Songwriter Sues Paramount Pictures Over Unpaid Song in ‘Smurfs’ Film

By Editorial Team

A musician has filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, alleging that he was never compensated for a song he wrote that was featured in the “Smurfs” movie and performed by singer Rihanna. The songwriter claims that despite his contributions, he did not receive payment for the song’s use in the film.

The lawsuit accuses Paramount Pictures of failing to fulfill its financial obligations to the songwriter for the use of his work in the movie. The legal action also claims that the studio attempted to shift blame onto the singer, Rihanna, when confronted about the non-payment.

The song in question was recorded by Rihanna and featured in the “Smurfs” film. The lawsuit asserts that the songwriter’s work was an integral part of the movie’s soundtrack and contributed significantly to its success.

The legal complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The songwriter is represented by the law firm Kinsella Holley in this case against Paramount Pictures Corp.

As the case unfolds, further details regarding the nature of the suit, the claims made by the songwriter, and the response from Paramount Pictures are expected to come to light.