Ciara announces she is pregnant with her first child

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Singer and actress Ciara confirmed on "The View" in New York Tuesday she is pregnant with her first child.

The 28-year-old recording artist announced her engagement to rapper-producer Future, 30, last October.

Rumors have swirled for months the couple are expecting but Ciara didn't confirm the news until Tuesday. She didn't say what the child's gender or anticipated due date are.

Future has three children from previous relationships -- a son, 11, a daughter, 4, and a second son, 13 months, People.com said.