It’s not R9, but it still counts for something! Rihanna is set to release her first song in nearly three years this week as part of the upcoming Smurfs movie soundtrack. The star will drop “Friend of ...

Although Rihanna‘s songs generally aren’t violent, one of her ballads was once called “Murderer.” Even more surprising than that, the song was inspired by the sound of rock band Evanescence. It’s ...

Rihanna may not have her ninth studio album ready to release quite yet, but she does have a new song coming out soon to tide everyone over. The track, titled “Friend of Mine,” was featured on ...

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Sabrina Carpenter’s songs don’t sound too much like Rihanna‘s. However, the “Please Please Please” singer said one Rihanna track was a huge influence on her because of its rhythm. Interestingly, the ...

Rihanna released her first new song in three years on Friday. The track is titled “Friend of Mine” and will feature prominently in the upcoming “Smurfs” movie, which is set to release in theaters on ...