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Avril Lavigne

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Born 27 September 1984.

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Biography

Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, fashion designer, and actress. Lavigne has sold more than 30 million copies of her albums worldwide. She is currently one of the top-selling artists releasing albums in the United States, with over 10.25 million copies certified by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Lavigne broke into the recording industry with her debut album, Let Go, released in 2002. As of 2009, over 16 million copies were sold worldwide, more than 6 million of which were sold in the United States. Her second and third albums, Under My Skin and The Best Damn Thing, reached number one on the Global charts. Lavigne has scored five number-one singles worldwide, including "Complicated", "Sk8er Boi", "I'm With You", "My Happy Ending" and "Girlfriend". She is currently working on her fourth studio album, due out in early 2010.

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  1. Singer Lavigne files for divorce

    Thu 15 Oct 2009 09:02

    Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne files for divorce from musician husband Deryck Whibley...

  2. Avril tones down

    Wed 29 Jul 2009 15:37

    Rock chick plans to show her acoustic side on new album

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  1. The Best Damn Thing 2007

    The Best Damn Thing

    Reviewed by Nickie Latham

    ...If you're looking for the acceptable face of mass-marketed teen rebellion, Avril...

  2. Under My Skin 2004

    Under My Skin

    Reviewed by Annabel Leathes

    Until Avril manages a glimmer of a smile, she will continue to sound like a petulant...

  3. Let Go 2002

    Let Go

    Reviewed by Nick Reynolds

    She's only 17, she's pretty, she's sold a zillion albums already, she talks a lot...

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