Rihanna loves being with Hartnett

R&B beauty Rihanna has fuelled speculation she is dating Josh Hartnett - after admitting she "loves hanging out" with the star.

The 19-year-old singer last month denied reports of a romance between the pair, insisting she hardly knows the 'Black Hawk Down' star.

But Rihanna now says she is close pals with Hartnett and emphasises that she likes to get to know any potential suitors before settling down.

She says: "It's good to be friends first. I don't find it too hard to talk to male pals. When I hang out with Josh, it's lovely."