Gwen Stefani Launches Las Vegas Residence With No Hits Hits, Rihanna Cover and Blake Shelton Love

Gwen Stefani is officially "just a girl" … with a residency in Las Vegas

The 48-year-old singer gave the kickoff of her 25-date Gwen Stefani: I am just a girl residence at Planet Hollywood Resort and Zappos Theater Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wednesday evening

Direct Launch in "Hollaback Girl" in the middle of a sea of ​​showgirls draped in black feathers and white and bady dancers riding giant bananas. its large entrance dripping with jewels, including lace-up boots and a silver leotard and jacket.

By the third song, "Baby Do not Lie," the jacket was off and the surreal nature headed its own Vegas "I can not believe you're here!", She interrupted by saying mid-verse.

In video montages between two songs, Stefani explained the importance of the title song of the residency – No Doubt's 1995 hit, "Just a Girl" – and how that helped him to achieve one's self "The writing of songs is what has helped me to gain my identity and my confidence and helped me to think that I had some value in this world" she shared. "Being able to write my feelings in the songs hit me … I did not know that I had it in me and I do not think anyone around me was waiting for me either."

"It was only after probably writing" Just a Girl "that I realized that the way I felt was what many people felt and that I could put that in a song where people could tell each other, "Stefani continued. "It was then that I began to realize that I could connect and that I was feeling so good."

The mother of three children launched into the show 1994 No Doubt, Spiderwebs, an ode to the many fans who grew up with both "We grew up with her through" Spiderwebs "and everything," said a concert artist from Austin Texas before the concert. "We went through all the breaks and relationships and everything with his music."

By "Sunday Morning," Stefani greeted her Orange County, California, with a spectacular set embraced by the sun, while pulling two fans on the stage who were dressed like she and her boyfriend, Blake Shelton, who was also in the audience.

An ode to his love for fashion and style followed, before Stefani throws an unexpected cover of Rihanna.

"It's Vegas!" She explained, throwing herself into "Umbrella". I'm just doing songs that I would like to have for me! "

Recent solo hits like" Misery "and" Make Me Love You "followed, along with other No Doubt favorites like" Do not Speak ", which saw Stefani get up

The Fashionista also underwent several shimmering costume changes, but had a favorite in the honor of her handsome, Shelton.

"You do not know what it is" I would like to be able to wear a Cowgirl outfit right in front of Blake Shelton, "she said to applaud the crowd." It's as if my fantasy was becoming reality, thanks for sharing it with me. "

Before his performance, Stefani shared on his Instagram Stories that Shelton had sent him flowers and a sweet note of love. "You worked so hard on this show, congratulations for the opening night, I'll love, "reads the message.

Shelton also shared his enthusiasm on social media, proudly taking to Twitter the morning of the show, which continues with dates throughout June, July, December, February and March.

"Today is the day !!! @gwenstefani, opening night in Las Vegas !!!" tweeted the 42-year-old country singer. "I would not miss it for the world …"

Earlier this month, Stefani spoke to ET about how the show was addicted to nostalgia, but with a touch of "Vegas-y".

"I have the impression that this is the kind of show that I have never been able to do until this point in my life," she says. through the long journey I've done with music and sharing and exchanging the love that I have with people. It's really just the same trip, but in a new way Vegas-y. "

The multi-platinum artist joins Caesars Entertainment and the Live Nation Las Vegas residency team at Zappos Theater, which is also home to the Backstreet Boys Larger Than Life Jennifer Lopez All I Have and Lionel Richie All Hits Shows The Florida Country Line duo Georgia Line is also gearing up for direction in December.

The addition of Stefani to the lineup was announced in April with the fashion icon that hit The Strip in the midst of a show of drums, showgirls and fires. 39; artifice. excitement, posting fun countdown videos and reminders of his career.

"Tomorrow night #justagirl #vegas gx", she titled a photo, showing him an explosion on stage wearing a high reading "Gwen".

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