Rihanna returns with new single 'Friend of Mine' for upcoming Smurfs movie
Global music superstar Rihanna is returning to the stage after a long break with a brand-new song titled 'Friend of Mine,' set for release on May 16.The track will serve as the official soundtrack for the new animated Smurfs film, in which Rihanna also stars as a voice actor and serves as a producer.A Star-Studded Smurfs Adventure
Directed by Chris Miller, the film follows the beloved blue characters as they set out on a daring quest to rescue Papa Smurf from a group of cunning wizards. The movie features an all-star voice cast including John Goodman, James Corden, Nick Offerman, and Sandra Oh.advertisementAs reported by Hollywood Reporter, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on July 18. A recently released trailer offers a sneak peek into the storyline, along with a preview of Rihanna's new track."Friend of Mine" is set to be Rihanna's first official single since "Lift Me Up", a ballad she recorded in 2022 for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The song reached Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum status within a year of its release. Adding to the excitement, Rihanna confirmed at the Met Gala last week that she is pregnant with her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky. Although a new album remains uncertain, fans are eager to hear fresh music from Rihanna. Her dual role as creative contributor and producer on the Smurfs film underscores her expanding influence beyond music.advertisementALSO READ: Disney's 2025 Snow White remake now streaming digitally in UK and US
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