Celine Dion announces her expected twins are boys

NEW YORK -- Celine Dion says the twins she's expecting are boys.

The superstar singer revealed the sex of the babies in a brief statement Friday on her website.

Dion already has a son, Rene Charles, with her husband and manager, Rene Angelil.

The 42-year-old singer had undergone several rounds of in-vitro fertilization and has spoken openly about her difficulties having children.

A representative for the singer was not immediately available to comment on the posting.

Dion will return to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, her home from 2003-07, with a new show that's scheduled to begin March 15.