Rita Ora And Avril Lavigne Rumoured To Be The X Factor's Final Judge

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell may have been given the chance to impress Simon Cowell as a judge at the first X Factor auditions in Liverpool this week, but if she wants the job permanently she'd better watch her back because a host of stars including Avril Lavigne and Rita Ora are reportedly in contention for a judging role on the TV talent show.

Speculation has been rife as to who'll fill the shoes of Kelly Rowland, who left the show after one series. Former judge Dannii Minogue was thought to be being lined up, but the Australian beauty reportedly decided against rejoining at the last minute.

According to The Daily Star, Lavigne could be set to take a permanent spot on the panel. Surprisingly given that she's relatively new to stardom, Ora is also reportedly being thought of as a potential judge.

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Katy Perry: Labels wanted me to be like Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne

Katy Perry has revealed that her previous record labels wanted her to be just like Kelly Clarkson or Avril Lavigne.

The singer explained that she was dropped from three record labels before she signed with Capitol in the US and had to fight to retain her sense of identity.

"There was a lot of the word 'no' being thrown my way and I just never accepted that," Perry told The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

"You know overcoming everybody saying, 'It's not going to work', because a lot of people wanted me to be like someone - whether that was a Kelly Clarkson or an Avril Lavigne - and I was like, 'I want to be Katy Perry first', and they didn't really understand that."

She added: "Maybe because my vision was so strong, but finally I got to go with it and it's kind of worked out."

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Everyone remembers the controversy regarding Avril's loss of UR Fave Artist at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards (when she had more votes but it was given to Justin Bieber anyways).

This year, Avril is nominated for just 1 award (International Video of the Year by a Canadian) but this is not fan voted so we (unfortunately) have no control.

Tune in to the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards on June 17 at 9pm (on TV if you live in Canada, and probably streamed live around the world as well) and let's cross our fingers for an Avril win!

Today celebrates 10 years since Avril's first single "Complicated" was released to the world! What is your favorite Avril memory from this past decade?

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Since Avril is on holidays and the news is slow-going until we hear more about the 5th album, check out AbbeyDawn.com for the new Spring 2012 collection (worldwide shipping), JustFab.com for awesome deals on Abbey Dawn shoes (USA and Canada only), and check your local drugstore for Avril's designs in Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips (USA and Canada only). You can also donate to The Avril Lavigne Foundation to help sick and disabled children and youth (such a great cause).

Hopefully we will get some new paparazzi pictures soon to hold us over.

This is such great news!!

Avril tweeted today that the record is officially finished (YAY!) and that she's taking a little vacation from all of the hard work. You deserve it Av!

"Just finished my record and now I'm going to take some time for myself before I embark on my next artistic journey..... can't wait for u all to hear the new music. So long Los Angeles!!"

When do you think that the first single will be relased? I'm thinking a fun, summer debut. One thing that we can be sure of is that Epic Records will want to push this ASAP. It's going to be a good era of Avril music!

Just a reminder, if you haven't yet looked, Avril's collection of Sally Hansen's Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are now available in the USA! Pick them up at drugstores like CVS or Walgreens, or Walmart. Canadians, these will be available in May.

I have been sporting Head-Banger for a week now, and they are still looking great! Love the sparkles!

Check out the full collection below! Which one is your favorite?

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback Weighs In On Working With Avril Lavigne

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger opened up to Mix 104.1/Boston about the band’s recent collaboration with Avril Lavigne.

Kroeger and the band are currently working with Avril on a new record, which he says is up to eight songs. He says Avril has “a lot of tricks in her arsenal” ranging from straight-up rock to more “rhythmic”-oriented genres, and that he was impressed by her creative energy and range of talents. He was also impressed with her ability to hang, saying “she can pound the vodka, for a girl of her stature.”

When asked what exactly he’s doing with Avril, Kroeger said, “We were just gonna couple of tunes. And then she wanted me to sing on one of them and then we just started flying on all these different songs.”

On the collaborative nature of the music business and how often artists from different backgrounds work together, Kreoger said that “things just clicked real quick.”