The pair have reportedly spoken on the phone...

Rihanna has reportedly been in contact with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The Te Amo singer, who was assaulted by Brown before last years Grammy Awards is said to have spoken to Chris over the telephone.

A source told heat magazine: "It's been almost a year since they last spoke, but Rihanna felt like she could try to be friends with Chris again."

"Seeing how emotional he was on set [at the BET Awards] really touched her. She'd never seen him like that before."