Avril Lavigne makes emotional revelation while on worldwide tour

Ellise Shafer Twenty years ago today, Avril Lavigne released her debut album, “Let Go,” ushering in a new era of female-fronted pop-punk with her honest lyricism and skater aesthetic.In celebration of the acclaimed album — which was the biggest pop debut of 2002, went seven-times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination — Arista Records and Legacy Recordings are releasing an expanded edition featuring six bonus tracks.The reissue includes a newly-recorded version of “Breakaway,” a song Lavigne wrote for “Let Go” but was ultimately cut and picked up by newly-crowned “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson. The track was made famous by its inclusion in “The Princess Diaries 2” soundtrack and reached No.

Avril Lavigne grew up in the small town of Napanee, which at the time was home to just around 5,000 people, and in a new interview with British newspaper The Guardian, Avril has made some rare comments about her childhood.MORE: Avril Lavigne shares adorable videos of fiancé Mod Sun cheering her on as she performsSpeaking to the publication, Avril shared: "I was getting out of high school and I just wanted to rock out. I want loud guitars, I want live drums … I want to write about the crazy stuff, the insane emotions, the good and the bad." She went to explain that most of her first album, Let Go, which will be marking its twentieth anniversary this year was based on her genuine experiences at the time.WATCH: Avril Lavigne celebrates news inside Malibu mansionAvril told the paper that her life at that point was mainly wearing "fat skate shoes" and being attracted to skateboarders.WOW: Avril Lavigne goes bold in black leather gown for Juno Awards red carpetREAD: Avril Lavigne's fiancé Mod Sun shares heartwarming health news: 'I made it through'She also opened up about previous jobs as she explained: "I wrote this album right when I got out of high school and now I get to hear these lyrics of me talking about my small town and my obsession with skater boys."Even things like in My World, I literally talk about the fact that I got fired by a 'fried chicken ass' I worked for at a fried chicken chain.

Daily Lowdown from HELLO! In today's episode, we're discussing ASAP Rocky talking parenting after welcoming a baby boy with Rihanna, and Harry Styles breaking a new record. MORE: The Daily Lowdown: Camila Cabello speaks out following Champions League performanceNot only that, but Avril Lavigne talks her future plans and Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance on stage for her husband Keith Urban's gig in Las Vegas.

Avril Lavigne has reflected on her early career in a new interview and has spoken of the challenges of going against the pop norms of the day.Speaking to The Guardian, Lavigne discussed being a grungy, alternative musician in an early noughties landscape where “bubblegum pop” dominated.“I was getting out of high school and I just wanted to rock out,” Lavigne told the publication. “I want loud guitars, I want live drums … I want to write about the crazy stuff, the insane emotions, the good and the bad.”“I was very clear on what I wanted to do and what I didn’t want to do.

The Guardian. “I can do everything! Pasta, sauce, vegan, salads and soups – I can do every kind of soup,” she added.The “Complicated” singer also has other items on her bucket list she wants to check off, including a Christmas album and launching her own makeup line.Lavigne has also found a director for a film adaptation of her 2002 song “Sk8er Boi.”“I can’t wait to learn this process of making a movie,” she told the outlet.

While Olivia Rodrigo is giving us modern-day Avril Lavigne, Brye is serving 2022 Fiona Apple!

There comes a certain point when you're growing up when you realise that, actually, you have grown up. You're supposed to be an adult now, and you still haven't figured everything out. It's no joke to say that sometimes, instead of feeling like you're flying, you're just falling. 

Avril Lavigne's fiancé, Mod Sun, is proving he is more than ready for life as a pop star's husband!ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe singer shared an adorable set of videos of her longtime partner supporting her at one of her concerts as she goes through her latest tour, Bite Me.Though there were thousands of fans screaming her name and chanting her songs, Mod Sun proved there is no doubt that he is her number one supporter.WATCH: Avril and Mod Sun's storyMORE: Avril Lavigne goes bold in black leather gown for Juno Awards red carpetThe clips sees him watching his soon to be wife from the sidelines as she performs her hit 2019 song, Head Above Water.He appears with his signature bright green hair, wearing an orange hoodie, dancing and twirling around as he sings her song. As he looks towards her, he only stops to sing to tell her "I love you" from the side of the stage.The 35-year-old shared another video, this time of Avril performing her iconic song I'm With You from 2002, which he also belted out, and he continued to express how much he loved her. Mod Sun clearly knows every one of his fiancée's songs by heartHe also described watching her perform as "insane" and like a "movie."MORE: Avril Lavigne makes emotional revelation while on worldwide tourMORE: Avril Lavigne's fiancé Mod Sun shares heartwarming health news: 'I made it through'Though the pair, who got engaged in Paris, haven't revealed any plans concerning their nuptials, they did come together to celebrate their engagement with an epic party.

It was one generation passing the torch to another.

Olivia Rodrigo has covered Alanis Morissette‘s 1995 hit ‘You Oughta Know’ at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, joined on-stage by Morissette herself to perform the song.The performance took place last night (May 24), marking the first of two nights Rodrigo was slated to appear at the venue as part of her ongoing ‘Sour’ tour. It marked the fourth cover added to the tour setlist, following Veruca Salt‘s ‘Seether’, Avril Lavigne‘s ‘Complicated’ and No Doubt‘s ‘Just A Girl’.

Eighteen-year-old digicore phenom dltzk (pronounced “delete zeke”) has dropped what they claim is their final release as leroy. The album-length mash-up mix — the third such project in dltzk/leroy’s catalog — is titled Dariacore 3.​.​.

The 2022 Juno Awards returned in-person for the first time in three years due to the ongoing COVID-18 pandemic, taking over Toronto’s Budweiser Stage for an unforgettable evening of performances and history-making wins.

Tomorrow X Together’s Hueningkai Kai has opened up about Avril Lavigne’s response to his cover of her song.Back in February, Hueningkai covered Lavigne’s ‘Sk8er Boi’ song – something that attracted the attention of Lavigne herself. Hueningkai’s cover had come shortly after Lavigne responded to a tweet by Hueningkai, where he had referenced the Canadian singer’s early noughties hit song.“Hope you like my cover!! You are an icon,” Hueningkai wrote to Lavigne on Twitter.

Simu Liu is one proud Canadian.

The Canadian stars are stepping out for the 2022 JUNO Awards!

Michele Amabile Angermiller Shawn Mendes was the man of the hour accepting the International Achievement Award, Deborah Cox made history as the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame and Charlotte Cardin finished the weekend with a victory lap collecting four trophies at the 51st annual Juno Awards. The event took place in person, for the first time in three years, on Sunday (May 15) at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Canada.Hosted by “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammys featured performances from Avril Lavigne and Arcade Fire, group of the year winners Arkells, Tesher, and more in a joyous evening celebrating the diversity of Canadian music and a return to live events since COVID-19 shut the world down.

Avril Lavigne is back big time.

Simu Liu showcased his impressive dancing and singing skills during Sunday night’s Juno Awards.

After placing third on The Voice UK and forming a close friendship with coach Meghan Trainor, Brooke Scullion had dreams of going global. And what better world stage to showcase her talent on than that of the Eurovision Song Contest?

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBMG is ramping up its development of new stage musicals in both the U.S., with its first production “Punk Rock Girl!,” and in Germany, following the successful run of its first musical, “Ku’damm 56.”“Punk Rock Girl!” is the debut developmental theatrical production from BMG in the U.S., in partnership with New York-based theatrical company Lively McCabe Entertainment. It features a score of songs written and made famous by female artists and female-fronted bands from the BMG catalog, including Blondie, P!nk, Avril Lavigne, Pat Benatar and Sleater-Kinney, along with the title song, the Dead Milkmen’s 1988’s “Punk Rock Girl”; the full tracklist appears below.