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Gwen and Akon Dumped By Verizon

PopSugar — Wed, 09 May 2007 00:03:59 PDT

Verizon has pulled its sponsorship of Gwen's Sweet Escape Tour as a result of the disturbing video of Akon (her opening act) simulating sex on-stage with a girl who turned out to be only 15-years-old. The video made its way around the internet and his actions were so disturbing that it's no shock that there are professional repercussions.

Gwen's manager, Jim Guerinot, however, had this to say: "Akon has been a perfect gentleman on this tour. His show has at best been a PG show. Children of all ages have been attending. We have had no complaints -- nothing but satisfied people. And I would say that we're shocked that Verizon would drop Gwen Stefani as part of this whole debate."

Even so, losing the tour's main sponsor must be rough. Maybe it's time for Gwen to look into finding herself another opening act.

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Get Ready For A Sweet Escape

PopSugar — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:28:41 PST

Gwen took little Kingston along to the NRJ Music Awards. This kid has got so much exposure to the industry he'll probably be producing music before he's out of diapers. Looks like he's about to get some more experience too. Mommy Gwen is gearing up for her North American tour which kicks off in San Diego on April 22nd. Akon and Lady Sovereign will also be performing. Tickets go on sale Feb. 10th. Check out the list of tour dates for Gwen's Sweet Escape here!

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Gwen Going on Tour with Lady Sovereign

BuzzSugar — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:00:14 PST

Gwen Stefani just announced the dates of her Sweet Escape Tour, which kicks of April 22 in San Diego and continues with 40 shows through June. Opening acts include Akon and UK rapper Lady Sovereign, which is funny because I just saw Lady Sov quoted in Rolling Stone saying: "This year [in music] has been rubbish. Apart from me, it's just been sh*t."

I'll admit: I'm not a huge fan of Stefani's new album, The Sweet Escape, either. But as a live act, she totally won me over when I saw her perform "Wind It Up" at the Billboard Music Awards. The woman knows how to put on a show. To see the complete list of tour dates,

Apr-22 San Diego, CA - Coors Amphitheatre**
Apr-24 Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center**
Apr-25 Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Arena**
Apr-27 Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre***
Apr-28 Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
Apr-30 Salt Lake City, UT - The "E" Center
May-02 Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
May-03 Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
May-05 Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre
May-06 Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May-08 Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre
May-09 West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre
May-11 Atlanta, GA - HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
May-12 Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
May-14 Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
May-15 Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
May-17 Washington DC - Nissan Pavilion
May-18 Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
May-20 Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
May-21 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
May-23 Boston, MA - Tweeter Center
May-24 Philadelphia, PA - Tweeter Center at The Waterfront
May-27 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel and Casino***
May-29 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
May-30 Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
Jun-01 Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Jun-02 Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center
Jun-04 Omaha, NE - Qwest Center
Jun-05 St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Jun-07 Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
Jun-08 Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jun-10 Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
Jun-12 Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
Jun-13 Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome
Jun-15 Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Jun-16 Seattle, WA - White River Amphitheatre
Jun-18 Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Jun-19 San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Jun-22 Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Jun-23 Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

** Akon only
*** Lady Sovereign only

Music Video: Gwen Stefani, "The Sweet Escape"

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:48:13 PST

Yahoo! Music today is premiering the new Gwen Stefani video for "The Sweet Escape," the latest single off the singer's album of the same name. I like the new-wave vibe and catchy "whoo-hoo! yee-hoo!" refrain of this song, which was produced by Akon. But I guess I'd rather listen to Gwen than watch her, because I'm not crazy about the gold-drenched, Rapunzel-inspired video. Check out out the video premiere and let me know what you think.

CD Review: Gwen Stefani, The Sweet Escape

BuzzSugar — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:46:06 PST

Gwen Stefani may be channeling Scarface-era Michelle Pfeiffer on the cover of The Sweet Escape (Interscope), but her second solo outing is squarely rooted in eighties pop, with a little bit of Sound of Music thrown in.

While the bizarrely alluring first single, "Wind It Up," has Gwen yodeling and sampling "The Lonely Goatherd," the title track (produced by and featuring Akon) is a veritable kitchen sink of new-wave references, cramming in chimey keyboards, punchy brass, tambourines, and a catchy "whoo-hoo! yee-hoo!" refrain. But the nostalgia doesn't end there. "U Started It" is a well-executed Prince homage, with its sultry vocal melody and synthesized strings, while "Orange County Girl" has Stefani rapping through her life story: "A lot of things have changed but I’m mostly the same / These are a few of my favorite things."

But while the standout tracks on "The Sweet Escape" are undoubtedly unique, most of Stefani's pop/hip-hop hybrids start to sound saccharine after just a few listens. For the rest of my take,

"Now That You Got It," one of several Neptunes-produced songs on the album, is a skittish hip-hop experiment that feels grating and repetitive, while the danceable "Fluorescent" suffers from synthesizer overload. One of the most disappointing tracks, however, is the sugary-sweet "4 in the Morning." Despite its party-all-night perspective, the somewhat generic melody could very easily be mistaken for 1990s teen girl pop. So while yodeling over hardcore rap beats may be weird, at least its edgy, and I like my Gwen with a little bit more edge.

Gwen's a Little Teary-eyed

PopSugar — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:57:33 PST

Why is Gwen crying in this artwork for her new album, The Sweet Escape? Do you think it's because she lost to Nelly Furtado for World's Best Pop/Rock Artist at the WMAs last night? Doubt it. She didn't even go so she couldn't have cared that much. And it's a good thing too because the show evidently wasn't that good!

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What to TiVo: Saturday

Maggie Pehanick — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat)
9:00 Hancock

8:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat)
9:00 Person of Interest (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 UFC: Diaz vs. Miller (new)
11:00 The Finder (repeat)

8:00 Escape Routes (new, season finale)
9:00 The Voice (repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guests Eli Manning and Rihanna)

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:59:50 PDT

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat)
9:00 A Special Edition of 20/20 (new)

8:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (repeat)
9:00 Hawaii Five-O (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)
8:00 America's Most Wanted (new)

8:00 Escape Routes (new)
9:00 The Firm (new)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (new)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with host Daniel Radcliffe and musical guest Lana Del Rey)

L.A.M.B. Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:38:20 PST

Inspired by the "1960s rogue girl with a Japanese street sensibility," Gwen Stefani chose to show off her latest L.A.M.B designs against a collage of black-and-white New York City street snaps and closeup shots of girls getting their eye makeup done, all while Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" boomed overhead. Each look seemed to reflect a moment in Gwen's iconic style evolution. Case in point: her "Hey Baby" houndstooth print made a serious comeback, landing on everything from sporty totes to bomber jackets; her "Sweet Escape" moto-edged attire popped up in zippered jacquard jackets; and those Clueless-worthy platforms? That's just a classic Gwen staple. While the outerwear was athletic and tough, the attention to feminine details was also spot on. Look to the Peter Pan collars, sexy Morgenthal Frederics cat-eye glasses, impeccably pleated circle skirts, and sheer knee-high nylons for proof of Gwen's girlier side. No matter how you spin it, this is an ultra-wearable lineup of '90s-cool gear with a hint of retro and a pop of graphic-print modernity.

Trends: Houndstooth print, pleated skirts, sportswear-inspired outerwear, and Peter Pan collars.
Colors: A dark, cool palette - red, black, gray, and ecru - with surprise pops of neon yellow.
Key Piece: The gray pleated circle skirt paired with a sweet collared top makes a sexy take on schoolgirl classics.
Accessories: Sporty tote bags, cat-eye secretary glasses, knee-high nylons, and '90s-style chunky platforms.
Who Would Wear It: The girl with a sportier fierce edge when it comes to dress, like Rihanna.

6 Pretty Pink Floral Swimsuits For Lil Girls

Kate Stahl — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:07:48 PST

Planning a Winter escape to somewhere sunny and warm? Mama isn't the only one who needs a new swimsuit. Pick up one of the following pink floral suits for your littlest girls (we'll bring you boys options soon), and get ready to say "bye bye" to snow and cold and "hello" to the beach in sweet style!