Rihanna shares bikini snaps from Christmas holiday in Barbados

Rihanna is spending her Christmas holiday in Barbados and the singer shared photos of her relaxing with family and friends on Instagram.

In a series of shots, posted by the singer and her friend, the 26-year-old is seen soaking up the sunshine in a red bikini at her home.

Rihanna was pictured relaxing by the pool on a sun lounger and gave her fans a close shot of her cleavage.

The Diamonds singer recently posted photos of her unusual Christmas tree, an edgy black design studded with crystals, which she described as "black ice".