Shakira’s not yet a mommy, but Gerard Pique’s definitely a joker

Shakira is not yet a mommy, no matter what her partner, Gerard Pique, might say.

“Ya ha nacido nuestro hijo!� Pique wrote Thursday in his native Spanish on Twitter, announcing the “birth� of the couple’s new son. “Estamos muy felices! Gracias a todos por vuestros mensajes!� (Roughly translated, that’s, “We’re very happy, thanks to everyone for the messages.�)

So, was it baby time? Not exactly. Just the father-to-be taking part in a little local tradition.

Again tweeting in Spanish, the soccer player said 10 hours later (translated): “We have a name! He’s called Inocencia! Happy Dia de los Inocentes to everyone!�

The singer’s rep confirmed the prank, telling “Entertainment Tonight,� “Yesterday was Dia de los Inocentes [Day of the Innocents], which is similar to April Fool’s. She hasn’t had the baby yet.�

The couple, who shared an ultrasound of their son early in December, have not yet announced when the baby is due.

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