Gwen Stefani returned to the American Music Awards stage on May 26 with a performance that bridged the past and present, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby., Stefani opened her set with “Swallow My Tears,” a recent track from her latest record Bouquet. Introduced by her husband, Blake Shelton, who called her “my one and only,” The moment added a sense of intimacy before she moved into a set of early solo favorites.
From there, she moved into “The Sweet Escape” and “Hollaback Girl,” reimagined with a marching band arrangement that gave the song a fresh rhythm without straying too far from its original tone, with the crowd responding right away, singing along to words that had once defined a cultural reset in pop.
Her set was part of a program that brought together multiple generations in conversation. The 2025 AMAs featured appearances from Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, and Lainey Wilson, among others, creating a lineup that placed long-established voices alongside newer ones. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez and held at the newly opened Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the ceremony marked the return of the AMAs after a two-year hiatus.
Earlier in the year, Stefani reunited with No Doubt at the FireAid benefit concert, performing songs like “Just a Girl” and “Don’t Speak.” It was the band’s first time on stage together since Coachella 2024.
No Doubt is officially heading to Las Vegas. Gwen Stefani and her bandmates will reunite for a six-show residency at the state-of-the-art Sphere venue next spring, marking the group’s most significant return to the stage in nearly a decade. The limited engagement begins May 6, 2026, with additional shows scheduled... Read More »
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, balanced tributes, debuts, and career milestones. Lady Gaga turned her evening into a cross-town performance piece, the late Ozzy Osbourne was remembered with a rock-heavy salute, Sabrina Carpenter and Sombr marked turning points in their careers,... Read More »
By a certain point, you can tell when something’s off. That’s how it felt for many watching the 2025 American Music Awards, which returned after a two-year hiatus with promises of a glamorous comeback. The ceremony, staged at the new Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, was meant to be a celebration.... Read More »
Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the 51st American Music Awards celebrated artists from across the musical spectrum, recognizing both established hitmakers and emerging talent who defined the sound of the past year. Leading the night was Billie Eilish, who took home several of the evening’s top awards. She was named Artist... Read More »
