Songwriter Says He Was Never Paid For Song In 'Smurfs' Film

By Elliot Weld ( February 2, 2026, 5:16 PM EST) -- A musician has sued Paramount Pictures, claiming he was never compensated for a song he wrote that was recorded by singer Rihanna and was used in the "Smurfs" movie and that the studio tried to blame the singer when confronted....

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