Elton John admits Britney Spears had 'a lot of fear' about releasing Hold Me Closer

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 thanked her fans for the gangbusters success of her Hold Me Closer, her new duet single with Elton John.The number was Britney's first single in six years, not to mention the first since she was liberated from her controversial conservatorship last year.'Thank you to my fans for making my song number one for a week now !!!' Britney, 40, crowed on her Instagram page Friday alongside a piece of fan art she credited to the account @monalisaney81. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) A throwback shot of Elton in a Dodgers uniform was spliced with one of Britney modeling a Dodgers-style baseball uniform that declared her team to be 'Elton.' Her post comes after Elton, 75, fired up his Twitter to reveal the quirky themed gift she sent him to celebrate their collaboration.

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.

Elton John has a lot to celebrate this week; not only has his new collaboration with Britney Spears, Hold Me Closer, clinched this week’s highest new entry on the Official Singles Chart (3) and landed the UK’s best-selling single of the week, but the Official Charts Company can reveal that his greatest hits collection Diamonds has now passed the impressive 1 million chart units mark in the UK too. 

Elton John is very happy about his collaboration with Britney Spears.

David Furnish and Elton John are currently enjoying the last days of summer on board a yacht in the South of France, and whilst they have been joined by several friends, such as Elizabeth Hurley and David Walliams – their sons, Zachary and Elijah, have also joined in on the fun.MORE: Elton John and Britney Spears shock fans with Tiny Dancer coverTaking to Instagram on Wednesday, David shared an incredibly rare photo of them, and it showed Zachary and Elijah being incredibly brave and jumping off the yacht onto the sea.WATCH: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoThe three of them can be seen with their hands up in the air whilst one of his boys is already mid-air. The family will have been counting down the days to their holiday together after a difficult year for Elton, which saw him take a break from his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour amid health issues, including a fall that required surgery, and catching Covid in January.RELATED: Elizabeth Hurley stuns in pink low-cut swimsuit as she relaxes on board a yachtREAD: Elton John makes fans tearful after sharing big news – 'I'm so excited'Since then, however, Elton has revealed that he is in "top health" and a picture shared by the singer on his Twitter shows him looking better than ever, kitted out head to toe in Gucci.

Elizabeth Hurley has travelled to the South of France to join her good friends, Elton John and David Furnish on board a yacht.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley frolics in the grass in denim shorts as she declares her love for her dogsWhilst the mother-of-one has remained silent on her own Instagram, David has been sharing pictures from their days together on his Stories – and she looks stunning as always.WATCH: Elizabeth Hurley stuns in video paying tribute to her dogsIn new photos shared on Wednesday, Elizabeth can be seen wearing a bight pink swimsuit alongside a matching crochet skirt and a straw hat, to protect her from the sun.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley stuns as she revisits sultry outfits - and WOWRELATED: Elizabeth Hurley braves summer heat in chain-link bikiniIn the fun snap, taken on board a yacht, she can be seen posing next to David as they both enjoy an ice lolly. Elizabeth and David enjoyed an ice lolly on board their yachtAnother photo sees them sitting down next to each other, simply smiling for the camera.On Tuesday, Elton's husband had shared another gorgeous photo of Elizabeth, showing her all glammed up for a night out, alongside himself and David Walliams.The children's author has been very active on Instagram, sharing more fun pictures alongside the Royals actress – which reveal the great relationship they have."With the dreamy @elizabethhurley1," he captioned a post featuring several snaps of them hugging and being playful for the camera.

Elton John has paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales on the 25th anniversary of her death. The British royal tragically died in a car crash in Paris, France on 31 August 1997. She was aged 36.

Sir Elton John has paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, on the 25th anniversary of her death, saying: “You will always be missed.” The 75-year-old veteran musician, who was close friends with the princess, shared a photo on Instagram of them laughing together to commemorate the occasion. Diana, the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, was 36 when she was killed in a car crash in Paris on August 31 1997.

Elton John has shared a moving message as he marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales.INSIDE: Sir Elton John's vast property portfolio spans from Windsor to Venice – photosThe singer was close with the royal and posted a photo of the pair together in a Christmas setting, and they were both smiling with wide grins. Diana looked elegant in an all-blue outfit, including a dazzling blazer that featured intricate details around her wrists.

Elton John and Britney Spears have made a defiant debut at Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart. 

KATIE Price has come under fire from fans for sharing a video of daughter Bunny wearing heavy makeup on holiday. In a new TikTok video Katie, 44, and Bunny, eight, dance a routine to Britney Spears and Elton John's new collaboration Hold Me Closer.

HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards are well and truly underway! Woman's Hour and Countryfile presenter Anita Rani, Britain's Best Walks star Julia Bradbury, Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe, former Loose Women star Saira Khan and HELLO!'s editor in chief Rosie Nixon are this year's judges.MORE: Vote for your HFM Fashion Gamechanger in HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards 2022However, they had a very tough job as they gathered inside Corinthia London to pick out finalists for our Star Mum and #Hello2Kindness categories.WATCH: Meet HELLO!'s fabulous judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsThe Inspiration Awards, sponsored by luxury childrenswear retailer Childsplay Clothing, is returning on 4 October for its fifth year and celebrates the UK's most selfless and giving individuals.MORE: Meet the celebrity judges at this year's Inspiration AwardsLast year's winners included Sir Elton John and David Furnish and TV presenters Clara Amfo and Rochelle Humes, with each category honouring people, both famous and otherwise, who have inspired others with their bravery and kindness.The Star Mum award - which was created to recognise mothers who, while raising their family, still find the time to help others in need - and the #HelloToKindness categories are the only ones voted for by our readers. Preparations for the Inspiration Awards are well and truly underwayAnita will host the ceremony for the second year in a row, and she can't wait to take to the podium.

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Britney Spears has accused her family of having "literally killed" her by placing her under a restrictive conservatorship for more than a decade. In a 22-minute audio message published to her YouTube channel but subsequently deleted on Sunday, the Toxic singer slammed her dad Jamie and her mother Lynne for the legal arrangement brought in following her 2008 breakdown that lasted until November 2021. "How did they get away with it?" Spears, who recently returned to music with an Elton John duet on Hold Me Closer, asked.

Britney Spears' mother Lynne has said she has tried her best to support her daughter in a message urging the star to have a conversation in private. It comes after audio was reportedly posted on Spears' YouTube account, criticising her parents over her now-ended controversial conservatorship, in a clip that is no longer available.