Avril Lavigne Joins Billy Idol On His First Album In Over A Decade

Avril Lavigne is adding another legendary collaboration to her résumé, as she is set to feature on Dream Into It, the first studio album from rock icon Billy Idol in over ten years. The record, due for release on April 25th via Dark Horse Records, will also include appearances from Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart (The Kills).

Billy Idol’s Dream Into It comes as part of a larger creative resurgence for the singer, who has been working on a documentary with filmmaker Jonas Akerlund. The album reportedly follows a chronological storytelling format, reflecting on Idol’s journey through music.

Billy Idol will be supporting the album with his It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again! alongside Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, kicking off April 30th in Phoenix, Arizona.

Avril Lavigne Adds New ‘Greatest Hits’ Tour Dates Across North America

Avril Lavigne has announced an extension of her ‘Greatest Hits‘ tour into 2025, adding a series of new dates across the U.S. and Canada starting in May. The tour will feature special guests Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings on select dates.

Expressing her excitement, Lavigne stated, “Round two let’s f**king gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over.”

Tickets for the newly announced dates will be available starting Friday, December 6th, at 10 a.m. local time on her official website.

The tour kicks off on May 18 in Moncton, NB, at the Avenir Centre and includes stops in major cities such as New York, Cincinnati, and Tampa, before concluding on June 29 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Ontario.

Check out all the dates and venues on the tour poster below:

In addition to the tour extension, Lavigne is slated to appear at the 2025 edition of the When We Were Young Festival in October, alongside headliners Panic! At The Disco and Blink-182.

Avril Lavigne Reacts To Longstanding “Melissa” Conspiracy Theory

In a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper, Canadian pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne addressed the bizarre internet conspiracy that claims she was replaced by a body double named Melissa Vandella more than two decades ago. This theory surfaced after the release of her highly successful debut album Let Go.

During her first podcast interview, Lavigne was questioned by Cooper about this peculiar rumor. With a humorous tone, Lavigne responded, “Oh… yeah… that one! I know what you’re talking about. I mean, it’s just funny to me. On one end, everyone’s like, ‘Oh my god, you look the exact same, you haven’t aged a day.’ But then other people are like, you know… There’s a conspiracy theory that I’m not me.”

Lavigne, giving a thumbs-up and chuckling, remarked, “Cool. Honestly, it’s not that bad. It could be worse, right?! I feel like I got a good one! I don’t think it’s negative. We’re good!”

She continued to debunk the theory with a laugh, stating, “I mean, obviously I am me – it’s so dumb!” When probed about the origins of such a rumor, Lavigne suggested, “I think that they’ve done that with other artists – I’m not the only one. I think, like, other people have that.”

Fans interested in the full discussion about this rumor can watch the interview, particularly around the 42-minute mark, where Lavigne directly addresses the Melissa Vandella conspiracy.

Avril Lavigne Returns To The UK For Summer Shows With Simple Plan

Canadian pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne is set to make a triumphant return to the UK this summer with two massive outdoor shows. Lavigne will rock Cardiff Castle on July 2nd and Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on July 3rd.

Joining her on both dates will be fellow rockers Simple Plan. Tickets for these shows will be available for general sale starting at 9 am this Friday, December 1st.

Avril Lavigne‘s latest album, Love Sux, dropped in 2022, featuring hit singles like Bite Me and Love It When You Hate Me.

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