Avril Lavigne has sparked pregnancy rumours after apparently showing off a small 'baby bump' in China.

The Nickelback frontman just yet.

The 29-year old said: "I want to be ready. I'm focusing on my music. I'm just releasing a new record. This is my priority and my baby right now."

Lavigne's fifth studio LP - which features collaboration Let Me Go with Chad - is due for release on November 5.