eltonfurnishbab.jpgElton John and David Furnish are parents to Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, born on Christmas day in California via surrogate.

"We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment," John and Furnish said in a joint statement. "Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents."

This is the first child for the couple who were married in 2005 after 12 years together. A rep for the couple told the mag they Elton and David have no plans to reveal the identity of the surrogate or any details surrounding the arrangement.