Avril Lavigne announces birth of first child, 'our mini princess'

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, 42, announced on Instagram Friday that she has given birth to her first child, calling the baby "our mini princess" in a post featuring black-and-white photos. The pop-punk star did not reveal the father's identity or the child's name. The eight-time Grammy nominee shared three images, including hands holding the newborn, Lavigne cradling the baby, and a skateboard with matching adult and child checkerboard Vans shoes. A representative confirmed she is spending time with her growing family while working on a new album. Lavigne rose to fame with her 2002 debut album "Let Go," which sold over 17 million copies worldwide and spawned hits like "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi." Her subsequent albums "Under My Skin" and "The Best Damn Thing" both debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.