Best Moments of Las Vegas Residency
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- No Doubt launched their Las Vegas Sphere residency on May 6, with Gwen Stefani becoming the first female headliner at the venue since its September 2023 opening.
- The band showcased their signature Orange County roots and Jamaica-inspired sounds, performing 21 songs over two hours, heavily featuring tracks from their 1995 breakthrough album Tragic Kingdom.
- The setlist included 10 of the 14 songs from Tragic Kingdom, alongside selections from their albums Return of Saturn and Rock Steady, plus a rare live performance of “The Climb” for the first time since 1997.
- Stefani’s powerful vocals and stage presence remained central despite the venue’s immersive floor-to-ceiling visuals, supported by longtime bandmates Tony Kanal, Adrian Young, and Tom Dumont.
- The concert highlighted No Doubt’s enduring appeal with a mix of high-energy hits like “Just a Girl” and “Don’t Speak,” as well as ballads and covers, demonstrating their nearly 40 years of musical evolution.
