April 10th Celebrity News Roundup

Amanda Bynes is set to release her new single titled ‘Girlfriend’ today, marking her first musical release since 2022’s track ‘Diamonds.’ In an interview with E!, she revealed that the song is influenced by EDM and rap genres and includes a feature from Fenix Flexin. Bynes initially rose to prominence in the 1990s through her roles on Nickelodeon programs. Despite encountering significant personal difficulties, she stated that she remains focused on maintaining her health and personal autonomy.

On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV captivated visitors at Vatican City by spinning a basketball on his finger with assistance from the Harlem Globetrotters. Footage captures the 70-year-old pontiff performing the trick as the crowd applauded. A passionate sports enthusiast, Pope Leo previously showed his support for the Chicago White Sox during the 2005 World Series.

Amanda Peet appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show to promote her series Your Friends & Neighbors. During the conversation, Barrymore asked, “By the way, speaking of, did we make out at Carrie Fisher’s house?” Peet responded, “I feel like that might have happened.” Barrymore then remarked that Matthew Perry could have been present, adding, “Life used to be so much more fun.”

Kevin Bacon has been cast in the Hulu pilot Southern Bastards. The project will be directed and executive produced by Reinaldo Marcus Green, known for his work on King Richard and The Punisher: One Last Kill. The series is adapted from the Southern Bastards graphic novels and centers on a determined military veteran who travels to Alabama in search of her estranged father, portrayed by Bacon.

HBO has commissioned a second season of the Steve Carell-led comedy series Rooster. The show is set on a college campus and follows an author striving to rebuild his relationship with his grown daughter. The ensemble cast includes Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. The series is produced in collaboration with WBTV and Doozer.