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“I had done the No Doubt record Push and Shove, and that was a real challenge for me: I think after the giving birth twice, going on multiple tours, all the stuff that I had done, I really got quite burned out after that.”

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Gwen Stefani, born on October 3, 1969, is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer known for her unique musical style and fashion sense. She was the lead singer of the rock band No Doubt and achieved significant success in her solo career. more

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