Avril Lavigne to marry Nickelback's Chad Kroeger

A spokeswoman for Avril Lavigne has confirmed a People magazine report that says the pop-punker is engaged to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.

The magazine says Kroeger popped the question after a six-month courtship that seemingly flew completely under the radar of media outlets and fans alike.

Nickelback lead vocalist Chad Kroeger proposed to Lavigne with a 14-carat diamond ring on Aug. 8, People magazine says. (Rick Osentoski/Associated Press)

Nickelback appeared to verify the news Tuesday, posting on its website and official Twitter account, "Congrats Chad and Avril!" along with a link to the People article.

Lavigne retweeted the Nickelback note on her Twitter account and then tweeted her thanks to the multiple congratulations that came her way.

People says the romance began after the two got together in February to co-write a song for Lavigne's upcoming fifth studio album.

Kroeger, 37, has never been married before. People says the Hanna, Alta., native proposed to Lavigne with a 14-carat diamond ring on Aug. 8.

Lavigne, 27, of Napanee, Ont., filed for divorce from fellow Canuck rocker Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 in 2009 after three years of marriage.

The engagement was trending on Twitter on Tuesday night with many expressing their surprise at the news.

Lavigne surged to fame with her 2002 album Let Go. Kroeger has served as lead vocalist and guitarist for Nickelback since the band formed in 1995.

Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger aren’t just making music together. They’re getting hitched.

A spokeswoman for Lavigne confirmed a Tuesday report from People magazine that the Canadian couple became engaged earlier this month after dating for six months.

The magazine says Lavigne was introduced to Kroeger in February when they met to co-write a song for Lavigne’s upcoming album.

“A romantic relationship blossomed as they spent time writing together,” said a friend of Lavigne.

It will be the first marriage for 37-year-old rocker Kroeger and the second for 27-year-old pop singer Lavigne. She filed for divorce in 2009 from Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley after three years of marriage. Kroeger popped the question on August 8, presenting Lavigne with a 14-carat diamond ring.

“He makes her so happy,” a family source told People. “Both of their families could not be more excited.”

Lavigne surged to fame with her 2002 album “Let’s Go.” Kroeger has served as lead vocalist and guitarist for Nickelback since the band formed in 1995.

The relationship has been quiet to say the least. Lavigne was dating Brody Jenner -- Kim Kardashian’s stepbrother -- until they appeared to quietly part ways in January. She was Jenner’s date to Kardashian’s ill-fated wedding to Kris Humphries last year.

Joey Kovar the Real World : Hollywood Actor Dead in His 29th

"Real World: Hollywood" superstar Joey Kovar was found deceased on Saturday (August 17) in his local Chi town, MTV Information has verified. The truth superstar and ambitious acting professional was 29.

A representative for the system released a declaration soon after the terrible news: "MTV is greatly saddened to understand that Joey Kovar of 'The Actual World: Hollywood' has approved away, including, "We provide our sympathies to Joey's close relatives members, buddies and lovers."

Joey Kovar was found at his buddy's home and it's considered his loss of life is connected to medication, according to a review on TMZ. A rep for Kovar informed the website that he was found by a women buddy who known as 911 after she saw him blood loss. Government bodies arrive at the landscape, where he was noticeable deceased.

Joey Kovar popularly fought his addictive problems while on the "Real Globe," even making the display halfway through the period in 2008 to get into rehabilitation. He eventually came back to the, but remaining again for worry that he might backslide. On the gathering unique, Kovar distributed that he had been clean for a season. However, he ongoing to fight devils, later showing on the VH1 truth display "Celebrity Rehab" last season, after he relapsed and started using medication and euphoria again.

He sat down with authors from MTV's Distant Management weblog during his time on the "Real World" and started out up about his battles and his choice to shift returning into the home.

"You know, I think in a way, I did experience a little bit tricked — by some [castmates] more than others," he said at enough time. "It was my knowing that things would modify around the home to be able to help keep me on the street to restoration but, unfortunately, the very first evening returning from rehabilitation, every buddy but Will and Debbie went out and got horrible. To me, that was a little horrible.

"But I am all about being good these days, and I do not and will not keep a grudge on anyone for anything. At once, I was a very adverse person and organised a lot of grudges — most of my lifestyle was one disappointment after another. Now I'm in a very different place. The more good I am and the more I send, the better excellent my lifestyle is and has been."

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