Rihanna: Cee-Lo is a 'genius'

Rihanna has called Cee-Lo Green a 'genius'

The two are teaming up for the US and Canadian leg of her Loud tour.

She said: 'I'm a huge fan of Cee-Lo since his days with Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley. He's a musical genius, continually reinventing himself and I'm thrilled to have him join me on tour.'

In response, Cee-Lo said: 'Don't tell her I have a crush on her, don't wanna mess everything up! But honestly, it's an honor and a blessing to be able to go out with a talent such as her and I look forward to doing my part to make the tour unforgettable for the fans that come out and see us.'