Celine Dion 'thrilled' with twin boys, says husband

Singer Celine Dion is said to be "thrilled" after giving birth to twin boys at a hospital in Florida.

A statement released by St Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida said the first twin weighed five pounds and 10 ounces (2.55 kg).

His brother, born one minute afterwards, weighed six ounces less (2.38 kg).

Her husband Rene Angelil, who cut the umbilical cords, told a news conference he was delighted.