Rihanna to judge U.S. version of X Factor?

London (ANI): Rumours are abuzz that Rihanna is lining up a role on Simon Cowell's latest TV talent show. The rumours started after the R and B singer enjoyed dinner with the music mogul in Barbados. The Bajan beauty has been back in the Caribbean over Christmas to spend the holidays with her family, while Cowell has also been enjoying his annual festive trip to the island.

The pair met up this week for dinner at Barbados' famous Sandy Lane hotel, along with retail mogul Sir Philip Green. "Just had dinner w/ (with) Simon Cowell Philip Green, and Lucian G., and Ashley (thanks) Sandy Lane! Great night!" the Daily Star quoted Rihanna as saying in a post on Twitter.com.

The meeting has sparked rumours Rihanna is in negotiations with Cowell for a judging role on the U.S. version of 'The X Factor", which he is planning to launch Stateside in 2011.