Band “No Doubt” Removes “Looking Hot” Video

"No Doubt", an American band from California have removed their new Native American-inspired "Looking Hot" video from YouTube after it caused outrage among the native community because it features Gwen Stefani in tribal garments while being tied to poles and fighting cowboys,Tony Kanal plays a tribe chief who rescues Stefani.

The band issued an apology for the controversial content on their official website. They wrote: "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."

The band - whose members also include Tony Kanal, Adrian Young and Tom Dumont - released their new album "Push and Shove" in September and "Looking Hot" is the second official single, their first studio release in a decade.