Britney Spears confirmed to make her musical comeback with Elton John collaboration Hold Me Closer

Britney Spears would make her kids leave the cinema halfway through a movie, according to her former bodyguard. The 40-year-old pop star tied the knot with actor Sam Asghari, 28, back in June but has sons Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15, with ex-husband Kevin Federline,44, would reportedly enjoy taking her children to see a movie when they were younger but they were often left "upset and crying" when she decided it was time to leave. Fernando Flores said: "A favourite thing was to go to the cinema, but Britney would often insist on leaving halfway through the movie.

Britney Spears has celebrated from the bath tub after discovering her collaboration with Sir Elton John is proving a chart success across the world. They released their duet, Hold Me Closer, on Friday, marking her first new music in six years and her first release since the end of her 13-year conservatorship. The track mixes Sir Elton’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer with his 1992 song The One, while parts of Don’t Go Breaking My Heart from 1976 also feature in the song.

Britney Spears is back on our airwaves thanks to «Hold Me Closer,» a highly anticipated duet with Elton John and spin-off of his 1971 hit, «Tiny Dancer.» While it's racking up hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube, John revealed in a new interview that Spears was apparently hesitant about dropping their finished product. «We had to get her to approve what she did,” he told . “She’s been away so long – there’s a lot of fear there because she’s been betrayed so many times and she hasn’t really been in the public eye officially for so long. We’ve been holding her hand through the whole process, reassuring her that everything’s gonna be alright.»Not that there was any reason to believe it wouldn't.

A crowning moment for the princess of pop. Britney Spears teamed up with Elton John for a duet inspired by “Tiny Dancer,” her first release since the end of her conservatorship.

Britney Spears and Elton John have released their much anticipated single together – ‘Hold Me Closer’ – a rework of John’s 1971 song ‘Tiny Dancer’.In a statement, Spears says: “I was so honoured when the incredible Sir Elton John asked me to join him on one his most iconic songs. We are so excited for the fans to hear it! Thank you, Elton, for having me! I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to work with you and your legendary mind”.Speaking to The Guardian about the recording, John says: “She sang fantastically.

Britney Spears did it again — put out hit music, that is. For the first time since her conservatorship was terminated, the singer has released a new single: «Hold Me Closer,» a collaboration with fellow music icon Elton John. Their duet is an update of John's beloved 1972 hit, «Tiny Dancer.»A week ago, the stars' cover art for the remix debuted, featuring photos of the two as kids.

Britney Spears is taking a break from Instagram. The 40-year-old singer has deleted her account just hours after sharing a sneak peek of her highly-anticipated new song with Elton John. Spears posted a brief snippet of the duo's «Hold Me Closer» collaboration on Wednesday, accompanied by a lengthy caption thanking John for the opportunity to work together.

Britney Spears has said that she’s feeling “overwhelmed” as she prepares to end her six-year hiatus to release a new collaboration with Elton John.The team-up – titled ‘Hold Me Closer’ – includes an interpolation of the chorus from John’s 1971 classic ‘Tiny Dancer’, and is due to arrive tomorrow (August 26). It’ll mark Spears’ first material since her most recent album, 2016’s ‘Glory’ (an outtake from that record, ‘Swimming In The Stars’, came out in late 2020).Taking to Twitter today (August 25), the singer wrote: “Okie dokie … my first song in 6 years!!!! It’s pretty damn cool that I’m singing with one of the most classic men of our time … [Elton John].“I’m kinda overwhelmed… it’s a big deal to me !!! I’m meditating more and learning my space is valuable and precious !!!”Spears continued: “I’m learning everyday is a clean slate to try and be a better person and do what makes me happy … yes I choose happiness today.

Britney Spears is speaking out about “Hold Me Closer.”

Elton John and Britney Spears’ awaited collaboration is right around the corner. “Hold Me Closer“ was teased by both performers, with Britney releasing some artwork and Elton sharing a part of the song on his TikTok.Nicki Minaj defends Britney Spears from ex-husband Kevin Federline: ‘How dare you?’Britney Spears might have a sit-down interview with Oprah WinfreyA post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears)A couple of days ago, Britney released a photoshopped photo with no caption.

Britney Spears and Elton John are using flashback pics for their upcoming duet. On Friday, the singers unveiled the cover art for «Hold Me Closer,» the song they're set to release on Aug.

The Chicks paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John over the weekend, performing a live cover of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’.The band played the classic song – performed by Newton-John’s character Sandy in the 1978 film Grease – during their Washington state show at the Gorge Amphitheater on Saturday (August 13). Before performing it, lead singer Natalie Maines paid homage to Newton-John, who died last week, in a speech.“We lost a worldwide sweetheart last week: Olivia Newton-John,” she began.

Olivia Newton-John – has remembered his wife in a warm tribute on social media.Newton-John died on Monday August 8, aged 73, having battled breast cancer since 1992. The news was shared in an Instagram post that the Grease star had “passed away peacefully” at home on her ranch in Southern California.In a lengthy and heartfelt post shared to Instagram today (August 10), Newton-John’s husband, Easterling – who married to the actor-singer in 2008 – paid tribute to his late wife.“Our love for each other transcends our understanding,” he began of their union.

Mariah Carey has paid tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.Following the news of the iconic singer and Grease star’s death at the age of 73, Carey took to social media to pay her respects, sharing images of the two of them performing together.“I first fell in love with Olivia’s voice when I was a little girl and heard ‘I Honestly Love You,'” Carey tweeted on Monday. “Songs like ‘Magic,’ ‘Suddenly’ and ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ showcased her beautiful airy tone and signature sound. And THEN there was GREASE.

Dolly Parton says she is so sad to have lost her “special friend” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. The US country legend said she was “so happy that our lives crossed paths” as she joined those paying tribute to the actress and singer online. The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed.

Elton John and Mariah Carey have joined the host of famous faces who have paid tribute to the “beautiful and courageous” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed. After the news broke, famous names from the worlds of television, film and music took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family.

Kevin Federline‘s lawyer claims Britney Spears‘ sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden, 15, miss their grandfather, Jamie Spears.