Elton John makes fans tearful after sharing big news – 'I'm so excited'

in a tweet Monday, unveiling the single’s artwork. On a pale pink background, the black song title sits on top of emojis of a rose and a rocket.

Britney Spears is set to return to the music scene in a collaboration with Sir Elton John.

Britney Spears’ duet with Elton John has been officially confirmed.Today (August 8) reps for both artists sent out a release stating the track is called ‘Hold Me Closer’. A specific release date has not been announced at this time.

Britney Spears, 40, is set to return to the music scene in a collaboration with Sir Elton John. Details of the project are limited but the new track is called Hold Me Closer, a spokesman confirmed to the PA news agency. It had been previously speculated that the pair were working on a new version of Sir Elton’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer.

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard Britney Spears and Elton John duet Hold Me Closer, which is said to be a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer called Hold Me Closer.

A press release has confirmed some big news: Britney Spears and Elton John have collaborated on a duet, “Hold Me Closer.”

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTwo weeks after Variety reported that Britney Spears and Elton John were working up a brand-new recording of John’s 1971 song, “Tiny Dancer,” the remake has been confirmed: Reps for both artists sent out an announcement Monday confirmed that the song, “Hold Me Closer,” is due in the coming days. There was little information in the announcement except single artwork, which consists of the title, a rose (Britney) and a rocket (Elton).According to reports last month, Spears met with John in mid-July in a Beverly Hills recording studio for a new version of the song.

Elton John made a special appearance at a pre-Broadway performance of his new musical, The Devil Wears Prada!

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard a widely-rumoured Britney Spears and Elton John duet, which is reportedly a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer called Hold Me Closer.

Britney Spears has joined forces with Elton John for a new collaboration, according to Paris Hilton.Page Six claimed last week that the pair had been “secretly recording” a joint version of John’s classic 1972 single ‘Tiny Dancer’ as part of Spears’ reported return to music.The outlet reported that the two singers would release the song at some point this month via Universal Music.During a recent interview with Paul Voor Je Neus, Hilton – who is a longtime friend of Spears – confirmed that the rumours were true. “It’s gonna be iconic,” she said of John and Spears’ upcoming track.

Paris Hilton has given two thumbs up to Britney Spears and Elton John’s reported “Tiny Dancer” duet.

Paris Hilton has claimed to have heard a widely-rumoured Britney Spears and Elton John duet, which is reportedly a reimagining of Elton's 1971 single Tiny Dancer.

Britney Spears is ready to reintroduce herself to the music world. Fresh off a wedding and free from her conservatorship, Spears has recorded a remix version of Elton John’s "Tiny Dancer," according to a new report.  Per Page Six, John and Spears met in a Beverly Hills studio to record last week. Universal Music will release the track next month.  Spears had taken a hiatus from her music, with the most recent release being back in 2016 with her album, "Glory." Britney Spears is teaming up with Elton John for "Tiny Dancer." (Getty Images) She has hinted at recording new music via social media in the past, but nothing has come to fruition.  "Tiny Dancer" was originally released in 1971.

Yard Act have spoken to NME about what this year’s shortlist for the Mercury Prize 2022 says about guitar music – as well as plans for their next album and working with Elton John.The Yorkshire band were speaking to NME from the London launch event for the prize yesterday (Wednesday July 27), where their acclaimed debut album ‘The Overload‘ was named as one of the Albums Of The Year alongside albums by the likes of Sam Fender, Nova Twins, Harry Styles, Little Simz, Self Esteem and more.They were in attendance without frontman James Smith, “because of the trains,” said guitarist Sam Shjipstone, adding: “support the strikes.”Asked what the Mercury Prize shortlist says about music in 2022, Shjipstone replied: “There’s quite a lot of guitar music on it, which is quite weird. People are finally realising that the guitar is the greatest instrument ever made!”Bassist Ryan Needham added: “There’s quite a lot of rage and unrest lyrically across the whole thing, which is nice to see.