Avril Lavigne rocked Shanghai on Wednesday as she started her Chinese mainland concerts.
Avril kicked-off the concert with her new hit single "Girl Friend". Her Chinese fans went mad & that's what makes a concert a success!
It was rumored the Avril was going to sing a Mandarin version of the song ... just a rumor!
Her second Chinese concert will be held in Hong Kong tonight!
As for other Avril Lavigne news ...

Target released a collection album -which is currently available at all Target stores- ... songs hand picked by Avril Lavigne herself.
She picked singles from her favorite artists, ones that had a significant impact on her own songwriting and career.
Surprisingly, Marilyn Manson is on the list!

Here is the list of songs for Avril Lavigne –"Influences":

1. “Anthem Part Two” - Blink 182
2. “Sing Sing Death House” - The Distillers
3. “This Is The New Shit” - Marilyn Manson
4. “All I Really Want” - Alanis Morissette
5. “Iris” - Goo Goo Dolls
6. “Dreams” - The Cranberries
7. “Tubthumping” - Chumbawamba
8. “Sugar, Sugar” - The Archies
9. “I Get Around” - The Beach Boys
10. “Me And Bobby McGee” - Janis Joplin