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It's Official: Jay-Z, Beyoncé Hitched!

Stars keep silent but file their marriage license

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM CDT

(Newser) – Even though Jay-Z and Beyoncé still haven't publicly confirmed rumors about their not-so-secret wedding, the couple has filed their marriage license in Scarsdale, NY, People magazine reports. The license lists the wedding date as April 4. Beyoncé has been seen since the ceremony on tour with Jay-Z sporting a large diamond ring.

Beyonce and Jay-Z arrive to attend the Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2008-2009 men's collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Singer Beyonce arrives at the grand opening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club at the Palazzo hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

In this Feb. 18, 2007, file photo, Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles are photographed before the NBA All-Star basketball game in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Kim Johnson Flodin, file)

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