Rihanna denies Josh love

Dec 18, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Rihanna - © Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Rihanna has denied she is dating Josh Hartnett, despite recently gushing about him.

The 'Umbrella' singer has been seen partying with the handsome actor on several occasions, but insists they're just good friends.

She told Allure magazine: "This is what really happened. He and my management, they have each other's contact information. I went to the New York club Pink Elephant, and he came by. All of a sudden, the next day, I'm seeing that we were kissing and hugging up each other.

"You can't even go out with a friend who's a celebrity and have a good time without people making stuff up.

"Well, at least he's good-looking, right?"

It seems Rihanna has had a change of heart regarding her relationship with Josh.

She recently said: "I would be lying if I told you we were not more than just friends. I have so fallen for him, he is lovely. He is so hot and he is really sweet to me. When we hang out it feels right - even though it's still pretty new."

The 19-year-old star also revealed she is not close to Beyoncé Knowles, whose lover Jay-Z is president of Rihanna's record label Def Jam.

She said: "She's Beyoncé, and I'm his new protégée. When we see each other we say hi. We're not enemies, but we're not friends."

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