Jumat, 20 Mei 2011

Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes vol 1 episode 2

Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes vol 1 episode 1

SMILE

Jumat, 06 Mei 2011

Avril Lavigne-Smile (Walmart Soundcheck 2011)

Kamis, 05 Mei 2011

Grown-Up Avril to Show Jakarta Her Mature Side


When Canadian singer Avril Lavigne broke into the mainstream music scene with the release of her debut album, “Let Go,” in 2002, she was quickly labeled by many as the “Anti-Britney.”

Sporting skate-punk outfits — preferably tank tops and neckties — and belting out songs that were closer to rock than bubble-gum pop, Lavigne seemed to be the opposite of the glitzy and glamorous teen divas like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who were dominating MTV at the time.

Almost 10 years later, Lavigne, who is set to perform live in Jakarta at Balai Kartini on Wednesday, has grown from a rebellious teenager into a multi-talented entertainer who is not only a successful musician, but has also branched out into film and fashion design. Most importantly, she has managed to maintain her originality — the trait that earned her millions of fans worldwide.

“My fans are hard-core,” Lavigne said on her Web site. “They are very dedicated and really supportive — the kind of fans who stick around. People have come up and started crying, saying, ‘You have no idea what your music has done for me.’ That’s all I need to hear. If I can give even one person strength through my music, that’s pretty frickin’ special.”

Lavigne, who was born in 1984 in Napanee, a small town in Ontario, Canada, sang as a member of the local church choir when she was growing up. She fell in love with music and started to perform at local festivals and fairs.

In 1999, Lavigne won a contest that allowed her to perform on stage with fellow Canadian singer Shania Twain. The collaboration did not go unnoticed. Soon, music labels began knocking on her door and Lavigne eventually signed with Arista Records.

“Let Go,” which was nominated for eight Grammy awards, featured the hit singles “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi” and “I’m With You.” The album quickly established Lavigne as the scene’s new wild child. She defied trends by not using sexy video clips or suggestive lyrics to gain success. She also gained a reputation for being headstrong and somewhat stubborn, refusing to wear too much makeup or fashionable clothes during photo shoots, instead opting for old, comfortable T-shirts and skater shoes.

“I rejected some gorgeous publicity shots because they just didn’t look like me,” Lavigne said in an MTV interview. “I won’t wear skanky clothes that show my booty, my belly or my boobs. I have a great body.”

When she started work on her sophomore album, Lavigne decided not to rely on professional song writing teams, choosing instead to collaborate with musicians of her own choosing, including Chantal Kreviazuk and Ben Moody of Evanescence.

The results of those collaborations, “Under My Skin,” was released in 2004 and debuted at number one on the Billboard album charts. Most music critics gave the album favorable reviews. Rolling Stone magazine applauded her vocals, writing that “blankness is what makes her best songs so irresistible. Whether it’s a fit of faux punk or a maudlin ballad, she sings it all absolutely straight.”

Lavigne used the album’s success to start pursuing other interests in addition to music. She appeared in several movies, including “Fast Food Nation” (2006) and “The Flock” (2007). She also lent her voice to one of the characters in the animated movie “Over the Hedge” (2006). She also launched Abbey Dawn, a clothing line focusing on back-to-school outfits, in 2008. But Lavigne has made clear that she will always be faithful to her first love, music.

Her third album, “The Best Damn Thing,” was released in 2007, while her latest effort, “Goodbye Lullaby,” followed this past March.

Her Jakarta gig is part of what she’s calling the Black Star Tour, which will also bring her to seven other cities in Asia in support of the new album.

“I pushed myself and didn’t hold back,” Lavigne said about her latest release. “I allowed myself to be vulnerable. I think it’s during the real moments that people can relate the most. Those who have heard the album have had very strong emotional reactions to the songs, so I realized that when something is so real, it will probably touch somebody. The beauty of music is that it’s open to interpretation.”

“Goodbye Lullaby” may be Lavigne’s most melancholy album yet. Many of the songs seem to reflect on her failed marriage with Deryck Whibley, lead singer and guitarist of Sum 41. The couple married in 2006 but split up after only three years.

The wild teenager from Napanee seems to be gone. Nowadays, Lavigne cites surfing and yoga as her favorite pastimes and she can even be seen wearing feminine outfits on occasion. She also launched the Avril Lavigne Foundation in September. It’s a charity organization that support young people suffering from serious illnesses and disabilities.

But even though Lavigne seems more mature and responsible, she told E! Online that she still looks back on her beginnings with a smile on her face.

“I don’t really regret anything. You know, the ties and the wifebeaters and all. It had its time and place. And now I’m all grown up, and I’ve moved on.”

Selasa, 03 Mei 2011

Hottest Couple


We may never know what keeps Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne together (other than their tattoos), but they've been going strong for almost a year now and moved up a few spots on Zimbio's 100 Hottest Celebrity Couples list this year!

The singer and reality star sat at #85, and they make our list at the 82nd spot this year, thanks to Avril's catchy new tunes and successful clothing line. Brody has just been Brody for the last year, as far as we can tell.

This is Zimbio.com's third annual list of the 100 Hottest Celebrity Couples. Each year couples are scored in four categories: popularity, success, attractiveness and staying power. The resulting scores are used to rank the couples accordingly. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie topped the list in 2009 while David and Victoria Beckham were deemed the number one couple in 2010.

Lavigne Rock on Shanghai


North American pop punk star Avril Lavigne brought the house down during a passionate performance in Shanghai on Monday night as part of her Black Star tour.

As Li Zhen reports, Avril left her fans eager for more.

Li Zhen said, "It's Avril's third time to come to Shanghai. The concert should have started at 8 o'clock. Now 50 minutes has past and she is not on the stage yet. All her fans are waiting for her anxiously."

When Avril appears, screams filled the Shanghai Grand Stage. Nearly one hour of waiting hasn't dented the enthusiasm of the crowd one bit. The Canadian pop punk princess went on to do what she does best, wowing them with her spirited melodies.

Avril broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go in 2002 and went on to release 4 albums in 10 years.

In the 75 minutes show, Avril ran through some of the biggest hits in her first 3 album including Complicated、I’m With You、My Happy Ending.

As well as old favorites, the Shanghai concert was dedicated to her latest album, Goodbye Lullaby, released last month. In this new album, Avril's style takes a more delicate and soulful turn.

Li Zhen said, "From a young outrageous punk spirit, to a grown woman with a mature aura, Avril Lavigne has changed a lot in the last decade. But several things remain the same -- the glamour of her music -- and the adulation of her fans."

It is great. Her energy was so powerful. We liked it.

She has grown up. Now she is more feminine, but I still love it.

I loved every minute of it. I am very excited. I just love the original Avril and I think she is still who she used to be.

Shanghai concert is just the first stop on her Black Star Tour. For her next date in China, Avril heads for Hong Kong on May 7th.

Senin, 02 Mei 2011

Avril Lavigne Postpones Japan Dates


Singer/ songwriter Avril Lavigne has postponed her sold out Japanese tour dates scheduled for May 2011 out of respect for the many families that are still grieving or searching for their loved ones following the March 2011 natural disaster and the continued uncertainty of the situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant, further earthquakes and ongoing aftershocks.

Lavigne plans to return with The Black Star Tour and dates will be announced as they are re-scheduled.

Avril is continuing to work on projects to provide support to children and their families in Japan and has joined in the relief efforts by making available the single, "Keep Holding On," on Amazon.com with 100% of the net proceeds going to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund.

Lavigne is also working on a t-shirt design inspired by her love for Japan, with 100% of the proceeds going to The Avril Lavigne Foundation to support Mercy Corps' "Comfort for Kids" program, in partnership with local partner Peace Winds. Comfort for Kids trains caregivers how to help children through the trauma of disaster. The goal of the program is to bring help and hope to the children and youth of Japan who have been affected by this disaster. The shirts will be available through abbeydawn.com and a link to the design and the pre-order form will be available soon.

“I want the people of Japan to know that they have been in my thoughts since the devastating disasters. Japan and my fans there have been so important to me and so supportive throughout my career. My heart goes out to the families of those who passed and are still missing as well as the survivors who are still living in shelters across the country. I hope my fans around the world will join me by showing their support for our friends in Japan," Lavigne said.

 
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