Official site changes

With the official release of Avril's latest single, Alice, fast approaching- Avril's official website has had a makeover to mark the new era. See the changes and a backstage video here.

Most attractive 2009

Voters have crowned Avril Hello Magazine's third most attractive woman of 2009, losing out to Kristen Stewart and Britney Spears, but beating off big name competition such as Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey.

Alice premiered

Avril's new single, Alice, from her upcoming fourth album, and the soundtrack to Tim Burton's new film, Alice In Wonderland, was premiered today on Ryan Seacrest's US radio show and is currently circulating the internet.

Avril on American Idol

Avril appeared as a guest judge on the latest episode of American Idol. She has recieved praise for not following the rest of the judges in her stint, but her appearance has recieved mixed reactions with critics.

Release dates

In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Avril revealed that her 'dark' single, Alice (Underground), is set for release in April 2010. This is the first single from her much anticipated fourth album, which Avril also stated, in the interview, is scheduled to be released in June 2010.

Alice (Underground) to be leaked early

It was recently reported that Avril's latest single, Alice (Underground), from the Alice In Wonderland soundtrack, was to be premiered on MySpace on February 4th 2010, but it is now rumoured that the track is going to be leaked before then.

Fourth album almost complete

It was recently reported that the release date for Avril's upcoming fourth album had been pushed back to sometime in the summer, due to poor relations with Avril's ex-husband, Deryck Whibley, who was working with her on the album. However, celebrity blogger, Zack Taylor, who has been spending time with Avril in Las Vegas, has said that the album is almost done and that there were no major problems in the studio.

Avril gets a new tattoo

Still in Vegas, Avril has had the words 'Abbey Dawn' tattooed onto her left bicep which relates to her childhood nickname, given to her by her father, as well as her Kohl's clothing line.

Avril mentioned in photographer's new book

One of Avril's photographers, Mark Liddell, has released his new book 'Exposed 10 Years in Hollywood', which will feature an interview with Avril. Liddel goes into depth working with her in the book which is out now.

Alice (Underground) premiere date

MySpace have revealed that the wait for Avril's single Alice (Underground) is nearly over and have confirmed that they will be premiering the song on MySpace Music in under 2 weeks time, on February 4th 2010.