Avril back to the charts

Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne has given fans a preview of her fourth studio album by releasing snippets of the songs online.

The 24-year-old describes Goodbye Lullaby as the “most meaningful and special record I have written”, calling it “sincere, honest and close to my heart”.

It definitely finds Avril in a calmer mood if the preview clips are any indication.

This time around the former rock chick has forgone the angst of her previous albums in favour of a more stripped back, mellow sound.

Goodbye Lullaby is released on March 8.

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley 'Happy' After Divorcing Avril Lavigne

A year and a half after his divorce from pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne, Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley says that, despite their former "irreconcilable differences," the two still remain friends.

"We're on good terms now," Whibley tells PopEater about Lavigne, whom he married in 2006. Their divorce was finalized last November after a yearlong separation, and Lavigne is currently dating Brody Jenner of 'The Hills.' "I even produced some of the songs on her new album."
Doing advance promotion for the late March release of 'Screaming Bloody Murder,' Sum 41's first release in four years, the 31-year-old goes on to reveal that even with the rigors of his divorce from Lavigne, this past year has been his finest.

"This has been the best year of my life for sure," he says. "I've never had a period where I thought it was bad -- maybe going through divorce, at the time, was bad, but that's probably it.
"I'm happy with everything."

For her part, the 'Complicated' singer is finally set to release her own much-delayed album, 'Goodbye Lullaby,' on March 8. Lavigne has been seen flaunting her svelte figure in both the video for lead single 'What the Hell' and in a saucy pictorial for Italian Vogue as of late, generating buzz for the release, which is expected to be a more musically stripped-down affair than 2007's 'The Best Damn Thing.'

Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne: Ready for Marriage?

Is Brody Jenner getting ready to put a ring on Avril Lavigne's finger?

"They're almost a year together," Jenner's mom Linda Thompson told us last night at the Global Action Forum awards gala in Beverly Hills. "She's an amazing young woman and I feel really fortunate that she's in our lives."

So have the couple started planning a walk down the aisle?

READ: Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries' NBA PDA

"Not yet," Thompson said. "I mean they're very young. They both have their careers to concentrate on."

But that doesn't mean Brody's mama doesn't think they'll one day tie the knot!

When asked if she thinks they'll be together forever, Thompson gushed, "I actually do yeah."

"You never know what will happen but they are well suited for each other," she said. "She's such a lovely person and surprisingly, she's a real home body. She loves to cook and she's really grounded and very familial. She's into close-knit family time. I really respect her."

What makes Jenner and the punk-pop singer click so well?

"They have the same sense of humor," Thompson said. "They both love to laugh and have fun. They both have a little streak of irreverence which is pretty delightful and a lot of fun to be with."

Avril Lavigne to rock Taiwan in May

SK8ER girl Avril Lavigne, who has become a Canadian icon in the nine years of her award-studded music career, will rock Taiwan for the fourth time this May.

Having sold over 30 million records worldwide and with her fourth album "Goodbye Lullaby" ready to hit stores on March 8, the Converse-wearing, pant-baggin' Grammy winner, singer, songwriter, and actress has cemented her position as one of the top talents in the industry.
Known for her signature gothic punk image and headstrong personality, Lavigne has been dubbed as the "anti-Britney" for her refusal to advertise her body.

She is often quoted as saying she is not in the business to sell sex and prefers to attract attention with her music.

Lavigne recently also rejected being compared to Madonna, saying "I definitely don't like to be compared to other people. Madonna is Madonna and I am totally different to her."

The 26-year-old Ontario native came to Taiwan for the first time in 2004 to take part in the Taipei Music Festival, and then performed twice more in 2005 and 2008 as part of concert tours.

Tickets for the May 13 concert held at the Nangang Exhibition Hall will go on sale at midnight on Feb. 25. (By Jenny W. Hsu) enditem/ls

Avril Lavigne claims labelmate Christina Aguilera snubbed her

Avril Lavigne is claiming that she was snubbed by Christina Aguilera at the Grammys at the weekend -- despite the fact they share a record label.

Speaking after Tuesday night's Brit Awards, where she presented an award to fellow Canadian Justin Bieber, she told ITV2 that her fellow star belittled her when she introduced herself.

She claims she was so affected by Aguilera's alleged actions, that she was worried about introducing herself to Boy George last night. Talking to presenter Dave Berry, she explained, "He (Boy George) was stood behind us... and I decided to walk over. I'm a very shy person... and I didn't know what he would do, and he said, 'Oh hi!'"

"He knew who I was and I was like, 'Oh my God!'"

The 'Sk8er Boi' singer continued: 'He was super nice, unlike Christina Aguilera, who was really mean to me when I said hi to her. You know what, I said to my friends: 'I'm gonna go over to Boy George and hopefully he won't pull a Christina on me.'

"We're label mates... we have the same manager... I remember going over... and introducing myself and saying, 'Hi, we kinda do the same thing,' but I just kind of got (withering laugh).'

The pair are both on RCA records and Lavigne is gearing up to release her first new studio album with them since 2007's 'The Best Damn Thing.'

Avril Lavigne is terrified of falling over when she presents a prize at the BRIT Awards tonight.

The Canadian-born singer is in the UK this week and has been invited to hand out a gong at the prestigious music awards ceremony in London. Avril says she is looking forward to getting dressed up for the event, but admits she would feel more comfortable in a pair of flat Dr. Marten leather boots. However, she has decided to wear high heels and is hoping she makes it through the evening without taking a tumble.“I just happened to be in town this week, so it’s really last minute and the BRITs are happening tonight so I am really excited. I am presenting an award and I am wearing a dress and heels. I will be trying not to fall! I really would like to wear these boots with my dress,” she laughed in an interview with British television show Daybreak. “I don’t know what award I am presenting yet, but I am excited.”

The BRIT Awards 2011 will be held at London’s O2 Arena and will be hosted by British actor James Corden. Cheryl Cole and Katy Perry lead the way in the nominations, with Cheryl up for the British female solo artist award and best British single for her hit Parachute. Katy’s Teenage Dream record is in the running to be named best international album, and she has also been recognised in the best international female solo artist category, where she will go head-to-head with her good friend Rihanna.

Acts including Rihanna, Adele, Cee Lo Green and Arcade Fire are all scheduled to perform live tonight. Avril has fond memories of taking to the stage at the BRITs.

“I have been to the BRITs a couple of times, I remember performing Sk8er Boi there,” the 26-year-old singer recalled.

Avril Lavigne Forbidden Rose fragrance sample

Proctor & Gamble is offering free samples of Avril Lavigne's latest fragrance, Forbidden Rose.

Click here to sign up for yours for a limited time, while supplies last.

WPTV, Inc. and WPTV.com do not endorse any daily freebie and do not receive any financial compensation from the companies involved, unless otherwise indicated.

Please make sure you read the rules of each company's offer to help make sure you receive your freebies.

Avril Lavigne debuts Punk Rainbow Hair

Avril Lavigne, Canadian singer-songwriter is nowadays in Paris for promoting her new upcoming fourth studio album, “Goodbye Lullaby“. Singer, who is known for her unusual colored hairstyles, shocked everyone when she arrived in a new rocking rainbow hair do.Avril Lavigne rocked a fun and punk hairstyle that added appeal to her young look. Avril, every teenager’s idol was seen with new green and pink streaks in her hair. ‘What the Hell‘ singer has dyed the front of her blonde hair pink and green and switched to rainbow highlighted locks.