Is it too early to plan what you're doing Aug. 24? Not if you're a Gwen Stefani fan. That's when her Sweet Escape Tour lands at the Blaisdell Arena, and tickets — $47.50 and $67.50 — go on sale today at the box office and at Ticketmaster outlets. (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Stefani, former frontwoman of No Doubt, appeared on "American Idol" this week. Her current CD, "The Sweet Life," is a followup to her solo-career-launching "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." disc of 2004.