Rihanna recently congratulated Justin Timberlake on his VMAs performance with 'N Sync, and it seems the Barbadian diva may be ready to drop a new album this fall.

Justin Timberlake, congratulations!!! And what a tremendous performance!!!!

— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 26, 2013

Despite being busy on her world tour, Rihanna looks to be ready to head back into the studio, as a recent interview with Nicky Romero hints that a new album could be in the works.

"I'm working on a song for Rihanna right now. Can't say too much yet... It's gonna be out of the box for me," says Romero according to Vibe.

This seems to be on track with Rihanna's typical new album release schedule which, for the last few years, have dropped right around November.

Previously, Rihanna worked with Nicki Romero on "Unapologetic," so hopefully this new collaboration will give her new album some solid material.

With Katy and Lady Gaga planning massive musical comebacks in the coming months, how will Rihanna fare against her fellow competition?

Meanwhile, Rihanna and Drake appear to be rekindling their relationship, just as Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran take a trip to Hawaii together.

According to UPI, Rihanna and Drake dined in New York City at the Sons of Essex restaurant, although the pair tried to play it casual.

"They sat in a back room, the lights were dimmed, and there was sort of a barricade of tables blocking their group off," says a witness to E! News.

And although official confirmation has not been made, it appears Rihanna and Drake left within minutes of each other at the same VMAs after-party.

Could Rihanna and Drake be rekindling their old flame now that Chris Brown is out of the picture?