Celebrity Celebrity Relationships Celebrity Dating Avril Lavigne Sparks Buzz Stepping Out (and Skateboarding!) with Country Singer Nate Smith "They are discussing a music project together," a source tells PEOPLE on Tuesday By Daniela Avila Daniela Avila Daniela Avila is an editorial assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2021. Her work previously appeared on The Poly Post. People Editorial Guidelines and Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson Jeff Nelson is the Senior Music Editor at PEOPLE. He has been with the brand since 2014, editing, writing and reporting across entertainment verticals. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 30, 2024 04:25PM EST Close Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne in West Hollywood on Jan. 29, 2024. Photo: BACKGRID She was a punk and he was a country singer — what more can I say? On Tuesday, Avril Lavigne and Nate Smith sparked buzz when they were spotted stepping out for dinner at Catch in Los Angeles. In photos, the "Bois Lie" singer, 39, and the "Whiskey on You" performer, 38, were seen stepping out of the restaurant in all-back ensembles. In photos obtained by TMZ, the pair was also spotted skateboarding around following dinner. According to a source, however, the pair is not dating. Instead, "they are discussing a music project together," the source tells PEOPLE exclusively. Avril Lavigne Promises to Sing 'Greatest Hits from All My Albums' on Summer 2024 Tour — See the Dates! A rep for Smith did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The buzz comes after a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Lavigne had ended her whirlwind romance with Tyga for good in October. They had dated on and off since February 2023. Earlier this month, Lavigne announced dates for her first-ever greatest hits tour, set for 27 dates across North America with opening acts All Time Low, Simple Plan, Girlfriends and Royal & the Serpent appearing throughout the run. "Tour dates for 2024 baby! I’ll be doing the Greatest Hits from all of my albums and along with some of your favorites, perhaps some special requests?" wrote the Canadian superstar, alongside the announcement on social media. "And of course all of my friends are joining me!!!" Avril Lavigne and Tyga Are 'Totally Done' Following On-Again, Off-Again Romance (Exclusive Source) Kicking off May 22 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Lavigne's tour will make stops in cities including Las Vegas, Phoenix, Toronto, Nashville, Chicago and more before wrapping on Sept. 16 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Lavigne's latest release was 2022's Love Sux. The 12-track album is produced by Travis Barker's DTA Records and features collabs with Machine Gun Kelly, Mark Hoppus and Blackbear.