Britney Spears thanks fans for making her duet with Elton John 'number one for a week'

Jenna Bush Hager is away for the week, her co-star Hoda Kotb will be hosting the show alongside comedian Bobby Bones.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie revel in Today reunion as they share BTS photosWhile the two have already established a good friendship and fans are enjoying their rapport, he's also come in with some interesting stories to share.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and Today sub co-star are lost for words - literally - during fun cooking segmentOne of them clearly took his co-star for the week by surprise as she visibly reacted to him confessing that he had previously kissed Elton John.It all started when he listed his two greatest kisses in his life as "my wedding kiss with my wife and Elton John," which momentarily left Hoda stunned.MORE: All we know about Al Roker's break from Today"You kissed Elton John?" was all she could muster up before loudly reacting with a "What?" as the rest of the studio dissolved into a fit of laughter when he revealed that Elton had kissed him "on the mouth."After trying to explain himself by saying he didn't know many cool people, he got into the story, starting off with: "Elton John and I are sitting at a charity event.

Gabriels have announced details of their debut album and shared the title track ‘Angels & Queens’.The record is set be released in two parts, the first being on September 30, and the second in March 2023 via Atlas Artists/Parlophone Records.It has been produced by Sounwave, who has worked with acts including Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé.The rising LA trio have also shared the title track from their debut album, which you can listen to below.“Our debut album ‘Angels & Queens’ is a unique exploration of love and loss from each of our differing perspectives. We were planning to release our album next year, but got the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most amazing people who initially were strangers, but within weeks became family in the most mind blowing process,” the band said of the new record.“As the first part of the album was recorded, we knew we wanted to share it with you as soon as possible.

Robbie Williams has compared his musical and songwriting approach to that of Morrissey and Elton John in a new interview.The pop star is set to release his latest album ‘XXV’ on Friday (September 9), which contains re-recorded and orchestrated versions of songs from across his career.Speaking to NME, Williams spoke about the lack of credit he receives as a songwriter despite penning numerous hits over the last three decades. “If you break down the maths of what I’m doing musically on a song, I do the same thing that Morrissey does,” he said.“I’m not saying in any way, shape or form that I’m as good as or better than Morrissey, I’m just saying: I do the same thing.

Thania Garcia Britney Spears is back on the charts after nearly a decade away as her duet with Elton John, “Hold Me Closer,” lands at No. 6 on the songs chart. The feat marks John’s 29th top 10 song and Spears’ 14th, and her first in almost 10 years. “Hold Me Closer” — a reimagined mash-up of John’s “Tiny Dancer” and “The One” — opens with 20.9 million in radio airplay audience, 11.1 million streams and 48,000 sold, according to data by Luminate via Billboard. “Hold Me Closer” is Spears’ first time on the Billboard Hot 100 since 2016. Joining Spears on the chart, 20 years after both of their debuts, is Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” which slips 5-9 after it spent two weeks at the peak in August.

Britney Spears and Elton John‘s “Hold Me Closer” debuted within the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100!

release new music (and with the legendary Elton John, no less) recently, after finally being able to marry her long-time love, Sam Asghari, in a celeb-filled ceremony and spending quite a bit of her free time opening up about her life over the past many years on social media. With that, though, one thing Spears has not been able to find much joy in is her relationship with her family, including her teen sons, Sean Preston (16) and Jayden James (15), with her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Sir Elton John and David Furnish have been making the most of the last days of summer with their sons, Zachary and Elijah.MORE: Elton John posts moving tribute to Princess Diana on 25th anniversary of her passingThe family spent last week in the south of France onboard a yacht with famous friends, including David Walliams. But now it's back to work for the couple – and back to school for their boys.

Elton John could keep touring forever as a hologram. The Rocketman’s husband and manager David Furnish says "anything is possible" with the digital technology that is allowing Abba to tour the world as digital avatars of themselves. READ MORE: Elton John urges Brits to rally around Britney Spears as she makes pop comebackDavid said: "I’m desperate to see the Abba Voyage show.

Britney Spears says her sons get "really mad" when she posts about them on Instagram. The 40-year-old pop star - who recently collaborated with Sir Elton John on new single 'Hold Me Closer' - is mother to Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15, with her ex-husband Kevin Federline and joked that her children could give the music legend a "run for his money" but that they "stopped seeing her" Alongside a montage of herself dancing in various states of undress, she wrote on Instagram: "GEEEZ see it hits me later … the fact that I’m doing a song with Elton .

Britney Spears uploaded a new video onto her Instagram earlier on Friday, adding a caption to reference her new collaboration with Elton John, and to send her apologies to her sons. The Baby One More Time singer, 40, modeled an assortment of outfits in the clip, while additionally posing without a shirt, using her long locks or a hat for coverage. The star recently responded in a separate post to her 15-year-old son, Jayden's, comments he made during an interview that aired on ITV News on Friday, telling him to, 'pick up a book and read one,' while also slamming her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.  New post: Britney Spears, 40, shared a new video on her Instagram on Friday along with a detailed captionThe star began the video of herself posing in a green, cropped shirt along with a pair of classic, jean shorts. She showed off a few poses in the outfit of her choice.  The clip then transitioned to Britney only wearing shorts, with her long locks falling in front for coverage.

After clapping back at them in her most recent Instagram post, Britney Spears has reportedly worsened her relationship with sons Sean and Jayden Federline.On Saturday it was reported by TMZ that the 40-year-old pop star's incessant social media rants have further driven a wedge between her and the boys, 16 and 15, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 44.A source told the publication that the teens 'aren't ready to go see their mom after she blasted their conduct as "hateful" in an Instagram post last month.' It's not looking good: After clapping back at them in her most recent Instagram post, Britney Spears has reportedly worsened her relationship with sons Sean and Jayden Federline The former teen pop sensation uploaded a new video onto her Instagram on Friday, adding a caption to reference her new collaboration with Elton John, and to send sarcastic apologies to her sons. She modeled an assortment of outfits in the clip, while additionally posing without a shirt, using her long locks or a hat for coverage.  Kevin's attorney Mark Vincet Kaplan told the media outlet: 'While I will not comment on whether there were or were not regular custodial exchanges, one must consider that the comments about the boys such as those that were recently published hardly create a pro custodial environment.'He added, 'This is something that the parties involved will have to work out over time.' Rocky relationship: On Saturday it was reported by TMZ that the 40-year-old pop star's incessant social media rants have further driven a wedge between her and the boys, 16 and 15, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 44The star recently responded in a separate post to comments Jayden made during an interview that aired

Them Crooked Vultures reunited for their first live performance in 12 years at today’s (September 3) Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium.The supergroup are one of many acts taking part in the special gig tonight, which honours the late Foo Fighters drummer.Following a video message from Elton John, Them Crooked Vultures – Dave Grohl, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, and Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme and Alain Johannes – took to the stage. They opened their three-song set with a cover of the British musician’s 1973 track ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’.After the cover, Homme’s son ran on stage to give his dad a hug. “God, whose kid was that?” Homme quipped, quickly adding: “That was my kid, don’t fuck around.

The saga continues. Britney Spears has a lot to say about her sons with Kevin Federline. The pop singer’s sons Jayden James, 15 and Sean Preston, 16 revealed what they felt about their relationship to their mother and how she presents herself on social media.

READ MORE: Zoe Ball originally snubbed Celeb Gogglebox before son Woody forced her to change mind The singer tries to hide his identity but still gets spotted.He said: “I often take a package holiday to Menorca.“Because everybody’s British I end up spending two weeks with my hat on.“Most people are respectful if they do recognise me but I can have my belly out by the pool and somebody will suddenly sing Tragedy to me. That’s not what I want from a holiday.”The hunk also revealed how he has been living it up at luxury spa resorts closer to home.“H” said: “I’ve been doing a crawl of Champneys’ luxury spa resorts.“I’ve just spent a week on my own at their Henlow resort and it was pure indulgence.“Reading a book while drinking prosecco every night; I was really living the dream.“I did nothing and spoke to nobody.

Britney Spears has taken to Instagram with another upset post, this time aimed at her two children. The 40-year-old songstress' outburst lands after her son Jayden Federline recently spoke out about his famous mum's racy social media posts.While the 15-year-old, who lives with his father and Britney's ex-husband Kevin Federline, had explained he will not "hate her" for stripping off, he also pondered over whether the songstress was seeking "attention" online.READ MORE: Britney's son breaks silence on broken relationship with mum and says it 'can be fixed'The young lad suggested there was a "high chance" that the hitmaker's steamy snaps would "never stop" as the internet interaction seemed to "help" his mum.Seemingly taking aim at her teen son, Britney took to her platform to distribute another scorching video with yet more semi-naked content, even after her children had publicly aired their dismay.In one snippet, Britney could be seen wearing just a flimsy pair of denim shorts as her long blonde hair wafted in front of her naked breasts.A second head-turning clip saw the pin-up waltzing around in just a pair of string knickers while using a black bowler hat to conceal her modesty.The Baby One More Time star had further news for Jayden and his brother Sean Preston, 16, as she hit out explaining in a lengthy statement that she "wasn't sorry" for any of her promiscuous images.Still on cloud-nine with regards to teaming up with her idol Elton John for her music comeback on the hit track Tiny Dancer, she began with telling fans how honoured she felt.Her post kicked off with: "GEEEZ see it hits me later … the fact that I’m doing a song with Elton ...

Britney Spears uploaded a new video onto her Instagram earlier on Friday, adding a caption to reference her new collaboration with Elton John, and to send her apologies to her sons. The Baby One More Time singer, 40, modeled an assortment of outfits in the clip, while additionally posing without a shirt, using her long locks or a hat for coverage. The star recently responded in a separate post to her 15-year-old son, Jayden's, comments he made during an interview that aired on ITV News on Friday, telling him to, 'pick up a book and read one,' while also slamming her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.  New post: Britney Spears, 40, shared a new video on her Instagram on Friday along with a detailed captionThe star began the video of herself posing in a green, cropped shirt along with a pair of classic, jean shorts. She showed off a few poses in the outfit of her choice.  The clip then transitioned to Britney only wearing shorts, with her long locks falling in front for coverage.

Elton John has called for us to get behind Britney Spears’ come back and help her heal.The duo just missed out on this week’s No1 with Hold Me Closer, Brit’s first song in six years, but Elt says the song’s success could help Britney see how loved she is.He said: “I’m really happy for Britney, especially because having her on this record is such a gas, for start, but this is someone who has been through hell, who needed some love in her life, a lot of love from a lot of people and she’s getting it.READ MORE: Britney's son breaks silence on broken relationship with mum and says it 'can be fixed'“And it couldn’t go to a better cause than her at the moment.“And it’s been a really hard time for her over the last few years.”The 75-year-old Rocketman insisted that the more success the single has “the more it will help her heal”.After being in conservatorship for 14 years it wasn’t easy for the pop star to get back out there.Elton told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1: “I think she was very reticent at first because I think she was nervous, but she went in the studio in Los Angeles.”He was in London at the time and so the pair haven’t even met yet: “I haven’t spoken to her, but we’ve communicated by email and stuff like that.

releasing new music (and with legend Elton John), and marrying her longtime love, Sam Asghari, in June. But, her relationship with her family is very much still fractured, and after her sons didn’t attend her wedding, and her youngest child, Jayden Federline, explained why, Spears has responded by saying “I send all the love in the world to you” while “it deeply saddens” her to hear his words. Britney Spears has always spoken lovingly about her two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline, Sean Preston (16) and Jayden James (15), to the point where they are now the only family aside from her new husband whom she does have kind words for.

Congratulations to rising star Eliza Rose who secures a debut Number 1 single today, and becomes the first female DJ to top the Official Singles Chart in 22 years, since Sonique’s It Feels So Good in 2002.