Rihanna has put rumors of a relationship between herself and Ashton Kutcher to bed by telling the press she is 'single' -- and completely fine with it -- at a news conference to promote her new movie Battleship on Wednesday (March 28).<br/> <br />Rumors of a secret meeting between Rihanna and Ashton sparked a Twitter storm as people speculated whether the pair are actually together.<br/> <br />However, they need wonder no longer as Rihanna has put an end to the gossip on the record.<br/> <br />A reporter was given short shrift when she asked the "We Found Love" singer whether she is as happy in her private life as she is in her professional life.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE Rihanna saying (English):<br/> <br />(Reporter: "Things are clearly going brilliantly in your career. I just wondered if you're as happy in your private life and will we be seeing a certain Mr Ashton Kutcher perhaps making a trip over here?")<br/> <br />"Wow. How disappointing was that question. Absolutely. I am happy and I am single if that's what you're really asking."<br/> <br />As the news conference began, Rihanna was heard to say she found the experience of facing the press 'nerve-wracking'.<br/> <br />Battleship, which co-stars Taylor Kitsch and Alexander Skarsgard, hits theaters May 18, 2012.<br/> <br />John Russell, Reuters.
