Rihanna buys USD 12 million pad in LA

London: R&B star Rihanna has splashed out USD 12 million on a new mansion. The mansion in the trendy Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, an outdoor BBQ area and swimming pool complete with a jacuzzi, reported Daily Mail. The plush pad also has stunning views overlooks of LA. Rihanna, 24, had a record 12 number one singles and she reportedly charges USD 5 million to perform at events. The `Diamonds` hitmaker was recently spotted going solo on Valentine`s Day and also caused a flurry among fans by tweeting a marijuana photo. PTI