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4 unusual facts about Gwen Stefani


I Hate Boys

jpg"?title=Avril Lavigne">Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" (right) and Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" (left) .

Orange Curtain

The song "Orange County Girl" by Gwen Stefani uses this term, stating "I guess behind the orange curtain it's not so bad."

Popteen

Other artists who have appeared on the cover include Kumi Koda, Namie Amuro, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Fergie and Gwen Stefani.

Second-hand Smoke

Noteworthy of the song "Saw Red" is that Gwen Stefani sings a duet with Nowell; the song was originally released on the band's second album Robbin' the Hood in 1994, and this was before Stefani's band No Doubt hit mainstream success.


Bad Rabbits

The band spent one day in the studio with producer Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani).

Cameron Thor

He and Alice Carter co-own Carter Thor Studio, and he has coached actors including Gerard Butler, Wentworth Miller, Cameron Diaz, Drew Carey, Christina Applegate, Tom Welling, Jamie King, Faye Dunaway, Sylvester Stallone, David Arquette, Sharon Stone, Helen Hunt, Johnny Knoxville, Garry Shandling, Gwen Stefani, Macy Gray, Courteney Cox, Madonna, Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick.

CFXJ-FM

Since 2005, CFXJ has constantly "tweaked" its sound, experimenting with combinations of rhythmic Top 40 and classic urban formats by adding artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, Eva Avila and Pussycat Dolls, while still striving to satisfy hip hop and R&B enthusiasts by breaking new North American/international music in Canada, such as Chamillionaire, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and Akon.

Charlotte Ronson

Charlotte Ronson's brand has been worn by celebrities such as Mischa Barton, Gisele Bündchen, Andy Dick, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss, Ellen Pompeo, Nicole Richie, Winona Ryder, Jessica Simpson, and Gwen Stefani.

Damon Elliott

Since then, he has also worked with countless, Multi-Platinum selling artists including Destiny's Child, Beyonce, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera, Macy Gray, Britney Spears, Mya, Deana Carter, and many more.

Dan Fraga

Some career highlights include spots for Hershey's, Lee Jeans, Mentos, Victoria's Secret, Ford Motors and music videos for top artists Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Usher, Gwen Stefani, Jamiroquai, Lady Gaga and T.I., to name a few.

Debbie Deb

Gwen Stefani and Jonathan Davis of Korn have cited Deb as an influence, and in the summer of 2006, Janet Jackson featured a cover version of "Lookout Weekend" on her Web site.

Di Reed

Following the disbandment of Jade in 1995, Di continued her professional singing career by lending her vocal talents to numerous high-profile music projects, and continues to support music industry heavyweights including Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Barry White, and Gwen Stefani.

Diagram of the Heart

After the band, Anthony Gorry continues to write,produce and remix and has currently just finished working alongside Mark 'Spike' Stent on the new No Doubt album Push and Shove with Gwen Stefani which debuted at number 3 in the U.S. Billboard 200 on 3 October 2012.

Everybody Is a Star

The song has been covered by several acts, including The Jackson 5, Madonna, Fishbone with Gwen Stefani and Family Stone member Rose Stone, and others.

Gail Ann Dorsey

Her diverse range of work includes performances and/or recordings with, among others, David Bowie, Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Ferry, Boy George, the Indigo Girls, Khaled, Jane Siberry, The The, Skin, Gwen Stefani, Charlie Watts, Seal, Gang of Four, Susan Werner, ani difranco and Dar Williams.

LeSportsac

Diane Von Furstenberg, Jonathan Adler, J. Mendel, The OC, Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B., Kat Reeder, Tokidoki, Stella McCartney, Paper Magazine, Lily Pulitzer, Joyrich, Covergirl, Fafi, BFree, Fifi Lapin, Matsu, Sara Schwartz, Amy Davis, AVAF, Katharina Leuzinger, Piano Fuzz, Jeremyville, Marisabel, Manoush, Disney "It's a Small World"

Let Me Blow Ya Mind

In the music video, Gwen Stefani and Eve are arrested for disrupting a formal party (whose attendees include actor Udo Kier) with their loud music and rowdiness.

Music download

In November 2005, the record for the best-selling downloaded single in the United States was held by Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl", which sold over one million downloads, making it the first song to achieve platinum download status.

Ryan Molloy

An established songwriter as well as singer and actor, he spent some time in 2005 working with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics on the spoof documentary Platinum Weird, which also involved Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Carmen Electra.

Ten Feet High

Previously titled Present, the album was produced by Nellee Hooper whose credits include U2, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, and Björk and was executively produced by U2's Bono.

Valeriya

The album shows some great collaborations with outrageous producers and musicians such as Ray St. John (the author of Sade’s “Smooth Operator”), David Richards (record producer)(producer of several Queen’s albums), Chantal Kreviazuk (the author of hits performed by Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani).

Yr. Robert Lalkovits – Axone

He is known for his mashups, bootlegs, mixes and remixes (Nelly Furtado, Gwen Stefani, Shaun H. Mykals, Jaki Graham, Lady Gaga, JoJo, Timbaland, Pleasure P, Kate Voegele, Kylie Minogue, Sean Kingston and Esmée Denters, and other artists).


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