Singer Rihanna has been tipped to take Whitney Houston's role in the remake of 1992's " The Bodyguard".

The 23-year-old is said to be on Warner Bros' shortlist to play Rachel Marron, as are Taylor Swift, 21, and Miley Cyrus, 18, reports dailystar.

"We think she is a name people will go for to see the movie," said a source.

Previously unreleased pictures of a bruised and battered Rihanna have emerged and are on display on various gossip websites. The leaked images come just as Rihanna's restraining order against her assaulter/ex-boyfriend Chris Brown has been eased.

Brown, who has a new album coming out next month, pled guilty to the assault and was sentenced to community service. On Twitter, Brown called the timing of the release "ironic," adding "I guess that's supposed to be strategic chess move. Unbelievable."

The newly leaked photos were reportedly taken at a hospital where RiRi was treated after her fight with Breezy, according to acesshowbiz.com. One picture shows the "S&M" singer with bruises on her forehead, eyes and cheeks. Her right eye and cheek are badly swollen. Another picture gives a closer look at her injured lips.

Brown's new album F.A.M.E. is due for release on March 18 and features collaborations with the likes of Justin Bieber and Ludacris.