Avril Lavigne on Touring Asia: China Is 'Mayhem' (Q&A)

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Avril Lavigne

Photographed for the "Pop Goes the World" portfolio in THR's music issue, the Canadian singer talks about her travel essentials, how she discovered camera phones and being one-half of a Canadian music power couple.

A version of this story first appeared in the Jan. 31 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

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Technology has made it easier for Toronto-born Avril Lavigne, 29, to reach her fans, but there's nothing like having boots on the ground. "I still like to be old-school and go city to city," she says.
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For her self-titled fifth album, released in November by Epic, Lavigne combined both, promoting it in person and streaming a concert across the globe.
She starts an Asian tour Jan. 31 in Japan, which embraced the singer early on; during her first trip there after the release of 2004’s Under My Skin, the label pulled her aside to tell her not to be concerned if people were holding up their phones. "We didn’t have cameras on our phones yet; they did first," she marvels.
Lavigne loves to play for both the orderly Japanese fans and more boisterous Chinese crowds but admits all the flying is grueling. "It’s way more difficult and a lot more stress on the body" than a trek by bus, she says. But the audiences -- and the retail therapy -- make it worthwhile. Says Lavigne, who has sold 35 million albums worldwide, "I’ll wake up to go shopping in Japan, because it’s the best ever."
Featured in THR's third annual music issue, Lavigne elaborates while on a break in Mexico with husband and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, about her upcoming Asian trek, her travel essentials and being one-half of Canada's music power couple.
Your Asian tour kicks off in Japan, where you’ve had a strong following since you first played there in 2004. Why do you think your music resonates so much there?
My message to my fans has always been be your own person, believe who you are and you can do anything and I think they connect with that... I feel like the international fan base really comes out to the shows to celebrate, and they’re letting loose.
How are your fans in China different than in Japan?
In Japan, the audience is always in sync together. If you ask them to clap, they all clap. If I start fist pumping, they all fist pump with me. It’s pretty cool. In between every song, they stop and they’re quiet because they’re so respectful. Then if you play a fast song, they all start rocking out, and the minute you’re done, they stop... In China, the show starts, and everyone in the bleachers comes running down to the front and everyone’s tripping over each other and it’s rowdy, mayhem. It's craziness.

Avril Lavigne live in Manila on Feb. 17

Avril Lavigne

MANILA, Philippines – Canadian pop-punk sensation Avril Lavigne returns to Manila on Feb. 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in celebration of the release of her fifth studio album.
Lavigne shot to fame in 2002, at age of 17, with the 6x-Platinum debut album Let Go, followed by 2004’s 3x-Platinum Under My Skin, 2007’s platinum “The Damn Thing, and 2011’s Goodbye Lullaby. Over the course of her four albums,  Avril scored a string of global hit singles including “Complicated”, “Sk8er Boi”, “I’m With You”, “My Happy Ending”,  “Girlfriend”, “When You’re Gone”, “The Best Damn Thing” and more. To date, she’s earned eight Grammy Award nominations, won seven Canadian Juno Awards, and sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.
Released last November 2013, Avril’s self-titled album includes the chart-topping lead single “Here’s To Never Growing Up”, written by Avril with husband Chad Kroeger (frontman of Canadian rock outfit Nickelback), Dave Hodges, J Kash, and producer Martin Johnson (of Boys Like Girls), “Rock N Roll”, and the freshly released “Let Me Go” featuring vocals from Chad Kroeger.
Lavigne is also a successful entrepreneur, with her own fashion and lifestyle brand (Abbey Dawn) and two fragrances (Black Star and Forbidden Rose) under her belt.
An active philanthropist, Avril created the Avril Lavigne Foundation in 2010. The foundation partners with charitable organizations to help youth with disabilities and serious illnesses. $1 from each ticket sale to Avril’s shows are donated to the foundation.
Fans in Manila can look forward to an exciting evening as Avril rocks at The Big Dome. The Avril Lavigne Tour – Live in Manila on Feb.17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum is presented by Midas Promotions, and co-presented by FOX and Star World, with official media partners: MYX, 99.5 PlayFM, Mellow 94.7, Business World, Metro Magazine, Chalk Magazine, Star Studio Magazine, Top 40 Hits, Inquirer.net, Philstar.com, ClickTheCity.com, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, WhenInManila.com, PEP.ph, Sulit.com.ph, Spinnr.ph, and Deezer. Special thanks to: Ivory Music & Video, Sony Music, Astroplus, Odyssey Music and Video.

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Sing, dance and huntJorge Mendoza | The Universal12:06 Saturday January 18, 2014Fishing taste
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Eva Longoria, Avril Lavinge , James Hetfield , Madonna , and in Mexico , Guillermo Arriaga have talked about his love for this activity
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By tradition , custom or taste, many celebrities have in their hunting activities (sport or subsistence ) and shooting. Social networks have been the means to criticize . " Why just with Lucero and nobody says anything about James Hetfield ( Metallica vocalist ) ," asks a user of Facebook . The musician likes to hunt deer , ducks , geese, turkeys ocelados , warthogs , antelopes and Russia has their favorite destination, including its motto : " Bucket and therefore I am" .
Like him, other personalities do not hide their love of hunting , including Jane Fonda, rocker Ted Nugent , Eva Longoria, Kurt Russell, Miranda Lambert , Eliza Dushku , Kate Middleton , Rosie Huntington, Tom Selleck , and in Mexico , Guillermo Arriaga .
Singer Avril Lavigne is an enthusiastic hunter. It has even fights with his brother were not just skateboarding.
" My brother used to tell me , 'You 're a girl and you can not go with us hunting ' then I answered : 'You are an idiot ' and we fought to go hunting with my dad ," she told the magazine hunters , Outdoor Life .
In 2001 , Madonna spent 214,000 pesos a day for her then-husband , Guy Ritchie, hunt pheasants on a farm in England. He also gave two shotguns Beretta thousand dollars .
The "Queen of Pop" recognized the Daily Mail who enjoyed hunting pheasants with Ritchie in his years . "I like the English style breakfast , with my macrobiotic soup, then go out to the farm and I like to shoot pheasants ."
Jane Fonda was also quail hunter when she married Ted Turner , bought a plantation for hunting quail .
The rocker Ted Nugent gave a clear message about this activity: " . . . I love to hunt I love eating animals that hunt If you disagree , you can go to hell I'm not sure there's anything wrong ," said .
Eva Longoria also " uncovered " in Outdoor Life . " I skinning deer , pigs , snakes , hares and rabbits. Many animals I have hunted since childhood , including deer and turkeys ." He remembered when he went hunting with his father in Texas. Longoria received objective reviews and PETA ( People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals turned.
Actor Kurt Russell organized a moose hunt to feed the homeless and scored negative publicity in Variety. The article was titled Famous actors who sacrifice innocent animals . Russell canceled the event.
Miranda Lambert, country music singer , takes his breaks to go fishing in Alaska. Miranda always boar hunting with bow and arrow for the Thanksgiving dinner . At her wedding venison hunt that she herself was served.
Eliza Dushku bowhunting practice but says it does with the intention of eating it , this was not enough justification for him to PETA , who has a hard time with protests in his actions.
The Duchess Kate Middleton got into trouble with activists when it was reported that he had gone hunting with the Royal Family. It was widely criticized for wearing jewelry that stood in his camouflage coat .
Guillermo Arriaga held a lengthy discussion on Twitter just after themselves known images of hunting Lucero . Arriaga argued that in the game ( at least he practices as a child ) is a conservationist profound vocation. " I do not hunt for pleasure. I will never tire of saying ," he wrote .
The singer Shania Twain recalls that hunted out of necessity when I was younger . " I was going to hunt rabbits for food. I would go moose hunting with my father to walk with him ," he argued . Shania Twain is now a happy vegetarian and was voted by PETA as the sexiest vegetarian alive.

Cantan, bailan y cazan

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Por tradición, costumbre o gusto, muchas celebridades tienen entre sus actividades la caza (deportiva o de autoconsumo) y el tiro. Las redes sociales han sido el medio para criticarlos. "¿Por qué acaban con Lucero y nadie dice nada de James Hetfield (el vocalista de Metallica)?", pregunta una usuaria de Facebook. El músico gusta de cazar venados, patos, gansos, pavos ocelados, jabalíes, berrendos y en Rusia tiene su destino favorito, incluso tiene como lema: "Cazo y luego existo".
Como él, otras personalidades no ocultan su afición a la caza, entre ellos, Jane Fonda, el rockero Ted Nugent, Eva Longoria, Kurt Russell, Miranda Lambert, Eliza Dushku, Kate Middleton, Rosie Huntington, Tom Selleck y, en México, Guillermo Arriaga.
La cantante Avril Lavigne es una entusiasta cazadora. Cuenta incluso que las peleas con su hermano no eran sólo por la patineta.
"Mi hermano solía decirme: ‘Tú eres una chica y no puedes ir con nosotros de caza', entonces yo le contestaba: ‘Tú eres un idiota' y nos peleábamos por ir de cacería con mi padre", relató a la revista de cazadores, Outdoor Life.
En 2001, Madonna gastó 214 mil pesos al día para que su entonces marido, Guy Ritchie, cazara faisanes en una finca de Inglaterra. También le regaló dos escopetas Beretta de miles de dólares.
La "Reina del pop" reconoció a Daily Mail que disfrutaba la caza faisanes en sus años con Ritchie. "Me gusta desayunar al estilo inglés, con mi sopa macrobiótica, luego salgo a la finca y me gusta disparar a faisanes".
Jane Fonda también fue cazadora de codornices cuando se casó con Ted Turner; compró una plantación para la caza de codorniz.
El rockero Ted Nugent dio un mensaje claro en torno a esta actividad: "Me encanta cazar. Me encanta comer a los animales que cazo. Si no estás de acuerdo, te puedes ir al infierno. No estoy seguro que haya algo malo", dijo.
Eva Longoria también se "destapó" en Outdoor Life. "Puedo desollar venados, cerdos, serpientes, liebres y conejos. He cazado muchos animales desde que era niña, incluyendo venados y guajolotes". Recordó cuando iba de caza con su padre en Texas. Longoria recibió críticas y se volvió objetivo de PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
El actor Kurt Russell organizó una cacería de alces para alimentar a las personas sin hogar y obtuvo publicidad negativa en Variety. El artículo lo titularon Actores famosos que sacrifican animales inocentes. Russell canceló el evento.
Miranda Lambert, cantante de música country, aprovecha sus descansos para ir de pesca en Alaska. Miranda caza jabalíes siempre con arco y flecha para obtener la cena de Acción de Gracias. En su boda se sirvió carne de venado que ella misma cazó.
Eliza Dushku practica caza con arco pero aclara que lo hace con la intención de comerlo; esta justificación no le fue suficiente a PETA, quien la ha hecho pasar malos ratos con protestas en sus actos.
La duquesa Kate Middleton se metió en líos con activistas cuando se informó que había ido de caza con la Familia Real. Fue muy criticada por llevar joyas que resaltaban en su abrigo de camuflaje.
Guillermo Arriaga sostuvo en Twitter una larga discusión justo después de que se dieran a conocer las imágenes de Lucero cazando. Arriaga argumentó que en la caza (por lo menos la que él practica desde niño) hay una profunda vocación conservacionista. "No cazo por placer. No me cansaré de decirlo", escribió.
La cantante Shania Twain recuerda que cazaba por necesidad cuando era más joven. "Me iba cazar conejos para obtener alimento. Me gustaría volver a cazar alces con mi padre para caminar con él", argumentó. Shania Twain es ahora una feliz vegetariana y fue votada por PETA como la vegetariana más sexy con vida.

Avril Lavigne will show in Brazil in May

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Avril Lavigne will bring her newest tour to Brazil in May in cities that are still being defined. Information provided by journalist José Norberto Flesch newspaper Destak.

The last time that the singer was in Brazil was in 2011 with "Black Star Tour". The Canadian will now show "Avril Lavigne On Tour" which promotes his latest, self-titled, album.

The South American leg of the tour should happen after the huge swivel that Avril will make the Asia between the last day of January and the middle of March, when it will do almost 20 concerts in countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines and China.

As soon as more details about the shows in Brazil Avril Lavigneb arise, we will announce them here on our news page. Stay tuned!

Link: http://www.vagalume.com.br/news/2014/01/15/avril-lavigne-fara-shows-no-brasil-em-maio.html#ixzz2qmjj9Nve

Avril Lavigne fará shows no Brasil em maio

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Avril Lavigne trará a sua mais nova turnê ao Brasil em maio em cidades que ainda estão sendo definidas. As informações são do jornalista José Norberto Flesch do jornal Destak.

A última vez que a cantora esteve no Brasil foi em 2011 com a "Black Star Tour". A canadense agora irá mostrar a "Avril Lavigne On Tour" que divulga seu mais recente, e homônimo, álbum.

A etapa sul-americana da turnê deve acontecer depois do enorme giro que Avril fará pela Ásia entre o último dia de janeiro e o meio de março, quando ela fará quase 20 shows em países como Japão, Hong Kong, Singapura, Filipinas e China.

Assim que mais detalhes sobre os shows de Avril Lavigneb no Brasil surgirem, iremos divulgá-los aqui em nossa página de notícias. Fiquem ligados!

Link: http://www.vagalume.com.br/news/2014/01/15/avril-lavigne-fara-shows-no-brasil-em-maio.html#ixzz2qmjj9Nve

Avril Lavigne performs in Brazil in May , says newspaperBy Carol Souza on 15/01/2014 14:21TweetAvril Lavigne performs in Brazil in May , says newspaper
According to information released by journalist José Norberto Flesch , the newspaper Destak , on Wednesday ( 15 ) , the Canadian singer Avril Lavigne back to Brazil next May. His last visit to the country was in 2011 , when Avril went through four cities with " Goodbye Lullaby Tour " .
Although there is no confirmation, one has to give credit information because José Norberto is expert in international advertising shows in Brazil and usually do no wrong in their guesses , like Soudgarden and Metallica , both with confirmed performances this year .
Locations, dates and amounts of the presentations were not disclosed , but if confirmed, the singer will tour Brazil to their fifth studio album , " Avril Lavigne " , released last year .

The Voice : Julie Erikssen is Jody , former "April Lavigne French "
The Voice : Julie Erikssen is Jody , former "April Lavigne French "© Capture TF1
The Voice : TF1 fought for recording almost 10 million viewersThe , competition size voice 3> Mika and JeniferThe Voice : Marina D' Amico, finalist of The X Factor is comingDancing with the Stars > Katrina Patchett , the Australian who is not afraid

This Saturday, January 11 spectators following the first premium 3 Voice could discover at the end of the issue , some Erikssen Julie .
In 31 years, the singer Norman has a musical past to say the least interesting. "When I was 18/19 , I had the opportunity to sign a contract with a major label , she recalls. Fired clips TV shows I did and even did the Eiffel Tower in front of 300,000 people during the Music Festival . Was an experience extraordinary . "
Produced by Johnny Williams ( seen in the second season of the Angels of reality) , the producer of Lorie , the public has been known under the pseudonym Jody was dubbed by the media the "French April Lavigne. " In 2003 , signed with Sony Music , which does not meet the expected commercial success and tries the next , a new title , between the shadow and the light year.
Not having found its audience , she changed lanes . "I had a real job for 6/ 7 years. I was not really . There are a few months, I lost my brother . And then take a slap . The day after [her ] funeral , I had a click," has explained in this first episode .
After a recovery Mika , Underwater, in tribute to his brother, Julie was able to convince and Florent Pagny and Jenifer joined , or at least opened, the latter team .

La Voz : Julie Erikssen es Jody , el ex "Abril Lavigne francesa"
La Voz : Julie Erikssen es Jody , el ex "Abril Lavigne francesa"© Captura TF1
La Voz : TF1 luchó para el registro de casi 10 millones de espectadoresEl , un tamaño de la competencia de voz 3 > Mika y JeniferLa Voz : Marina D' Amico, el finalista de The X Factor se vengaBailando con las estrellas > Katrina Patchett , el australiano que no tiene miedo

Este sábado, 11 de enero de espectadores que siguieron a la primera prima 3 La Voz pudo descubrir al final de la cuestión , algunos Julie Erikssen .
En 31 años, el cantante Norman tiene un pasado musical para decir lo menos interesante. "Cuando yo tenía 18/19 años , tuve la oportunidad de firmar un contrato con una gran discográfica , ella recuerda. Disparé clips que hice programas de televisión e incluso hice la Torre Eiffel delante de 300.000 personas durante el Festival de Música . Fue una experiencia extraordinaria. "
Producido por Johnny Williams ( visto en la segunda temporada de los Ángeles de la realidad) , el productor de Lorie , que el público ha sido conocido bajo el seudónimo de Jody fue apodado por los medios de comunicación el "April francés Lavigne . " En 2003 , firmó con Sony Music , que no cumple con el éxito comercial esperado y prueba con el año que viene , un nuevo título , entre la sombra y la luz.
No habiendo encontrado su público , la joven cambió de carril . "Yo tenía un trabajo de verdad para 6/ 7 años. Yo no era realmente yo. Hay unos pocos meses , perdí a mi hermano. Y luego tomamos una bofetada . Al día siguiente de [su] funeral , tuve un clic ", ha explicado en este primer episodio.
Después de una recuperación Mika , Debajo del agua , en homenaje a su hermano, Julie pudo convencer a Jenifer y Florent Pagny y se unió a , o por lo menos se abrió , el equipo de este último.

Avril Lavigne, Blake Lively, Margot Robbie: 5 claves para vestirte de Burdeos

viernes 10 de enero 2014 - 17h31

1/6Margot Robbie de largo en el estreno de su película.

Blake Lively, Dita von Teese, Avril Lavigne... El burdeos sigue tiñendo los vestidos de las famosas. No encierres a este color en tu neceser porque el rojo vino va mucho más alla de los labios y las uñas .
Si aún no tienes ninguna prenda en tu armario de este tono te damos 5 claves para llevarlo sin embriagar ni embriagarte. Vive le bordeaux!
1- Antes de ir de compras decide que tipo de prenda quieres. Las celebs apuestan más por el vestido. Elige uno mini como el de Blake Lively para llevar en tus looks de fin de semana. Pero si realmente quieres sorprender ficha el mono de Adriana Abenia, llevarás la tendencia del momento y estarás espectacular.
2- No lo descartes para los eventos glam. Si tienes una boda o similar hay colores más allá del negro o el dorado. Fíjate en el de Margot Robbie en el estreno en Londres de su película "El lobo de Wall Street", con un mix de burdeos en la falda larga, súper original. Si prefieres una versión más sexy da un vistazo a la propuesta brillante de Avril Lavigne.
3. Black and wine. Para ir a la oficina el blazer negro no está mál pero, ¿qué tal si lo combinas con un vestido oxblood? El negro y el burdeos combinan a la perfección y si no mira el look de Malena Costa .
4. Si eres amante de lo vintage estás de suerte: estás ante el tono classic por excelencia. Y no te el outfit estilo años cincuenta de Dita von Teese porque te va a encantar. Seguro que encuentras uno para ti.
5. No al total look. Separa moda y maquillaje, consigue la armonía entre los colores pero atrévete a mezclar. Si vas vestida en color vino apúntate al rojo fresa, al rosa o al nude para los labios. Las manicuras francesa o gris grafito también le van genial.

Taylor Lautner y Maria Avgeropolus, Vanessa Hudgens y Austin Butler... Street style a dúo

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Olivia Palermo y Johannes Huebla con el mismo steet style: shorts + camisa

Hoy te traemos una doble ración de street style con los looks de Taylor Lautner y Maria Avgeropolus, Elsa Pataky y Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Hudgens y Austin Butler y Matthew Mcconaughey y Camila Alves. Porque estas parejas tienen dos cosas en común: que su relación va viento en popa y que lucen el mismo estilo a la hora de vestir. ¿Simple coincidencia?
Afortunados en el armario, afortunados en el amor
El estilismo de calle en pareja puede ser un medidor del estado de una pareja, tanto como las muestras de cariño en público (véase a Elsa Pataky o Chris Hemsworth) o la estabilidad en años.
Porque aunque dicen que los polos opuestos se atraen, esta norma rara vez funciona cuando se trata de look. ¿Te imaginas a Avril Lavigne rockera con Johannes Huebl (el novio de Olivia Palermo) con traje de chaqueta?
Unidos por el estilo
La hipótesis de que el armario une más a una pareja se confirma echando un ojo a los estilismos de calle a dúo que te hemos preparado para hoy.

Sherlyn Chopra takes inspiration from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Avril Lavigne

Monday, Jan 6, 2014, 8:36 IST

Sherlyn Chopra's Bad Girl track has an original tune, but the music video and art work supporting the single isn't exactly original! Let's look at how Sherlyn's team has turned to the West for inspiration. Right from Lady Gaga to Rihanna, Miss Chopra apes them all! —Pic Credit: Biscoot.com

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  Rihanna’s Talk That Talk album cover featured the pop singer blowing smoke in your face. The singer had come under criticism for insinuating that she was smoking pot during the photo shoot. Sherlyn has copied the exact same pose for the cover of her Bad Girl artwork. The pose might be the same, but the attitude is clearly missing!
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  The Do Not Cross yellow police tape is an idea first executed by Lady Gaga in her Telephone video. Gaga’s look became a rage and had many of her fans doing a parody of the same in a similar pose. Sherlyn too seems to be inspired by it, as she uses the same look in her song.
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  Avril Lavigne created a stir when she exposed her studded bra under a military onesie at an event. Sherlyn seems to have loved the bra so much that she used it for a photo shoot for her album!
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  Rihanna’s Talk That Talk album cover featured the pop singer blowing smoke in your face. The singer had come under criticism for insinuating that she was smoking pot during the photo shoot. Sherlyn has copied the exact same pose for the cover of her Bad Girl artwork. The pose might be the same, but the attitude is clearly missing!
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  The Do Not Cross yellow police tape is an idea first executed by Lady Gaga in her Telephone video. Gaga’s look became a rage and had many of her fans doing a parody of the same in a similar pose. Sherlyn too seems to be inspired by it, as she uses the same look in her song.