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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

Rihanna makes long-awaited return to music with Smurfs song

Rihanna
  • Rihanna has dropped a new song "Friend of Mine", featured in the upcoming Smurfs movie, marking her first music release in three years.
  • Fan reactions are divided – some have praised the song's catchiness while others expressed disappointment, saying the singer doesn’t sound like she’s “in it”. One fan said: “I can't believe I waited for this.”
  • Rihanna's last album release was Anti in 2016, and she has since focused on her Fenty beauty and fashion brands.
  • The singer has confirmed she is working on a new album, but has not provided a release date.
  • Rihanna voices Smurfette in the new Smurfs movie, set to release in the UK on July 18.

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Rihanna divides fans after releasing new music for the first time in three years

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