Amanda Bynes has teased details about her new song, which is set to debut later this month.

The former child star has been away from Hollywood for years and is now set to return to the spotlight with the single titled “Girlfriend.” In a chat with a news outlet, she revealed the inspiration behind the song and has previously shared snippets of the track on social media.

Amanda Bynes had also released several songs in the past, including “Diamonds” and “Fairfax,” so she’s not a novice in the music scene.

Amanda Bynes Opens Up About Inspiration Behind Her New Single

On April 10, Amanda Bynes will debut her new song “Girlfriend,” which marks her first music project in four years.

The actress who walked away from Hollywood years back is seemingly making her comeback with the song and shared her inspiration behind the project in a chat with E! News.

“My inspiration was a lot of EDM as well as rap,” Bynes told the outlet about her song, which also features Los Angeles-based rapper Fenix Flexin.

Her statement was echoed by her label Create Music Group, which wrote that the song “blends melodic rap with EDM-inspired production, creating a catchy, high-replay record with a smooth West Coast bounce.”

“Built around a strong hook and confident, flirt-heavy energy,” the label further hyped the single, adding, “it’s designed for repeat listens and wide playlist appeal.”

The Former Child Star Has Shared Snippets Of The Song On Social Media

Bynes had previously teased the new song in an Instagram post in January. At the time, she shared a snippet of the track that appeared to be the hook, with the words “I want to be your girlfriend” on repeat.

She also revealed her hopes for the song when it eventually debuts for her fans.

“Cooking up in the studio. Want this to be a dance trance EDM track. We’ll see where we go with it,” the 40-year-old wrote in the caption.

That same month, she shared several other snippets of the song on her page before announcing in February that she was collaborating with Flexin.

The announcement came with what appeared to be a snippet of the artist’s part in the song and included footage of someone’s hand flaunting bling, which may have been the featured artist.

“@fenixflexinofficial is going to be on my song GIRLFRIEND! straight fire,” Bynes announced, adding a fire emoji.

Netizens Were Hyped About The New Single From Amanda Bynes

Since the announcement about the song, Bynes’ fans have voiced their anticipation to add it to their playlists.

“YUPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!! “So hype for you to bless the world with this banger along with the rest of what you’re cookin’ up,” one wrote.

“This sounds perfect, Amanda, 10/10 keep it going,” a second user wrote, while a third commented, “We can’t wait! We are proud of you, Amanda!”

“Love to see you continuing to make art and live your life! Sending you love,” another user remarked.

Another netizen remarked, “Like I need the whole song now!!! When does it drop on iTunes? I need to buy right now!!!

“Way to make something original and amazing. You are as amazing as ever. Ps, I love hearing your voice out there again,” one more wrote.

Amanda Bynes Has Dabbled Into Other Creative Pursuits Since Leaving Hollywood

Bynes took a break from Hollywood years back and has pursued a number of creative ventures apart from her foray into music.

She spent some time as a podcast host with her friend Pal Sieminski before trying her hand at pursuing a career in cosmetology.

With regard to the cosmetology career, Bynes often shared updates, including one where she talked about getting her manicurist license.

“Since I haven’t passed the board exam yet to get my manicurist license, I started back at school to study manicurist theory and to practice doing acrylics before I take the test again,” Bynes revealed in April 2024, “so I’ll be good to go when I get a job at a nail salon.”

Amanda Bynes Has Also Taken Part In Art Shows

The former Nickelodeon star has also dabbled in art, hosting an art show in Los Angeles with apparel designer Austin Babbitt in December 2024

During the event, she showed off several of her creations, including “Stars,” “Grey,” “Night,” and “Lavender Dreams,” and spent some time relating with her supporters.

For the show, which was held at PLANTS + SPACES store, Bynes rocked a daring black top with a cut-out detail down the center, which she paired with sleek leather pants.

As reported by The Blast, the art show sold out and was attended by stars such as singer Noah Cyrus.

Building a spring capsule wardrobe sounds like a lofty goal. . . until you realize Walmart is quietly stocked with pieces that feel straight out of a downtown NYC mood board. While scrolling for affordable basics, I kept stumbling on finds that looked far more expensive than their price tags, all with that effortless, cool-girl edge. Naturally, I went down a rabbit hole.

From tailored trousers to easy layers and minimalist staples, these under-$30 picks strike that perfect balance of polished and undone. Think clean lines, versatile silhouettes and just enough trendiness to keep things interesting. If your goal is to look like you just threw your outfit on (but still get compliments), these hidden gems make it surprisingly easy.

13 ‘New York Cool-Girl’ Spring Capsule Finds Under $30 at Walmart

1. Textured Classic:  This is not your average cardigan. It’s a wardrobe staple that feels way more elevated, thanks to a puckered, ribbed texture and gold-tone buttons that feel subtly luxe. Wear it buttoned up as a top or layered over a tank.

2. Downtown Denim: Utility meets cool-girl silhouette in these under-$30 jeans. The carpenter pockets and relaxed barrel leg create that off-duty model vibe, while the slight stretch keeps them comfortable enough for all-day wear. Add sneakers or a kitten heel, and you’re set.

3. Flirty Layers: This top seriously brings the charm. With its ruffle neckline, smocked bodice and peplum hem, it feels playful without going over the top. The double tie front adds just enough detail to make it stand out in a sea of basics.

4. Throwback Cutoffs: Jorts are officially back, and Madden NYC’s pair makes a strong case for why. The relaxed fit, raw hem and soft stretch denim give them that perfectly broken-in feel. Style with a simple tank or an oversized button-down for a look that feels very now.

5. Statement Sleeves: This top does all the talking. The exaggerated ruffle neckline and bow detail instantly dress things up, and the voluminous sleeves add a little drama in the best way. It’s the kind of piece that turns even jeans into an outfit.

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6. Sporty Twist: A skort that actually feels cool? Yes, really. This one delivers with a playful bubble hem, adjustable drawstring and built-in shorts that make it as practical as it is cute. It’s comfy, a little unexpected and perfect for casual days.

7. Glossy Essential: Every capsule wardrobe needs a polished blouse, and this satin button-down is it. The glossy finish adds instant sophistication, whether you’re heading to the office or out for dinner. It’s one of those pieces that makes everything else look more expensive.

8. Breezy Crochet: Lightweight and breathable, this crochet top feels made for warm spring days. The open-knit design adds texture without feeling heavy, and the relaxed fit makes it easy to style solo or layered. Toss it over denim or wear it as a beachy cover-up.

9. French-Girl Tee: Stripes, but make them a little more fun. This is a classic tee, elevated with subtle puff sleeves and contrast trim that pops just enough. It’s an easy way to add personality to your everyday lineup.

10. Polished Peplum: Clean lines meet thoughtful details in this spring-ready pick. Pintuck pleats and a softly flared hem give it a tailored feel, while the sleeveless cut keeps things fresh. It transitions seamlessly from daytime plans to evening outings.

11. Waist-Defining Staple: These paperbag trousers are all about the silhouette. The cinched waist creates shape, and the wide-leg fit keeps things relaxed and modern. Pair with a tucked-in tee or a fitted blouse for that effortlessly styled look.

12. Easy Elegance: Floaty chiffon always feels a little elevated, and this airy top features soft pleating and three-quarter sleeves that give it a refined finish without trying too hard. It’s an easy pick for workdays, dinners or anything in between.

13. Lace Detail: Romantic but still wearable, this lace blouse brings a polished touch to your lineup. The hollow-out detailing and lantern sleeves add texture and shape, while the buttoned V-neck keeps it versatile.

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Sia is opening up about her divorce settlement, in which she will pay $42,000 per month in child support to her ex Dan Bernad.

“I see my settlement has been picked up by the press. I’m a sober working mom trying to buy peace,” the “Cheap Thrills” singer shared in an X post on Tuesday, April 7.

Sia continued, “I have primary custody of our son and since i am the only parent earning income i still have to pay California’s incredibly high child support.”

“This has been a horrific year but it taught me how to navigate incredibly difficult situations, prioritize my family and not absorb other people’s negativity,” she continued, going on to share a quote from poet Alexander Pope: “To err is human, to forgive is divine.”

Us Weekly confirmed on Monday, April 6, that the “Chandelier” singer agreed to pay Bernad $42,000 per month for the care of their 2-year-old son, Somersault. According to court documents obtained by Us, Sia, 50, began the monthly payments on April 1 and will continue to pay the five-figure arrangement until Somersault turns 18.

As well as child support, Sia will pay for her son’s private school tuition, mutually agreed extracurricular activities, health insurance and mutually agreed uninsured health costs, per the documents.

Sia and Bernad will share joint legal custody of their son from May, according to the docs, and will split holidays. Sia will have Somersault on Mother’s Day, Easter and at Christmas. Bernad will have the little one on Father’s Day and various Jewish holidays, including Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. The exes will rotate custody for Thanksgiving, Halloween and other holidays.

Sia filed for divorce from Bernad in March 2025, just two years after they tied the knot in a ceremony hosted at fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s villa in Portofino, ​Italy.

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The Australian singer cited irreconcilable differences in the divorce filing and requested legal and physical custody of their son.

Later in 2025, Bernad filed court documents requesting more than $250,000 a month in spousal support. Per the docs, Bernad said he’d been out of work since April 2025, when he “received a letter from Sia’s company providing me with notice that it would be terminating her funding” of their company, Modern Medicine. Bernad claimed he was living on “monthly payments from Sia” that expired in October 2025.

“I have no income, no real property, no retirement and very little funds in my bank account. I cannot maintain this litigation without a significant contribution by Sia toward my attorneys’ fees and forensic accounting fees. Sia has the greater ability to pay for both of our legal fees,” Bernad said in the docs. “I therefore ask the Court to level the playing field and order Sia to contribute no less than $300,000 toward my attorney’s fees and costs and $200,000 toward my forensic accounting fees and costs.”

Netflix is off to a hot start in 2026 when it comes to its big original movies. Starting with the acclaimed Emily Henry rom-com adaptation, People We Meet on Vacation, critics and audiences have both mostly been on board for what the streamer is serving up of late, from the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck heist thriller The Rip to Alan Ritchson‘s gritty sci-fi thriller War Machine, and the Peaky Blinders sequel film, The Immortal Man. This month will look to keep the success going with a new giant shark disaster flick, Thrash, and the tense survival thriller Apex, led by Charlize Theron and Eric Bana. It’s in May, however, when one of the platform’s most anticipated features will finally swim onto screens.

Remarkably Bright Creatures is slated to swim onto Netflix exactly one month from now with a cast anchored by Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, and Alfred Molina. However, only two of those three will be appearing on-screen. Field leads the trio as Tova, a widow spending her days cleaning the local aquarium during off-hours, when she meets a couple of unexpected friends in the form of a young man seeking family, played by Pullman, and a cantankerous octopus, voiced by Molina. The story is adapted from Shelby Van Pelt‘s debut novel of the same name, which burst onto the scene in 2022 and became an overwhelming success through word of mouth, with over 3.5 million copies sold to this day and a staggering run of over 65 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. In anticipation of the film’s arrival, a new trailer has been released, teasing the heartfelt journey between the trio as they rediscover their sense of wonder together.

Much of the footage is narrated by Marcellus the octopus, who, for the most part, isn’t fond of humans from what little of their lives he’s seen from his tank. However, he experiences more appreciation for Tova than any of them, and he takes an interest in her budding bond with the wayward Cameron (Pullman). Initially, they don’t start on the right foot, given that Cameron is positioned as her replacement at the aquarium. With time, though, they each discover there’s more to each other’s stories. Tova uses the aquarium as a place of respite after not just losing her husband, but also her son, while Cameron is merely seeking work while he tries to find his long-lost dad. Marcellus is smart enough to deduce that they’re both suffering from a similar void in their lives, yet, perhaps, they’re the perfect people to fill it for each other. They slowly become the found family they both lack, pushing each other outside their respective bubbles, with a little assistance from their slimy eight-armed pal.

‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Cast Brought Heart and Levity to the Story

Where the Crawdads sing director Olivia Newman directed Remarkably Bright Creatures and co-wrote the screenplay with John Whittington. In front of the screen, Newman had a bounty to work with in addition to the starry main trio, including Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, and Sofia Black D’Elia. In an interview for Collider’s Exclusive Spring Preview series, however, she attested that the Norma Rae and Thunderbolts stars were some of her personal favorites for how they meshed together and managed to bring surprising humor to the very heartfelt story of loss, grief, and finding connection.

“Working with Sally and Lewis was a career highlight for me. They are both so present and open as actors and had this incredibly organic chemistry that made every scene come to life in the most unexpected ways. They are both deeply committed actors, willing to go to their most vulnerable places, but also to find joy and humor at any moment. I don’t think I have laughed as much every day as I did working on this film with the two of them!”

Remarkably Bright Creatures swims onto Netflix on May 8. Check out the new trailer in the player above.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Dakota Mortensen allegedly tattooed ex Taylor Frankie Paul’s initials inside his lips, according to a new report.

People reported on Tuesday, April 7, that Dakota, 33, apparently tattooed “TFP” inside his mouth on Valentine’s Day in February, as Taylor, 31, claims that he exhibited “increasingly possessive” behavior in the lead-up to her season of The Bachelorette airing. (The season, which was ultimately canceled by ABC, was due to premiere on March 22.)

Dakota allegedly got the tattoo hours after Taylor posted a promotional post for The Bachelorette season 22 and showed it off to costars and on camera, per People.

Taylor reportedly acknowledged the alleged tattoo in a Tuesday court filing for a temporary protective order against Dakota.

Taylor said she “was shown” an image of Dakota’s lips, tattooed with her initials, on February 17, People reported, citing the court documents. She said he later “confirmed” the tattoo through a text message exchange.

“Considering his increasingly possessive and erratic behavior, and considering the fact that we were not in a relationship, this was extremely alarming,” she wrote in Tuesday’s filing, per the outlet. “My initials are now permanently tattooed on the body of a man who has been abusive toward and possessive of me.”

According to Taylor, Dakota also sent her text messages in mid-February reading, “I want you forever” and “I still love and want you,” in the weeks leading up to The Bachelorette premiere on ABC.

Us Weekly has reached out to Dakota’s representative for comment.

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Taylor filed for a temporary protective order against Dakota on Tuesday, weeks after he was granted his own protective order — and temporary custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever — on March 20.

The exes appeared in court virtually on Tuesday to discuss visitation rights. Taylor was granted eight hours of supervised visitation time with Ever until their protective hearing on April 30. The judge is expected to reevaluate the TikTok influencer’s parenting time restrictions during the April 30 hearing.

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ABC pulled Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette on March 19, just days before it was set to air, after footage emerged of a 2023 domestic violence incident involving the Mormon Wives star and her ex.

The video was published by TMZ just days after it was reported that production on season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives had paused amid allegations of a fresh domestic dispute between Taylor and Dakota in February. Utah’s Draper City Police Department confirmed to Us in March that it had an open “domestic assault investigation” involving the exes, with allegations “made in both directions.”

Later in March, NBC News reported that Utah’s West Jordan Police Department is also looking into allegations of a third domestic violence incident involving the pair that took place in 2024.

Hulu is probably going to have its biggest week of the month, and April’s barely begun.

While we have to wait a few days for Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Pizza Movie has stormed up the charts to land at No. 1 on Hulu.

That’s the first pick in Watch With Us‘ roundup of the three popular Hulu movies and TV shows to binge-watch this week.

Our remaining selections include Hulu’s coverage of the Artemis II mission and a film that was robbed by being excluded from the Oscars.

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‘Pizza Movie’ (2026)

Some films might reject the stoner comedy label, but Pizza Movie fully embraces it. Jack (Gaten Matarazzo) and Montgomery (Sean Giambrone) are a pair of unpopular freshmen roommates who try an experimental drug in their dorm room. They only expected to get high, but it triggers a bizarre shared trip that breaks reality down around them and threatens to damage their minds from its intensity.

One of their classmates, Lizzy (Lulu Wilson), winds up in the same predicament. That’s why she’s forced to join the guys as they attempt to bypass the dorm’s Resident Advisors. The only thing that can break them out of this bad trip is pizza, but their drug-induced visions make it difficult to go more than a few steps at a time before experiencing something off the wall.

Pizza Movie is streaming on Hulu.

‘Artemis II: Mission to the Moon’ (2026)

It’s not often that Hulu gives us a front-row seat to history. ABC News’ ongoing coverage of the Artemis II mission is being shared via Artemis II: Mission to the Moon on Hulu, which has the latest updates as the flight gets closer to the moon. NASA’s  Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, as well as the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, are the first crew to break away from Earth’s orbit since 1972.

While this crew won’t be landing on the moon, they will be performing an important test of the Orion spacecraft to see how it performs during its lunar flyby. This is to pave the way for the Artemis IV mission, which is aiming to put astronauts on the moon’s South Pole in 2028. If all goes smoothly, in three years, humanity will once again set foot on the lunar surface.

Artemis II: Mission to the Moon is streaming on Hulu.

‘The Testament of Anne Lee’ (2025)

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Despite having awards season potential, The Testament of Anne Lee was completely shut out from the Oscars. That’s unfortunate, because Amanda Seyfried delivered a dynamic performance as Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century. This is a musical that also lets Seyfried show off the power of her voice.

The film chronicles Lee’s life alongside her brother, William Lee (Lewis Pullman), as it dramatizes the experiences that turned Lee off to sex forever. That eventually leads her to an epiphany that humanity needs to avoid marriage and sex to move past the original sin. While Lee has her followers, her divine mandate isn’t popular with outsiders, and it may get the Shakers brutalized or even killed.

The Testament of Anne Lee is streaming on Hulu.