Rita Ora has reportedly recruited Chris Brown to help her crack the US.

According to The Sun, the 'Poison' singer - whose sophomore album has been delayed apparently thanks to her split with DJ Calvin Harris - is now said to be in the studio with the 'Loyal' singer.

A source told the tabloid: "The song with Chris sounds amazing and is bound to be a big hit. It's the best song Rita's done and will break her in the US."

It's thought their collaboration will feature on Ora's forthcoming LP, with the report adding that the 24-year old is keen to release it as a single.

However, there could be one teeny tiny problem when it comes to working with Breezy, and that is of course, his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

The insider claimed: "Rihanna's always been wary of Rita. They have a similar image and there's hardly a big difference in their music."

In other news, it's thought that Rita is currently in negotiations with Simon Cowell over a role on the 'X Factor' judging panel, with an insider recently stating: "'Simon likes that Rita will keep Cheryl on stating: "Simon likes that Rita will keep Cheryl on her toes.''

Watch this space...