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Mod Sun Reflects on Avril Lavigne Split
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Mod Sun Reflects on Avril Lavigne Split

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Mod Sun is looking back on his high-profile engagement to Avril Lavigne — and how the fallout helped him grow.

Appearing on the Nov. 6 episode of Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast, the multi-genre artist opened up about the relationship’s end with surprising clarity, saying: “We’re two different people, but I think I had a great influence on her.” He added that the “Sk8er Boi” singer helped him “grow up,” and that he’s now more secure in his identity than ever before.

The former couple met in early 2021 while collaborating on music, and their joint single “Flames” dropped just weeks later. A whirlwind romance followed, with Mod proposing in Paris in April 2022. Less than a year later, the pair called off the engagement in February 2023.

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Though Lavigne has remained publicly silent on the split, Mod has continued to speak openly. In July 2023, he released the breakup track “Strangers,” with lyrics detailing the rise and fall of their relationship. The Paris-shot music video — filmed in the same city where he proposed — added further emotional weight.

On the podcast, Mod said that his perspective on the breakup has shifted over time: “We’re two different people, but I think I had a great influence on her.”

He continued, “Like now, I’m very secure of who I am, because I’ve been lost in the last three years of wondering, ‘Where do I fit in?’”

He added later, “If we had done this talk three months ago, I might’ve been like, ‘F— that person,’ but now… If I run into you? It’s all love.”

He also spoke about developing greater empathy in the aftermath, saying, “When someone does you wrong, stop thinking, ‘You did me dirty, and I’m out for revenge.’ Step in their position.”

Lavigne was briefly linked to rapper Tyga following the split, but the pair separated in mid-2023. Mod, meanwhile, focused on his tour and healing. “Being surrounded by love every night on tour has been an absolute blessing,” he wrote on Instagram days after the breakup. “I just know there’s a plan for it all.”

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Rihanna Sends Message to Fans for 20 Years of 'Music of the Sun'
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Rihanna Sends Message to Fans for 20 Years of ‘Music of the Sun’

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Twenty years ago, Rihanna released her debut album, Music of the Sun, on Aug. 29, 2005. No one could have predicted on that late summer day just how close to the sun the then-17-year-old from Barbados would end up flying.

Two decades later, the woman born Robyn Fenty has added a lot of hyphens to her job title beyond pop star, venturing into acting (Battleship, Smurfs), business (Fenty Beauty, Savage x Fenty) and motherhood (RZA and Riot Rose with A$AP Rocky), just to name a few side hustles. On Friday (Aug. 29), Rihanna couldn’t let the day go by without celebrating all that she’s accomplished in her illustrious career.

On her social accounts, RiRi shared a video that looked back at all her awards, Billboard chart-topping hits, business accomplishments and philanthropy over the years, alongside a heartfelt message of gratitude to all those who’ve helped her live her wildest dreams.

“20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music!” Rihanna wrote across her Instagram and X accounts alongside the video. “So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far! I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you!

“Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever!” she continued. “20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my number one support system, and to all the people who said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was ‘cool’ to (Execs, DJ’s, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam, journalists, brands, mentors, etc etc) 20 years worth of thanks to you!! I thank God, He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him!”

She ended the message with the hashtag #R20, just as her loyal Navy fanbase has been doing in their celebration posts all day.

Music of the Sun started it all for Rihanna, beginning with lead single and breakthrough hit “Pon De Replay,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2005 ahead of the album’s release the next month. So far, Rihanna has racked up 32 top 10 Hot 100 hits — with 14 of those going to No. 1. Music of the Sun debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 35 weeks.

Below, find Rihanna’s full message to celebrate 20 years in the music industry:

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Challenge Everything: Chasing the Sun Across the Borderless Global Agency Model
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Challenge Everything: Chasing the Sun Across the Borderless Global Agency Model

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By Kristina McCoobery, CEO, INVNT

The world doesn’t stop spinning, and neither do we. At INVNT, we built our global agency to mirror the modern world: fast, fluid, and fundamentally borderless. Our “Chase the Sun” model is more than a metaphor. It’s a mindset. A movement. And it’s powering a new era of global creative collaboration: one P&L, one team, one brain, working around the clock and around the world.

Because in a hyperconnected landscape, clients don’t operate within borders. So why should their agencies?

Rethinking the Global Agency

Traditional agencies often operate in silos, regionally fragmented, financially disjointed, and culturally inconsistent. Each region runs its own bottom line, its own team, and often its own version of the client brief. This inefficiency isn’t just bad for clients. It stifles innovation and limits the full potential of agency talent.

INVNT operates differently. Our single P&L structure allows us to flow briefs, resources, and expertise freely across regions. That means when a brief originates in APAC and lands with the EMEA team in London, it’s not a handover, it’s a continuation. There’s no internal turf war over revenue or resources. The work simply goes where the talent is best suited and where the client’s needs are best served. It’s a rare approach in our industry, and it’s transforming the way we work and how brands build their legacy.

Global by Design, Not by Default

Being global doesn’t just mean having offices on multiple continents. It means having a shared culture, a unified operational rhythm, and an unwavering commitment to collaboration. At INVNT, “One Brain, One Team” is how we operate daily. Whether it’s a strategy session in Sydney, creative ideation in London, or execution in New York, every part of our global team is plugged into the same ecosystem.

That ecosystem is powered by real-time business intelligence, adaptive workflows, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our teams in APAC, EMEA, and the US don’t just talk to each other, they work as a single unit. We’ve removed the friction of cross-border collaboration by eliminating the internal barriers most agencies still wrestle with.

Proof in the Process and the Performance

This model isn’t theoretical. It’s already working. A prime example is our work with LinkedIn on their Talent Connect events, designed to empower professionals globally with AI-driven insights and foster innovation in dynamic workplaces. Spanning three locations—India, Australia, and Singapore, our APAC and EMEA teams collaborated to design and execute an experiential activation that showcased LinkedIn’s latest thinking on the future of work and AI.

This client brief originated in APAC and was completed by our EMEA team in London, all under the same P&L. The project moved seamlessly across time zones, driven by a unified team that shared goals, tools, and accountability. This approach leverages the “sleeping” hours in one region to keep the creative cycle moving in another, delivering speed, consistency, and real-time collaboration.

The central narrative focused on creating a new era of possibilities, where human potential thrives in harmony with AI. The activation featured an interactive journey called ‘Trends,’ guiding attendees through key themes: AI, skills, learning, and hiring. From breakout sessions to industry keynotes, every touchpoint reinforced LinkedIn’s solution, proving the power of global collaboration when executed through a borderless agency model like ours.

The results speak for themselves: our revenue has increased to the north of $150 million, with 60% growth forecast for this year. That trajectory is made possible because our model is built for scale, for agility, and for continuous innovation.

A New Kind of Agency

We’re not just exporting projects. We’re importing intelligence. Every region brings fresh perspectives, cultural context, and creative nuance. This diversity of thought doesn’t just enrich our work. It makes our solutions smarter, faster, and more globally resonant. From business development to creative strategy, our teams are learning across borders, and clients are reaping the benefits.

This is how INVNT reimagines the global agency: borderless in mindset, unified in structure, and adaptive by design. In an industry still tethered to legacy models and regional silos, we’re writing a different playbook. One powered by shared accountability, global agility, and human collaboration at scale.

Because the future of agency work isn’t in one time zone, one region, or one market. It’s everywhere, all at once. And INVNT is already there, moving at the speed of relevance, chasing the sun across continents and cultures, fueled by one team, one purpose, one powerful idea.

Where others see borders, we see runways. Where others see nightfall, we see the next region rising. Every sunrise is a handoff. Every sunset, a launchpad. And as the world spins, so do we, sparking creativity in Sydney, unlocking strategy in London, delivering impact in New York.

This is what it means to Chase the Sun. Not just to follow the light, but to lead with it. Always on. Always in motion. Always global.

For more information, visit: https://invnt.com/

About Kristina McCoobery, CEO, INVNT

Kristina McCoobery is a visionary leader in innovation-led brand experience, co-founding INVNT in 2008 at the height of the Great Recession and redefining live brand storytelling with a ‘Challenge Everything’ agency model. As CEO of INVNT, she leads a global powerhouse spanning 11 offices and over 200 employees, crafting history-making campaigns for brands like Samsung, General Motors, Pfizer, Amazon, PepsiCo, McDonald’s, SHRM, Smartsheet, Oracle, and Netflix. A fierce advocate for women and underrepresented groups, she mentors emerging leaders and supports nonprofits such as The New York Women’s Foundation, Kayla’s Hope for Kids, and Blue Check Ukraine. Her trailblazing leadership has earned her ‘Agency Leader of the Year’ from The Drum, STEVIE Awards for innovation, a Brava! Award from New York SmartCEO, recognition as one of the top women in marketing by Chief/Marketer, and inclusion in the prestigious Inc Female Founder Awards. A member of Chief and founder of The Drum’s first New York CEO Club, she continues to shape the industry as a sought-after thought leader, with insights featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and The Drum.

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