In an end-of-2008 blog post, the Jonas Brothers listed Avril Lavigne as something they were thankful for in 2008!  Here’s what they wrote about Avril:

Our first opportunity to tour outside the US. WE opened for Avril Lavigne in Europe. It was a great opportunity to meet people from all over Europe.

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If you’d like to read the entire blog post of what the Jonas Brothers are thankful for in 2008, check it out after the jump!

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TheMonitor.com named Festiva’s Top 5 Area Concerts from 2008 and Avril Lavigne made the cut!  Here’s the list of shows from the Dodge Arena:

TOP 5 ARENA CONCERTS

1. JONAS BROTHERS Feb. 29, 2008 — What other band could draw so many “tweens” to Dodge Arena than The Jonas Brothers? The trio of brothers played to a sea of screaming fans when their Look Me in the Eyes tour stopped in Hidalgo during BorderFest.

2. BRAD PAISLEY WITH JEWEL Oct. 16, 2008 — The Paisley Party tour proved to be the party of the year. Along with Chuck Hicks and pop-turned-country star Jewel, Brad Paisley performed for a full house in October. Paisley played a 2 ½-hour set, proving why he’s one of country’s biggest stars.

3. SANTANA Sept. 23, 2008 — He’s a prolific artist who is known for his impressive guitar skills and he has performed for over 100 million people, worldwide. So when Carlos Santana rolled into the RGV to play, tickets sold fast. The hitmaker entertained fans at Dodge Arena in September.
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4. LUIS MIGUEL October 10, 2008 — One night wasn’t enough for fans of Luis Miguel. The international superstar spent two nights with fans at Dodge Arena this fall while on the Complices tour.
>> Click here to watch a video.

5. AVRIL LAVIGNE April 24, 2008 — The Best Damn Tour was just that for Avril fans. The angsty princess of pop punk bounced on stage singing her chart-topping songs to eager girls and boys in April. The Canadian was on her best behavior and belted out each hit with energy to spare.
>> Click here to read our review of the show.

A lot of concerts happen throughout the year, so to make it in the top 5 out of the entire year is awesome!  Was anyone at this Best Damn Tour show?  If you’ve got any videos or pictures of Avril or the Best Damn Tour from 2008, send them to us and we’ll share them with everyone!  Email Colleen.McAllister@b5media.com.

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Kathy Hilton, mother of Paris and Nicky Hilton, is having a charity auction called “Christmas with the Stars.” The event will be held over the TV (on the Auction Network) and Internet this Saturday, December 20 from 7-11pm EST.  All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

So why am we telling you?  Because more than 200 items have been donated by celebrities, including an autographed guitar by none other than Avril Lavigne!!!  Other celebrities who donated include the Jonas Brothers (a meet-and-greet!), Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys (a tambourine), Elizabeth Taylor (a necklace), and lots of designer items that were once owned by Nicky and Paris Hilton.

This is the second “Christmas with the Stars” auction.  Last year’s event raised more than $27,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

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Here’s another great video from the Jonas Brothers as they tour with Avril Lavigne and Demi Lovato. Here’s “Video Girl” being performed in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 30, 2008:

Check out the Jonas Brothers‘ “That’s Just the Way We Roll” performed during the Burnin’ Up Tour with Avril Lavigne and Demi Lovato in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 30, 2008. It’s the opening, with a lot of cheering. Skip ahead to the 2 minute mark to hear the song.

Avril Lavigne joined the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato in concert at the Riverbend Music Center on Monday, July 28, 2008. Here’s the latter two performing a duet from the ridiculously popular Camp Rock of “This Is Me/Gotta Find You.” Check it out:

Avril Lavigne performed at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinatti, Ohio on Monday night, along with Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato. Check out her performance of “My Happy Ending”:

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Now that the Jonas Brothers are finishing up their supporting spot on The Best Damn Tour with Avril Lavigne, here is what the rest of the summer for the Burnin’ Up Tour.

Jul 19 2008 8:00P - Coors Amphitheatre at Fiddler’s Green Denver, Colorado
Jul 21 2008 8:00P - Qwest Center Omaha Omaha, Nebraska
Jul 22 2008 8:00P - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 23 2008 8:00P - Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 25 2008 8:00P - Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion Hershey, Pennsylvania
Jul 26 2008 8:00P - New England Dodge Music Center Hartford, Connecticut
Jul 28 2008 8:00P - Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 29 2008 8:00P - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 30 2008 8:00P - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek Raleigh, North Carolina
Aug 1 2008 8:00P - Toyota Pavilion Scranton, Pennsylvania
Aug 2 2008 8:00P - Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York
Aug 6 2008 8:00P - 1st Mariner Arena Baltimore, Maryland

See the rest of the list, through September 5, 2008, after the jump!

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The Jonas Brothers recently finished their tour with Avril Lavigne, but in a recently published interview, here’s what they had to say about working with Avril. The date of the interview indicates that it was published this past weekend, but must have been conducted while they were still on tour with her.

“Avril is amazing and the tour is going incredible so far,” Nick Jonas says. “We’re having so much fun meeting new fans out here in Europe. And, so far, it has been incredible and it’s amazing to watch her set and just see how many hits she has. As you listen to her song at the beginning it’s like, ‘Wait a minute, I know that song too.’ It’s incredible.”

Joe Jonas also says he knew most of her material, but also sees another side to Lavigne.

“As a person, she is really nice and she watched our show and she really enjoyed, it,” he says. “So, we’re looking forward to continue touring with her.”

She watched their show? That’s really sweet. She must be a fan! Click here for a list of tour dates for the Jonas Brothers’ new summer tour, the Burnin’ Up Tour.

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Kevin Jonas did a video blog after their recent show - part of Avril Lavigne’s Best Damn Tour - in Dusseldorf, Germany. He goes as far to call it…well, you’ll have to watch for yourself!