No Doubt Apologizes For Music Video

The band No Doubt has pulled its new music video after complaints from Native American individuals that the video was offensive.

For Looking Hot, sexy “The Aviator” star and lead singer Gwen Stefani dons Native American gear in the Western-themed video. Bassist Tony Kanal plays a tribesman who helps her escape from cowboy band members Adrian Young and Tom Dumont. While probably intending to glorify rather than criticize Native American culture (hot Gwen Stefani on a horse fighting cowboys, anyone?), many fans think the video missed the mark.

The band released this statement:

"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 trivialize Native American people, their culture or their history.

"Although we consulted with Native American friends and Native American studies experts at the University of California, we realize 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 apologize to the Native American community and anyone else offended by this video. Being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are.”

No word on whether the band will produce another video for the song.

What do you think? Was the choice of using Native American themes in the video tasteless and culturally exploitive? Does the use of Native American stereotypes propagate negative connotations? Can you believe that Gwen Stefani is 43?

Check out some stills from the now-forbidden video below!