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  • No Doubt Apologizes For “Racist” Video, Pulls It

    No Doubt’s newest single off their album “Push And Shove”, called “Looking Hot”, was pulled from YouTube just a day after it was put up after it garnered several complaints of racism.

    The video, which shows singer Gwen Stefani dressed as a Native American princess and being captured by her cowboy bandmates, debuted on Friday and was dubbed offensive by several viewers, prompting the band to issue a statement:

    “As a multi-racial band our foundation is built upon both diversity and consideration for other cultures. Our intention with our new video was never to offend, hurt or trivialize Native American people, their culture or their history. Although we consulted with Native American friends and Native American studies experts at the University of California, we realize now that we have offended people. This is of great concern to us and we are removing the video immediately. The music that inspired us when we started the band, and the community of friends, family, and fans that surrounds us was built upon respect, unity and inclusiveness. We sincerely apologize to the Native American community and anyone else offended by this video. Being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are.”

    The band hasn’t elaborated on what they plan to do with the single or whether they are going to release a new video for it; for now, you can watch the original over at Gawker.

  • Gwen Stefani: “We Knew We’d Come Back”

    Gwen Stefani admitted recently that as much as she has loved her solo career, it was never meant to be a permanent arrangement.

    “It just feels so much more natural being back in this mode,” she said. “The solo records allowed me to indulge my girly side but it was never meant to be taken seriously. It was just like an art project that kept going longer than I expected. The group never ended – we always knew we’d come back to make this album.”

    With No Doubt recently releasing their sixth studio album–“Push And Shove”–after four long years of preparation, it’s seemed to fans like a project that would never see the light of day. Between various band members having children and Gwen’s hugely successful solo albums (not to mention her clothing line), it took a while for everyone to be able to get in the same room, let alone write an album.

    “I was just burned out. I’d done the two [solo] albums, the two tours, I’d had the two babies – there had been a lot of output in those years [since Rock Steady]. When you first have a baby your life doesn’t really change,” Stefani said. “You’re tired but it’s nothing compared to when they grow and they’re humans and they need you. By the time we were making this record my toddler was becoming a little guy and school, and oh my God, it was super challenging.”

    If anyone had any doubts as to whether or not the band would make it through all those life-changing events, the group lays those fears to rest with the news that they will be bringing all eight of their children on tour with them when the time comes. That’s dedication.