Elton John is a father. The pop superstar and his husband, David Furnish, announced via Us Weekly that they have had a son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, via a surrogate mother in California. Zachary was born Christmas day and and weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces.

“We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment,” the new fathers told Us. “Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents.”