Fans have begged Rihanna to get back in the studio for years. And, by that, I can’t imagine any of them meant specifically to voice Smurfette in an obnoxious reboot (and fourth American-made film) of ...

Rihanna has a special childhood connection to her role in the upcoming Smurfs movie. While speaking with Variety for an interview published Wednesday, July 9, Smurfs director Chris Miller along with ...

The megastar plays a starring role in the new "Smurfs" animated movie. Yet the portrayal of a beloved community of blue creatures has been criticized for a lack of gender balance.Papa Smurf has been ...

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Now, we patiently await a “Gummi Bears” with the Biebs. But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much mileage as it can from its ...

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Now, we patiently await a “Gummi Bears” with the Biebs. But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much mileage as it can from its ...

This image released by Paramount Animation shows No Name, voiced by James Corden, left, and Smurfette, voiced by Rihanna in a scene from "Smurfs." (Paramount Animation via AP) Justin Timberlake had ...

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Now, we patiently await a “Gummi Bears” with the Biebs. But first we have “Smurfs,” which, like “Trolls,” gets as much mileage as it can from its ...