Openly gay celebrity blogger Perez Hilton becomes a dad for the first time

             

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton makes surprise announcement that he's become a father for the first time

He was spotted shopping for baby clothes in January.

And it seems Perez Hilton was purchasing outfits for his very own little bundle of joy.

The celebrity blogger announced on Wednesday that he had become a father to a baby boy. The openly gay blogger gave no details of the birth or who the child's mother.

'I am ready to announce that 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!' wrote the 34-year-old on his eponymous celebrity gossip site.

 The surprise announcement was accompanied by a shot of the blogger gently cradling the tiny tot, who was barely visible under a stripy hat and blanket.

The blogger was clearly smitten, stating, 'I am so humbled to welcome this little man into my life. And I am honored and ready for the challenge of guiding him through his.'

'My family is overjoyed at this newest and most cherished addition,' he added.

Perez, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, went on to thank his readers for supporting his 'five websites' and for 'welcoming' him into their lives.

Stocking up: The blogger was spotted shopping for baby clothes at Target in West Hollywood in January 

The writer never revealed that he was expecting a child, so Wednesday's news comes as surprise for his fans.

Perez was spotted shopping for baby products in a Target store in West Hollywood in January, likely in preparation for his new arrival.

He was seen buying clothes hangers and baby grows during the outing.