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No Doubt remove new video after offending Native Americans

No Doubt have pulled their new video from the internet after it attracted complaints from Native Americans.

The reformed group unveiled the clip for 'Looking Hot' recently, the latest cut to be taken from their new album 'Push and Shove'.

The video saw the 'Just A Girl' stars dress up as cowboys and Indians, with Gwen Stefani, who was acting as an Indian, escaping from the cowboys.

In a statement, however, No Doubt said that whilst they never intended to offend Native Americans, they decided to pull the video out of respect. They said:

"As a multi-racial band our foundation is built upon both diversity and consideration for other cultures. Our intention with our new video was never to offend, hurt or trivialise Native American people, their culture or their history."

The statement continued: "Although we consulted with Native American friends and Native American studies experts at the University of California, we realise now that we have offended people. This is of great concern to us and we are removing the video immediately. The music that inspired us when we started the band, and the community of friends, family, and fans that surrounds us was built upon respect, unity and inclusiveness. We sincerely apologise to the Native American community and anyone else offended by this video. Being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are."

 

 

 

Watch No Doubt perform 'Looking Hot' on the X Factor last night (November 4) below: