Beyonce Slams 'Fake Baby' Claims In New 'Countdown' Video - Watch

Beyonce has hit out 'fake baby' claims in a new behind-the-scenes video for single 'Countdown' – you can watch it below.

The singer confirmed she was expecting her first baby with husband Jay-Z on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in Los Angeles back in August.

As previously reported on Gigwise, Mediatakeout.com accused the singer of wearing a 'fake bump' at the awards, quoting a 'top media insider' as their source.

In the clip, which was filmed on the set of her 'Countdown' video, the singer says: "Hello, it is September 23. Oh baby, oh baby, oh baby, oh baby," whilst rubbing her bump.

She holds up a copy of New York Daily News says: "This was on the cover of the Daily News. Right now I'm actually shooting the video for 'Countdown' and I'm six months pregnant. pretending that my stomach is flat in body suits,"

Adding: ''Thank god you can't tell from the front, but when I turn to the side, oh baby, oh baby.''

The video sees Beyonce take inspiration from Audrey Hephurn with jet-black hair tied up and Breakfast At Tiffany 's style clothes.

Video director Adria Petty has previously worked with the singer on the video for her single 'Sweet Dreams'.

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