Rihanna news: Rihanna waves off 2011 in tiny bikini
The singer, 23, showed off her figure in a tiny orange and red two-piece on the beach in Barbados.
She is spending New Year in the Caribbean after the end of a gruelling six-month run of gigs across North and South America and Europe.
Rih relaxed with her family, including brother Rajad, as she took a break in her home country.
But the Bizarre Lady and Caner of 2011 won't be having a complete break from performing.
She's headlining a private New Year's Eve party at the luxurious Sandy Lane Hotel.
Teeny two-piece ... Rihanna shows off toned body in bikini
Flynet/ Splash NewsTop boyband The Wanted are also on the bill and they too have been enjoying the Bajan sunshine ahead of tonight's gig.
This week Rihanna released the video for her new single You Da One; which sees her rub or grab her crotch at least TWENTY times.
Water fight ... Rihanna with her brother Rajad
Islandpaps / Splash NewsShot in East London, the black and white film is like a "specialist" remake of A Clockwork Orange, filled with her trademark grinding.
On Boxing Day she was spotted at several parties on Barbados � and she didn't hold back on the booze.
A source said: "Rihanna went to a fish restaurant first where she sank a few drinks and bought seafood for a hundred or so punters there.
"Then she went to a 'lime on the hill' where people gather and dance to sound systems.
"She was loving it. She climbed on top of a Jeep to pull out her moves, all while swigging on a bottle of rum. Other revellers � especially the blokes � were impressed."
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