I dont really feel like this period of my life is about big production.
Instead, she says, I wanted to do something that is reflective of the story.
I want these songs to just be sung.

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Stefani happily recounts), shot a series of visual backdrops for staging.
Theyre basically mini-videos, Stefani explains.
The feelings of the songs come alive with whatever is on the screen.
Baby.and 2006sThe Sweet Escapewont feel left out, either.
Im definitely going to play every single, she says.
I dont care about myself, I want people to come and get what they deserve!
I used to put so much pressure on myself to be so involved, she says.
But with them, all I do is give them a vibe and they come back with something incredible.
The costumes are ornate and sparkly, yet have a relaxed, masculine vibe.
SHES IN FIGHTING SHAPE…
Hows she prepping for the rigors of a nearly two-hour stage show?
I was like, Dude, Ive got to get in shape!'
Those sweat sessions will certainly help, but the endorphins are already paying off.
I feel really empowered, she says of her newly minted fitness routine.
Im so blown away by the interpretation of my emotions, the singer says of Robinsons routines.
Shes the first choreographer Ive ever worked with.
(The two split last summer.)
Im trying to make it fun for them.
Every place we go were going to do something on the days off.
But Im getting back the same.
This article originally appeared in theEntertainment Weeklyprint issue #1422, on stands July 15.