Avril posted a note on her website today saying that she has separated from her husband of 3 years, Deryck Whibley.  She says that they are moving forward on a positive note, and that they will still be friends.

Be sure to keep her in your thoughts during this difficult time.

There hasn’t been much news about Avril or her music recently, but I
wanted to send out an update on what she has been up to. She has
launched a new fragrance called Black Star that should be available in
the U.S., Canada and Europe this summer. She also has been seen
out
partying without her husband a lot, stirring rumors that her and Deryck
are not happy with each other. Hopefully she is also working on new
projects so we can hear some of her music soon!

Not much has been going on with Avril recently, but she did announce that she fired her management firm after The Best Damn Thing only sold around half of what her previous album did. Also, her tour didn’t sell as many tickets as planned. Avril hired Irving Azoff as her new manager. A source says, “Avril is hoping that new management can help her new album be more successful than the last.”

There have been some stories that started at the National Enquirer that Avril and her husband have been growing apart during Avril’s world tour, but Avril and Deryck performed together last night at Nokia Productions Premiere and then made a statement that they are still together and happy about it.

ReadWriteWeb has declared that Avril’s official video for Girlfriend is the top viewed video on YouTube for 2008, thanks to her fans outstanding support.  This is great news for Avril, and hopefully she will have more videos out soon.

Avril Lavigne turns 24 today.  She is celebrating it in China between tour dates.  Be sure to post your birthday wishes in the comment section!

The Best Damn Tour was recorded on April 7th, 2008 in Toronto, and gives you a look at the tour she did this year.  You can go to MySpace or imeem for sneak peeks at the DVD, or buy it yourself today!  If you do get the DVD, please post a review in the comments section.

Avril’s tour will continue in Asia as she added dates in the following cities:

Sept 26th - Macau, China @ Venetian Arena ON SALE NOW
Sept 28th - Shezhen, China @ Shezhen Festival ON SALE SOON
Sept 30th - Chengdu, China @ Chengdu Stadium ON SALE SOON
Oct 2nd - Lijang, China @ Lijang Snow Mountain Festival ON SALE SOON
Oct 4th - Shanghai, China @Shanghai Stadium ON SALE NOW
Oct 6th - Beijing, China @ Wukesong Arena ON SALE SOON

On July 17th, Avril will be at the Kohl’s Department Store in Alhambra, California from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM to show off her clothing line, Abbey Dawn! If you are in the area, be sure to go out and support her!

Avril will be singing in places other than Japan during her trip to the Far East. The new tour dates are:

I’m sure all her fans in these cities are very excited!