Gwen Stefani has kicked off an unexpectedly eventful holiday season, blending a return to her musical roots with fresh festive releases for fans old and new. The singer confirmed that No Doubt will reunite for a 2026 residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, marking a major revival for the band that helped define 1990s pop-rock. Stefani also rolled out a new Christmas track, Shake the Snow Globe, featured in the holiday film Oh. What. Fun., while her 2017 album You Make It Feel Like Christmas arrives in an Amazon-exclusive deluxe edition. Details first surfaced during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and through official updates on platforms like the Sphere and Amazon Music.

Stefani described the upcoming residency as the culmination of years of quiet discussions among the group, explaining that their celebrated 2024 Coachella performance rekindled their creative spark. The initial run of 12 shows booked for May 2026 sold out almost immediately, prompting promoters to add six final dates for June. Calling the Sphere “the future”—a hybrid between a concert and a movie—Stefani said the band is building a show meant to transport fans back in time. “I want people to come and make it feel really nostalgic,” she said, hinting at a setlist shaped around their most defining moments.

No Doubt’s upcoming reunion marks a significant return for a group that rose from Southern California’s ska-punk scene to global stardom. Their landmark album Tragic Kingdom dominated the Billboard 200, spending nine weeks at No. 1 and cementing the band as a major force in pop-rock. Over the years, they earned multiple Grammy nominations, two wins, and a string of Hot 100 hits, before stepping back in the mid-2010s as Stefani pursued her solo career. Apart from a rare appearance at the 2025 FireAid benefit concert, the band has remained largely inactive until the Sphere announcement.

Away from the reunion excitement, Stefani is fully embracing the Christmas season—a period she has long said fuels her creative joy. Her reissued holiday album includes new songs led by Shake the Snow Globe, which also features in the film starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Denis Leary. Stefani recalled meeting the actors, calling it a surreal moment shared with “icons.” She later performed the track live during her visit to The Tonight Show, rounding out a year that blends nostalgia, reinvention, and festive energy.