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Pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne welcomes first child, a baby girl, at 42

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Avril Lavigne shared the news on Instagram alongside pictures showing herself cradling the newborn and holding hands with her presumed partner. The stylized photo set included a skateboard paired with adult- and infant-sized checkered Vans shoes. The eight-time Grammy nominee, who initially rose to fame as a teenager, has chosen not to reveal the infant's name or her partner's identity.

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  • The pop-punk artist has kept both the newborn daughter's name and her partner's identity…: The pop-punk artist has kept both the newborn daughter's name and her partner's identity private.
  • The arrival marks a new family chapter following Lavigne's decades-long career as an eigh…: The arrival marks a new family chapter following Lavigne's decades-long career as an eight-time Grammy nominee.
  • Her early recording catalog includes multi-platinum records and chart-topping Billboard r…: Her early recording catalog includes multi-platinum records and chart-topping Billboard releases like The Best Damn Thing.

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The Sk8er Boi singer shared the happy news on Instagram with a series of photos, including a sweet snap of her cradling her newborn. She has yet to reveal the baby's name or the identity of her partner.

Avril Lavigne – the princess of pop-punk – has a new title: mum.

The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday (Nov 13) that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

“Our mini princess has arrived,” she wrote, using an expletive for emphasis.

The 42-year-old new mother posted three images: She and her presumed partner holding their baby’s hand, Lavigne sweetly holding the infant to her chest and a skateboard with two adult-size, checkered Vans beside a pair of baby Vans.

Lavigne has not revealed her partner's identity or the baby's name.

Lavigne was 17 when her debut album, Let Go, in 2002 sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and launched the hits Complicated, I’m with You and Sk8er Boi.

Her next two offerings – Under My Skin in 2004 and The Best Damn Thing in 2007…

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