Today, global superstar Gwen Stefani reunites with fellow music icon and frequent collaborator, Blake Shelton for the dynamic new single “Purple Irises.“ Introspective and nostalgic, the enduring anthem explores how time tests — and often strengthens — the bonds we share. “Purple Irises” was produced by award-winning producer Scott Hendricks and recorded in Nashville, TN at Smoakstack Studios. “Purple Irises” comes just days before Stefani brings her unique magic to Super Bowl weekend with a performance at the Super Bowl LVIII TikTok Tailgate before the big matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. Shelton will join Stefani at Super Bowl LVIII TikTok Tailgate for a debut performance of “Purple Irises.”
“Purple Irises” is available now at all digital retailers. Listen HERE.
“Purple Irises is a song that comes from the idea that when you plant something you are planting hope and watching love grow,” says Stefani. “Weathering all the different seasons of growth. We are in this together, we planted the seeds together and we are growing together.”
Stefani’s iconic catalog is filled with insight and vulnerability, but she raises the bar here by capturing time-tested love with unfiltered affection and raw honesty. It doesn’t hurt that she has palpable creative chemistry with real-life partner Shelton. They have previously shared the mic on the platinum hits “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere,” both of which topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
“We love this song so much,” said Shelton. “It’s a song Gwen wrote with a couple of friends of hers, and I fell in love with it the first time I heard it. She knew there was something different about it and asked me to come in and sing with her. My longtime producer, Scott Hendricks, produced it, and Gwen’s been wanting to work with him for a long time now, and it’s turned into this really cool and different song that can live anywhere.”
Throughout her career, Stefani’s versatility — as showcased on recent offerings such as 2023’s “True Babe” and the Saweetie-featured “Slow Clap” — has been a large part of her staying power and perennial appeal. Those songs followed “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” which reached No. 1 on the iTunes chart.
A three-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Stefani has achieved global success as a performer, songwriter, and frontwoman of No Doubt, and a multi-platinum solo artist, among other accomplishments. To date, she’s sold more than 60 million units worldwide. Her 2015 solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She also previously spent seven seasons as a coach on the Emmy®-winning NBC series The Voice.
VVS Films x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Family Packs of four passes to an Advance Screenings take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 as follows:
Toronto – Cineplex Yonge-Dundas – 10:00 am
Montreal – Cineplex Forum – 10:00 am
Vancouver – Cineplex International Village – 10:30 am
Synopsis:
The free-spirited UglyDolls confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. Featuring original music performed by Lee & Pitbull!
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VVS Films release UGLYDOLLS Friday, May 3, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)
Gwen’s back! After multiple delays, one of our fave platinum blonde is ready to release her new Disc WHAT THE TRUTH FEELS LIKE, kicking it off with an album listening session here in Toronto over NBA Allstar Weekend!
She debuted her first-ever Live Music Video, sponsored by Target for new single MAKE ME LIKE YOU during the Grammys last night. Did you see it?
One of her more catchy tunes, we’re getting a bit of Lovefool mixed with a little Viva La Vida. Do you hear it? Did you know this was all dedicated to her muse, Blake Shelton?
See the Video:
Universal Music Canada release WHAT THE TRUTH FEELS LIKE on Friday, March 18, 2016.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Canada)
It’s official! Chris Hemsworth is sexy! Not that many of you needed proof of that! People Magazine has unveiled their annual Sexiest Man Alive Honourees and there are a couple freshed-faced surprises. What do you think of their choices? Was Chris Pratt robbed? How about the other Hemsworth Brother? Where is the still- hot Matthew McConaughey? Discuss.
The THOR Star tells People, “I think you’ve bought me a couple of weeks of bragging rights around the house”, upon receiving the news.
Here are this year’s Honourees:
Chris Pratt
Chris Hemsworth
Jamie Dornan
Ki Hong Lee
Blake Shelton
Bradley Cooper
Matt Bomer
Michael Strahan
Eddie Redmayne
Scott Foley
Tim Tebow
See Hemsworth‘s Video Profile by People Magazine below:
It’s awesome seeing a bit more cultural diversity in this List I must say!
For more, click here.
(Photo/video credit: People)
Country Heartthrob and The Voice Star BLAKE SHELTON is prepping the release of his ninth Studio Disc, BRINGING BACK THE SUNSHINE. Headed by hit Lead Single, NEON LIGHT, the Disc is available to stream in full for one week only!
Stream in entirely here before Tuesday, September 30, 2014 below:
See the Video for NEON LIGHT:
Pre-order BRINGING BACK THE SUNSHINE in full here.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)
Christina Aguilera really needs no introduction and for me personally, much of the early 2000s were spent obsessing over her! Having sold 50 million Albums worldwide, the Singer/Songwriter/Actress and now Reality TV Star is on the verge of releasing her seventh Studio Album, Lotus. Sony Music Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to give Canadian Readers a chance to win a copy of the Disc which features Production from Alex da Kid, Shellback and Max Martin. Duets with The Voice Co-Stars Blake Shelton and Cee-Lo also can be heard on Lotus.
Check-out the Tracklisting for Lotus below:
Army Of Me
Red Hot Kinda Love
Make The World Move (featuring Cee Lo Green)
Your Body
Let There Be Love
Sing For Me
Blank Page
Cease Fire
Around The World
Circles
Best Of Me
Just A Fool (with Blake Shelton)
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Watch Christina Aguilera‘s latest Q&A below on the making of Lotus:
Sony Music Canada releases Lotus on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Pre-order Lotus (Deluxe Version) on iTunes here.
(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)
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