Stefani Preps New Album, DVD

After taking time off for motherly duties, Gwen Stefani is ready to get back in the spotlight. The singer, who is "hard at work finishing up some new material," according to her official website, plans to release the follow-up to 2004's Love. Angel. Music. Baby. "before the end of the year." Stefani will also release the Sophie Muller-directed The Harajuku Lovers Live DVD -- which features a full concert performance shot last year in the singer's hometown of Anaheim, CA, as well as bonus features and footage -- by the year's end.

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