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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2018 2:35:25 GMT
Everyone is making great points. I did not like the written article at all. If she uses a professional publicist they should be fired for letting the “journalist” write that vapid nonsense.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2018 2:37:08 GMT
Sadly, only a feud can put her on the spotlight on the U.S, Idk why people is like that, you need drama and feuds in order to be relevant just watch Taylor, Demi, Cardi, Nicki, Ariana, Britney, etc. Just like last year when she was trending for days because of the Melissa thing. Maybe many of them are planned, maybe this article was planned to fit this people instead of a serious one haha who knows. I remember that Selena went private on IG because of the Billboard article XD The media creates the “feuds” to sell ads. Is it better in Mexico?
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Post by biggerwow on Oct 19, 2018 3:05:44 GMT
Not to get super off topic but I think you are missing the point of what Dumb Blonde is really about. You can still like pink and wear your hair in pigtails and be an intelligent person. To say otherwise is exactly what Avril is trying to fight against. It’s like how in the movie Legally Blonde everyone assumed Elle couldn’t be smart AND a girly girl who likes pink and clothes. One has nothing to do with the other. And ok I don’t like the pigtails or roller skates but I think the other pics look fine, very mature and certainly different from her past eras. Did you say Legally Blonde? Isn't Legally Blonde III coming? Dumb Blonde is too OMG. Sorry off topic but holy shit what if it happens.
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Post by biggerwow on Oct 19, 2018 3:09:34 GMT
I wish they would have taken some shots in her studio. I'm curious to see it. And that writer said she stepped in the studio.
But hey we got the promo we all wanted! Just not what we thought. Honestly why did they have to add the (And ready to Party)
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Post by Anti on Oct 19, 2018 3:16:45 GMT
I wish they would have taken some shots in her studio. I'm curious to see it. And that writer said she stepped in the studio. But hey we got the promo we all wanted! Just not what we thought. Honestly why did they have to add the (And ready to Party) Um why did they have to add: “When Lavigne tells me how excited she is to be doing this story, the words are delivered in her apathetic mall drawl, dragged out of her babydoll mouth like a child frog-marched through a museum tour. Does the motherf**king princess even want the motherf**king crown anymore? Who, exactly, would be her acolytes if she decided to seize it? And why did she disappear four years ago?” This is more of a slander piece than anything.
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Post by pllforlife on Oct 19, 2018 3:36:25 GMT
The author is all pissed. Was he expecting Avril to be in some chipper happy mood? Like... she’s pissed, she’s still sick and that dude keeps bringing it up to her. She’s never liked interviews
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Post by The Ramonas on Oct 19, 2018 4:04:13 GMT
Just waiting for you to cross the threshold Is this about me? I just saw it lol.
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Post by The Ramonas on Oct 19, 2018 4:05:30 GMT
It's Billboard, it's promo and I personally understand that they have to show this "fun", sexy side of her in order to catch the general public's attention. I mean, just look at the words they used to describe her. It's soulless, silly pop periodism. In short, that shit sells (sadly). As I said, I agree that the article is written in questionable manner (to say the least), but the pictures didn't help at all. I'd even think the writer tried to match the content of the article with the pics, although it looks it was exaggerated and whatnot. I'm only saying that if she wants to shake off the "dumb blonde" image as she supposedly said with the song description on that leaked article, she should act accordingly; and those pics didn't really help whatsoever. Yeah, I don’t think playful archetypes of femininity or sensuality equal dumb.
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Post by twister013 on Oct 19, 2018 5:05:32 GMT
At the end of the day it's all about the music and the fact that it's successful/being heard. We all love HAW and the record is looking very promising so far. And the article... well it's promotion for Avril. Even if yes, it does portrait Avril in a very bad light. At least it gets people talking about her and her record. All in all, it's all good.
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Post by Sarah93 on Oct 19, 2018 7:18:39 GMT
Personally I REALLY love the photoshoot, especially the photos where she's at the phone and the one with the skates, I love her look - that doesn't make her a dumb blonde, only if you believe the prejudice you buy it that way, but the way I see it is that she's a free spirit and where's the surprise in that? She's always been a free spirit
I agree on the article being badly written tho, they didn't talk once about the new album, instead they talked about Shania Twain and her ex husbands... why? But I guess that's also what magazines do, they twist your words or take only the "juicy" parts, aka gossip, just to sell. I really like the way she throws shades at them haha
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Post by Becky on Oct 19, 2018 13:34:58 GMT
Can't believe I'm saying this, but as happy as I am to see her get another Billboard cover and as excited as I still am for this comeback and to hear all the new music, that article was... downright embarrassing to read. They made her seem as painfully unappealing and immature as possible. I know some people will jump on my skull for being so honest, but she couldn't have come across more vapid and pretentious to me while reading this article, and that's all I have to go by -- my most sincere opinion and perception. The fact they made a point to include a comment of her making a joke about dick sizes in between a ~quasi~ serious narration of her battle with Lyme disease was just unbelievably awkward and all the detailed descriptions of her mannerisms and conduct during the interview made her seem very messy and, dare I say, shallow? I can't imagine a casual listener reading this article and getting a good impression from Avril, and that is a crying shame as I personally believe it is not at all the type of presentation card this era needed or deserved. I don't know what replies you've had as I haven't read the whole thread yet but wanted to respond. I can see why you see it this way but I think the article is just badly written. I don't think she came off bad at all. The joke about dick sizes is a joke many people would make and sure it's "immature" but it's a common joke and I'd be surprised if she actually meant it. But the way the article is written looks like they were desperate to fit it in so it looks like a sore thumb. Looks like the interview went on for a long time so it probably isn't straight after talking about serious things. She's also clearly upset so she might just have been trying to interject some humour or change the tone briefly. I really relate to her here and her attitude. I'm by no means as ill as she is but my illness is incurable and has led to 2 other stomach problems. I feel sick and in pain every day and doctors and consultants just say they don't know what's wrong and discharge me after tests. I've stopped giving a fuck about people's shit too. She sounds tired mentally and fed up of having to act like she's fine. There's probably a lot of pent up frustration at the whole situation that she knows she can't aim at the interviewer but can't help but let out. Also, it's not arrogant to do what you want to do and look after and believe in yourself. She is a queen as is anyone who wants to be. Treat yourself and others as such. Also nothing wrong with having fun, joking and not taking everything so seriously. But with that being said, I completely agree that I think the general public will get a bad impression of her. It's not a well written article. Or maybe I'm just reading too much into this and it's just how I feel haha.
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Post by Katherine on Oct 19, 2018 13:57:52 GMT
I remember Billboard was good to her during the last era. I mean the last magazine interview around 2013 Avril did with Billboard was positive. And all the online articles on Billboards are also positive in the recent years, showing lots of support for Avril. Why did they suddenly write something negative?
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Post by The Ramonas on Oct 19, 2018 14:52:21 GMT
Okay, I’m really not getting why this article makes Avril “look bad”. We all know she drinks, has a peculiar sense of humor and fashion, and likes big [redacted]. lmao. Who doesn’t?
From my perspective, yes, Billboard is questionable, but the main point of this interview was telling ~the world~ why she was absent and that she’s coming back. They also talk about her other projects such as her foundation, her paintings (hopefully we get to see them).
Like, I’m genuinely curious. I respect everyone’s opinions, and it’s a forum after all. We don’t have to agree on everything. Someone tell me why it makes her look “bad”.
And yeah, some parts are kind of shady. But who cares? No one knows that interviewer. It could have been a baboon interviewing her and redacting the article (it would make sense). If anything, she is making it clear that Avril was uncomfortable.
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AND BY THE WAY, AVRIL OR AVRIL’S TEAM: you should auction some of those paintings to support the Avril Lavigne Foundation. (In case they still pay attention to this forum lol) If I had the right amount of cash, I would definitely buy one. And I’m sure other fans or even art enthusiasts/celebrities in general would be interested. It’s a great way to keep sharing Avril’s art and supporting her causes. Maybe she isn’t the new Da Vinci (or maybe she is 👀) but even Courtney Love had her own art gallery, and even if her technique wasn’t “flawless” it was definitely visceral and interesting to see. That’s the beauty of art; it doesn’t have to follow any rules unless you want to.
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Post by Erik on Oct 19, 2018 17:24:09 GMT
At the end of the day it's all about the music and the fact that it's successful/being heard. We all love HAW and the record is looking very promising so far. And the article... well it's promotion for Avril. Even if yes, it does portrait Avril in a very bad light. At least it gets people talking about her and her record. All in all, it's all good. Um since when HAW is doing so good? I mean ok, its doing better than Rock N Roll but IMO is far from good. Is it charted? Yes but not in a good place, on spotify its still at like #100 and radios are not playing it that much so i would say HAw is doing just mediocore, but not good.
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Post by BogoGog24 on Oct 19, 2018 17:41:50 GMT
Mainly one of the reasons I think Avril came off badly here is because of things like “she rolled her eyes and said “I play all my own shit” as though we’re supposed to be impressed at her lazily strumming a guitar that isn’t even plugged in. She’s not some virtuoso musician and the eye rolling and “I play ALL my own shit!!!” is just obnoxious and cocky. Sounds like the kind of thing she used to say when she was a teenager.
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