Rihanna released the new song 'Friend of Mine' for the 'Smurfs' movie soundtrack out in July. Fans are divided over the synth-heavy song.

“Friend of Mine” will appear on the Smurfs soundtrack, along with DJ Khaled, Cardi B, and Desi Trill’s “Higher Love,” which ...

But here's the twist that has the Rihanna Navy collectively buzzing, laughing, and maybe even scratching their heads a bit: ...

It's her first time singing lead on a dance banger since 2017's "Wild Thoughts," and fans were understandably hopeful that ...

Still, the Navy has been fed for the first time in three years. "Friend of Mine" is Rihanna's first single since 2022's “Lift ...

No, those reactions aren’t exactly glowing with praise, but as they said, after two years, fans are willing to take whatever she’s serving. Rihanna’s previous release was “Lift Me Up” from Black ...

It’s a Rihanna club track, à la “We Found Love,” in the classical sense: There’s thumping electronic beats, Rihanna sings a total of 29 words, and it’s designed to go well with grinding ...

"I wasn't expecting a club hit for the smurfs," another commented on YouTube. "Love you DOWN queen but you're NO FRIEND OF MINE dropping music like this. :(," a third posted. "I just want Rihanna the ...

The club-ready single marks Rihanna’s first new music since 2022 ... and will also feature a new song from Tyla. Smurfs hits theaters on July 18. The official synopsis notes, “When Papa ...

Many pointed out that “Friend of Mine” has the potential to be a summer club anthem ... which hits the 2025 movie calendar in July. Lots of fans were also convinced that Rihanna is trolling ...