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Beyoncé told photographers she had a surprise before outlining a baby bump under her gown Not every baby manages to be the indisputable star of a major music awards show several months before he or she is even born. But then this newly announced pregnancy is the product of modern music aristocracy, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. A potential lifetime of headline-hogging began as Beyoncé posed for photographers in a flowing red dress outside the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Saying she had a surprise, she flattened the gown to outline an unmistakable bump. It that wasn’t enough, performing during the ceremony the R&B singer told the audience: “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.” She finished the song by removing a sequinned tuxedo jacket to rub her belly. In the audience, Jay-Z, her rap superstar husband, was hugged by his friend, Kanye West. The very public announcement managed to overshadow three awards for Katy Perry, including the prestigious video of the year gong for Firework, and a pair for Lady Gaga, who opened the show dressed as a male alter ego. British singer Adele won three technical awards for the video accompanying her song, Rolling in the Deep. The awards show involved tributes to Amy Winehouse, who died just over a month ago. Russell Brand, a friend, told the audience that those addicted to drugs should seek help, as he once did: “A lot of people just get the disease, not many people get the incredible talent that Amy was blessed with. Let’s remember there is a solution. That solution is available.” The veteran singer Tony Bennett aired a snippet of the duet he recorded with Winehouse, due for release on what would have been her 28th birthday, 14 September. The US singer Bruno Mars played a cover of Valerie, one of Winehouse’s hits, finishing with the line. “Amy, we’ll miss you baby”. Beyoncé Jay-Z United States MTV Peter Walker guardian.co.uk