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr.) following his surprise revelation that he’s become the father of a little boy.

On Wednesday, Hilton announced the news on his website, stating: “…earlier this month I was blessed with the birth of my first child, a beautiful and healthy baby boy – with lots of hair on his tiny head!

“I am so humbled to welcome this little man into my life. And I am honoured and ready for the challenge of guiding him through his.”

He added: “My family is overjoyed at this newest and most cherished addition.”

The 34-year-old blogger, who has become a public figure in his own right, has not revealed the identity of the mother or how the baby was conceived.

Hilton received a flood of tweets in response to the news from his celebrity friends.

Paris Hilton wrote: “Congratulations @PerezHilton on your new son. Such exciting news, so happy for you! Love Paris.”

Spice Girl Emma Bunton commented: “@PerezHilton Amazing news, it’s the best feeling in the world! Congratulations Daddy!”

Ricky Martin, who is himself raising two boys, said: “@PerezHilton Hey!!! Congratulations Mr. I am very happy for you! Love and light!”

Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears added: “@PerezHilton OH MY GOOOOOD!!!! Congrats!!! So proud and excited for you!”

Responding to the messages of support, Hilton said: “I can’t stop crying! Every time someone Tweets me ‘Congrats Dad’ or ‘Daddy’ the tears just start streaming! #PoppaPerez.”