Rawkblog — Obviously a major contender for Pitchfork’s top 20 jams tomorrow, don’t even front. Also, high-five to Taylor for 1) co-opting that horrific Avril video concept and making it resonate, and 2) The retro opening sequence where she writes notes to h... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Jennifer Rocholl Rolling Stone hits the studio with Avril Lavigne, who’s hooking up musically with husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 on her next disc, for a progress report in our new issue. The big news: Lavigne isn’t looking to repeat th... more info

The Newsroom — v5951, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Tuesday August 11 2009. Avril Lavigne uncharacteristically smiley as she leaves Chanel on Robertson Blvd and heads back to her car. Video: PacificCoastNewsVideo.com UK OFFICE: +44 131 557 7760/7761/7762 US OFFICE: 1 ... more info

The Newsroom — Stars like Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne love to spend their money shopping. more info

Dlisted — Bar Refaeli Twitters pictures of her grueling day job. I hope she gets a good benefits package, because that job looks harder than hard - Egotastic! The roboalien family continues to terrorize Australia - Popsugar Bethenny Frankel speaks the truth - ... more info

Music Juice — I don’t know what’s wrong with Avril Lavigne or way is she so upset with the rest of the world, but she’s acting real strange lately! Judging by her wardrobe I’m starting to believe she’s some sort of monk... more info

Perez Hilton — Avril Lavigne was spotted at a beach in Saint Tropez on Sunday looking like a Hot Topic reject. We mean, seriously, that trucker hat? The graffiti on the hat? That top? Those earrings? Everything just seems off. Then again, it is Avril. At least sh... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — CALGARY - With Sum 41 MIA and Green Day bonafide stadium rockers -- not to mention Avril Lavigne's continuing transformation into Shania Twain -- it seems pop-punk's heyday has long passed. more info

Chorus.fm — *Avril Lavigne* (http://www.myspace.com/avrillavigne) is getting emo (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/29/avril-lavigne-acoustic-new-album). "The songs are mainly the acoustic [guitar] and my vocal," Lavigne told Billboard. Though the singer... more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Rock chick plans to show her acoustic side on new album more info