HOLLYWOOD - R&B beauty Rihanna has confirmed she is dating Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett, insisting he is "really sweet."

The "Umbrella" hitmaker sparked rumors she was dating Hartnett after a photo emerged of the couple at New York club Pink Elephant.

And now Rihanna has confirmed the relationship.

She says, "I've fallen for him big time. I would be lying if I (said) we were not more than just friends.

"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."

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