In a recent Instagram post, pop superstar Britney Spears made it clear that she has no intentions of returning to the music industry, despite reports of her team assembling songwriters for her 10th album. The 42-year-old singer vehemently denied the rumors, stating, “Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash!!! They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album… I will never return to the music industry!!!”
While Spears may be disinterested in making music for herself, she revealed that she has been actively involved as a ghostwriter for other artists. Over the past two years, she claims to have written over 20 songs, finding enjoyment in the creative process from a different perspective. “When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people!!! I’m a ghostwriter, and I honestly enjoy it that way!!!” she emphasized.
Another topic Spears addressed in her Instagram post was the speculation surrounding her memoir, “The Woman In Me.” She dismissed claims that the book was released without her permission, stating, “People are also saying MY BOOK WAS RELEASED WITHOUT MY APPROVAL ILLEGALLY, and that’s far from the truth… have you read the news these days??? I’m so LOVED and blessed!!!”
The singer’s statement comes on the heels of reports that songwriters Charli XCX and Julia Michaels have been tapped to pen songs for her next album. However, sources clarify that Spears has not yet recorded any new material, as the project is still in its early stages. Producer Cirkut and songwriter Jason Evigan are also said to be on board for the upcoming endeavor, with Spears’ management and A&R attempting to ignite her enthusiasm for music, despite her lack of interest.
Although both Michaels and Evigan have previously worked on Spears’ music, including her 2016 album “Glory,” the pop icon’s current focus lies elsewhere. Following the termination of her controversial conservatorship in 2021, Spears has released two singles: “Hold Me Closer,” a duet with Elton John, and “Mind Your Business,” a collaboration with will.i.am. However, she made it clear in her memoir that pursuing her music career is not her primary goal at the moment.
Instead of diving headfirst into her music career, Spears aims to prioritize her spiritual life and pay attention to more essential matters. As she expressed in her book, “Recording ‘Hold Me Closer’ and putting it out into the world was a fantastic experience… It didn’t feel good – it felt great.” While her fans may yearn for new music from the pop icon, it seems her focus has shifted towards personal growth and taking things at a slower pace.
Britney Spears has emphatically shut down any rumors of her return to the music industry, asserting that she will never make music again. Despite her disinterest in creating music for herself, she continues to write songs for others and enjoy the process as a ghostwriter. While reports of her team assembling songwriters for a new album may be true, Spears’ current priorities lie elsewhere, with an emphasis on her spiritual life and other important aspects. Regardless, her devoted fanbase continues to support her, eagerly awaiting any future projects she chooses to pursue.