Baby boy for Black Eyed Pea's Fergie

Black Eyed Peas star Fergie has become a mother.

A representative for the singer said she gave birth to 7lb 10oz (3.5kg) Axl Jack Duhamel yesterday.

Axl Jack is Fergie and actor Josh Duhamel’s first child. The 38-year-old singer married the 40-year-old actor in 2009. She officially changed her name from Stacy Ann Ferguson to Fergie Duhamel this month.

Fergie is one quarter of the Black Eyed Peas. She released her solo debut, The Dutchess, in 2006. The album launched five big hits, including Fergalicious and Big Girls Don’t Cry.

Duhamel has appeared on television shows including ABC’s All My Children and in films such as Transformers.