Former child star Amanda Bynes has taken another unexpected turn in her career journey, revealing a brand new electronic dance music track to her followers this week. The 39-year-old actress, who has maintained a relatively low profile since stepping away from Hollywood over a decade ago, shared the musical creation on her Instagram account on Monday.
From Screen to Studio: Bynes' Creative Evolution
The new EDM track represents Bynes' latest creative exploration, coming just months after she surprised fans with the announcement of an OnlyFans account in April. In her Instagram post, Bynes revealed she had been working in the studio with artists Yung Yogi and Nikki Page, with production handled by Zabastien Lucas.
She captioned the studio clip to her 620,000 followers: "@realyungyogi @zvbbv @nikkipaigenarage cooking up in the studio. Want this to be a dance trance edm track. We'll see where we go with it :-)"
OnlyFans as Career Renaissance
Bynes' musical venture follows what sources close to the star describe as a "career renaissance" through her OnlyFans platform. When announcing her subscription service debut earlier this year, Bynes emphasized she would not be sharing "sleazy" content, instead positioning it as a space for connecting with fans.
An insider revealed to media outlets that the platform serves multiple purposes for the former actress: "Amanda was looking into making money and is convinced that OnlyFans will bring some serious cash her way. Her intentions are to do this before she seeks any reality show opportunities."
The source added that Bynes sees the platform as a potential springboard for sharing fashion designs and, significantly, as a safe space to discuss her experiences during her Nickelodeon years.
Addressing Past Experiences
This aspect of Bynes' OnlyFans venture takes on particular significance following the release of the documentary "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" in 2024. The documentary exposed what it described as a "toxic environment" at Nickelodeon during the early 2000s, when Bynes was one of the network's biggest stars.
The documentary highlighted Bynes' relationship with producer Dan Schneider, who created several of the network's most successful shows including "The Amanda Show." Former colleagues recalled seeing Bynes and Schneider in close physical contact, with one editor noting: "Dan and Amanda had a close relationship, and I didn't think anything different than that."
Schneider, who left Nickelodeon in 2018, responded to the documentary allegations in a YouTube video, admitting he regretted some past actions but denying any sexual abuse. He has since filed a defamation lawsuit against the documentary producers.
A New Creative Direction
Bynes' recent activities mark a significant departure from her Hollywood career, which she stepped away from in 2010. After finding fame on Nickelodeon and starring in successful films, she entered a challenging period that included a highly publicized breakdown and a nine-year conservatorship under her parents.
Since the conservatorship ended, Bynes has been exploring different creative avenues. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in 2014 with an Associate's of Art degree and hosted a pop-up art show in December 2024 that attracted celebrity attendees including Noah Cyrus.
The insider close to Bynes emphasized her determination to chart a new course: "She doesn't care if friends won't like that she is doing this as she is looking to change course on how she has lived her life the last few years. She is seeing OnlyFans as a bit of a career renaissance."
Building a New Platform
On her OnlyFans page, which charges subscribers more than $20 per month, Bynes has focused on creating what she describes as a space similar to a "meet and greet" with fans. The platform currently features mirror selfies rather than explicit content, aligning with her stated intention to avoid "sleazy" material.
Her approach appears calculated to rebuild her public presence on her own terms while addressing aspects of her past that have gained renewed attention following the Nickelodeon documentary. The combination of OnlyFans for direct fan engagement and now music production suggests Bynes is constructing a multifaceted creative identity outside traditional entertainment industry structures.
As she continues to explore electronic music production alongside her subscription platform venture, Bynes appears committed to redefining her career path while maintaining connections with the fanbase that supported her through her Nickelodeon heyday and subsequent challenges.
