MTV VMAs 2022: Avril Lavigne and Mon Sun go punk on the red carpet

It’s a very big day for Avril Lavigne!

Avril Lavigne was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday and admitted she couldn’t believe it was happening. The Canadian singer-songwriter exclusively told Fox News Digital that she never imagined she would receive this honor when she started her music career at the age of 16. She recalled visiting the landmark street for the first time when she was a teen, having just dropped out of high school with the goal of making it as a singer.

Avril Lavigne was overcome with emotion on Wednesday when she received a Walk of Fame star in Hollywood.MORE: Avril Lavigne makes emotional revelation while on worldwide tourAvril's fiance Mod Sun was there cheering her on, and posed for pictures with the 37-year-old who wore a punk red plaid suit with a black leather harness, before she changed into her high school hoodie which read "skateboarding is not a crime"; it was the same hoodie she wore 21 years ago when she first visited the iconic street.WATCH: Avril Lavigne's fiancé ModSun supports her from backstageAvril was introduced by her friend Machine Gun Kelly, and he thanked her for "being there with me way longer than you know".As she smiled and became visibly overwhelmed, he said: "You were an inspiration for a generation of kids like myself who wore baggy jeans and skated and didn't fit into MTV's version of what the girls wanted.MORE: Avril Lavigne's fiancé Mod Sun shares heartwarming health news: 'I made it through'"You made Skater Boi and that was the hope he held on to, 'we can stay the way we are'."He later shared three stories from times that Avril had helped him, revealing that she is an "amazing friend and [expletive] rockstar". Avril received her Star"This is probably one of the coolest days of my life," she later said, adding: "But I didn't get her alone.

Avril Lavigne was 16 years old the first time she visited Hollywood. She was so enamored with the Walk of Fame, the artist who was still two years shy from releasing the song that would catapult her to music's greatest heights laid down on a star and took a picture while wearing a hoodie emblazoned with the words «Skateboarding Is Not a Crime.»Little did she know, at the time, that she'd be back two decades later — wearing the exact same hoodie — for another photo, only this time it would be to celebrate her very own star.The «Sk8er Boi» singer received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at a frenzied Wednesday afternoon ceremony attended by her fiance, Mod Sun, and their dear friend, Machine Gun Kelly. Following the speeches, Lavigne explained to ET that she decided to bring her favorite hoodie from high school «for good luck and good vibes.»«My first time in Hollywood I came to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, then I came to Hollywood Boulevard,» the singer recalled.

Avril Lavigne was described as ‘the epitome of a rockstar’ who had inspired ‘a generation of kids’ as she was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.The Canadian singer told fans to ‘follow your dreams, live your passion, express yourself and be real’ at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The pop star, known for noughties hits including Complicated and Sk8er Boi, signed her first recording contract at the age of 16 and has gone on to sell 40 million albums worldwide.Taking to the stage to accept the honour, she showed a picture of herself as a teenager on her first trip to Hollywood, where she had visited the Walk Of Fame wearing her favourite hoodie.Lavigne was then handed the same hoodie, which read ‘skateboarding is not a crime,’ which she then donned ‘for good luck and good vibes’.Recalling the trip, she said: ‘I can remember seeing these legendary names and I never could have imagined that mine would be here, this is so crazy.‘This is probably one of the coolest days of my life.’She continued: ‘Today I love making music more than ever, I feel so inspired. I hope that the next 16-year-old from their small town who comes to Hollywood one day full of hopes and dreams sees this star and thinks to themselves, “oh my God, my name could be there one day too” – because it can.‘Follow your dreams, live your passion, express yourself, be real, work hard, keep your head up, believe in yourself.‘Thank you so much for this honour I am so grateful – to party with you all after.’‘I love you guys, this is insane.

Avril Lavigne beamed with pride as she attended the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.The 37-year-old rocker appeared to be making the most of her time at the event, during which she posed for several photos on and around her new star.The Complicated singer was also joined by several other figures from the music industry, including her collaborator Machine Gun Kelly, Joel Madden and her fiancé Mod Sun.

Ellise Shafer Avril Lavigne, the princess of pop-punk, was crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday. Timed to the 20th anniversary of her debut album “Let Go,” the ceremony was a full-circle moment for Lavigne, who told Variety in an interview that she had visited the famed boulevard on her first trip to Los Angeles at 16 years old. Lavigne recalled that first star encounter during her speech, unveiling a photo of her younger self next to what appears to be Tom Cruise’s star (the photo promptly fell off its stand once she removed its covering, leading to laughs from the crowd). “So, I’m 16 years old and I’m on my first trip to Hollywood, and of course, I had to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame because it’s iconic,” Lavigne said. In the photo, she’s wearing a navy sweatshirt displaying the on-brand words “skateboarding is not a crime,” and in a tender moment of nostalgia, Lavigne changed into the sweatshirt right then and there.

Avril Lavigne got her “Happy Ending” after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Ellise Shafer Avril Lavigne’sfirst time visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame coincided with a major moment in her life. It was 2001, and the then-16-year-old had traveled to Los Angeles to work on what would become her seven-times platinum debut album, “Let Go.” She was staying at the Roosevelt Hotel, which is on the famed boulevard, and ventured out to take a stroll amongst the stars. “It’s a bit of a full-circle moment for me because this is where I made my album,” Lavigne tells Variety in advance receiving her own star on the Walk of Fame on Aug. 31. “My first time coming to L.A., that’s what I did. I walked down the strip and checked out stars. I took a picture, and I can’t remember [which star] it’s with, but I’m wearing a sweatshirt that says ‘skateboarding is not a crime.’”

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The MTV Video Music Awards are a fan favourite and this year’s awards were full of plenty of surprises, drama and incredible performances from artists such as Fergie, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.The 2022 MTV VMAs, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, kicked off with a red carpet that was a homage to some of the dramatic looks A-listers could muster up.The 39th annual ceremony dedicated to the pop world opened with a red carpet and we round up the best – and most daring looks – including Lizzo’s “curtain dress” and Lil Nas’ Little Mermaid inspired ensemble… Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne kept her Versace look relatively low key – but her hair was unmissable.The singer, 37, rocked an all black number of a jumper and cargo pants with a quirky belt. She stuck to her punk look with her long hair alternating between the bright shades of orange and blonde and kept her trademarked kohl-ed up eyes on show.

MTV VMAs brought some of the biggest names in music to the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. From exciting performances to powerful speeches, this year's VMAs were a celebration of joy.Featuring a trio of hosts that included LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the high-energy gala was pulsing with energy and enthusiasm as some of the biggest names in music took the stage — both to perform their massive hit singles and to accept some of the night's top honors.As usual the slew of musical artists delivering TV debuts of their latest hits provided most of the night's biggest highlights, alongside a few artists making their big returns to the VMAs stage for the first time in years.Here's a look at some of the biggest performances and most memorable moments from Sunday's big show.Harlow opened the show with a performance of «First Class,» delivered inside an airplane set. Dressed as a flight attendant, Harlow was flanked by seated celebrities on both sides, including Lil Nas X, Avril Lavigne, Chloe Bailey, Jimmy Fallon, Saucy Santana and Becky G. The 24-year-old singer then surprised the crowd when he brought out Fergie.

Jack Harlow is having a major moment at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Harlow opened Sunday night's show with a performance of «First Class,» straight from an airplane set.

Snoop Dogg snaps a pic with Bebe Rexha on the red carpet at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (August 28) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Chatter before the VMAs said that Fergie would be joining Jack Harlow to perform his “Glamorous”-sampling No. 1 hit “First Class,” and that’s exactly what happened on the stage of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night. Harlow started off with “First Class,” continuing his self-deprecating video appearances: He appeared in “What’s Poppin” as a short-order cook, on “Saturday Night Live” as a custodian, and tonight he appeared as an airline steward, high-fiving or walking past Avril Lavigne, Becky G and of course his pal Lil Nas X before quickly losing that outfit for a glittery black ensemble and a red-carpet scene. He quickly joined Fergie as the song transformed into “Glamorous.”

EJ Panaligan editor The 2022 MTV VMA awards are underway at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, and awards will be handed out shortly in categories like video of the year, song of the year and best new artist. In addition to the awards, host Nicki Minaj will be honored during the show with the Video Vanguard Award, while the Global Icon Award will be given to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nominees throughout the categories include Madonna, who is the most-awarded artist in VMAs history with 20 wins, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Adele and more. Performers for tonight’s show include Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Blackpink, Bad Bunny, Anitta, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown and more.

Avril Lavigne is set to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 37-year-old pop punk icon - who is behind a string of hits including 'Sk8er Boi', 'Complicated' and 'Girlfriend' - will become the 2,731st celebrity to receive the sidewalk honour at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. The unveiling ceremony will take place on August 31.

Eight-time Grammy nominee Avril Lavigne channeled her 'inner Shania Twain' in leopard print at the 15th Academy of Country Music Honors inside Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Wednesday.The Canadian 37-year-old attempted to recreate the iconic hooded ensemble the Canadian 56-year-old wore as a sexy hitchhiker in her 1998 music video for That Don't Impress Me Much.Avril's outfit consisted of a motorcycle jacket over a black leather bustier connected to a hood, matching pleated mini-skirt, shiny pantyhose, and black knee-high boots. 'Let's go girls!' Eight-time Grammy nominee Avril Lavigne channeled her 'inner Shania Twain' in leopard print at the 15th Academy of Country Music Honors inside Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Wednesday Babe! The Canadian 37-year-old attempted to recreate the iconic hooded ensemble the Canadian 56-year-old (pictured) wore as a sexy hitchhiker in her 1998 music video for That Don't Impress Me MuchLavigne had flecks of orange in her waist-length platinum-blonde locks and she rocked her signature kohl-rimmed eyes and lip gloss.The Love It When You Hate Me singer - who boasts 98.9M social media followers - gushed via Instastory: 'I'm here today in Nashville for the ACM Honors to present Shania Twain with the ACM Poet's Award!' Shania (born Eilleen Edwards) also made sure to wear leopard print in the form of a cowboy hat and knee-high boots with a voluminous, plunging black ball gown.On Tuesday, Avril was hard at work inside the recording studio 'laying some new ideas down' after penning six new songs.

Miranda Lambert cozies up to husband Brendan Mcloughlin at the 2022 Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (August 24) in Nashville, Tenn.