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Rihanna releases new song as part of the Smurf movie

Smurfette/RhiannaImage source, Getty/Paramount Pictures

You might know Rihanna for her big hits like 'Umbrella' and 'Diamonds'.

But the star hasn't released any new music since 2022's "Lift Me Up" for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Now fans' long wait for more has come to an end.

The superstar finally has a new song out - a track for the upcoming Smurfs movie.

Rihanna arrives for the world premiere of Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"Image source, Getty Images
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Rihanna's last song release was also for a movie - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Rihanna, who voices Smurfette in the new Smurfs movie, released the song today as a preview to the movie.

The film will be released in cinemas on 18 July.

The song's music video "Friend of Mine" even features a brief appearance from Rihanna herself before she is transformed into a Smurf.

But, will this song be a contender for song of the summer? Let us know what you think of it in the comments below!