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NO DOUBT ABOUT IT: Full life for musician/mom Gwen Stefani The world might not be a better place if all rock stars were as candid as Gwen Stefani. But rock 'n' roll would be a lot less pretentious - which, come to think of it, probably would make the world a better place. "I'm quite a lazy person. I love to sleep, eat, watch TV and not do too much," said the lead singer of the recently reactivated ska-rock band No Doubt, which performs here tomorrow night at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre. Of course, not doing too much can be a challenge when you're in the middle of a summer concert tour, especially when you bring your two young sons (one born less than a year ago) along. Each undertaking, being a parent and performing in a different city each night, is a full-time job that doesn't lend itself to being lazy. "It's like I wish I could be lazy!" Stefani said, laughing, before her tone turned more serious. "The whole thing is nearly impossible. Some days it just doesn't work and some days it does. I have so much on my plate right now that at times I feel like I'm not good at any of it. Other days, you think to yourself: 'Wow, how do I do all that?' I have a great family, a great husband (former Bush singer Gavin Rossdale) and a great team that help me." The 39-year-old singer-songwriter is delighted to be back together with her three band mates in No Doubt, after devoting the past five years to her red-hot solo career. Having been the main songwriter of such No Doubt hits as "Don't Speak," "Just a Girl" and "Underneath It All," Stefani turned toward hip-hop and dance-pop to craft such infectious solo hits as "Hollaback Girl" and "What You Waiting For?" Her reunion with No Doubt marked a welcome return. The band's last studio album of new material, "Rock Steady," came out in 2001. But Stefani, 39, was determined not to leave her two boys, Kingston, 3, and Zuma, who turns a year old on Aug. 21, at home while she embarked on a tour with No Doubt that began back in early May. "Children are the most important thing, and having them is the hardest and most challenging thing I've ever done," she said. "It's crazy having them out on tour," said Stefani, speaking by phone from a tour stop in Canada. "I'm in Calgary and I've already spent the whole day with them. I walked with them, took them to the park, to a Chinese cultural center and to get smoothies at the mall. I've already had a full day - and now they're taking their nap and I'm getting ready to do a concert. "It's hard, but I feel really lucky. The hardest thing is trying to fit everything in." If things had worked out as scheduled, No Doubt's current tour would be to promote a new album. Instead, she, bassist Tony Kanal, guitarist Tom Dumont and drummer Adrian Young are embarked on what is essentially a greatest hits tour. They hope that nightly performances will get the group's creative juices flowing to write new songs for their postponed album. Stefani sounded despondent when asked what new attributes she brought to the band after her most recent solo tour concluded in late 2007. "Well, obviously, I didn't bring back anything," she replied. "Because I went into the (recording) studio for six months with those guys and couldn't write one thing. "I'm in a really weird spot right now as far as songwriting goes. You know, I never dreamed any of this (success) would happen, but it's all part of the journey. So, if I write a new album with No Doubt, part of the journey is to get back on stage and center ourselves." Centered or not, Stefani acknowledged that a new album is not a given, no matter how much effort she and her band mates exert. "This tour is like the time of our lives, and we realize it," she said. "Hopefully we'll write new music, but we know we're not at the beginning of our career." Stefani, who turns 40 on Oct. 3, was barely 17 when she joined the fledgling No Doubt 23 years ago in Anaheim. She grew contemplative when asked if music now means more to her than it did in 1986, when No Doubt -- which then included her older brother, future "The Simpsons" and Disney studio animator Eric -- began its journey. "I think it is two different things; it's like you're a fan of music and then there's making music," she said. "And I guess I do put them together. Because once a song is written and the demo (recording) is done, I'm a fan of it. But when you're a kid and you discover music, at that age, it defines and represents who you are. And that's a very powerful thing. "Now, I have this weird relationship with music. I'm scared of songwriting. To me, it's something I have no control over. Compared to other artists who love to write songs every day, for me it's like this fear: 'Oh my God, I have to write and nothing's coming out. Argh!' I want to make a (new) record so bad, but it's scary for me." Fear was not a factor in No Doubt's early days. Nor was the notion of success. "It's really a miracle," Stefani said. "There's no way you have told me this would end up being my life. The band was more something we did as a form of procrastination from school and our real lives. It's what we did for fun. We had no plans for this (fame and fortune) to happen. "Sometimes, I think I'll go crazy if I think about it too much, because it's so overwhelming. Being in a band for 23 years, you just have this appreciation for everything and . . . hold on a second, one of my sons is walking in the room." Stefani was able to briefly answer one more question before an insistent wail began. Her youngest son wanted his mommy's undivided attention, and he wanted it immediately. "I'm sorry," Stefani said, as Zuma's crying grew even louder. "I've gotta go now." http://www.signonsandiego.com/entertainmen...or_musicia.html

Ali Landry at The A Pea In The Pod Hosts The Launch of Nicole Richie Maternity Line August 6, 2009

Zuma Rossdale's Mini Mohawk Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's adorable boys Kingston, 3, and Zuma, 1 later this month, showed off matching mohawks as they headed to Las Vegas eatery P.F. Changs for a dinner date with mom yesterday. Gwen will be taking some time off of mommy duty tonight as she and the guys from No Doubt are scheduled to perform in front of a sold out crowd at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. August 6, 2009

Gwen Stefani: P.F. Changs Bistro With Her Boys Gwen Stefani takes her two sons Kingston, 3, and Zuma, almost 1, to dinner at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Thursday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gwen is in town with her band No Doubt for their current tour. They will be performing TONIGHT (August 7) at “The Joint” concert venue inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Opening acts include Swedish new wave band The Sounds and rock band Panic At The Disco, who are form Vegas. August 6, 2009 http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/08/07/gw...fani-pf-changs/

Ali Landry at A Pea In The Pod Hosts The Launch of Nicole Richie Maternity Line in Beverly Hills, California. August 6, 2009

Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani spend time with their sons, Kingston (b. May 26, 2006) and Zuma (b. August 21, 2008), at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa.

Gwen Stefani Is Ripped! I knew Gwen Stefani was in shape, but this is ridiculous… in a good way of course! Here she is performing in LA and that my friends is a six pack! Ladies, Gwen is a mother of two, so no more excuses! Sure, she probably has tons of help, but you need more than help to get a body like that, you need determination. So what you waiting for?! Go get some!! http://www.hollywoodtuna.com/?p=18459

Maddox's Wildest Hairstyles! As Brad & Angelina's son turns 8 Wednesday, see his out-there 'dos http://www.usmagazine.com/photos/maddox-jo...dest-hairstyles

Maddox is 8 years old today!! Brad & Angelina at McDonald's this past weekend.

From Ali Landry's Twitter: to, Robert and i shooting Superstars in the Bahamas Estela on beach in bahamas

Tuesday / 8.4.09 WELCOME Y’ALL! Hey Everybody! Thanks for visiting my site…I am really excited- this is my first website and my first blog! A lot is going on right now with my family and my career, and this blog will just be a place for me to share. I hope you all enjoy it and enjoy getting to know me a little better. So, this summer has been so busy. I have a toddler running around, which keeps me crazy and constantly challenged. Estela turned two in July and we celebrated with a Shirley Temple inspired party! It was so much fun and I’m amazed at how quickly each stage of her little life goes by…she was a baby not long ago. Both sides of the family came to LA for Estela’s birthday party. One side of the family is from Louisiana and my husband’s family is from Mexico. We got creative on how to communicate, seeing as how neither family speaks the other family’s language. Most of the summer has been a lot of family time, birthday parties, and a quick getaway for the parents (me and Alejandro)!! I will post pictures below! On the business side, I’m very excited to tell you about a major development for me personally. Since I got in this business, I have always wanted to have a lifestyle line. I was thinking about this back in the late 90’s! After I had Estela I knew exactly what I wanted to do- a children’s clothing line. When I had Estela, it took me back to my roots. My mom had gently packed away some of my outfits as a baby and she also got the urge to start making Estela’s clothes. Every few months I would get a box full of clothes that my mom had made from vintage patterns! I couldn’t find anything like what my mom was making in a store in Los Angeles. I would also go home to New Orleans and buy these gorgeous gowns and dresses from elderly women who sold out of their home. I paired these one of kind outfits with bonnets- can you imagine in LA? People didn’t know what to do when they saw Estela in a bonnet. Then she started to become a little girl… I started to notice a trend in toddler wear. To me it seemed that 2 yr. olds were wearing 10 yr. olds outfits. What happened to a 2 yr old still being a baby? I want to cherish each stage that Estela is in and that is when I knew I wanted to design an age appropriate line for children’s clothing. I want babies to babies, and little girls to be little girls! They have the rest of their life to wear jeans, right? So- I shared my dream with a fellow Southern Belle who was moving to LA and we started Belle Parish. Belle Parish is a lifestyle line that is launching with children’s clothing. What does it mean? Belle, from southern belle + Parish, name of communities in Louisiana… women + community. Belle Parish is definitely about the kids, but for the moms. We want to give you classic and vintage styles, with a modern twist that don’t break the bank. I can’t wait for you to see it! The line will be in stores, Spring 2010 and online in late Fall! I also continue to host Spotlight to Nightlight on Yahoo, a webisode about celebrity moms. I love hosting this show, it has been a great outlet for me as a mom! Check it out- http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4673111/12489985 Check back for more blogs and pictures! www.belleparish.com http://alilandrylife.com/follow/post/welcome-yall/

Brad Pitt is a McDonald’s Man Brad Pitt stops to order fast food at a family favorite, McDonald’s drive-thru on Sunday afternoon. This is becoming a weekly ritual! It was once again a family affair for the Jolie-Pitts as Angelina Jolie sat shotgun just like last week. Brad ordered a few bottles of waters and picked up Happy Meals for the kids — Maddox, 7, Pax, 5, Zahara, 4, Shiloh, 3, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 1. Shiloh can be seen here and even baby Knox’s reflection can be seen in the family’s Chevrolet Suburban SUV! August 2, 2009 http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/08/02/br...-mcdonalds-man/

Jessica Alba & Honor Are LAX Lovely Jessica Alba and her adorable nearly 14-month-old daughter Honor were spotted making their way through LAX this afternoon. Honor, who is known for being a well accessorized tot, made no exception today with a beautiful ruffled headband and a tiny silver bracelet. Honor’s father is Jessica’s husband Cash Warren. August 3, 2009

Television personality Nancy O'Dell and Keith Zubulevich attend the HollyRod Foundation's 2009 DesignCare event on July 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

Jessica Alba leaving Taverna Tony restaurant August 1, 2009

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Charlize Theron takes the field before a World Football Challenge soccer match between Inter Milan and Chelsea. July 21, 2009

Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren at the beach August 1, 2009

Jessica Alba in Beverly Hills, CA July 2, 2009

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Katie Lee Joel attends the 'Julie & Julia' premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on July 30, 2009 in New York City.

Gwen And Her Family Hit The Beach http://www.fadedyouthblog.com/123779/gwen-...y-hit-the-beach

Gwen Stefani and her family play and take pictures on a private beach at The St Regis in the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. They're having some fun until Gwen's concert Friday night, then they're hitting the road for a tour.