Rihanna and Rapunzel

From Rihanna takes inspiration from fairytale Rapunzel as she perches on a long blonde plait by Georgina Littlejohn:

There was certainly nothing Grimm about this fairy tale performance.

R&B star Rihanna took inspiration from Rapunzel last night when she appeared on the Italian version of the X Factor.

The singer started her performance swinging on a long blonde plait that connected two models who were dressed like heroine from the famous Brothers Grimm story.

And not to be outdone by her two fair maidens, Rihanna's long red locks hung sexily down her right shoulder.

The 22-year-old also showed off her curvaceous figure in a floral bikini as she strutted her stuff and sang her latest single The Only Girl (In The World).

I have a feeling Rapunzel is about to hit her biggest heydey in a while if ever.  That's the power of Disney for you!