Avril Lavigne

Jody Gerson Jody Gerson grew up in Philadelphia, where her dad and grandfather ran a nightclub. Dreaming of living in Los Angeles and having a career in the music business ever since a little kid, she interned at The Mike Douglas Show at Los Angeles, CA for two summers when she was 16 and 17 years old, which prepared her for the fast-paced professional environment in the music industry. After graduating from Northwestern University with a major in communications in 1983, Jody Gerson moved to New York City to begin her music publishing career at Chappell Music (now known as Warner/Chappell) as a songplugger, and worked intimately with writers such as Bernie Taupinand and recording artists including R.E.M. and Rod Stewart. After six years at Chappell, Jody Gerson was hired by Martin Bandier and joined EMI's East Coast Music Publishing Creative division, where she immediately signed the group Nelson that went on to sell three million records and tour the world, and the multi-platinum hip-hop band Arrested Development, who went on to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In 1991, she moved to Los Angeles, where she helmed EMI's West Coast Operations for 17 years, where she signed the 15 year old Alicia Keys who went on winning five Grammy Awards in 2002 (including Best New Artist and Song of the Year) and selling over 10 million records worldwide, and Norah Jones, who broke the record for most Grammy wins by a female artist in a single night. In 2008, Jody Gerson made…

During her tour in mid 2000’s Avril’s grandfather died. During that she canceled the tour to have some time off. There is proof that Avril hired a “look alike” to show up to events so the paparazzi wouldn’t follow her. So the rumor is that when the real Avril died the replacement soon took after as her. The rumor though behind this is, Avril got very depressed and soon couldn’t follow through with career so she took her own life. Then her manager knew that this would be bad for…

The Australian singer and songwriter - Sia and the American singer, songwriter, musician and actor - Patrick Stump, will contribute their talents in music to 'Charming' - an animated musical comedy concerning three princesses who discover they all have formally agreed to marry the same Prince Charming. Sia, who started her career as a singer in the local Adelaide acid jazz band Crisp, has written two tracks for the flick, one of which is the song "Balladino," that she will perform herself. The…

writers compose their songs by using their personal stories or someone’s story whom they are mainly familiar. So, sometimes people may feel that the song, which they are listening, seems to be a real-life story. This song “Nobody’s Home” by Avril Lavigne, a famous Canadian singer, is about someone’s real story. She composed this song to express her high-school friend who put herself in the wrong way of life. “I couldn 't tell you why she felt that way, she felt it everyday And I couldn 't help…

well-known tattoo artist, Kat Von D. Musician Jason Mraz; singer Christina Perri, and hip-hop artists Ja Rule and Soulja Boy all appeared as celebrity guests on seasons throughout the show. Another show, INK MASTER, hosted by guitarist and songwriter Dave Navarro focuses on the practice of tattooing. However, this show allows contestants to compete for the “ink master” title and also for a hundred thousand dollars. On INK MASTER, contestants compete by actually tattooing on other people, people…

the sitcom iCarly. The show’s innovative format clicked with the young audience, it was targeting almost instantly. By 2008, iCarly was the third highest rated show among audiences in the 9 to 14 age group. Acting Miranda Cosgrove Movies Name: Income from that Movie Despicable Me 2 $1,223,776 Gru’s Girls $994,318 Training Wheels $757,576 Our Deal $568,182 Home Makeover $485,033 Despicable Me $441,919 Total Earning $4,470,804 Singing Her debut album iCarly did very well and was used on the…

I force my small, trembling legs to step onto my giant makeshift stage, which is really just a gazebo, but feels like Madison Square Garden to my four year old brain. I watch the piercing eyes of my preschool classmates as my chest rises and I take a huge inhalation; and I begin my shaky, a cappella rendition of “Sk8r Boi” by Avril Lavigne. As I finish the song, my peers applaud and I am greeted with a feeling of pride and accomplishment that I had yet to know in my previous four years of life. …

Today, I would like to tell you why I think that Billie Joe Armstrong should get the MVP award. Billie Joe Armstrong is mostly known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Green Day. This band has influenced many other musicians. Some of these influences are; My Chemical Romance, Avril Lavigne, Blink 182, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5, and many more. I will talk about his charity work, his lyrical content and its impact, and how he personally impacts me. Billie Joe Armstrong…

less of a brilliant historic leader. That's not me trying to make a controversial statement: we can all agree that yes, Hitler was terrible, but in a historical and academic context that he was a brilliant leader and strategist isn't up for debate: It's an accepted part of canon. In the same way, we can agree that Nickelback is a talented rock band. That they have sold millions of albums is not up for debate. Regardless of what people think of their music, it's a historical fact that they're…

Satine had just been informed that she was dying. To ensure that the rest of her life would be happy her and Christian had made plans to run away together. Christian begins singing “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry when Satine tells him the news. He goes upstairs and he is upset. He goes to bed hoping that this was one big nightmare and that when he wakes up tomorrow it'll be all over. The next morning he goes to find her and she's nowhere to be found, so he goes to Charlotte, Satine’s best…