Hudson gives birth to first child

Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson has given birth to her first child, her publicist has announced.

The Oscar-winning star, 27, and fiance, David Otunga, were “ecstatic” about the arrival of their “beautiful and perfect” baby boy, Lisa Kasteler said.

David Daniel Otunga Jr was born in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, weighing 7lb 14oz (3.57kg).

Former American Idol contestant Hudson won the best supporting actress Oscar for Dreamgirls in 2007.