Singer Rihanna arrives at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California
IN PHOTO: Rihanna is allegedly replacing Charlize Theron as the face of “J’adore Dior.” A music director is said to have leaked this tidbit on Facebook way ahead of the brand itself. Once confirmed, Rihanna may be the first black woman to represent the luxury brand. IN PHOTO: Singer Rihanna arrives at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 8, 2015 Reuters/Mario Anzuoni

For quite some time, rumours swirling around claimed that Rihanna is dating Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. However, that may not be the case. According to a new report, songstress is not romancing the actor but someone else close to him.

In a recent report, Hollyscoop states that Rihanna is actually seeing Leonardo DiCaprio’s good friend Richie Akiva. He happens to be the owner of a night club in New York. There have been a lot of rumours circulating around about Rihanna cosying up to Leonardo DiCaprio.

The first rumour claimed that Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio kissed at the party in Playboy mansion. A source told TMZ that the “Wolf of Wall Street” actor and “Diamonds” singer were getting “super steamy” at the party. It was followed by a rumour claiming that they spent New Year’s Eve together in St. Bart.

However, it is said to be the place where Rihanna met Richie Akiva. Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio have been spotted at several same events and parties. But it is believed that is because of Richie Akiva being the common connection between the two.

Meanwhile, New York Daily News states that Rihanna is “inseparable” from Richie Akiva since New Year’s Eve and Leonardo DiCaprio is simply being a “wingman.” Richie Akiva is the owner of the New York clubs Up & Down and 1Oak where he has been apparently seen hanging out with Leonardo Di Caprio and Rihanna throughout the Fashion Week.

Contrary to previous report, during their trip to St. Bart, Rihanna spent most of her time with Richie Akiva and not with the Oscar nominee actor. “Richie was with Rihanna in St. Barth’s — that’s where it started. They’ve been hanging out together a lot,” a source close to the couple told the daily news publication.

The trio reportedly also attended Rihanna’s ex boyfriend Drake’s party last week at Up & Down Club. There, Richie Akiva supposedly gave a “shout out” to Rihanna before the DJ played her song. While Leonardo Di Caprio was “hitting on other girls,” Richie Akiva was hopping between the two of them. As for the Valentine’s Day, it is said Rihanna and Richie Akiva were joined by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Fans must note that the reports lack official comments from the associated persons and their representatives. Thus the information must be treated as a rumour. Meanwhile, fans can check out Rihanna and Richie Akiva’s photo together as posted on Richie Akiva’s Instagram account. Recently, he also shared a photo of him and Rihanna posing alongside Dave Chappelle and Naomi Campbell.

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