Stewart to become dad again

Rod Stewart has confirmed that he is to become a father again at the age of 60 - and will marry fiancee Penny Lancaster after the baby is born.

The baby is due in early December and the wedding is set for spring 2006.

News of the pregnancy had leaked out, but the couple waited to confirm until 33-year-old Penny had passed her twelfth week.

The rocker said: "I count myself blessed to have bestowed upon me the honour of fatherhood again with Penny, whom I love and cherish so much."

The couple, who have been together almost six years, announced in March this year that they were to marry after his divorce from ex-wife Rachel Hunter was finalised.

This will be Rod Stewart's seventh child.