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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Blake Shelton hits back at angry critics following backlash over his and Gwen Stefani's AMAs performance after fans claimed they were 'lied to'
Blake Shelton has hit back at angry critics on Wednesday after receiving backlash from his and wife Gwen Stefani 's pre-taped AMAs performance. Fans were left furious after discovering the couple weren't actually on stage at the American Music Awards, instead just pre-recorded their performance before Monday night's event. 'We've been lied to,' wrote a TikTok user who was apparently at the awards show and filmed Gwen and Blake's performances on a screen from a seat in the balcony. Blake has now responded to the backlash, sharing on X: 'Just now seeing these stories about Gwen and I pretaping our performances for the AMA's. 'We came and performed when the show asked us to.. Really nothing else to say.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Blake has now responded to the backlash, sharing on X: 'Just now seeing these stories about Gwen and I pretaping our performances for the AMA's. We came and performed when the show asked us to.. Really nothing else to say' Videos circulating on social media further riled up fans after it wasn't indicated to viewers at home that their performance wasn't live. The stage at the Fontainebleau was pictured in the video, but it was dark, and the actual performance from the 55-year-old No Doubt singer was instead projected on the large screen behind the stage. People appeared to be swaying and dancing on the stage, but they were turned to the screen to watch the video, rather than performing as part of a number. There also appeared to be crew members setting up the stage for the next number while her performance played. 'She's not here!' the TikTok user said at the end of the clip as she turned the camera back to herself in the audience. Gwen was performing a medley of her classic tunes to mark the 20th anniversary fo her 2004 album Love. Angel. Music. Baby., including Hollaback Girl, What You Waiting For? and Rich Girl. Blake's performance was somewhat more confusing, as he was pictured in photos taken on the red carpet in what appeared to be the same outfit that he wore for his performance, suggesting that he had arrived at the AMAs shortly before the show started. But another video from the same TikTok user also showed a pre-recorded performance from the 48-year-old country music star of his single Stay Country Or Die Tryin'. Blake's performance was somewhat more confusing, as he was pictured in photos taken on the red carpet in what appeared to be the same outfit, suggesting that he had arrived at the AMAs shortly before the show started 'The craziest part of the AMAs last night was being told "and here's Blake Shelton Live" only for them to light up the stage like he's there, and never saying to us it was pre recorded. 'THEN, doing the same thing with Gwen Stefani!' the original poster seethed in text laid over the video. 'I felt like I was in a simulation looking around for him!' One commenter joked, 'LOL even the performers didn't show up.' 'Gwen Stefani performing live! ... somewhere else!' another user joked.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's AMAs performances spark fury from angry fans who claim 'we've been lied to'
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are in hot water after angering fans with their performances at the American Music Awards on Monday night. The Memorial Day performance at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas had already received scathing reviews from viewers over its lack of star power, minimal on-air awards and some questionable kisses from its host, Jennifer Lopez. But videos circulating on social media further riled up fans, as they suggest performances by Gwen Stefani and her husband Blake Shelton were pretaped for the show, which wasn't indicated to viewers at home. 'We've been lied to,' wrote a TikTok user who was apparently at the awards show and filmed Gwen and Blake's performances from a seat in the balcony. has contacted representatives for Gwen and Blake for comment. The stage at the Fontainebleau was pictured in the video, but it was dark, and the actual performance from the 55-year-old No Doubt singer was instead projected on the large screen behind the stage. People appeared to be swaying and dancing on the stage, but they were turned to the screen to watch the video, rather than performing as part of a number. There also appeared to be crew members setting up the stage for the next number while her performance played. 'She's not here!' the TikTok user said at the end of the clip as she turned the camera back to herself in the audience. Gwen was performing a medley of her classic tunes to mark the 20th anniversary fo her 2004 album Love. Angel. Music. Baby., including Hollaback Girl, What You Waiting For? and Rich Girl. Blake's performance was somewhat more confusing, as he was pictured in photos taken on the red carpet in what appeared to be the same outfit that he wore for his performance, suggesting that he had arrived at the AMAs shortly before the show started. But another video from the same TikTok user also showed a pre-recorded performance from the 48-year-old country music star of his single Stay Country Or Die Tryin'. 'The craziest part of the AMAs last night was being told "and here's Blake Shelton Live" only for them to light up the stage like he's there, and never saying to us it was pre recorded. THEN, doing the same thing with Gwen Stefani!' the original poster seethed in text laid over the video. 'I felt like I was in a simulation looking around for him!' The stage at the Fontainebleau was pictured in the video, but it was dark, and the actual performance from the 55-year-old No Doubt singer was instead projected on the large screen behind the stage Blake's performance was somewhat more confusing, as he was pictured in photos taken on the red carpet in what appeared to be the same outfit, suggesting that he had arrived at the AMAs shortly before the show started 'The craziest part of the AMAs last night was being told "and here's Blake Shelton Live" only for them to light up the stage like he's there, and never saying to us it was pre recorded. THEN, doing the same thing with Gwen Stefani!' the original poster wrote on TikTok One commenter joked, 'LOL even the performers didn't show up.' 'Gwen Stefani performing live! ... somewhere else!' another user joked. One person even suggested that the snafu was 'somehow a recession indicator,' while another viewer said the show's deception was 'giving state run TV programming lol.' One Taylor Swift fan added that it 'makes sense why Taylor wouldn't release reputation at the AMAS,' as many fans were convinced that the hitmaker would be releasing her long-teased rerecorded version of her Reputation album during the show. Another viewer said it added insult to injury that the AMAs not only presented few awards on air, but they also allegedly showed pre-taped performances and misrepresented them. Others noted that there were few celebrities in the crowd, which may have explained the lack of live performances. 'A bunch of randoms and James Charles lol,' they added. On Reddit, one person wondered 'whats the point of watching or attending' if the performances were just shown on a screen. Viewers joked about even 'the performers didn't show up' to the AMAs, as many of the award winners didn't bother attending One person even suggested that the snafu was 'somehow a recession indicator,' while another viewer said the show's deception was 'giving state run TV programming lol' One Taylor Swift fan added that it 'makes sense why Taylor wouldn't release reputation at the AMAS,' as many fans were convinced that the hitmaker would be releasing her long-teased rerecorded version of her Reputation album during the show Others noted that there were few celebrities in the crowd, which may have explained the lack of live performances. 'A bunch of randoms and James Charles lol,' they added Fans were not pleased, with many calling it the 'worst' award show they had ever seen or attended One person noted that attendees allegedly paid to attend the show despite the dearth of live performances 'Is the "live" in the room with us right now?' joked one fan Several fans also wrote that Gwen and Blake appeared to have taped their performances on the same stage, which made it more confusing as to why they didn't perform live But one user defended the production, writing, 'This is typical with award shows this happens often. Most people just don't know it they pre-tape all certain segments of it [sic]' Another factor that puzzled some commenters was who the audience members were at Blake's performance, since it didn't appear to have been recorded during the main show 'Particularly since attendees paid to be there,' another user added in a reply. 'Is the "live" in the room with us right now?' joked one fan. Another person who clearly wasn't a fan of Gwen and Blake added, 'I don't care where those right wing folks were at last night,' referencing fan theories about Gwen and Blake's vague politics. Several fans also wrote that Gwen and Blake appeared to have taped their performances on the same stage, which made it more confusing as to why they didn't perform live. But one user defended the production, writing, 'This is typical with award shows this happens often. Most people just don't know it they pre-tape all certain segments of it [sic].' Some other users suggested that the performances were pre-taped out of necessity, as it would have been difficult to either set up the stage in time for Gwen and Blake or for the performers who came immediately after them due to the show's cramped schedule. Another factor that puzzled some commenters was who the audience members were at Blake's performance, since it didn't appear to have been recorded during the main show. Despite the controversy, the same TikTok user shared videos proving that some of the performers were truly live, including Lainey Wilson, Reneeé Rapp and Janet Jackson.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gwen Stefani Hollas Back to a Pair of Solo Classics During 2025 American Music Awards Medley
Gwen Stefani hollered back to some of her career favorite hits at Monday night's (May 26) 2025 American Music Awards. After an introduction from husband Blake Shelton — who called her his 'one and only' — Stefani celebrated the 25th anniversary of her favorite pop/rock female artist AMA win with a three-song medley beginning with her recent country-tinged single 'Swallow My Tears.' Bathed in soft-focus light, the No Doubt singer and solo star crooned the tune's opening lines from a field of tall golden grass while wearing a billowing, bedazzled white dress. She hit the stage at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas with four backup dancers in short white minidresses, who swooned around her as the tempo shifted and Stefani spun her way into her 2006 hit 'The Sweet Escape.' More from Billboard Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners (Updating Live) Shakira Falls Onstage During 'Whenever, Wherever' Performance at Montreal Concert Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Offers Encouraging Words About Dad's Health Diagnosis With the long portion of her skirt whisked away by a dancer, the singer moved back onto the main stage for a candy-colored swing through the Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 hit. With her backups twirling oversized lollipops and sweets, Stefani was joined by six male dancers dressed in jackets, ruffled shirts and kilts on the dreamy doo-wop pop tune. The medley ended with a run through her iconic 2005 Hot 100 No. 1 single 'Hollaback Girl,' with backing from a horn section in red suits with fringed collars and, of course, giant gold belt buckles reading 'BANANAS' in a nod to the song's signature chant. With her crew now dressed in marching band regalia — complete with towering furry hats — Stefani got the crowd fired up to join in on the shout-along chorus 'This s–t is bananas/ B-A-N-A-N-A-S.' The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gwen Stefani's son turns 19 and fans are in awe of how much he looks like her
It is not every day fans get to peek into Gwen Stefani's private life, but on May 26, her Instagram post lit up with nostalgia, love, and disbelief. The pop icon's eldest son, Kingston Rossdale , turned 19, and she marked the occasion with a photo carousel that told the story of a boy growing up in the limelight. The No Doubt frontwoman shared 15 photos and a video montage that gave fans a rare look into her life offstage. Kingston, her first child with Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale, has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, but on his birthday, Stefani gave him center stage in the most personal way. Also read: Katy Perry says online criticism bruised, battered her: Has celebrity hatred spiraled out of control? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Massive Car Finance Refunds Funded – Look Up Your Name to Claim Lookup Finance Get Offer Undo The first few images show mother and son posing recently, with Kingston towering next to her and exuding his own rocker style. What follows is a visual timeline, baby Kingston in his mother's arms, a tween mugging for the camera, and a young teen backstage with Stefani during her Voice days. Fans react to Gwen Stefani and Kingston Rossdale's bond Live Events The birthday post quickly drew reactions from fans, many of whom could not believe how grown Kingston now looks, or how much he resembles Gwen Stefani. 'I know everyone says he looks like his dad, and he does, but I also think he looks a lot like Gwen,' one follower wrote. Another fan chimed in, 'Wow time flies! Love all the pics. From Jamaica to OK • Kingston, hbd! 🎂 You are looking more n more like your beautiful mama.' The family tribute also included heartwarming snapshots of Blake Shelton, Stefani's husband, bonding with Kingston, whether decked out in camouflage or on a fishing trip. These personal glimpses of their blended family sparked praise and birthday wishes from followers around the world. Gwen Stefani celebrates motherhood and career While Gwen Stefani is known globally for her music and fashion, her quiet pride in motherhood took the spotlight this weekend. 'kingston, u changed my life forever. we love u so much. happy birthday 💫💙,' she captioned the post. It was a touching reminder that behind the glam, Stefani treasures the role of mom most of all. Also read: Alix Earle shines at 2025 AMAs as she joins Dancing with the Stars and redefines her journey For longtime fans, it was not just a celebration of Kingston's 19th birthday, it was a chance to remember Stefani's journey from ska-punk princess to proud parent. The tribute was a testament to how time flies, even when you live under the glare of fame.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gwen Stefani Delights With Rare Photos With Grown Son for Special Occasion
It's hard to believe Gwen Stefani has a grown son, but here we are. The No Doubt singer's son Kingston Rossdale, whom she shares with Bush rocker Gavin Rossdale, is 19 years old today. To celebrate her son's special day, Stefani dropped a carousel of photos on Instagram to wish him a happy birthday and to show off how grown he is now. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 She captioned the post, "kingston, u changed my life forever. we love u so much. happy birthday 💫💙" In the series of 15 photos and one video, Stefani shared several special moments involving her various career moves where Rossdale was able to join her, including on the set of The Voice and in a photo that flashed onstage behind her while she performed. The first two snaps showed Stefani with her son looking grown, while others featured Rossdale at various ages, including as a baby, middle schooler, and young teen. Blake Shelton even appeared in the photos, posing in camouflage with family and then again on a fishing trip with Rossdale. Stefani's fans were quick to comment, with one comparing Rossdale to his famous parents, writing, "I know everyone says he looks like his dad, and he does, but I also think he looks a lot like Gwen ❤️" Another agreed and wrote, "Wow time flies! Love all the pics. From Jamaica to OK • Kingston, hbd! 🎂 You are looking more n more like your beautiful mama." Dozens of others wished him a happy birthday and shared their surprise that the Grammy winner's son is already so grown up. Gwen Stefani Delights With Rare Photos With Grown Son for Special Occasion first appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025
