POP star Britney Spears is milling over a return to singing in 2023 – after initially vowing to walk away from her career.
The 41-year-old singer is being besieged with offers for new tracks and collaborations after the success of her comeback duet with Sir Elton John, Hold Me Closer.
The mum-of-two is looking at getting back in the studio to lay down some tunes, but it will be “on her terms and in her time,” an insider has told The U.S. Sun.
Her music release will coincide with the release of her planned memoir in the spring.
Britney hasn’t released a new album since 2016 when she dropped Glory as her ninth studio record.
Despite heading back into the studio, the star, who has not performed live in four years, does not feel “in the right place for a tour” at the moment.
She recently vowed never to perform live again, although her fans hope she will change her mind.
A source, who has revealed a raft of stories on Britney to The U.S Sun, admitted: “Britney went back into the studio for Elton and found the experience inspiring and exciting.
“There was trepidation before about how it would feel, given her sentiments that she was always pushed into recording by her dad under the conservatorship.
“But now she has been looking at offers that have come in to lay down vocals on songs, collaborates with producers, and look at a possible record.
“Her desire is to be back in the studio next year and see where the experience takes her.
“Certainly her handlers would like the timing of any new music releases to coincide with her memoir coming out to gain maximum exposure.”
The source added: “Britney recording is one thing, but heading out and playing live is a world away from her head space right now.
“She still is dealing with huge anxiety caused by her time in the conservatorship where she felt that her Vegas shows were pushed on her at times when she really didn’t want to be there.
“It will take a lot to get her playing live again or even considering a tour. Obviously, the fan support is there for her should she step on stage.”
The insider added that one determining factor in Britney’s outlook on work is her desire to have another child.
The superstar, who married fitness trainer lover Sam Asghari last summer, has made it clear to friends that motherhood remains an important goal.
“Britney hopes to have a baby,” they said. “Ideally, she would want it naturally, but there are other options for her.
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“It means that work planning in the future is not as important as her desire to expand her family.”
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Britney’s rep for comment but did not hear back.
The music revelations come hot on the heels of Britney’s dad and ex-conservator Jamie insisting his actions saved her life.
In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, Louisiana-based Jamie hit back at Britney’s claims of abuse and control, asserting that his prime concern was his daughter’s welfare throughout his 13-year control.
Elton and Britney’s remix track was a huge late summer anthem and scored high chart positions across the world.
The insider says that Elton was a “key voice” in encouraging Britney to sing again after making several statements vowing to walk away from the business as she fought for freedom in the last three years.
Sir Elton and his husband David Furnish encouraged Britney to head to the studio “convincing her of how much the world wanted her back and what she still has to offer.”
Last week, Britney teased a note on Instagram about getting her vocals out for a wedding and singing for the happy couple and their delighted guests.
The star offered no other details about her plans or whose wedding she plans to attend.
Britney’s comments came as she returned to Instagram posting a video in which she’s dancing in front of a Christmas tree, stuffing her face in a cake, smearing it all over herself, chugging champagne, and appearing in the Christmas spirit.
