Stefani: ‘Hollaback Girl’ Was My ‘Fu** You’ To Courtney Love

Gwen Stefani spoke with Time Off magazine about how her biggest solo hit ‘Hollaback Girl’ was actually a response to Courtney Love, who deemed the No Doubt singer a cheerleader in an interview. “You know someone one time called me a cheerleader, negatively, and I’ve never been a cheerleader,” she explained of the song’s origin. “So I was like, ‘Okay, fu** you! You want me to be a cheerleader? Well, I will be one then. And I’ll rule the whole world, just you watch me’.” Timeoff.com.au has since removed the full article.

Gwen Stefani Talks With Minneapolis’ 101.3 KDWB

No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani was backstage with Kassie of 101.3 KDWB in Minneapolis on Wednesday (June 6). Gwen talked about the tour, how Kingston is cared for while on the road, her marriage advice, and her reaction to young pop stars getting themselves in trouble.

The interview audio at akamai.net has since been removed.

Gwen Stefani Talks With DC’s Hot 99.5

No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani was backstage with Kane of Hot 99.5 in Washington, DC last night, where she talked about Kingston having a fever, how tour life is totally different with the baby, how No Doubt is now writing songs and if she feels their sound will change, what she thinks about the ‘Idol’ finale with Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks, and losing a male dancer on the tour due to an ankle injury.

The interview audio at akamai.net has since been removed.

No Time For Gwen Stefani & Pink On ‘Idol Gives Back’

Sources tell TMZ that the pre-taped performances by Pink and No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani for Wednesday night’s ‘Idol Gives Back’ special were “cut for time,” and their segments should air on upcoming episodes of ‘Idol’. Read more.

Gwen Stefani Tour Rider

TMZ has obtained Gwen Stefani’s tour rider, where the No Doubt singer asks for 30 bottles of water and a cornucopia of organic items for her Sweet Escape Tour, kicking off Saturday in Las Vegas. Read more.

Gwen Stefani: I’ve Always Been On A Diet

No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani tells Harper’s Bazaar in its May issue that she struggled to keep her size 4 figure even before her pregnancy. “I hate talking about it, but it’s true,” she said. “I’ve always been on a diet, ever since I was in the sixth grade. It’s an ongoing battle and it’s a nightmare. But I like clothes too much, and I always wanted to wear the outfits I would make.” She added with a laugh: “And I’m very vain.” Read more.

2007 Kids’ Choice Awards

Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, Aly & AJ, Drake Bell, Emma Roberts, No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani, Hayden Panettiere, Hilary Duff, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jesse McCartney, Jessica Alba, Katie Cassidy, Kristy Frank, Mandy Moore, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Orlando Bloom, Paula Abdul, Vanessa Hudgens, and Zac Efron were on hand for Nickelodeon’s 20th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday (March 31) at Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, California. Check out pictures from RexFeatures and Corbis.

Gwen Stefani On The Phone With LA’s KIIS FM

No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani called in to KIIS FM in Los Angeles from her hotel room on Thursday (March 29) to talk with Ryan Seacrest about her explosive performance on ‘American Idol’ last night with Akon and her thoughts on the finalists. She had plenty of positive things to say about the much maligned Sanjaya Malakar.

The interview audio at kiisfm.com has since been removed.

Gwen And Gavin Attend Pacific Life Open

Tennis fans Gwen Stefani of No Doubt and hubby Gavin Rossdale of Institute rubbed elbows with tennis greats like Roger Federer, Maria Sharpova and Andy Roddick last weekend at the Pacific Life Open in Palm Springs. Check out pictures from X17.

Gwen Stefani: I Hope Britney Spears Is All Right

The Mirror reports No Doubt signer Gwen Stefani is worried about Britney Spears after the hair shaving and rehab revolving door issues in the past week. “I used to live in the same area as Britney for a while,” Stefani said. “I just want to scoop her up and give her a kiss. I hope she’s all right. She’s just had a new baby and stuff. I hope she can just enjoy it because it’s an incredible thing.” As for Brit’s new ‘do, Stefani said, “She looks good with her hair shaved off.”

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