By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 11:19 PM on 28th May 2011
Her fans may love seeing Rihanna strut her stuff in impossibly tiny outfits, but last night the flame haired songstress toned it down a little for a night out with her friends.
The Rude Boy singer could resist flashing her toned legs in a short black dress and sky high taupe coloured pumps.
But otherwise her outfit was pretty tame. It completely covered her body from the neck down to her thighs, although her hair looked a little out-of-sorts as she sported two buns on the side of her head.
Lady in red: Wearing a LBD, Rihanna's red hair, red lipstick and red fingernails stood out, last night in New York
Earlier in the day, the 23-year-old pop princess kicked off The Today Show’s summer concert series with a powerhouse performance of her songs S&M, Only Girl (in the World) and her latest single, California King Bed.
She bounced around on stage in high-waisted navy shorts with fishnet tights and a cropped blue striped shirt.
Rihanna channelled a sexy sailor girl as she danced her way through the performance.
Stepping out: After a busy day of performing, Rihanna stepped out to enjoy New York's night life
She paired the cheeky ensemble with chunky gold jewellery and laced stiletto booties while her bright red hair had been given extra bounce with some long wavy extensions.
The revealing outfit displayed Rihanna's toned and curvaceous physique which she clearly has no problem showing off.
Just this week it was announced that the star has received four BET Award nominations including a nod for Best R & B Artist.
Cheeky performance: Rihanna kicked off The Today Show's summer concert series with a powerhouse set of her latest songs
As Mail Online reported two weeks ago, Rihanna and Chris Brown are now following each other on Twitter.
The on-line gesture came two years after the infamous assault that Rihanna suffered at the hands of Brown, her then boyfriend.
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Tracking each other's movements? Rihanna and Chris Brown started following each other two weeks ago on Twitter
Troubled past: Rihanna and Chris were dating when he beat her up in 2009
Now come new reports that the two may be hooking up in secret.
Rihanna split with Brown in 2009 after he attacked her, but had her restraining order against him lifted in February so that they could both attend the Grammy Awards.
A source tells The UK's Now magazine that the two have been seeing more of each other and are even thinking of getting back together.
'Ri-Ri's always loved Chris - that never changed,' said the insider.
'They've texted and Skyped each other a lot recently and met up at a mutual friend's house in Los Angeles after the restraining order expired.
'Ri-Ri wants to be with Chris but is worried about her career and fans.
'She's trying to find a way to take him back publicly without letting down her supporters, her management and her friends, or setting a bad example.
Neither Chris nor Rihanna has commented on the article, although this morning he tweeted: 'Music always drowns out the noise.'
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