Post by Sarah93 on Sept 3, 2017 19:47:20 GMT
Smitten Avril Lavigne can't hide her delight as she holds hands with new music producer beau J.R. Rotem while leaving dinner date in West Hollywood
Romance had blossomed for the pair while working together on her new album.
And after going public with her new beau at the end of August, a smitten Avril Lavigne, 32, couldn't hide her delight as she stepped out hand-in-hand with music producer J.R. Rotem on Saturday.
The couple had enjoyed a dinner date at Craig's in West Hollywood, with the Complicated singer favouring a casual look that paired together a mini dress and trainers.
Appearing perfectly at ease in the company of her new love, Avril chose to showcase her pins in the thigh-grazing number that came complete with mesh sleeves and a matching underlay.
She paired her laid-back frock with a pair of black trainers on her feet and slung a chain leather bucket bag over one shoulder.
Avril left her long blonde locks down, styling her tresses into large and voluminous curls that parted in the middle. She completed her date night look with heavy eye make-up and slick of rose pink lipstick.
South African-born J.R. (Jonathan Reuven), meanwhile, cut a dapper figure in a fitted grey shirt that he left slightly unbuttoned and dark jeans.
Proving to be ever the gentleman, he led the way to the couple's waiting car as they exited the popular eatery, clutching onto his girlfriend's hand as she followed closely behind.
J.R. has worked with a wealth of stars including Rihanna, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani and Usher, having set up his own label, Beluga Heights, in 2006.
He and Avril had been spotted together on numerous occasions in August, after reports surfaced suggesting the pair have grown close while recording her new studio album.
A source told E! News: 'J.R. is a producer [Avril] has been working with. He's respected in the industry. Lately, they've started hanging out socially and there's definitely chemistry there.
'They're both so passionate about music and they've been out a few times now... things seem to be headed in a romantic direction.'
Avril's relationship comes two years on from her split with ex-husband Chad Kroeger in 2015. They had announced their engagement just one month after they first began dating in 2012 and later went on to tie the knot in the South of France in July 2013.
Their split was announced in September 2015, with Avril addressing the end of her marriage to Chad with a 'heavy heart' in an emotional Instagram post. She shared a statement that read: 'Through not only the marriage, but the music as well, we've created many unforgettable moments.
'We are still, and forever will be, the best of friends, and will always care deeply for each other.'
It had been her second marriage, as she had previously wed Sum 41 star Deryck Whibley in 2006.
They had begun dating when the starlet was just 19 years old, but announced their decision to split three years after tying the knot in 2009 - their divorce was finalised the following year.
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