Corden, Rihanna Collaborate After Carpool Karaoke Attempts

James Corden spent eight years inviting Rihanna to appear on Carpool Karaoke, but she declined, stating she would participate when her new record was released—a record that did not arrive before his show ended. Despite this, Corden and Rihanna collaborated by voicing characters and performing a duet, 'Friend of Mine,' for the new Smurfs movie. The song marks Rihanna's first new single in three years. During their collaboration, Rihanna praised Corden's singing talent. Corden joked he would revive his late night show if Rihanna agrees to appear on Carpool Karaoke. He ended his tenure as host of The Late Late Show in 2023, with the final Carpool Karaoke featuring Adele.