Rihanna confirms new album release date

Rihanna will release her new album next month, it has been announced.

In a post on her Twitter page, the 21-year-old wrote: "The Wait Is Ova. Nov 23 09. (sic)" A representative for the star later confirmed the date as when her fourth studio record is released.

The LP's title and tracklisting are still to be revealed, but Rihanna has worked with a range of songwriters and producers including Ne-Yo, Akon, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Pharrell on the project.

Last month, Ne-Yo admitted that fans should expect the singer to be "edgier" on her forthcoming album.