Rihanna's father: She's back to herself

Singer Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, has said the singer is "back to herself again".

According to People, Fenty said: "She is in good spirits. And she sounds great."

The 21-year-old has returned to her native Barbados to join her grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary celebrations.Her father added: "I'm happy to have her home. Things are good with her. She is doing really, really well. She's back to herself again."

Chris Brown is scheduled to appear in court on 6 April charged with assault and making criminal threats after allegedly beating girlfriend Rihanna in Los Angeles in February.

It is not known if the 'Umbrella' singer will attend the hearing.

RTE