Gwen Stefani superfan credits her love of singer for helping her survive brutal subway attack in NYC

Kyle Richards stepped up to defend the singer Gwen Stefani on social media on Wednesday.The 54-year-old Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star seemed sympathetic to the Voice coach's plight following a controversial new interview in which she claimed to be Japanese, despite being Italian–American and Irish–American in reality.'Everyone can’t wait to be offended by something,' Richards commented in response to a social media post regarding the controversy.Stefani stirred up controversy in an interview with Allure that was published on Tuesday in which she talked about falling in love with Japanese culture after visiting Tokyo for the first time. Adding her opinion: Kyle Richards, 54, stepped into Gwen Stefani's controversy over her comments about being 'Japanese' by suggesting people were looking to be offended in a comment on Wednesday; seen in December in Santa MonicaPrior to that, her father — who is Italian–American — had traveled to Japan for business multiple times and entranced her with his tales of the culture shock.'I said, "My God, I'm Japanese and I didn't know it,"' Stefani recalled raving following her first Tokyo trip.

Gwen added she was a "super fan" of Japanese culture, adding: "(It) should be okay to be inspired by other cultures because if we're not allowed then that's dividing people, right?"Social media users have been criticising Gwen, saying she has been "getting away with this nonsense for far too long" and how it was "disappointing" she had chosen to "double-down" on her stance.But others supported the singer, claiming the criticism is "going to stop musicians from exploring different inspirations from other cultures".Gwen who is married to country star Blake Shelton, was previously criticised for how she used Japanese culture around the promotion of her 2004 debut solo album, Love. Angel.

about her vegan beauty collection and past beauty ventures, doubled down on her defense of her “Harajuku Girl” era, which included a collection of fragrances first released in 2008. The perfume featured five bottles, one modeled after Stefani, and four modeled after her Japanese and Japanese American back up dancers whom she employed for the promotion of her 2004 album, Love.

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Gwen Stefani has defended her Harajuku era yet again, despite previously sparking accusations of cultural appropriation of Asian culture for her personal gain.While speaking about her now-controversial Harajuku Lovers fragrance line, which launched in 2008, and frequent use of Japan's subculture over the years, the singer, 53, raised eyebrows as she repeatedly insisted she Japanese.Despite having no ethnic ties to the country as the daughter of an Italian-American father and Irish-American mother, the performer claimed to identify as part Asian.

LOVE Island fans have all said the same thing about the new contestants as the line-up is revealed. The first few contestants for the new Winter series have already sent pulses racing.

LOVE Island 2023's first star has been revealed as Tanya Manhenga. The biomedical science student, 22, will strut into the brand new villa in South Africa next Monday.

MAYA Jama flashed her cleavage as enjoyed some time with pals ahead of the Love Island launch. The TV star, 28, is the new presenter of the ITV2 dating show, after taking over from Laura Whitmore. Yesterday Maya headed off to South Africa to film the second winter Love Island in South Africa.

Piper Perabo was dressed for the chilly winter weather on Monday when she was spotted out and about in New York City.The 46-year-old Yellowstone actress was seen as she headed down to the subway to catch a train across town.The sighting comes nearly two weeks after former Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star accused her of having an affair with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian way back in 2005.Piper was dressed comfortable for her outing in a thick olive-green coat with a cozy fleece-lined hood. On the go: Yellowstone actress Piper Perabo, 46, was seen catching a subway train in NYC on Monday, after Brandi Glanville accused her of having an affair with her ex Eddie Cibrian years earlierShe wore it down, revealing that she had put her shoulder-length blond hair up in a high ponytail.The Coyote Ugly actress added a chic touch to her ensemble with a set of wide-legged black jeans that were cut off above her ankles, exposing the frayed strands.

Gwen Stefani and her husband Blake Shelton looked happy in love while hiking with her three sons Kingston, Zuma and Apollo on his 1,300-acre ranch in rural Oklahoma.As the lovebirds enjoyed the great outdoors on Wednesday, the 46-year-old country star planted a sweet kiss on the singer's cheek while posing for a selfie together. In the image, the singer, 53, flashed a bright smile while rocking her platinum blonde tresses in a top knot and a hoodie from her clothing line, Anaheim Hillbillies. Bliss! Gwen Stefani and her husband Blake Shelton looked happy in love while hiking with her three sons Kingston, Zuma and Apollo on his 1,300-acre ranch in rural OklahomaShe completed her casual look with a pair of rainbow earrings in the shape of hearts as well as a glossy pink lipstick.  Her spouse sported an olive green baseball cap and camouflage jacket. In footage shared to her Instagram Story, Stefani recorded her kids following Shelton through the woods as they trudged through fallen leaves under trees.  Happy couple: As the lovebirds enjoyed the great outdoors on Wednesday, the 46-year-old country star planted a sweet kiss on the singer's cheek while posing for a selfie together Casual: In the image, the singer, 53, flashed a bright smile while rocking her platinum blonde tresses in a top knot and a hoodie from her clothing line, Anaheim HillbilliesStefani's youngest, who she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, excitedly picked up a large chunk of ice on the property. After showing it off to his mom, the eight-year-old, chucked it into a pond before deciding to shatter it onto the ground.Their pup, Ginger, made a cameo in one video as she followed Stefani on the trail.

Tony winner Liev Schreiber bundled up for a romantic hand-in-hand stroll through Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood with his girlfriend - Miss South Dakota 2012 Taylor Neisen - on Christmas day.At 55, the Ray Donovan: The Movie producer-star is 25 years older than the former pageant princess, but they've been dating as far back as 2017.On December 16, Liev - who took an unseasonal dip in the ocean last month - shared a snap of Taylor's 30th birthday cake emblazoned with a picture of her holding a rescued raccoon. Merriment! Tony winner Liev Schreiber bundled up for a romantic hand-in-hand stroll through Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood with his girlfriend - Miss South Dakota 2012 Taylor Neisen - on Christmas day May-December duo! At 55, the Ray Donovan: The Movie producer-star is 25 years older than the former pageant princess, but they've been dating as far back as 2017Schreiber - who boasts 759K Instagram/Twitter followers - gushed: 'Happy birthday Taytay! All the critters are so happy you were born today! Most of all me.'It's unclear what Neisen does for a living, but when she competed for Miss USA back in 2012 she said the United States wasn't 'ready' to legalize marijuana because 'it's being abused.'One decade later and marijuana has since been decriminalized in 10 states and recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 21 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Washington, DC.Meanwhile, the nine-time Emmy nominee's cause closest to his heart is supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine amid Russia's unlawful invasion, and he even created an organization called BlueCheck.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are set to enjoy a Christmas in the country after pulling her kids out of school a little early to head to his ranch in Oklahoma. The couple, along with Gwen's three sons, Kingston, 16, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, eight, whom she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, have traveled to the Sangria singer's home in his sprawling property, called the Ten Point Ranch, just outside of the small town of Tishomingo. Gwen, 53, shared some video of the couple traipsing through the woods  with their dog Saturday on social media. Country Christmas: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are set to enjoy a Christmas in the country.

They’re heading home. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will celebrate the holidays together at the country singer’s ultra-private 1,300-acre property in Oklahoma.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen has finally broken her silence following her split with Luca Bish. The reality star, 19, has addressed fans in a new YouTube video and explained the reason behind her silence. Gemma has said that she wanted to "deal with her emotions" away from social media following the break-up.

The mum of a teen girl who was viciously kicked in the head by a gang of youths has slammed her daughter's school for failing to notify her about the incident.

EX On The Beach star Chloe Goodman has claimed that Stephen Bear "made her life hell" during their time on TV together. The reality TV contestant - who rose to fame on the MTV programme in 2014 - branded Bear, 32, "nasty and vile" in a tell-all chat about working with him.

Gwen Stefani feels like her incredible career - which has included hit songs with No Doubt as well as solo tunes, and her role on The Voice - is all because of luck and not necessarily her brains.The 53-year-old beauty told WSJ. Magazine on Monday that she doesn't think she is that smart, adding she barely finished high school. 'I'm just not a business person.

Gwen Stefani shared a very rare photo with her sister Jill on Instagram on Thursday.The Voice star was celebrating her sibling's birthday as she gushed, 'Happy b day to my sister @madolivemm love u!! sissy [red heart] gx.'The two did not look very similar but it may just have been that Gwen was wearing heavy makeup with her hair dyed blonde and Jill was makeup free with dark locks. Yes, they are related! Gwen Stefani shared a very rare photo with her sister Jill on Instagram on Thursday.

Blake Shelton revealed that his wife and fellow judge, Gwen Stefani, broke down in tears during the finale of season 22 of The Voice on Tuesday.Shelton was a coach on The Voice for all 22 seasons and announced that next season will be his last. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Shelton shared the heartwarming reason why his wife was sobbing.  The end of an era: Gwen Stefani broke down in tears on The Voice finale, according to her husband Blake Shelton; seen during a previous episode that aired on October 11 About to cry: Gwen is seen here in ruby red near Blake on Tuesday before getting emotional'I walked over to Gwen's chair after the cameras went off and she's over there literally sobbing,' he told ET. 'She was like, "This is our last time that we're going to do this together."'The finale marked the final time the couple would be on the show together as judges since Stefani would not be a judge on Shelton's last season.

Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to her show’s longtime DJ, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who died today at 40.