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Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl

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Jaeger, G. (2026, November 13). Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/avril-lavigne-gives-birth-baby-girl-9.7420873?cmp=rss

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CBC News · collected 2026-11-13 · by Griffin Jaeger

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Canadian pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, as announced via an Instagram post. The 42-year-old artist shared photos of the newborn and her unnamed partner but has not disclosed the child's name or the identity of the father. The reporting focuses on the birth announcement while providing background on Lavigne's previous marriages to musicians Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger and her recent career milestones, including a 69-show Greatest Hits Tour.
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CBCThis outlet13 Nov

Canadian pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, as announced via an Instagram post. The 42-year-old artist shared photos of the newborn and her unnamed partner but has not disclosed the child's name or the identity of the father. The reporting focuses on the birth announcement while providing background on Lavigne's previous marriages to musicians Deryck Whibley and Chad Kroeger and…

Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl (this article)
Toronto Star13 Nov

This news report from The Associated Press announces that pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne has become a mother. The text provides no specific dates, locations, or statistics regarding the birth. The article focuses on this personal milestone as a new chapter in the musician's life.

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne - motherhood →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Evening Standard13 Nov

Avril Lavigne, a 42-year-old singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s, announced the birth of her first child via a social media post featuring black-and-white photos of the infant. The report highlights that Lavigne had not previously revealed her pregnancy or identified the baby's father, who remains unnamed in her public statements. The article frames the news as a surprise for fans, contrasting her new…

Avril Lavigne welcomes first child: ‘Our mini princess’ →
Global News13 Nov

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, via a series of black-and-white photos shared on Instagram. The 42-year-old artist shared the news without disclosing the child's name or the identity of the father, while the report provides context on her past marriages and a previous engagement. The article focuses on Lavigne's personal milestone while outlining her…

Avril Lavigne announces birth of 1st child: ‘Princess has arrived’ →
New York Post13 Nov

This retrospective piece chronicles the public relationship history of Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, spanning from her early 2000s dating of band guitarist Jesse Colburn to her current mystery partner with whom she recently had a daughter. The report details her three-year marriage to Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, which ended in a 2009 divorce, and her subsequent high-profile links to figures like Brandon Davis…

Avril Lavigne’s relationship history: From ex-husbands Chad Kroeger and Deryck Whibley to dating Brody Jenner and Tyga →
Daily Caller13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced the birth of her first child via an Instagram post on November 13, sharing three images of her new daughter. The post included a close-up of the infant's hand, a photo of the baby in animal-print clothing, and a tribute to Lavigne's skater roots featuring three pairs of Vans sneakers on a skateboard. The report highlights the singer's private announcement, noting that she did not reveal the…

Avril Lavigne Reveals Birth Of First Child, Debuts Daughter’s First Photos →
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Toronto Sun13 Nov

Avril Lavigne announced on Instagram on November 13 that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. The 42-year-old singer shared black-and-white photos of the newborn and her partner but did not reveal the baby's name or the father's identity. The report highlights the surprise of the announcement, noting that Lavigne has kept a low profile on social media for over a year while also recounting her previous…

Avril Lavinge shocks fans with surprise announcement: She’s a mom! →

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“Article A focuses on the birth of Avril Lavigne's baby girl, while Article B provides a broader look at her relationship history, including the recent birth but not as the primary focus.”

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Topics

Canadian Instagram Sk8er Boi Sum 41 Vans

Subjects

Lavigne PERSON · 4× Avril Lavigne PERSON · 2× Canadian NORP · 2× Mod Sun PERSON · 2× Deryck Whibley PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Our Mini F--king Princess PERSON · 1× Sk8er Boi ORG · 1× Sum 41 ORG · 1× Vans ORG · 1×

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"Our Mini F--king Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷," Lavigne shared in a post on Instagram, accompanied by a carousel of photos, including one of her and her mystery partner holding the newborn's hand, and another of a row of three pairs of classic checkered slip-on Vans — lined up in a row on a skateboard.
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2026-11-13 · CBC News
Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl · assertive framing

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Avril Lavigne welcomes baby girl asserted
Lavigne → welcome → girl
“Our Mini F--king Princess has arrived,” she wrote on social media Canadian pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has welcomed her first child — a baby girl — with an unnamed partner. asserted
Lavigne → arrive → partner
"Our Mini F--king Princess has arrived 🎀👑🍼🩷," Lavigne shared in a post on Instagram, accompanied by a carousel of photos, including one of her and her mystery partner holding the newborn's hand, and another of a row of three pairs of classic checkered slip-on Vans — lined up in a row on a skateboard. asserted
her → arrive → skateboard
Lavigne, 42, hasn't revealed the baby's name or who her father is; the Sk8er Boi singer is not publicly linked to anyone at the moment. asserted
singer → reveal → moment
Lavigne has been married twice in the past to fellow well-known Canadian musicians: Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley (2006–2010) and Nickelback's Chad Kroeger (2013–2015). asserted
Lavigne → marry → musicians
She was also once engaged to American rapper Mod Sun, and has been previously linked to Tyga, Brandon Davis, Wilmer Valderrama and Brody Jenner. asserted
She → engage → Tyga
Her latest release came in 2024 in the form of a career-spanning greatest hits album, including 20 songs across her seven studio albums — everything from Complicated to Girlfriend to Head Above Water. asserted
release → come → Water
Love Sux, her most recent studio album, was released in 2022 and produced by Mod Sun, Travis Barker and John Feldmann. asserted
Sux → release → Sun
While Lavigne has not toured in 2026, she embarked on a 69-show Greatest Hits Tour starting in Vancouver in 2024. asserted
she → tour → 2024
The run included 13 stops across Canada, concluding at the All Your Friends Festival in Oro-Medonte, Ont., in June 2025. asserted
run → include → June
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