Fergie and Josh Duhamel expecting first child

Fergie is going to be a mom.

A representative for the Black Eyed Peas singer confirmed Monday that she and husband Josh Duhamel are expecting a baby.

Fergie also announced the baby news on Twitter:

This will be the first child for the couple.

The 37-year-old Fergie and 40-year-old Duhamel married in 2009. She joined the Black Eyed Peas when the group released its third album, "Elephunk," in 2003. The foursome is known for its pop-inspired hip-hop tunes like "My Humps," "I Gotta Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow."

Fergie launched her solo debut, "The Duchess," to much success in 2006. It featured five Top 5 hits, including "Fergalicious" and "Big Girls Don't Cry."

Duhamel has appeared in the "Transformer" films and most recently in "Safe Haven."