The singer revealed the headshot design on her website following a series of teasers on her Twitter and Facebook pages.

'Loud', which is Rihanna's follow-up to 2009's 'Rated R', is due to be released in November, and will be preceded by the single 'Only Girl (In The World)'.

Rihanna said recently that the album marked "the next step in the evolution of Rihanna, and it's perfect for us".

On Tuesday (September 28), Drake said he and Rihanna, who have previously enjoyed a brief relationship, had recorded a “great song” together for the album.

(by Jason Gregory)