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18 AUGUST 2008 - MALAYSIA CANCELED! POSTED BY: Melissa - |
It looks like Malaysian officials have changed their minds. Avril's concert for August 29 has been CANCELED. I am so sorry to everyone who was going to the show. This is really uneccessary.
Malaysia scraps Avril Lavigne concert; show slammed as 'too sexy'
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - An Avril Lavigne concert scheduled for later this month in Malaysia has been cancelled amid complaints that the show by the Canadian rock singer is "too sexy."
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry says it had decided not to permit Lavigne's planned Aug. 29 performance because it is unsuitable for Malaysian culture.
The decision came after complaints by the youth wing of a fundamentalist opposition party, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic party.
Kamarulzaman Mohamed, a party youth official, told The Associated Press on Monday that Lavigne's show was "considered too sexy for us" and would promote the wrong values just before independence day on Aug. 31.
Lavigne, who shot to fame with her 2002 debut album "Let's Go," had planned to launch her month-long Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian officials say the show's promoter, Galaxy Group, can request a new date for the concert.
Galaxy began advertising the Grammy-nominated rock singer's concert this month even though it had yet to obtain a government permit, which is mandatory for all foreign music shows. It said Monday about half the concert tickets had been sold.
Last year, R&B singer Beyonce moved her show from Malaysia to Indonesia, and Christina Aguilera skipped the country on an Asian tour after a controversy erupted over a dress code for foreign artists.
Malaysia requires all performers to wear clothes without obscene or drug-related images and be covered from the chest to the knees. They must also refrain from jumping, shouting, hugging and kissing on stage.
Still, members of PAS and other conservative Muslims often protest against western and even Malaysian music shows that they deem to be inappropriate.
The local organizer of a Pussycat Dolls concert in 2006 was fined $2,857 after the U.S. girl group was accused of flouting decency regulations.
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18 AUGUST 2008 - CONCERT CANCELED? POSTED BY: Melissa - |
There has been debate over the last couple of days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Officials over there want her concert canceled! Read the article below, but know that according to this site, the show WILL NOT BE CANCELED. Phew!
Malaysia's Islamists want Lavigne concert canceled because of 'sexy' moves
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's Islamic opposition party has urged the government to cancel a concert by Avril Lavigne, saying the Canadian singer's on-stage moves are "too sexy," an official said Monday.
Lavigne, a Grammy-nominated rock singer who burst to fame with her 2002 debut album "Let's Go," plans to start her monthlong Asia tour with a performance in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 29.
The youth wing of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said Lavigne's concert would promote wrong values ahead of Malaysia's Aug. 31 independence day.
"It is considered too sexy for us. ... It's not good for viewers in Malaysia," said Kamarulzaman Mohamed, a party official. "We don't want our people, our teenagers, influenced by their performance. We want clean artists, artists that are good role models."
Kamarulzaman said he sent a protest letter to the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry and the Kuala Lumpur mayor last week, calling for the concert to be canceled.
An official from the Culture Ministry's department that vets all foreign artists said the government has not given permission for the concert yet. The department is to meet Tuesday to decide on the organizer's application, which was received last week.
The official declined to be named because she is not authorized to make public statements.
A spokesman for the concert's organizer, Galaxy Group, denied that Lavigne's show had any "negative elements."
The spokesman, who declined to be named citing protocol, said his company was confident of receiving the permit as feedback from authorities so far had been "very positive."
Malaysia requires all performers to wear clothes without obscene or drug-related images and be covered from chest to knees. They must also refrain from jumping, shouting, hugging and kissing on stage.
Still, members of PAS and other conservative Muslims often protest Western and even Malaysian music shows that they deem to be inappropriate.
Last year, pop singer Gwen Stefani made what she called "a major sacrifice" by donning clothes that revealed little skin at a performance here.
Also last year, Christina Aguilera skipped Malaysia during an Asian tour that included neighboring Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, while R&B superstar Beyonce scratched a planned concert here, moving it to Indonesia.
A Pussycat Dolls concert in 2006 was fined 10,000 ringgit (US$2,857) after the U.S. girl group was accused of flouting decency regulations.
[do you know where avril took the let go cover photo of?? the main intersection in soho, new york? thank u!]
I've always wondered this also, but yes its somewhere in New York
[Do u know if Avril ever took singing lessons?)]
No, I believe she is self taught
[Hey. What would I type in on Itunes to get the Roxy Theater live? I looked alot and I cant find it.. Any idea on what to type in?]
Just Avril Lavigne Roxy should do it
[does avril has a movie called: road party??]
Well she was in a 2003 Canadian movie called Going the Distance, and Road Party might be the translated title in another language
[If you send the fan mail to the adress under 'Avril' do you know if they will send the fan mail to her?]
Yes they will!
[Hi Melissa! I love your site, great job! I'v a question for you...The tank top, that Av was wearing on may 27(2008), when she was out in Glasgow, could that be a top from Abbey Dawn? It have the studs! Sorry for my bad englisch :P]
Do you mean this one? It has studs, so it might be! We will have to wait until the second Abbey Dawn launch in a few months
[has avril ever been overweight?]
LOL well we have seen pics of her as a child and teen, so no, she hasn't
[How many times have you seen Avril live ?]
4 times (3 here in Winnipeg - 2003, 2005, 2008 and once in Vancouver in 2007)
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16 AUGUST 2008 - UPDATES POSTED BY: Melissa - |
If you are a Wii fanatic
like me, this is soooo exciting!
Avril looks ADORABLE and they put her in the outfit from the 2007 Teen Choice
Awards.
Who ever said rocker
Avril Lavigne couldn't play a mean game of smash badminton?
If you've ever dreamed of watching a Mia Hamm/Sugar Ray Leonard beach volleyball
smackdown (and who hasn't, really?), Electronic Arts' upcoming Celebrity Sports
Showdown (PDF) could bring a new level of fulfillment to your life. The title
lets you play as (a sometimes odd-looking version of) select celebrities
battling their way through outdoor games including smash badminton, rapid-fire
archery, wild-water canoeing, inner-tubing, and hurdle derby.
Fergie jousting with Keith Urban? Reggie Bush locked in an arena dodgeball
deathmatch with Kristi Yamaguchi? Don't even get Perez Hilton started on the
possibilities here.
The game, which will be the first Wii title to launch under the new EA Sports
Freestyle brand, "explores the lighter side of sports and pulls inspiration from
the entertainment spectacles that are so prevalent in pop culture today," said
Dave McCarthy, the title's executive producer.
Celebrity Sports Showdown ships to retailers this holiday season with a
suggested retail price of $39.99. In addition to the aforementioned stars,
other celebs who've (presumably) agreed to virtual combat include LeAnn Rimes,
Nelly Furtado, and Paul Pierce. Maybe the screenshots in this blog will help
open your imagination to the world of possibilities about to be at your
fingertips.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10016590-1.html
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[Hey, I love the layout! Jusy wondering, if you could describe Avril in one word, what would it be?]
Talented, of course
[Did Avril write "Keep holding on" specially to Eragon movie?]
Yes she did. The movie producers showed her the movie trailer and the plot, and gave her ideas that they wanted (strength, bravery, etc)
[Where's the picture of you with Avril?]
In the gallery, under the Winnipeg show March 18
[I was wondering what (Avril's Cut) sentence beside Complicated's music video does mean?]
If something is Avril's cut, it means it is her version
[do you know if avril will be performing at the olympic's closing cerimonies this year?]
No, she will not
[Which adress did you send ur letter to ? im just wondering cause i always wanted to send a lette to avril. :)]
I sent it to a concert, but you can find the fanmail address under 'Avril'
[is it possible for you to download the roxy theatre the post them on your site...]
No, it is not because it is available for purchase on iTunes, and its good for people to buy it and support Av
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15 AUGUST 2008 - ABBEY DAWN POSTED BY: Melissa - |
Avrilsmusic.net has released some outtakes from Avril's InStyle photo shoot, done last year. It's Avril with her best accessory, her guitar.
Kohl's has updated their Abbey Dawn page with TONS of NEW jewelry that you can now buy online! There are more than 40 jewelry pieces now available! These are just some of the best pieces. Check out the jewelry section of the Abbey Dawn page for all high quality detailed pics
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13 AUGUST 2008 - MESSAGE FROM AVRIL!! POSTED BY: Melissa - |
I wanted to post this before I went to work this morning, but I couldn't get into my uploading program
Now this is the BEST DAMN THING!
So you all know how I like to send letters to artists when they are performing at different venues. Well I wanted to send one to Avril to congratulate her on the success of the tour, and the launch of Abbey Dawn. I sent a letter and picture that I took at the Winnipeg show to the Hershey, PA show on July 25th, and today I was delighted to receive an envelope with not only my picture signed, but Avril also included a guitar pic and a LETTER TO THE SITE! She thanks us for the book and slippers, gives us a little tour update, and how she is excited to write new music!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH AVRIL! To know that you are supporting the site is really an amazing thing!
In case you need a refresher about the fanbook and slippers I gave Avril, check it out here.
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12 AUGUST 2008 - NEW LAYOUT POSTED BY: Melissa - |
Here is a new layout, thanks again to my favorite graphic artist, Natalie! She really is talented, isn't she?
I have added Avril and Deryck's version of In Too Deep to the audio section for you to download, as well as the clip of Avril singing Breakaway.
The black skinny Abbey Dawn jeans are finally out, and they come with a rad leopard belt! The jean capris are now also available, and on the back they look like the Doodle jeans. I just got the Glam Rock hoodie when my aunt went to the US and I think it's my favorite item so far. It fits soooo well! I ordered a whole bunch more, so I will post them when I get them!
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[Do you prefer the original or remix for Girlfriend?]
Hmm I really like both. The original for the verses, and the remix for something different
[Did Acril write the actual Spongebob theme song used in the series? I don't think she did.]
No she did not write it, just performed it for the movie
[Hello! Do u think that Avril will make a christmas album this year? Thx 4 answering...]
That would be awesome! But most likely no. She will be concentrating on doing a movie before a new album
[hey i was just wondering if there is anywas possivble to download the roxy theatre or if you can put it on your audio section and the ican do better acoustic ? PLEASE ANSWER!!!!!]
No, you will have to buy it from iTunes
[Do You Know If Avril Has Layers In Her Hair? Or Was It Just Cut Straight??]
There might be some layers in the front, but I think it's just straight - she has extensions so that would make it look like layers
[Do u know why Kohls took the purple zebra hoodie off their website?]]
Because it is currently sold out. Just keep checking
[hey! do u know how long the sale is going to be in kohl?? that 30 % of thing? cuz i REALLY wanna buy the clothes but i want it on sale and im going to america at the end of august... is that too late?]
It seems to me that there is always a sale going on
[Hey!! I have a question- If I want to send you a wallpaper or a drawing do I need to zip it before sending it? Tnx!!]
No, please don't. Just attach it in the email or upload online
[do you know what kind of cell phone avril has?]
Probably a Blackberry or maybe an iPhone now
[have you ever wrote to the avril addres you have on the site?and have you ever been wrote back to?]
Yes, in 2006 was the last time, but no, I didn't get a reply
[how old is deryck?]
He is 28
[I really really want to get some of the b-sides from the singles albums and the deluxe editions (tbdt) but i've been looking and i just cant find them anywhere :( I just hope im looking in the wrong places.. do you know any websites i could find and buy them from? Thanks x]
You can find some in the audio section, but you can buy most of them from iTunes
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