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Lockdown listening Rina Sawayama's lockdown listening: 'I'm fermenting stuff and playing Animal Crossing'

In between video games and bouts of her own new record, the British-Japanese pop star has been delving into Allie X, Halsey and Alanis Morissette

Published: 16 Apr 2020

'I should have grown out of this': how pop fandom shaped us

As Pete Paphides publishes a memoir of his life in pop, our writers reflect on the childhood musical loves that made them

Published: 5 Mar 2020

2 out of 5 stars.

Charming review – a badly botched attempt at fixing fairytale sexism
2 out of 5 stars.

Prince Charming is given his allure by an evil spell … and is soon fighting off a trio of simpering princesses who stare at shoes

Published: 1 Aug 2019

2 out of 5 stars.

Alexis Petridis's album of the week Avril Lavigne: Head Above Water review – Sk8er girl on thin ice
2 out of 5 stars.

She sold millions as a teenager, but now the Canadian is nude on her album cover to prove she is a serious singer-songwriter

Published: 14 Feb 2019

This week's new tracks This week’s tracks reviewed: The Joy Formidable, Avril Lavigne, Mumford & Sons

The Joy Formidable swagger in with a lip-curled cracker, Avril Lavigne’s back with a meh, while the Mumfords return with another trite radio ballad

Published: 28 Sep 2018

Shortcuts Avril Lavigne is the internet’s most dangerous star – but that’s nothing new

From topping a malware poll to conspiracy theories about her death and superfans gaming YouTube for higher views, the Canadian singer has become an odd staple of internet culture

Published: 20 Sep 2017
Avril Lavigne most 'dangerous' celebrity to search for online

A cybersecurity company has released its annual survey of online celebrity searches associated with malware, with the Canadian singer topping the list

Published: 19 Sep 2017

Shortcuts Why fans think Avril Lavigne died and was replaced by a clone named Melissa

A rumour that the Canadian singer has been replaced by a lookalike resurfaced on Twitter last week, but she is not the first star to be subject to such speculation

Published: 16 May 2017

Avril Lavigne attacks Mark Zuckerberg over Nickelback put-down

The singer and ex-wife of Nickelback’s frontman says Facebook CEO is ‘promoting bullying’ after a video suggesting the band have no good songs

Published: 23 Dec 2016

From Katy Perry to Avril Lavigne, pop culture is peddling racism

Priya Elan: These pop stars may protest that they are showing their appreciation for other cultures but their stereotyping is as culturally insensitive as it is dangerous

Published: 4 Aug 2014

Readers' fan photos – all less awkward than Avril Lavigne's

After fans of Avril Lavigne paid £215 for an awkward photo opportunity with her, we asked you to share your photographs with music stars

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Published: 8 May 2014
Music blog Avril Lavigne showed up meet-and-greets for the sham they are

Everyone laughed at the awkward photos of the Canadian singer and her fans – but the bigger sin is that so many acts chisel money out of their loyal followers for the briefest access

Published: 7 May 2014

Music blog Avril Lavigne's Hello Kitty, and other terrible music videos

Open thread: In the wake of the online furore over Avril Lavigne's latest promo, we want your nominations for the worst music videos of all time

Published: 24 Apr 2014

3 out of 5 stars.

Avril Lavigne: Avril Lavigne – review
3 out of 5 stars.

Avril Lavigne's new album – a deliberately bratty return to her pop-punky early sound – is the best thing she's done in ages, writes Caroline Sullivan

Published: 7 Nov 2013

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger set for wedding on Canada Day

Singer and Nickelback frontman have written a song for their Canadian-themed wedding in Cannes

Published: 1 Jul 2013

Avril Lavigne shows love for fiance with Nickelback cover

Singer records version of How You Remind Me, 2001 hit penned by partner and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger

Published: 23 Oct 2012

US news blog Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger's engagement unleashes swarms of snark

Amanda Holpuch: News that the pair will marry after six months of dating has prompted a bit of a backlash – for good reason. Oh, Canada

Published: 22 Aug 2012

3 out of 5 stars.

Avril Lavigne – review
3 out of 5 stars.

Expressionless voice, a Coldplay cover – but Avril Lavigne's watchable gig is still a favourite with adolescent girls, writes Caroline Sullivan

Published: 23 Sep 2011

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