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Mint
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Rihanna debuts at No. 1 with 'Friend of Mine' on Billboard's Dance Digital Song Sales chart, beating DJ Snake and Avicii
Rihanna has returned and how! The queen of pop is back on the top of the charts, as her latest release 'Friend of Mine' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Digital Song Sales chart this week. The track has become the top-selling dance song in the United States, as measured by Billboard. This marks a significant moment in Rihanna's career, as it is her third time reaching the summit of this specific chart. Her last No. 1 came back in 2016 with 'This Is What You Came For,' a collaboration with Calvin Harris. Before that, she first claimed the top spot in June 2012 with 'Where Have You Been.' 'Friend of Mine' is one of seven new entries on the 15-song chart this week. Despite strong competition from well-known artists including DJ Snake, Kesha, and the late Avicii, Rihanna secured the top spot. Avicii, who passed away in 2018, makes a posthumous appearance with 'Let's Ride Away,' a new collaboration with Elle King. In total, Rihanna has now earned 11 appearances on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart. Impressively, ten of those entries have reached the top 10. Two of her well-known tracks, 'We Found Love' (also with Calvin Harris) and 'Who's That Chick?' with David Guetta, both peaked at No. 2, narrowly missing out on the No. 1 position. This new chart-topping success further cements Rihanna's enduring popularity in the dance music space. While fans continue to hope for a full studio album, 'Friend of Mine' serves as a reminder of her ability to dominate the charts with fresh, energetic releases.
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
How Rihanna's Latest Savage X Fenty Shoot Kept Fans Guessing
Rihanna's latest Savage X Fenty campaign was shot strategically. The entrepreneur revealed she did the shoot earlier in her third pregnancy and went out of her way to keep her personal news under wraps. 'It's me playing 'hide the baby bump' whole shoot!' she captioned the images on Instagram. In the photos, Rihanna poses in a vibrant tiled setting wearing a red printed bra and thong set. She avoids giving a full view of her stomach, whether she leans against a wall or back in a chair. Rihanna announced she and A$AP Rocky were expanding their family at this year's Met Gala, which Rocky co-chaired. The couple is already parents to two sons: RZA, 2, and Riot, who will turn 2 this summer. Rihanna has been out regularly this spring. Just last week, she wore multiple cut-out dresses in Cannes, showcasing her elegant maternity style. She even released her first new single in three years, 'Friend of Mine,' for the upcoming Smurfs movie this month. Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight at the Met Gala that her third pregnancy wouldn't stall her long-awaited ninth album completely. At most, she joked, it would only delay 'maybe a couple videos.' Post-Met Gala, the pair is 'focused on family time,' an insider told People. 'Rihanna's a great mom. She loves playing with the kids. He's such a playful dad too. They were hoping for another baby.' Another source told People that the couple planned for close pregnancies. 'Rihanna has always wanted a big family, so she couldn't be more excited,' the insider said. 'Rihanna and Rocky are thrilled to be growing their family, and they can't wait to give their boys another sibling. They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It's a very special time.' A source gave Entertainment Tonight a similar statement, saying, 'Rihanna and A$AP are so excited about baby number three. They have been open about wanting another baby.'
IOL News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Save the date! Tyla's new track for the ‘Smurfs' soundtrack drops on June 13
Tyla's highly anticipated original track for the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is dropping on June 13. Image: X The wait is almost over for South African sensation Tyla's new song, featured on the upcoming 'Smurfs' movie soundtrack. After teasing fans with the movie's trailer and a few soundtrack drops, including Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine' and DJ Khaled's 'Higher Love', fans are eagerly anticipating the 'Push 2 Start' singer's original track. According to the latest updates, the soundtrack, which includes an original song by the 'Bliss' hitmaker, is set to drop on Friday, June 13. While Rihanna's 'Friend of Mine' received mixed reviews from fans, who were expecting a bigger comeback from the music icon, Tyla's song is expected to bring a fresh vibe to the soundtrack. The song's style and sound are yet to be revealed, but the eight-second clip that is circulating gives just enough glimpse of what to expect from the vibrant and versatile 'popiano' artist. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading short snippet of Tyla's upcoming 'Smurfs movie' soundtrack. — tii 🐅 (@tylasbliss) May 28, 2025 The 'Smurfs' movie is set to be a visual treat, with the film set to hit theatres on Friday, July 18. The animated film promises to bring a fresh take on the classic characters, and the soundtrack is expected to complement the movie's tone and style. The 23-year-old singer is known to deliver chart-topping hits and has proven that with her debut album, including the deluxe version and recent single, 'Bliss'. Will Tyla's track live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the 'Smurfs' soundtrack is going to be a wild ride with contributions from big names like Rihanna, Cardi B, and now Tyla.
Elle
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Rihanna Elevates Maternity Style at Cannes in a Dramatic Black Cut-Out Dress
Rihanna proves yet again that she's the queen of pregnancy style. On Tuesday night in Cannes, France, the superstar stepped out for a date night with A$AP Rocky in a floor-length, one-shoulder black cut-out gown with a high leg slit. She accessorized with a black clutch, black heels, gold jewelry, and loose, wavy hair. Rocky wore a brown trench coat, black shoes, and shades. The couple first announced that they were expecting their third child at this year's Met Gala. They already have two sons, RZA and Riot Rose. Earlier this week, they appeared at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Rocky's upcoming film, Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest. There, the beauty mogul wore another cut-out gown in baby blue (possibly nodding to her upcoming summer movie, Smurfs). She wore her hair in a high bun with a side bang and accessorized with blue stilettos. Rihanna recently made her return to music when she released a new single, 'Friend of Mine,' for the Smurfs movie soundtrack last week. She first promoted the film back in February when she posted a teaser on Instagram with the caption, 'in my blue era 👀💙.' The movie will be released on July 18. In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Rihanna spoke about her relationship with music and what she wants to do for her next solo album. 'I think music is my freedom,' she said. 'I just came to that realization. I just cracked the code on what I really want to do for my next body of work. I am actually feeling really good about this.'
Black America Web
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Rihanna (Kind Of) Returns To Music With New ‘Smurfs' Song
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Rihanna fans, rejoice! The wait for new music is finally over (kind of). The music icon and Fenty mogul is lending her voice and vocals to the upcoming Smurfs animated film, and with it comes a brand-new track. Read more and catch the latest trailer inside. As revealed in the newly released trailer, Rihanna stars as Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie, leading an all-star cast that includes John Goodman, James Corden, Sandra Oh, Nick Offerman, and more. The film follows the Smurf Village gang as they travel to the human world to rescue Papa Smurf from the clutches of the villainous Gargamel, voiced by J.P. Karliak. In a delightfully meta teaser, Rihanna is seen donning a blue jacket and blue beads as she records Smurfette's dialogue. She effortlessly blends into the Smurf universe while giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her dual role as both voice actor and executive producer. Her new song titled 'Friend of Mine' featured in the trailer, is a dreamy, Afrobeats-inspired dance anthem that includes the infectious hook, 'You're looking like a friend of mine.' 'Friend of Mine' is Rihanna's first official release since her 2022 Oscar-nominated ballad 'Lift Me Up' from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Though it's not a full album or even her original song, the track gives fans a little something to hold them over. She hasn't released music since her LP, Anti, dropped nearly a decade ago in 2016. The Smurfs soundtrack promises even more musical firepower. In addition to Rihanna, South African breakout star Tyla and a collaborative track called 'Higher Love' by DJ Khaled, Cardi B, and DESI TRILL was released earlier this year and are part of the album. Rihanna first announced her involvement in the project at the 2023 CinemaCon, joking about recording in her third trimester. Now pregnant with her third child, she recently confirmed on the Met Gala red carpet that her pregnancy won't stop her from creating music, or perhaps, even shooting music videos. With The Smurfs set to hit theaters July 18, fans can expect a colorful adventure and a much-needed dose of Rihanna's magic, blue-hued and all. The track 'Friend of Mine' drops Friday, May 16. Be sure to pre-save the song with the link here. SEE ALSO Rihanna (Kind Of) Returns To Music With New 'Smurfs' Song was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
