Miley Cyrus Bikini PHOTOS: Starlet Hangs Poolside with Friends in Palm Desert, Liam Hemsworth Busy in Philippines, Engagement Still ON

It looks like Miley Cyrus is currently taking the Liam Hemsworth "cheating and breakup" rumors in stride - the 20-year-old pop starlet was recently spotted hanging out with some friends poolside at an exclusive Palm Desert, CA hotel. In response to recent reports that Cyrus and her "Hunger Games" beau were headed towards Splitsville, the former "Hannah Montana" actress hit up Twitter, insisting that the couple's engagement is indeed still on. Hemsworth is currently busy at work in the Philippines.

In an attempt to escape the LA limelight, Cyrus headed to Palm Desert to soak up the sun with some friends on Friday, March 15. Cyrus - flaunting a cute, floral-print beach riot bikini - chatted on the phone, basked in some rays, and took a refreshing dip in the pool.

Cyrus apparently needs a break from all the Hollywood drama - the starlet continues to deny rumors that her relationship with Hemsworth is currently on-the-rocks. After heated cheating allegations (involving Hemsworth and "Mad Men" beauty January Jones), Cyrus was spotted out in public without her engagement ring, which initially sparked the breakup talk... read more on the full story here.

Cyrus recently hit up Twitter, insisting that her engagement ring needed to get fixed which is why her finger was so bare last week. Check out this convo between Cyrus and singer Lindsey Lee:

@lindseyjlee: "had to send off my engagement ring today to get fixed... one of the little diamonds fell out... I feel naked without it :( so sad!"

@MileyCyrus: "ugh that's the worst! I just had a similar situation except when it happens to me then everyone says my wedding is off." 

@lindseyjlee: "OMG that sucks! people just need to mind their own business ;) I saw first hand how happy u & Liam are, don't let them get to u!"

Meanwhile, the couple's been spending some quality time apart while they both focus on their careers. Cyrus is busy with her music, and Hemsworth was recently spotted in the Philippines in promotion of the Bench clothing label.

The duo's espected to reunite in the States sometime this week. Will the reunion be a romantic one?