Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Both films get as much mileage as it can from its singer-voice actor.

The Smurfs voice cast and impeccable animation battle the film’s biggest stumbling block: its plot. Opens July 18, 2025.

Rihanna opens up about her late father, parenting with ASAP Rocky, and raising her children without screen addiction.