Amanda Bynes Returns to Music with New Single 'Girlfriend' Featuring Fenix Flexin
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Amanda Bynes is releasing her new single 'Girlfriend' on April 10, marking her return to music after nearly 4 years away from the scene.
β’The track blends EDM and rap elements and is described as "built around a strong hook and confident, flirt-heavy energy," featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Fenix Flexin.
β’Bynes, known for roles in 'She's The Man' and 'Easy A,' teased the collaboration on social media, calling the music "straight fire."
β’ Gavin Adcock posted a photo on social media Tuesday reigniting his feud with Zach Bryan, referencing their near-physical altercation at last year's Born & Raised Festival in Oklahoma.
β’ The image shows Bryan attempting to climb a fence to fight Adcock, captioned 'How bad this song wants to come out on Friday' to promote Adcock's new single 'Wannabe'.
β’ In September, Bryan yelled 'You want to fight like a man? Open the gate' before security intervened after he scaled the fence.
β’ Maurice 'Mopreme' Shakur, Tupac's stepbrother, filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis and unnamed defendants involved in the 1996 murder.
β’ The suit claims 'for the first time in nearly 30 years, threads are starting to come together' amid new developments as Davis's first-degree murder trial approaches.
β’ Tupac was fatally shot four times on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas when a white Cadillac pulled alongside his BMW near MGM Grand and Caesars Palace.
β’ Samuel Monroe Jr., known for 1990s films 'Menace II Society' and 'Tales from the Hood,' is on life support after contracting meningitis 18 months ago while filming in Las Vegas.
β’ His wife, Shawna Stewart, confirmed doctors misdiagnosed the infection, leading to immense financial strain over nine months in hospitals and rehab centers.
β’ The family launched a GoFundMe on April 28, 2026, seeking $50,000 for care; it has raised 7% so far, including $1,000 from radio host Kurt Alexander.
β’ Taylor Swift submitted new trademark filings on April 28 to safeguard her voice and image amid rising AI-generated content.
β’ The move positions Swift as the latest celebrity addressing AI deepfake risks in entertainment.
β’ Trademarks target protections for her personal brand in a proliferating digital threat landscape.
β’ TIME Magazine published its 2026 TIME100 Companies list highlighting top entertainment firms on April 28.
β’ Apple leads for prioritizing streaming quality over quantity in its services.
β’ Other notables include Beast Industries for building an empire from viral antics and Neon for championing foreign films.
β’ Shakira expressed deep sadness after Gabriel de Jesus Firmino died Sunday during stage assembly for her upcoming Rio de Janeiro concert.
β’ The worker was crushed by two stage elevators activated accidentally, as confirmed by police and event organizers Todo Mundo no Rio.
β’ The four-time Grammy winner offered condolences to Firmino's family, friends, and colleagues in a public statement.
β’ Country star Jason Aldean released 'Songs About Us' last week, drawing from his 11-year marriage to wife Brittany.
β’ The couple collaborated on a duet for the album after years of balancing agreement and disagreement in their relationship.
β’ Aldean shared in a Fox News Digital interview how family inspired the deeply personal record.
β’ The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' launched with a massive $97 million opening in U.S. and Canada theaters, breaking the previous music biopic record of $60.2 million set by 'Straight Outta Compton' in 2015.
β’ Co-produced by the Jackson estate and distributed by Lionsgate, the film overcame negative reviews and production troubles to achieve strong international performance with $120.4 million overseas.
β’ The film's $217.4 million global opening marks a new high-water mark for music biopics, significantly outpacing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' which earned $51 million in its 2018 debut.
β’ Marie Osmond publicly addressed the death of her brother Alan Osmond, sharing emotional reflections amid family grief.
β’ The Osmond family matriarch spoke out in a Us Weekly feature on the loss.
β’ This revelation adds to ongoing celebrity family tragedies, impacting music legacy discussions.
β’ Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells star in 'Miss You, Love You', which had a secret screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now set for HBO premiere on May 29.
β’ The film lands at HBO after festival buzz, marking a key acquisition for the streamer in upcoming releases.
β’ This deal highlights HBO's push into indie dramas amid competition from Netflix and Apple TV+.
β’ Apple TV+ acquired exclusive streaming rights to a four-part documentary series chronicling Serena Williams' legendary tennis career and post-retirement business ventures.
β’ The series will premiere in June 2026 and features intimate interviews with Williams, her family, fellow athletes, and business partners, spanning her 30-year career and current role as a venture capitalist.
β’ Williams executive produces alongside acclaimed director Marina Zenovich, known for her Oscar-nominated documentary "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired."
β’ Taylor Swift announced a 53-date North American tour beginning in March 2027, with tickets going on sale April 20, 2026 through her official fan club and Ticketmaster.
β’ The "Eras Tour: North American Leg" will visit 28 cities across the United States and Canada, with nightly production featuring elaborate stage designs and costume changes.
β’ Industry analysts project the tour could generate over $2 billion in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time.