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Global News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Rock & Reconcile: The History and Friendship of Avril and Deryck
Exes Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley shared the stage at Warped Tour, years after their split, showing their lasting friendship and continued musical success.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avril Lavigne Reunites With Deryck Whibley for ‘In Too Deep' at Warped Tour
Pop-punk icons Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley reunited onstage over the weekend for a surprise performance of Sum 41's 'In Too Deep' during Lavigne's headlining set at the Vans Warped Tour stop in Washington, D.C. Eight songs into her June 15 set, Lavigne brought out her ex-husband — and Sum 41 frontman — to deliver one of the most iconic anthems of the genre. 'What do you say we bring one of the OG Warped Tour bands back out here tonight to join me right now?' she told the crowd. 'Let's hear it for Deryck from Sum f—ing 41!' More from Billboard Rachel Zegler Serenades Crowd Outside Theater for Free in a New London Production of 'Evita' Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to Receive Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala & Benefit Concert Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28 Whibley, who had recently announced his retirement from music following Sum 41's final album Heaven :x: Hell, responded with his signature smirk: 'Holy s—, goddamn. I thought I f—ing quit music. But how the f— can I miss the Warped Tour, right? I've come out of my three- or four-month retirement for two reasons: to be with the Warped Tour family, and to be with the one, the only, the motherf—ing princess.' The two, who were married from 2006 to 2010, launched into the 2001 hit backed by Lavigne's live band, creating one of the most buzzed-about moments of the Warped Tour's comeback weekend. After the show, Lavigne posted a carousel of photos from the set with a caption celebrating the reunion: 'This legend @deryckwhibley from @sum41 joined me for one of the best pop punk anthems of all time 'In Too Deep.'' The moment marked Whibley's first return to the stage since Sum 41's retirement announcement earlier this year. The band wrapped things up following the release of their double album Heaven :x: Hell, citing Whibley's health issues and a desire to go out on a high note. The performance also came after a turbulent year for the frontman, who filed a lawsuit against former manager Greig Nori with claims of abuse. Nori denied the allegations and countersued. Still, in D.C., none of that overshadowed the shared nostalgia onstage. Lavigne summed it up best: 'Headlined Vans Warped Tour last night and it was everything I would have expected and more!' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan Cover Blink-182's ‘All The Small Things' at Festival d'été de Québec
Pop-punk is having a moment, and two of the most popular bands from the genre's early 2000s peak teamed up for a celebration at Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ). Avril Lavigne headlined the gargantuan main stage on the historic Plains of Abraham in Quebec City on Friday night (July 4) for more than 80,000 fans, which also coincided with the final date of her Greatest Hits Tour with fellow Canadians Simple Plan. More from Billboard Avril Lavigne Reunites With Deryck Whibley for 'In Too Deep' at Warped Tour Kesha Is Finally Free on First Independent Album 'Period': Stream It Now Drake Alludes to Friends Betraying Him in Kendrick Lamar Feud on 'What Did I Miss?': Stream It Now The two acts recently released the collaborative track 'Young and Dumb,' which reflects on their 2002 heights from the perspective of their current selves. They played the nostalgic tune for the crowd at FEQ, inviting a group of fans up on stage — ranging from young children to diehards who have been following them for over 20 years — and gave them all special signed Avril Lavigne skateboards. Since it was their final show together, though, Lavigne invited Simple Plan to stay up on stage a little longer. They decided to pay tribute to another of the biggest pop-punk bands of the era, which she said influenced both acts' careers: blink-182. Together, they played a cover of one of their most enduring hits, 'All The Small Things,' while the crowd all sang along. Lavigne has been teaming up for covers lately, reuniting with her ex-husband Deryck Whibley for a performance of Sum 41's 'In Too Deep' at a recent Warped Tour performance. While the mall-set teen angst and big emotions of the early '00s pop-punk boom felt life-or-death dramatic to teens of the era, Lavigne has started to lean into the campy appeal of the music. Some fans (many now in their late 30s or early 40s, like Lavigne herself) came decked out in her signature 'Complicated' era black eyeliner and necktie combo. Lavigne donned a sequined green guitar for performances of songs like 'My Happy Ending.' She raised a toast to teenagers, adults and 'adults that still act like teenagers' for 'Here's to Never Growing Up' and led the crowd in sing-alongs of songs like 'Sk8er Boi.' She shouted out her hometown of Napanee, Ontario. She may not be as animated onstage as she once was, but her deep catalogue of hits easily kept the crowd engaged. Occasionally, during songs like 'What the Hell,' she took a moment to flex her vocal chops, reminding us that beneath the zeitgeist-defining pop hits, she has always had an incredible voice. In their earlier set, Simple Plan brought the energy. The band hails from Montreal, and they used the rare opportunity playing for Quebecois fans to do the majority of their stage banter in French. They also invited up rising Quebec singer Claudia Bouvette for their bilingual version of 'Jet Lag' (originally a duet with Marie-Mai). Lead singer Pierre Bouvier donned a shirt that said 'I'm Just a Kid' with 'Kid' crossed out and replaced with 'Adult.' They leaned into the fun aspect of their hook-heavy tunes, even breaking out their What's New Scooby-Doo? theme song while people in Scooby Doo costumes danced around them. They played some of their own crowd-pleasing covers too, putting their spin on Smash Mouth's 'All Star' and The Killers' 'Mr. Brightside.' At one point, Bouvier switched places with drummer Chuck Comeau as he dove into the audience to crowd-surf. It felt like 2002 all over again. This article was originally published on Billboard Canada. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Avril Lavigne shares gushing message about her ex-husband Deryck Whibley as the pair reunite to perform together at Vans Warped Tour rock festival
Avril Lavigne reunited with her ex-husband Deryck Whibley as the pair played a set together during Vans Warped Tour rock festival. The Canadian singer, 40, took to Instagram on Monday to share a gushing message about performing with her ex. Avril and Sum 41 musician Deryck, known by his stage name Bizzy D, got engaged in 2005 when he was 26 and she was 21. They married a year later. But by 2009 the couple had split, with reports saying Avril felt she had 'married too young'. The pair seem to remain on good terms though, with Deryck, 45, making a surprise appearance during Avril's headline set at rock festival Vans Warped Tour in Washington DC. Gushing over her ex, Avril wrote: 'This legend @deryckwhibley from @sum41 joined me for one of the best pop punk anthems of all time In Too Deep.' She added of the show: 'Headlined @vanswarpedtour last night and it was everything I would have expected and more! 'It was one of the best crowds and you guys know how to rock.' The Girlfriend songstress got engaged to Sum 41 frontman Deryck in 2005 and the pair got hitched the following year when she was 21 and he was five years her senior. The couple tied the knot the following year in a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony at a private estate in the California coastal city of Montecito when Avril was 22 and Deryck 27. By 2009, the pair had gone their separate ways, with a source telling People she 'married too young'. Discussing the news on her blog, Avril penned: 'We have been friends since I was 17, started dating when I was 19, and married when I was 21. I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship. 'I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. He is the most amazing person I know, and I love him with all my heart. 'Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note.' Fans were delighted to see the pair on good terms as they commented: 'This is so so wholesome!'; 'UGHHHHHH THIS IS ME (crying face) WHEN I SEE MY DIVORCED PARENTS GET ALONG,'; 'I'm a child of divorce,'; 'AWWW!!! Love seeing you two together again!'; 'Mom and dad ❤️,'; 'I love to see the respect you and Deryck have for each other!! Congrats on the show,'; 'So cool to see you with Deryck after so long,'; 'The scream I let out when this happened,'; 'You both know we are all kids from these separated (but still friends) parents, right? ❤ love you guys!'; 'How sweet to see you two together! So great you can treasure each other like that.' Avril walked down the aisle for the second time to Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger in a gothic South of France ceremony. The couple tied the knot in 2013 a year after they started dating but it wasn't meant to be and by 2015 they had split. Despite going their separate ways the pair have also remained good friends and continue to spend lots of time together. After a string of flings, Avril later began dating Mod Sun in 2021 and their relationship quickly progressed, with the couple getting engaged the same year. They shocked fans when it emerged they'd split in February in 2023 and Mod Sun said he was 'blindsided' when the singer called it quits. She has since been linked to Tyga and country music singer Nate Smith.
CBC
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Sum 41 is going out with a bang
In a special live onstage Q interview, lead singer Deryck Whibley talks about the band's swan song This weekend, Sum 41 will perform one final time at the Junos in Vancouver. The legendary Canadian rockers will also be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Lead singer Deryck Whibley joins Tom Power live onstage at Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver to talk about the band's journey and their swan song. If you're looking for more Sum 41, check out Q 's other interviews with Whibley here: The full interview with Deryck Whibley is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts. Interview with Deryck Whibley produced by Mitch Pollock.
