Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. “Friend of Mine” launches atop the Dance Digital Song Sales chart ...

Rihanna’s “Friend of Mine” opens at No. 3 on Billboard’s new Hot Dance/Electronic Pop Songs chart, earning the singer her first hit on the tally. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Rihanna attends ...

*Pop icon and beauty mogul Rihanna has unveiled the official video for “Friend Of Mine,” the second single from Paramount Animation’s upcoming “Smurfs” movie soundtrack. The feel‑good anthem arrives ...

When we said we wanted Rihanna to go back to music, a new song from the Smurfs movie soundtrack isn't exactly what we meant, but we'll take it. The singer-turned beauty mogul-turned actor dropped her ...

Stay updated with Swisher Post! Read the latest news at Swisher Post Rihanna has officially returned to music with the release of her new single Friend of Mine, part of the upcoming Smurfs movie ...

In recent years Rihanna has continued to tease new music but keep her releases tied to movie franchises. There is no change on that front with the arrival of "Friend Of Mine." The song will appear on ...

Good news, bad news: Rihanna decided to gift us with a banger (yay!), but she did it to promote the Smurfs movie she’s starring in this summer, so we’re no closer to R9 (boo). “Friend of Mine,” ...

Rihanna’s new single “Friend of Mine” has song of the summer written all over it, if you are like me, and only value tracks written for Smurf cartoons that aspire to be the next Trolls. I am sad to ...

The post Rihanna Trolls Fans with New Song “Friend of Mine” appeared first on Consequence. Anticipation was high for Rihanna’s first new song in three years, but “Friend of Mine” isn’t quite the ...

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