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Gwen Stefani came under fire Tuesday after she said in a new interview that she's Japanese.

After saying, "I'm Japanese and I didn't know it" about her response to Harajuku culture in an interview this week, Gwen Stefani sparked backlash.

Later on, Lape performed “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” as a duet with Bodie. You can vote on “The Voice” website here or via “The Voice” free mobile app via Apple here or through Google Play here. We first met Lape on “The Voice” during his Blind Audition on September 20 when he performed “This Town” by Niall Horan. For his top 13 performance two weeks ago, Lape performed Sam Hunt’s version of “Come Over” by Kenny Chesney. For his top 10 performance last week, lape performed “Homesick” by Kane Brown.

You have a solid country voice that’s different and it’s unique,” added his coach, Shelton. Congratulations.”TONIGHT’S RESULTSIt was a lot more suspenseful for Lape tonight. Coach John Legend called Lape Shelton’s “Tom Brady.”Then came the Battle Round on October 18 when Lape went against a much more experienced performer in 29-year old Benny Weag. For his top 16 performance, Lape sang “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis. And then, as we mentioned, after last night’s performance, Lape has learned he’s moving on to the top 10.

Lape performed “Mercy” by Brett Young in front of a studio audience, the four coaches and the millions watching at home. After Lape’s performance, coach Gwen Stefani had to wipe away tears. We first met Lape on “The Voice” during his Blind Audition on September 20 when he performed “This Town” by Niall Horan. The two performed “Pretty Heart” by Parker McCollum and Shelton chose to send Lape through to tonight’s Knockout Round. She landed on Gwen Stefani’s team and was eliminated in round two, the Battle Round.

Gwen Stefani is revealing how she and country music star Blake Shelton started their relationship. "I didn't see it coming," the "Hollaback Girl" singer admitted.

Gwen Stefani reflected on her struggle with dyslexia at New York Women in Communications 52nd Annual Matrix Awards, saying, "it unlocked something inside me."

Thankfully we got to hear her sing during her “The Voice” Blind Audition because in tonight’s Battle Round performance, the hit reality NBC singing competition only showed a quick clip. In tonight’s Battle Round, she went against Kayla Von Der Heide. I’m going to say that Kayla won this Battle,” Stefani said after the performance. He competed against Benny Weag in the Battle Round last week. The other Michigan contestant on the show, SOLsong, an EMU grad and Saginaw native, was eliminated in the Battle Round last week.

She says she’s been battling stage fright her entire life and now she’s about to give the biggest performance of her life tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on the hit NBC reality singing competition, “The Voice,” in front of millions of people watching on television. 25-year old Sadie Bass is from Bath, Michigan near Lansing. “The Voice” is going to be a game-changer when it comes to my stage fright,” Bass added. “Sometimes you just need that person who can be just a mirror to yourself and say listen, you are amazing.

A 22-year-old Brooklyn resident said that she was inspired by Gwen Stefani when she pulled herself up from New York City subway tracks after a man assaulted her and pushed her down.

Blake Shelton will leave the megahit U.S. version of “The Voice” after next season.

He may be young, but both Gwen Stefani and John Legend believe a small-town Michigan teen could be Blake Shelton’s secret weapon on this season of “The Voice.”15-year old Brayden Lape is from Grass Lake, which is between Jackson and Ann Arbor. “Ever since he’s been a little boy he’s excelled at everything he did,” his father added. “I was Blake, you need this person on your team,” coach Camila Cabello added. He’s a great addition to my team is what he is.”“You got yourself a Tom Brady on your team,” added Legend. MORE FROM MLIVE:Small-town Michigan woman overcomes stage fright during ‘The Voice’ blind audition

Season 22 of The Voice premiered Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. on NBC. This season, coaches include Blake Shelton, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and new to the show Camila Cabello.

MIDLAND, MI — Olvera’s Texas Pit Bar B-Q has a new location inside the Midland Mall. The food truck and catering business now has a permanent location in the food court where Taco Bell was previously located, said owner Dave Paul Olvera. “We sold a bunch yesterday on our first trial run,” Olvera said of the restaurant’s soft opening Thursday, Aug. 18. He said other new businesses are expected to open inside the mall soon. Midland Mall is located at 6800 Eastman Ave. Other mall tenants include Alex’s Railside Restaurant, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bath & Body Works, Dunham’s Sports, GameStop, Planet Fitness and Target.

SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw City Hall officials kept the streak alive for earning international recognition for reporting the municipality’s finances. For the 13th consecutive year, the city received The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The honor, from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, was in recognition of Saginaw’s annual financial report last year. “Financial statement audits are designed to provide users with the assurance of reliability,” Tim Morales, Saginaw city manager, said in a statement. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, a nonprofit, serves about 20,000 government finance employees across North America.

Kraft Heinz has announced the recall of 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry flavored juice due to contamination of the juice pouches. According to the Associated Press, the company issued the recall after receiving complaints about the taste of the juice. An investigation revealed the the juice was contaminated with a cleaning solution used on the food processing equipment used in the plant. The recall impacts cases with the “Best When Used By” date of June 25, 2023. The company says it is working with retailers to pull the impacted products off the shelf.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for the public’s help locating 28-year-old Coopersville resident Erik Johnson who went missing over the weekend. Family and friends have not been able to get in touch with Johnson since about 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Johnson’s last known location is believed to be in the 300 block of Ottawa Avenue in Coopersville. Police ask anyone with information to contact dispatch at 800-249-0911 or Silent Observer at 877-88-SILENT(745368). Father who threatened school over mask mandates sentenced to probationMichigan man allegedly charges police with chainsaw, gets stunned with Tasers

SAGINAW, MI — Passengers boarding Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) buses again will pay fares beginning in October, officials said. Later, the free rides were intended to help alleviate the financial woes of passengers impacted economically by the pandemic, officials said. When the fares return Saturday, Oct. 1, costs will remain lower than rate levels prior to the suspension, officials said. Paratransit rides will cost $2, down from $2.75; and 30-day mainline bus passes will cost $40, down from $60. Originally, STARS officials planned to reinstate the fares in September but delayed the move by one month.

MIDLAND, MI — Pizza Sam’s patrons hungry for Italian food were in for a b-a-n-a-n-a-s experience this weekend when they discovered Gwen Stefani ordering food there. The music, fashion and television icon visited the downtown Midland eatery Saturday, Aug. 13, seeking a 10-inch cheese pizza to-go for her and her family.

Josef Newgarden extended the Team Penske dominance at Iowa Speedway, winning the first race of a weekend doubleheader for his fourth victory at the shortest track on the IndyCar schedule.

Twitter came with the jokes after a Twitter user dubbed Gwen Stefani’s Cultural Diversity Consultant decided to post several pictures from what appears to be a new video from the pop singer.

Julie Andrews has reflected on her life and career at the American Film Institute, which last week gave her its life achievement award.

The 52-year-old musician recently spoke with Glamour about her makeup line GXVE and her history with beauty.

After 14 seasons as a coach on “The Voice,” Kelly Clarkson is being replaced by singer Camila Cabello. “The Voice” season 22 will air on Mondays and Tuesdays. If a coach wants that singer on his or her team, a button a pushed to move their chair facing the artist. If more than one coach turns, the singer chooses whose team they want to be on. Clarkson was the coach of last year’s winner, Girl Named Tom.

During a week in mid-May, broadcast television networks traditionally unveil their fall plans in flashy presentations before advertisers in New York.

64th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sun, Apr 3.

Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.

Justin Bieber can leave even a room full of elite athletes, actors and A-listers star struck.

Halsey dashed on to the stage unannounced for the first time in two years during Machine Gun Kelly’s set at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, just in time to belt out her guest verse on Kelly’s “forget me too.”.

Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships.

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale shares rare photo featuring all three sons he shares with singer Gwen Stefani

Why be a queen when you can be an empress? Gladys Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul" — a distinction bestowed upon the 77-year-old...

Everybody, Backstreet’s back — in Vegas.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton married Saturday after filing for a marriage license on June 29. The couple exchanged vows at a small church Shelton had built on a property in Oklahoma.

All signs point to the couple saying “I do” within the custom-built Oklahoma estate the duo has long tried to keep under wraps

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “The Voice” coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated their nuptials over the Fourth of July holiday during a weekend wedding in Oklahoma. The pop star and the country star posted photos on Monday of their wedding including an image of the couple posing under a twilight sky. A representative for Shelton said they married in his home state of Oklahoma, and the No Doubt singer tagged the wedding photos with Saturday’s date. In one photo, Shelton was dressed in jeans and driving a golf cart decorated with white tulle, while Stefani showed off her white boots under her wedding dress and held up a bouquet of white flowers. After Shelton divorced Miranda Lambert and Stefani divorced her husband Gavin Rossdale in 2015, the two began dating.

"She has a way of looking at a person's situation from every angle and she's the most understanding, kind-hearted person I've ever met," Shelton said last year about Stefani.

“The Voice” coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated their nuptials over the Fourth of July holiday during a weekend wedding in Oklahoma.

"She has a way of looking at a person's situation from every angle and she's the most understanding, kind-hearted person I've ever met," Shelton said last year about Stefani.

Kate Middleton is self-isolating and has canceled her engagements after someone she came into contact with subsequently tested positive for COVID-19, her office said on Monday.

Gwen Stefani, the reigning champion and Blake Shelton's fiancée, returned during the finale to celebrate his 10-year anniversary.

2021 is the year of surprise celebrity weddings.

Blake Shelton marks 20 years in country music with new album 'Body Language,' out Friday. He chats with USA TODAY about his career and recording with Gwen Stefani.

This week’s new entertainment releases include Chrissie Hynde with an album of Bob Dylan covers and new music also from Blake Shelton and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo.

The Country Music Association will provide 4 million meals in cities with large populations of musicians and music industry professionals in its new partnership with Feeding America.

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – “The Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of “The Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.

Peter Paterno, an attorney for the rapper and producer, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)LOS ANGELES – Dr. Dre was back at home Saturday after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Peter Paterno, an attorney for the music mogul, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. On Friday, actor and rapper Ice T posted that he had connected with Dre on FaceTime and that he had “just made it home. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine, and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.

Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – Years after their deaths, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. Joining them as part of the hall's 2020 class are Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and the Doobie Brothers. and the Doobie Brothers are being inducted after being on the ballot for the first time. With songs like “Closer,” Nine Inch Nails was a leader of the industrial rock movement in the 1990s.

FILE - Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton arrive at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Shelton and Stefani posted a picture on Tuesday announcing their engagement.A representative for Shelton confirmed the couple recently got engaged while in Oklahoma, where Shelton lives. The two stars met as judges on the singing competition show years ago. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton arrive at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Shelton and Stefani posted a picture on Tuesday announcing their engagement.A representative for Shelton confirmed the couple recently got engaged while in Oklahoma, where Shelton lives. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “The Voice” co-stars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are engaged and sharing the good news on social media. Shelton and Stefani posted a picture Tuesday announcing the engagement between the country star and the pop singer. A representative for Shelton confirmed the couple recently got engaged while in Oklahoma, where Shelton lives.

Jennifer Nettles was honored for her advocacy for women and in bringing diverse voices to the airwaves and Carrie Underwood picked up two more trophies to add to what was already the largest collection of CMT Music Award wins on Wednesday. Already the most decorated artist in the history of the awards, Underwood won overall Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for “Drinking Alone.”Gwen Stefani won her first CMT Music Award for a duet with partner Blake Shelton. Nettles received the inaugural Equal Play Award. “Thank you to all the fans and especially my artists, my sisters out there who continue to burn the holy fire,” Nettles said in accepting the honor. “I am so proud to be a part of this legacy of women in country music with you.”Check out some of the performances from the night.

In this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)

In this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she'll need to make more room on her shelf. The superstar picked up two more trophies for video of the year and female video of the year in a remotely shot awards show. "I am so proud to be a part of this legacy of women in country music with you. Singer Granger Smith won for his on-the-nose music video called “Don't Cough On Me!"

The coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping the return of one of the most popular television singing competitions. “The Voice” returns tonight for the premiere of season 19 on NBC. Gwen Stefani reclaims her red chair alongside fellow coaches John Legend, Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson. HOW TO WATCH: “The Voice” two-night season 19 premiere is tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m. on NBC. In the end, one will be named “The Voice” and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Sean Combs accepts the 2020 Industry Icon award at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons in Beverly Hills, Calif. Combs will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)CLEVELAND – Sean “Diddy” Combs, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction. The prestigious organization announced the guest list Thursday for the ceremony, which will debut Nov. 7 on HBO. Other guests will include Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani, Charlize Theron, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Levine and Brad Paisley. The special guests will speak on how this year’s inductees impacted their personal life and careers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each. In nominations announced Wednesday for the pandemic-delayed show, 14 videos are vying for the top prize of video of the year. The fan-voted show will air on CMT and other networks on Oct. 21 with outdoor performances. The Highwomen, a group made up of Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires, also got their first nomination for group video. Electronic producer and DJ Marshmello also earned a nomination in collaborative video for the crossover hit “One Thing Right" with Kane Brown.

Carrie Underwood accepts the entertainer of the year award in a tie with Thomas Rhett during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

This combination photo shows, from left, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood, nominees for entertainer of the year at the 55th ACM Awards. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a pre-pandemic world, the Academy of Country Music Awards advertised itself as country music’s night to party with gambling, after-parties and a Las Vegas-style attitude. This year the red carpet, crowds and gambling are all r eplaced with COVID-19 tests, temperature checks and face masks. Swift, who makes her first return to the ACM stage in seven years, was the last female artist to win ACM entertainer of the year in 2011. “I certainly believe that she’s been an entertainer of all entertainers and brought so much grace and class and elegance to country music,” said Bryan.

This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)

This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. — Kim Cattrall is at the center of Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift is coming back to her roots with a performance at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. The nine-time ACM award winner will perform from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, where the awards show will be broadcast Wednesday on CBS. Swift will perform “betty” from her new album “Folklore,” which has held the top spot on for six weeks on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. 6 on Billboard's Hot Country song chart. This marks the first time in seven years that the two-time ACM entertainer of the year has performed at this awards show and will be her world premiere performance for any song from her “Folklore” album.

click to enlarge Screengrab / YouTubeFlint-native Brennen Henson's voice made musical couple Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton war over him on Monday's episode ofThe 20-year-old performed Vance Joy's "Riptide," and his performance impressed Stefani, who turned her chair around right away. Shelton turned his chair at the very end of the song. "My dad is from 8 Mile in Detroit, so there you go, what's up," Stefani said to Henson. "Shelton, for his part, joked that if Henson joined his team it would negatively affect his marriage. "If I've got you on my team, [Stefani is] going to be pissed off at me and I'm going to pay for that later on.

Gwen Stefani, star of "The Voice" on NBC, sold her Beverly Hills, California estate for $21.65 million. Stefani first listed the home in 2017 for $35 million, according to Realtor.com, but reduced the price to $25 million earlier this year. Built in 1998 and renovated in 2003, the 15,018-square-foot estate has seven bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms. Stefani is known for her bold style, which can also be seen in the home. A black-and-white foyer leads to a living and dining room, separated in the center by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.

A Michigan woman lit up the stage on "The Voice" this week, landing on a team for the next round. Elise Azkoul of Grand Rapids took part in blind auditions, delivering an amazing cover of Lady Gaga's "Million Reasons." "Voice" coach Gwen Stefani was the only one to turn her chair, saying, "I love your style. I love your tone." Watch her performance below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A Michigan woman lit up the stage on "The Voice" this week, landing on a team for the next round. Elise Azkoul of Grand Rapids took part in blind auditions, delivering an amazing cover of Lady Gaga's "Million Reasons." "Voice" coach Gwen Stefani was the only one to turn her chair, saying, "I love your style. I love your tone." Watch her performance below:

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In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning," singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani tells Lee Cowan how her relationship with fellow "Voice" coach Blake Shelton, who was going through a breakup with wife Miranda Lambert, helped her bounce back from the dissolution of her own marriage.

In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning," singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani tells Lee Cowan how she turned to creating new music as a way to channel the pain from her broken marriage. Her new solo album, "This Is What The Truth Feels Like," is her most emotional, and personal, yet.