Avril

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter, known for her contributions to the pop punk and teen pop genres. Born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario, Lavigne gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her debut album, "Let Go," released in 2002, featured the hit singles "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi," which became international chart-toppers. The album was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding 10 million copies.

Lavigne's second album, "Under My Skin," was released in 2004, and its lead single, "Don't Tell Me," became a top 10 hit in several countries. The album was certified platinum in the United States. Her third album, "The Best Damn Thing," released in 2007, included the hit singles "Girlfriend" and "When You're Gone." The album was certified platinum in the US and Canada.

In 2011, Lavigne released her fourth studio album, "Goodbye Lullaby," which featured the singles "What the Hell" and "Smile." The album was certified gold in the US. Her fifth album, "Avril Lavigne," was released in 2013, and its lead single, "Here's to Never Growing Up," became a top 10 hit in several countries. The album was certified gold in the US.

Lavigne has also acted in several films, including "Over the Hedge" (2006), "Fast Food Nation" (2006), and "The Flock" (2007). She has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Canadian Red Cross. Lavigne has been married to Deryck Whibley, the lead singer of the band Sum 41, since 2010.