Rihanna, who voices Smurfette in the new Smurfs movie, has been a fan of Smurfs since she was a little kid.

When the multi-award-winning artist was growing up in Barbados, there wasn’t much for a kid to watch on television. But The Smurfs, then a popular animated TV series, was always a must-see. “So many mornings, I woke up long before I was supposed to get ready for school just to get that dose of Smurfs,” remembers Rihanna, who also serves as producer and musical contributor for this year’s Smurfs movie. “I related so much to Smurfette and what she stood for. First of all, I have always loved makeup and hair. We all know that. And she’s an esthetician. She’s also a powerful leader, independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty and very empathetic. I was super-inspired by all of that. I think she loves music too and her favorite genres are hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeats, ballads and house. That’s Smurfette. She needs options.”

“So many talented people,” Rihanna says of the “Smurfs” voice cast. Watch the new “It Takes a Smurfs Village” featurette, available now

It takes a Smurf Village to make #SmurfsMovie. Meet the ⭐ stars ⭐ behind the Smurfs! Get tickets now to see them in theaters July 16. 💙

Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots) and featuring an all-star cast that includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman, Smurfs opens only in cinemas July 16. 

Watch the “It Takes a Smurf Village” featurette: https://youtu.be/pVveC54dfJY

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

Ready to get pumped up? New “Smurfs” trailer, featuring Rihanna's new single, out now!

Adventure comes out of the blue. Watch the new trailer for Smurfs, featuring the new song “Friend of Mine” by Rihanna, who voices Smurfette in the movie. Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots) and featuring an all-star cast that includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman, Smurfs opens only in cinemas July 16. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/EMOBqPpfyes?si=lH3UC_6aRYqTteFf 

Check out the new posters below! 

#SmurfsMovie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Rihanna's "Sledgehammer" Intensifies "Star Trek Beyond" Main Trailer‏

Paramount Pictures has unleashed the main trailer for “Star Trek Beyond” – the third installment of the J.J. Abrams-produced "Star Trek” film franchise – opening in Philippine cinemas July 20.

The payoff trailer, which features Rihanna's new single, “Sledgehammer,” may be viewed at http://youtu.be/SkpEAeUo24I.