In the latest episode of ‘MySpace Presents: The Fit’, Avril Lavigne talked about the inspirations behind Abbey Dawn, the Canadian singer/songwriter’s new couture line.

“Denim is an iconic fabric because it can be used in so many different ways, different colors, different cuts, and reflect on people’s own individual style,” Avril said about a fabric that’s used in a line of her clothing line. “I’ve always liked really old, faded jeans and I would take my brother’s old jeans, wear them low because they were too big on me, and I’d cut them off. Two summers later, I’d cut them off shorter as I got older. I’ve always loved jeans because they’re fun. You can rip them, they look cool if they’re faded.”

“I like to mix rock n’ roll stuff like studs and skulls and plaid with more feminine colors like pinks and purples,” Avril said. “My music and my clothes are a reflection of who I am, and it’s been really cool to see that resonate with my fans.”

The episode at MySpace can be viewed below.

Avril Lavigne The Best Damn Tour Unsigned Band Search

August 8, 2008 - Avril is holding The Best Damn Tour Unsigned Band Search, where the winner will get signed to SonyBMG and open for Avril in China. To enter, bands must create a profile on Trig.com, upload your music and photos, and tell your friends and fans to Trig you and your music. A commercial promoting the contest at Trig.com has since been removed.

There appears to be a huge spike today in searches for a sex tape supposedly featuring Avril Lavigne set to the music of her single ‘Don’t Tell Me’ after the Post Chronicle reported on the news as if it was new on Monday. They report in the news item though that ‘Don’t Tell Me’, released in 2004, is her “new” single. And the file they link to isn’t set to that Avril’s music, but instead Outkast’s ‘Bombs over Baghdad’. One poster at Topix.com claims the video was made before Avril had even released her debut album ‘Let Go’ in 2002, when Avril was only 17.

Avril Lavigne Postpones Six Additional U.S. Concert Dates

May 4, 2008 - After Avril performed 37 shows across the country, the singer announced Saturday evening that she must postpone the next six dates of her North American ‘The Best Damn Tour’ due to her acute laryngitis. Lavigne previously cancelled shows this week in Phoenix and San Diego due to her condition. Lavigne said in a press release, “My sincerest apologies to all of my fans. My intention was to complete the rest of the tour but tonight at sound check in Anaheim I realized this wasn’t possible. Even though I have been resting my voice for days, when I tried to sing nothing came out.”
this evening.

Refunds will be available at point of purchase on Monday.

Postponed dates are as follows:
05/03/08 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
05/04/08 Universal City, CA Gibson Amph. At Univ. CityWalk
05/06/08 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl
05/07/08 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion At San Jose
05/09/08 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena
05/10/08 Everett, WA Comcast Arena

Avril Lavigne checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace (@avrillavigne) on Thursday (May 1). The singer writes:

Hey Guys,

I am at home right now taking it easy. I have been sick this whole tour, and now I have lost my voice. I have never canceled a show in my whole career and just had to for the first time ever. This sux!

I am so sorry! I have been on the road for 60 days straight. I have had the flu 3 times and I never get sick, it just keeps going around. I think I am just run down. I just played 4 shows in a row in Texas (which is a lot for the vocals) and woke up in Vegas Tuesday with no voice. I thought I was gonna have to cancel that show, but I made it through…..barely! I still went on stage in Vegas and gave it my all, but unfortunately its interfering with my throat now. I had to eliminate songs.

I woke up yesterday and knew I wouldn’t be able to sing last night. My voice is so shot. We drove home yesterday and I went to my throat doctor. He stuck a camera down my throat….ewwww, I gagged!!! It was kinda funny though…..he said I have “Acute Laryngitis”.

So, um, yeah, that sux. I was supposed to play a show in San Diego yesterday and was supposed to perform on Jay Leno tomorrow and go live with Ryan Seacrest in the today, but I had to cancel that too. I’m at home resting my voice for 2 days and hope to be back out soon. Thank you for understanding. And once again, I sincerely apologize.

Avril

Avril Lavigne is set to debut her new clothing line Abbey Dawn, named after the nickname her dad calls her, at Kohl’s stores nationwide in July. The singer told UsMagazine.com: “It’s rock glam: fun, colorful, young and edgy. Everything is fit to be sexy and flattering.” Avril’s husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 has bene impressed with the line that includes hoodies, jeans and tees in bright colors and skull and zebra patterns. “He’s excited,” she said. “He likes everything I like!”

Avril Lavigne Gives Non-Denial Denial About Pregnancy Rumors

March 6, 2008 - ‘Access Hollywood’ caught up with Avril as the singer prepared to kick off her new tour, and Deryck Whibley’s hubby was vague when asked if she was pregnant. “I don’t know, you’ll have to ask my reps… Maybe.” She then showed off her drumming skills on her pink sparkle drum kit. Watch the segment below.

Avril Lavigne Discusses Best Damn Tour With LA’s KIIS FM

January 22, 2008 - Avril called in to KIIS FM in Los Angeles on Tuesday (January 22) while in bed and sang her pal Britney Spears’ single ‘Gimme More’. Lavigne was promoting her upcoming ‘Best Damn Tour’, and said of the show, “This is the first time I’m taking on a big production and I’m working on all parts of the production and design and I just want it to look good to the fans and have a great experience for them. I’m putting a lot into this and taking it to the next level. It’s going to be bright and video and lighting. A different kind of stage and more dynamic.”

Lavigne also talked about her amazing support in Japan, how she’s been out and about more than usual in Los Angeles lately, running into Ryan at Les Deux, the pregnancy rumor that’s not true, and her opening act Boys Like Girls.

The interview audio at kiisfm.com has since been removed.