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Avril Lavigne Curses Out Topless Protester At The Juno Awards

Things got crazy during Canada’s Juno Awards Monday night (March 13) while Avril Lavigne was on stage introducing a musical guest. As the “Complicated” singer walked on stage to introduce…

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A protestor interrupts Avril Lavigne speaking onstage at the 2023 JUNO Awards at Rogers Place on March 13, 2023 in Edmonton, Canada.

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Things got crazy during Canada's Juno Awards Monday night (March 13) while Avril Lavigne was on stage introducing a musical guest. As the "Complicated" singer walked on stage to introduce AP Dhillon, a topless woman appeared right behind her.

The woman, who was only wearing pink pants and silver pasties covering her nipples, was posing behind Lavigne. Speaking about Dhillon selling out shows in Canada and the US, Lavigne says, "Get the f--- off," when she notices her. "Get the f--- off, bitch!" The singer-songwriter laughs as she gives her a little shove and security appears to help escort the protester off the stage so Lavigne can get back to introducing the artist.

Making it clear that it was AP's moment, the 38-year-old did her best to continue her speech about her fellow Canadian, who is the "first ever Punjabi act to perform at the Junos." Dhillon, who performed "Summer High," posted the crazy moment on his Instagram Stories today, adding laughing emojis to praise how Avril handled the situation. Seemingly after the awards show, the two posed together to say, "Get the f--- off, bitch!"

The protestor's body appeared to be covered in messages including "Save the Green Belt." According to CTV News, the protestor's messages seemed to reference a housing development plan recently rolled out by the government in Ontario.

After winning her fourth Fan Choice Award later in the evening, the "What the Hell" singer jokingly warned that she better be the only one onstage. "Now nobody try anything this time," she said. "Or the Canadian will come out in me and I'll f--- a bitch up." Host Simu Liu praised the musician for "handling that topless lady like a champion."

Avril took to Twitter following the show, sharing with fans what the night meant to her. She wrote: "This is my 10th Juno Award and 4th Fan Choice Award. Let's keep rocking and cheers to the next 20 years! P.S. – ‘Get the f--- off bitch!'"

20 Pop Songs That Turn 20 In 2022

It's crazy to think of how much music has changed over the years, especially with top 40 hits. Below, we have compiled a list of 20 songs that turn 20 in 2022. We still can't believe how quickly time flies, as some of these songs still hold to this day.

Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne

A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson

Happy - Ashanti

Dirrty - Christina Aguilera

Hot In Herre - Nelly

Trouble - Pink

Work It - Missy Elliott

Hella Good - No Doubt

Gimme The Light - Sean Paul

Bootylicious - Destiny's Child

Beautiful - Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell Williams

Jenny from the Block - Jennifer Lopez

I Need A Girl Part 1 - P. Diddy feat. Usher & Loon

How You Remind Me - Nickelback

Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

The Ketchup Song (Asereje) - Las Ketchup

Complicated - Avril Lavigne

Beautiful - Christina Aguilera

All I Have - Jennifer Lopez feat. LL Cool J

Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.