Constantine Maroulis welcomes first child

Constantine Maroulis (35) is a daddy! The American Idol alum and Angel Reed welcomed their first child, Malena James, on Thursday at 11:06 p.m. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz., and measured 19 inches long.

“Sometimes Christmas comes early and we’re so lucky to get the greatest gift a few days early,” Maroulis told People magazine.

“Angel and I are thrilled to welcome our perfect baby girl into the world today. Mom and baby are healthy and I couldn’t be more excited to ring in 2011 this way.”

Constantine and Angel met last year while they were starring in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages.

Maroulis shared his excitement over impending fatherhood last July.

“It’s a beautiful thing,” he said at the time. “I’m looking forward to the road ahead, definitely.”

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