Gwen Stefani ’struggling’ to write hit songs

October 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Gwen Stefani celebrated her 40th birthday on October 3 without much ado, for only family and friends attended the party at a chic Italian restaurant Cecconi's in West Hollywood. The singer's hubby Gavin Rossdale, their kids - the 3-year-old Kingston and the 13-months-old Zuma - and close pals, including Kate Beckinsale and her husband Len Wiseman were present at the afternoon bash.

September 29th, 2009 LONDON - Burglars recently targeted singer Gwen Stefani's 2.5-million London mansion and broke down her front door. However, they made their way into an apartment downstairs after they failed to get into her upstairs flat.

September 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Global hip-hop star Akon will perform in Australia next month with pal T-Pain. Akon has made music with heavyweights including Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Eminem and most recently David Guetta., reports The Daily Telegraph.

September 10th, 2009 Gwen Stefani rocks the '80s at NY Fashion WeekNEW YORK — Gwen Stefani is rocking the '80s well into 2010, presenting a LAMB collection on Thursday that included off-the-shoulder "Flashdance" tops and acid-wash jeans. There was a punk vibe to some of the spring season outfits, including studded suspenders attached to the skinniest of skinny black jeans and racy lace tights worn only with a body suit.

August 21st, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Robbie Williams is said to be so taken with his girlfriend's mum that he has invited her to move in with them. Williams, 35, is currently dating 30-year-old Turkish American actress Ayda Field, and he wants her mum Gwen to live in his country pile near Swindon for months at a time.

August 6th, 2009 LONDON - Katy Perry has revealed that she would love to follow in the footsteps of her mentor Gwen Stefani. But the "I Kissed a Girl" hitmaker fears the music industry's obsession with overnight success may not make it a smooth ride for her.

July 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mariah Carey has said that her marriage to Nick Canon has inspired her to write songs for her new album. The 'Hero' singer has said that her union with rapper-turned-presenter Nick has given her a fresh perspective on life, which is reflected in the material she has penned for forthcoming LP, titled 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'.

June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Gwen Stefani might have enjoyed a wildly successful career with the rock band 'No Doubt' and as a solo artist, but as a school kid she was convinced that she was talentless. The 39-year-old star admits that she was a bad student, and that she is still haunted by her fear of exams.

June 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Singer Gwen Stefani is finding it hard to maintain a balance between her motherhood and professional life. The 'No Doubt' star says that she is "exhausted" from overworking herself.

June 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - 'No Doubt' lead singer Gwen Stefani says that the reason she has failed to create a new album is her motherhood, which remains her top priority. The singer, who is preparing a world tour with the band, has confessed that she just can't live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle with a husband and two kids at home.

June 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Gwen Stefani has revealed that being a mother of two and going on tour with her band No Doubt is really stressing her out, but not as much as the fear that her son might turn out to be a freak. Stefani, 39, revealed in an exclusive interview for Elle's July issue that looking after her sons, Kingston 3, and baby Zuma 9 months, has her struggling with her song writing.

June 6th, 2009 LONDON - No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani has shot down reports claiming that her marriage to Gavin Rossdale is on the rocks amid allegations the former Bush frontman has been cheating on her. According to online gossips, Stefani was on the verge of divorcing Rossdale after reportedly catching him romancing other women, reports Contactmusic.

May 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Gwen Stefani gave her three-year-old son a birthday to remember after getting him onstage during No Doubt's concert in Utah. The lead vocalist wished the tot as the reunited band took to the stage for their first tour in five years in Salt Lake City.

May 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Johnny Depp knows what he wants to do after retiring from his acting career, and that is to grow some grey hair and a beer belly. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star said that he was looking forward to soaking up the sun with couple of pints in hand, reports the China Daily.

May 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary singer Bob Dylan is set to create some music for an upcoming off-Broadway production. The Blowin' in the Wind hitmaker has reunited with longtime songwriting partner, Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter to make music.