Avril Lavigne Holds Hands with Music Producer J.R. Rotem

Avril Lavigne holds hands with music producer J.R. Rotem while leaving The Nice Guy following a night on the town on Monday (August 7) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 32-year-old singer was also seen with the same man, at the same place, over the weekend.

“J.R. is a producer she’s been working with,” a source told E! News. “He’s respected in the industry. Lately, they’ve started hanging out socially and there’s definitely chemistry there. They’re both so passionate about music.”

“They’ve been out a few times now and things seem to be headed in a romantic direction,” the source added.

10+ pictures inside of Avril Lavigne and J.R. Rotem leaving the hotspot…