Shawn Mendes, Avril Lavigne, Deborah Cox Take the Stage at Canada’s Juno Awards as Charlotte Cardin Wins Big

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.

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.

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.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMyke Towers. Camilo and Sony Discos are among the big winners at the ASCAP “El Premio” Latin Music Awards, which take place virtually through Tuesday.

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!

Avril Lavigne is back big time.

Deborah Cox has made history.

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

The opening night of the 2022 Juno Awards took place Saturday, May 14 in Toronto, prior to the main Juno Awards event, set to be televised on CBC.

Avril Lavigne took to social media in the midst of her global tour to emotionally share just how much this point in her career meant to her.MORE: Avril Lavigne's fiancé Mod Sun shares heartwarming health news: 'I made it through'The singer shared a series of incredible photographs from her performances, including several costumes, massive crowds, and flashing lights.VIDEO: Avril Lavigne celebrates inside massive Malibu homeShe added a message saying: "I feel so incredibly blessed to be on an arena tour 20 years into my career! Thank you for coming to my shows. I am so touched and so moved. "The Bite Me Tour is magic.

The Weeknd continues his run of pop dominance, picking up a pair of awards on the opening night of this year’s Juno Awards.More than 40 awards were handed out at last night’s (May 14) ceremony, held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the Ontario capital, which took place a day prior to tonight’s (May 15) main Juno Awards event.Among the early awards, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) took home Songwriter of the Year for the third time and Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year for ‘Take My Breath’, taken from his most recent album, ‘Dawn FM’.Another big winner was Charlotte Cardin, the Canadian pop, electro and jazz singer whose debut album ‘Phoenix’ was released last year and topped the Canadian Albums Chart for two consecutive weeks.Cardin bagged three awards – Artist of the Year, Single of the Year for ‘Meaningless’ and Pop Album of the Year for ‘Phoenix’. She’s the first female artist to win Artist of the Year since Serena Ryder eight years ago; she’s also the first female solo artist to win Single of the Year for a solo recording since Carly Rae Jepsen nine years ago for ‘Call Me Maybe’.Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ won International Album of the Year.

BBC prison drama Time star Sean Bean has beaten It’s A Sin lead Olly Alexander and his Time co-star Stephen Graham to the coveted Leading Actor award at tonight’s BAFTA TV Awards.