Rihanna divides fans after releasing new music for the first time in three years
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Rihanna makes long-awaited return to music with Smurfs song
- 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.