Britney Spears has dropped a bombshell about her future career plans, leaving her devoted fans in dismay. The pop sensation, known for her sporadic music releases, has declared her stance against returning to the music industry, dashing hopes for any new tunes.

Spears’ last musical endeavour was a collaboration with Elton John in 2022, a duet remix of his timeless hit ‘Tiny Dancer,’ named ‘Hold Me Closer.’ Her social media posts during that time exuded excitement, but recent updates on her Instagram page paint a different picture.

In a recent post on January 3rd, Spears clarified that reports suggesting she’s working on a new album are far from reality. She expressed her disinterest in reentering the music scene, stating, “I will never return to the music industry!!!”

The singer emphasised her enjoyment in writing songs for others and claimed to have penned over 20 songs for different artists in the past two years. Additionally, she addressed rumours about her book’s unauthorised release, asserting the misinformation surrounding it.

This revelation has left fans devastated, prompting an outpouring of support on social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter). Heartbroken comments flooded in, expressing sadness at the news while others tried to come to terms with Spears’ decision.

Despite the disappointment, some fans remain hopeful, expressing doubt that Spears won’t make a return, citing her abundant talent and potential contributions to the music world.