Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger: Engagement inspires some seriously good comedy

I’m not the only one who actually yelled “What? The Mayans were right!” at my TV when I heard Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger are planning to CanCon it to the altar after just six months of dating.

According to HELLO! Canada Magazine, which has the couple on the cover this week, Lavigne and Kroeger had a bit of trouble coming up with exciting quotes about their romance. “He takes care of me in every way,” Lavigne said, while Kroeger was all, “I feel like the luckiest person alive.”

The Nickelback front man told the magazine they fell in love while working together in Paris.

“I knew I was falling for her. It was incredibly powerful and something I’ll never forget,” Kroeger said.

The pair is pictured on the September cover of the mag, both sporting the rocker black T-shirt uniform, with Lavigne flashing her 14-carat pear-shaped diamond engagement ring.

Alison Eastwood, who’s the editor-in-chief of HELLO!, tells the Canadian Press that Kroeger proposed by scrapbook. Apparently Lavigne was scrapbooking, which I didn’t know is actually something people do outside of Tori Spelling craft shows, and Kroeger surreptitiously inserted an extra page with the words, “Will you marry me?” Eastwood also says that, of the two, he was the one who “sounded more romantic.”

Twitter went crazy with some seriously good comedy from celebs and non-celebs alike. Here are some of the best lines about, shudder, #chavril. The joyous event really has inspired an unprecedented outpouring of heartwarming vitriol.

@adamlevine Just to clear up the confusion, I am NOT engaged to Chad Kroeger of Nickleback.

@michaelianblack People forget that Avril and Chad Kroeger are both Canadian so they HAVE to get married. It’s also why Justin Bieber is going to marry Rush.

@morgan_murphy Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger have requested that in lieu of wedding gifts, everyone stop laughing uncontrollably at them.

@JonCranny Let’s hope that Avril Lavigne is to Nickleback what Yoko Ono was to the Beatles #chavril

Avril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger gush over their love and engagement

TORONTO — Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger tells Hello! Canada magazine he fell for fellow rocker Avril Lavigne in Paris during work on her upcoming fifth studio album.

The Canadian music power duo shocked music fans and media outlets yesterday when they announced their engagement after an ultra-discreet six-month courtship.

In this week’s issue of Hello! Canada magazine, the two share their story and engagement photos, in which Lavigne is wearing a pear-shaped diamond ring.

Kroeger, who hails from Hanna, Alta., tells the magazine — quote — “I knew I was falling for her. It was incredibly powerful and something I’ll never forget.”

The 37-year-old also says he feels “like the luckiest person alive.”

The 27-year-old Lavigne of Napanee, Ont., says of Kroeger — quote — “He makes me laugh every day. He takes care of me in every way and is extremely attentive.”

News of their engagement has music fans abuzz on Twitter, where the two are trending with the hashtag #Chavril.

This will be the first marriage for Kroeger and the second for Lavigne, who filed for divorce from fellow Canuck rocker Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 in 2009 after three years of marriage.

Nickelback — which also includes Kroeger’s brother, Mike, on bass, guitarist Ryan Peake and drummer Daniel Adair — was named group of the decade by Billboard magazine. Their 2001 breakthrough hit How You Remind Me was the decade’s top rock song, and their bestselling album is 2005’s All the Right Reasons.

Lavigne got her breakthrough as a teen in 2002 with her debut album Let Go and the hit single, Complicated.

Despite Nickelback’s monster popularity, the group also has a reputation as one of the most hated bands in music.

Last year, after they were invited to play at a Detroit Lions football game, an online petition protesting the performance drew more than 55,000 signatures.

Kroeger, however, has shrugged off the critics, saying he only cares about making music for his fans.

There’s no word yet on a wedding date for the couple.

Dave Bidini on Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger: Will he buy her a stairway to heaven?

In which Dave Bidini imagines the post-engagement conversation between the Sk8er Boi singer and Nickelback frontman:

Chad: So, Avril, you’re certain you wanna get married?

Avril: I’m a lady who’s sure.

Chad: Wonderful news. I imagine an epic estate wedding.

Avril: All that glitters will be gold!

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Chad: Real gold? Well, “Hero” was a few years ago. How about mock gold? Mock gold is still like, really nice.

Avril: But we’ll exchange gifts, yes? You’ll buy me a Stairway to Heaven?

Chad: If the stores aren’t closed. The stairway store. They have weird hours.

Avril: With a word you can get what you came for.

Chad: Maybe if I sing the word: “SHTAIRWAYYEEEEE!!”

Avril: Great, but there’s a sign on the wall that says NO REFUNDS, and, remember, sometimes words have two meanings.

Chad: You’re so wise, Avril, my little emo songbird. Sometimes I forget how my thoughts are misgiven.

Avril: That’s fine. Still, it makes me wonder …

Chad: Wonder what, my little snookums?

Avril: Well, you see, there’s this feeling I get when I look to the west.

Chad: And …

Avril: And my spirit is crying for leaving. You’re not gonna make us live with your parents in Hannah, are you?

Chad: Of course not, my angel of the AutoTune! These days, Hannah is mostly filled with the voices of those who stand looking. Besides, the local tire fire left all of these smoke rings through the trees. They’ve gotta do something about that. Should take a spray cannon to them.

Avril: What about music? I mean, we’ve gotta have music at the wedding.

Chad: What about pipers? I hear they’ll lead us to reason.

Avril: Yes! And the forests will echo with laughter. Provided we get married outside. You’re into that, arten’t you?

Chad: I see bustles! I see hedgerows! No problem, my sweet babboo. I’ll just have the May queen clear up the yard; a spring cleaning in the late fall. It’ll be perfect!

Avril: There’s still time to change the road you’re on.

Chad: No, no, dear. An outdoor wedding sounds great. Still, it makes me wonder …

Avril: Do tell, my tall goatte’ed prince of Grunge.

Chad: Well, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run …

Avril: Honey, I’m in it for the long run. Of that you can be sure.

Chad: It’s just that my head is humming and it won’t go. Although, admittedly, it could be the tinitus  …

Avril: Hold on a moment, dear, I’m getting a text. Oh, look: it’s the piper. He’s calling you to join him. He says 2 pm at Yoso’s. That work for you? He wants to talk repertoire.

Chad: Fine. Oh, wait. I’m also getting a text. It’s my personal assistant. She says that our stairway lies on “The Whispering Wind,” which is the name of the new stairway shop on Grand Street.

Avril: Oh Chad! This is gonna be the best wedding ever. I’ve always wanted a Stairway to Heaven!

Chad: She says to go see Carol. It’s a lady we all know, apparently. Maybe from high school?

Avril: That was a long time ago, my towering God of the Junos.

Chad: Right. But soon we will be one, my sweet Napanee nymph.

Avril: One is all, my dear.

Chad: Honey, you are a rock.

Avril: So are you.

Chad: A rock that doesn’t roll.

Avril: Well, I can’t stay off the road forever. Eventually, I’ll be back out there.

Chad: I will wind with you down the road.

Avril: Um, really?

Chad. Well, yes, of course.

Avril: It’s just that the bus, you know; it’s only so big.

Chad: Right.

Avril: Chad, the piper. You don’t wanna keep him waiting. Wind on down this road: University to Bloor. Then a right. Then a left. Talk about the music, the repertoire. I’m sure it will come to you at last.

Three to see: Katy's bits in 3D

3 reasons why the new film by triple-threat Katy Perry may be better than you expected.



SINGAPORE - Part concert film, part documentary and all self-congratulatory, Katy Perry: Part Of Me follows the singer's life from preacher's daughter to international pop icon and living cartoon as she embarked on her year-long 2011 California Dreams tour. We all know there's only so much that one can do with these films - so expect the standard package a la Justin Bieber's Never Say Never, comprising backstage footage, interviews with family and friends, and, of course, the concert performances. Yet, Part Of Me will surprise you by being a lot more entertaining than expected. And that's not just reserved for the Queen of Candy Land's fans. Because at the end of the day, baby, she's a firework.

1 Pre-fame Katy footage combined with flip "in-your-face-believe-in-yourself" positivity: The relentless cheeriness can be a little exhausting but, hey, who doesn't always want to look on the bright side of life? After two failed record deals (and one was for a Christian record) Perry has since managed to sit high atop the pop pile, by combining power-ear worm choruses with dance-floor beats. And she has a super cute scene-stealing grandma to show audiences she's still as grounded as ever.



2 Celeb cameos and hints of the Russel Brand saga: When you're good friends with pop world's creme de la creme like Rihanna, Adele and Kelly Clarkson, of course they are going to pop up in your movie, talking about how much they love you and your music. And with clever, crafty sub-plotting, the impending breakdown of relationship with the soon-to-be ex-husband is publicly shared without revealing too much.

3 Her boobs in 3D: Who can ever forget those spangled pinwheels on her chest spinning whenever the pop princess strikes a pose on stage? 'Nuff said. Genevieve Loh

Katy Perry perfecting domestic skills

Katy Perry has joked she is learning to be "human" after enrolling in a cooking class.

The singer appears to be showing signs of wanting to lead a quieter life, after expressing a desire to improve her domestic skills. Katy is hoping to be a natural in the kitchen and claims the prospect of learning new skills is making her feel more normal.

"Starting my first cooking class... OH MY GOD I'M LEARNING TO BE A HUMAN! (sic) she wrote on her Twitter account.

The 27-year-old star is currently believed to be dating singer John Mayer. There is speculation she could be taking the classes in a bid to impress her new suitor by whipping up a romantic meal for two.

Katy proved she had an interest in cooking earlier this year.

The beauty attended the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in February and apparently got into a bidding war for a special culinary experience with chef Cat Cora. She eventually splashed out a reported $50,000 to share the prize with movie producer Steve Tisch.

Katy Perry: 'Help, I'm In a Gangnam Style K Hole', Should She Make a U.S. Version? [POLL]

Katy Perry tweeted today that she has been caught by the Psy's "Gangnam Style" bug. She posted a link to the music video to her 25 million Twitter followers.
Josh Groban, T Pain, and Nelly Furtado among others have also not been able to escape the infectious tune and wacky horse back riding dance moves. Furtado was caught in a fan video performing "Gangnam Style" live in concert recently proving the popularity of the song

Psy responded to Katy Perry's tweet saying, "@katyperry Hi...I'm the very 'PSY' of the video. k k This is a H~~~uge pleasure to be introduced by U~!!! Please follow me if Possible~! kk"

"Gangnam Style" recently hit No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes chart knocking down Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me" and Katy Perry's "Wide Awake". Psy set a new record as the first Korean artist to top the U.S. iTunes chart.

Fans reactions:

"What katy perry into gangnam style craze too? Lol"

"ahaha Katy Perry is in the gangnam style virus."

"LOL..Psy asked Katy Perry to follow her since she tweeted bout Gangnam Style"
Do you think Katy Perry would be a good fit to make a U.S. version of "Gangnam Style? Vote in the poll below!

KATY PERRY: PART OF ME Coming to Blu-ray/DVD 9/18

The fun, glamorous, heartbreaking, inspiring, crazy, magical, passionate, and honest mad diary of one of the biggest performers on the planet blasts off when the Katy Perry: Part of Me movie debuts on Blu-ray and DVD (both with UltraViolet™), On Demand and for Digital Download on September 18, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Meexposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams.  Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy's signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer's unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

Katy Perry: Part of Me will be available in a Blu-ray/DVD combo with a Digital Copy and UltraViolet, a three-disc Blu-ray 3D™/Blu-ray/DVD combo set with a Digital Copy and UltraViolet that includes the film in high definition and 3D for the ultimate immersive experience, and on DVD.  Both combo sets boast new, never-before-seen footage, more of Katy off-stage and on, behind-the-scenes of the California Dreams tour and much, much more.  In addition, every Blu-ray and DVD available for sale in the 48 contiguous United States will include a Pink Ticket that gives fans a chance to win awesome prizes, including a once-in-a-lifetime grand prize: meeting Katy herself! (See www.katyperrypinkticket.com for complete rules and details).  Offering tremendous value and hours of entertainment for fans of all ages, the DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo and three-disc set will be available as low as $15.99, $21.99 and $27.99 respectively.

All Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies.  With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – reliably and securely – to a variety of devices.

Katy Perry: Part of Me Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The Katy Perry: Part of Me Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The pack includes:

Blu-ray (Disc 1)

Feature film in high definition

Behind the Scenes of the California Dreams Tour

DVD (Disc 2)

Feature film in standard definition

Katy Perry: Part of Me Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The Katy Perry: Part of Me Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo includes all of the above, in addition to a Blu-ray 3D disc with the feature film presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

Katy Perry: Part of Me will also be available as a single-disc DVD.

Insurge Pictures presents an Imagine Entertainment/Perry Productions/Direct Management Production in association with AEG Live and EMI Music North America:  "Katy Perry: Part of Me."  Executive producers Craig Brewer, RAndy Phillips, Michael Rosenberg, Erica Huggins, Edward Lovelace and James Hall.  Produced by Brian Grazer, Katy Perry, Martin Kirkup, Bradford Cobb and Steven Jensen.  Directed by Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.