Avril Lavigne Launches Her Own Top Model Search With Buzznet.com

Avril Lavigne Launches Her Own Top Model Search With Buzznet.com

LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Avril Lavigne has introduced a brand new merchandise line in conjunction with her latest album "The Best Damn Thing" and is looking for that special girl to be her new "Merch Model." Wanting to give her fans around the world the chance to be it, Avril has teamed up with Buzznet.com for the exclusive "Get Dressed by Avril" Merch Model Search, which kicks off today, Tuesday, May 8 at http://www.buzznet.com/groups/avrilcontest.

The grand prize winner, who will be picked by Avril herself, will be crowned the new "Merch Model" for Avril's official website http://www.avrillavigne.com/ and their photo will become a regular feature on the site.

Entering is easy! All fans need to do is take a "model" photo of themselves in an old Avril t-shirt, or if they don't have one, they can get creative and make one and then upload their photo to http://www.buzznet.com/groups/avrilcontest for all the world to see and comment on. The people with the top 10 "Buzzed" photos will go on to Round 2 and will receive the newest Avril t-shirt to photograph themselves in. Avril will personally review the 10 finalists' photos and make the ultimate decision as to who will become her new Official Merch Model. The deadline to enter is Monday, May 21, 2007 and the winner will be announced in early June.

The "Merch Model" winner will also receive a shirt worn by Avril herself and a slew of Avril Merchandise.

9 RUNNERS-UP will receive:
- The new Avril tee
- An autographed copy of "Best Damn Thing"
- A Vans.com gift certificate to design their own pair of custom Vans

Avril Lavigne's "The Best Damn Thing" is currently #1 for the second consecutive week.

About Buzznet

Buzznet.com is the fastest growing social media community for music on the Internet. Buzznet's members produce and share original content with a raw, edgy and honest voice that is attracting the next generation of media consumers seeking authenticity. With over 5,000,000 viewers and featured communities created by top bands and social trendsetters, Buzznet has established itself as the premier site to discover what is new and "cool" in the world of music.

Source: Buzznet.com

CONTACT: Jennifer Garnick, Vice President, Public Relations of Buzznet,
+1-213-252-8999, ext. 297, jgarnick@buzznet.com

Web site:

http://www.buzznet.com/groups/avrilcontest

Web site:

http://www.avrillavigne.com/

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http://www.buzznet.com/

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