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Robert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the 7th time
(AP) -- Robert De Niro has welcomed another child. The 79-year-old is now the father of seven.
A representative for De Niro confirmed the birth to The Associated Press on Tuesday but said no other details or statement were expected.
The Oscar winner is also a parent to Drena, 51, and Raphael, 46, from his first marriage; and twins, Julian and Aaron, 27; Elliot, 24; and Helen Grace, 11, from his second marriage.
De Niro is currently promoting the new comedy "About My Father," which opens on May 26.
De Niro is a two-time Oscar winner for his supporting role in "The Godfather: Part II" and best actor in "Raging Bull." In 2011, he was also honored with the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award for his impact on the world of entertainment and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom five years later.
Signed in purple ink, Minnesota dedicates highway to Prince
CHANHASSEN. (AP) -- The late pop superstar Prince is being honored in Minnesota as the state renames a seven-mile stretch of highway that runs past his Paisley Park recording studios.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz used purple ink on Tuesday to sign the bill that dedicates the roadway formerly known as Minnesota Highway 5 to Prince. Now, the stretch of road in the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie will be named the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.
Prince's friends and fans are covering the costs of the purple signs that will soon go up along the road.
After touring Paisley Park on Tuesday, Walz described Prince as a "global icon" and "creative genius." The governor said this is the "coolest bill signing" he's ever done.
For Minnesotans, Prince is "part of our shared cultural identity that really does transcend generations," Walz said, adding that the highway dedication is just "a small recognition" of Prince and a gift to Minnesota.
"I for one am just incredibly grateful to be a part of this celebration. But like so many Minnesotans, I'm just proud that Prince called Minnesota home," Walz said.