The US singer is due to begin the ten-date jaunt at the LG Arena in Birmingham on May 7.

Stryder will open for Rihanna at her two London dates on May 10 and 11, with Tempah joining him on the second night.

Lott is set to support the singer on all ten dates of the tour.

Tickets are on sale now.

Rihanna’s UK tour dates are:

• Birmingham, LG Arena – May 7
• Liverpool, Echo Arena – 8
• London, O2 Arena – 10/11
• Sheffield, Arena – 13
• Nottingham, Arena – 14
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 16
• Newcastle, Arena – 17
• Glasgow, SECC – 19/20

(by Jason Gregory)