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Gwen Stefani Announces U.S. Tour; Features Akon

The day has finally come. Gwen Stefani just announced dates for her upcoming “The Sweet Escape” tour on Tuesday January 23. So, get out your low interest credit card and book any hotel reservations and/or plane tickets that you might need, because this is going to be one hot concert ticket!

The 40-stop tour, in support of her second solo album, kicks off April 22 at the Coors Amphitheatre in San Diego and wraps up on June 23 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, Calif.

Gwen Stefani Cites Madonna As Influence

Gwen Stefani insists, amidst contrary reports, that there is no bad blood between her and Madonna. Not only that, Gwen freely admitted that she has used the pop superstar as a role model throughout her career.

The singer relayed in a cell phone interview that the two have much in common, including Italian-American heritage and British husbands.

She told Elle magazine, “It is weird that we have all of these similarities. Madonna’s had us over for dinner and stuff, and she’s always been very nice to me.”

Stefani confessed the singer seemed less-than-impressed when she first mentioned she was recording a solo album featuring dance tunes.

Top Ten Luckiest Kids In The World

Celebrity kids have the good life. But who are the luckiest kids in the world? In their most recent issue, In Touch gives us the scoop.

1. Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon, daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon, stepdaughter of Guy Ritchie

2. Barron Trump, son of Donald and Melania Trump

3. Maddox Jolie-Pitt, son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

4. James Broderick, son of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

5. Leni Klum, daughter of Heidi Klum and Flavio Briatore, stepdaughter of Seal

6. Kingston Rossdale, son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale

7. Coco Arquette, daughter of David and Courteney Cox-Arquette

8. Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin

9. Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham

10. Sam Sheen, daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen

Source: In Touch

Why Can’t I Buy a Cozy, Posh Pad in Beverly Hills Like Gwen?

Well, Gwen Stefani didn’t buy just any house, she bought Jennifer Lopez’s former house.  And it’s way out of our budget - I mean WAY OUT THERE!!!

The ‘Rich Girl’ singer and her husband, rocker Gavin Rossdale, have splashed out just under $15.5 million for the Beverly Hills home.

The seller, film producer and businessman Sam Nazarian, has confirmed the star couple have paid the massive sum for the four-bedroom house, situated in The Summit, a lavish development built in 1998 near Mulholland Drive.

Nazarian - who bought the property from J.Lo in 2004 for a reported $12.5 million before putting it on the market for $15.5 million in April - said: “We anticipated it taking a little bit longer to sell.

The 2 acre property comes complete with a tennis court, basketball court, pool room and film screening room and is completely gated off to the public. Gwen and Gavin - who celebrated the birth of their first child together, son Kingston, in May - are expected to move in within the next few weeks. Seller Nazarian who owns a chain of hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, is moving to the Hollywood Hills, next door to ‘Titanic’ star Leonardo DiCaprio.

Kingston Rossdale is TOO CUTE!

Ahhhh, he’s soooo adorable. Isn’t he just an angel?!  This is proud mom, Gwen Stefani, and precious baby, Kingston Rossdale.  You can see a lot more photos at Jared’s site.  There are photos of big daddy, Gavin Rossdale too.