Britney Spears40 and Elton John, 75, already made a hit song from their new single, “Hold Me Closer,” when it was released last week, and now they’re taking it even further with an unforgettable music video. The singers are planning a “huge production” for the project and are “ready” for it, according to a source. “It’s very early in development, and they’re trying to figure out how they want to convey the message that this song is about,” the source EXCLUSIVELY said. HollywoodLife.
“Britney and his team discussed this video with Elton, and they had meetings about it,” the insider continued. “But nothing has been formulated yet in terms of script and/or concept. Of course, it will be a huge production, but Britney is now ready for it. She’s ready for this video, and now she’s ready to get back to her music. ‘Hold Me Closer’ has given her a voice and she’s ready to use it.
Britney and Elton released “Hold Me Closer,” which is a remix of Elton’s 1971 hit song “Tiny Dancer,” on August 26. The jam has a techno-infused beat and has fans of both artists singing and dancing to it in social media videos and beyond. Even Britney’s old pal Paris Hilton took to her Instagram to share a video of herself dancing in a pink outfit and near a pink car.
After the song was reported to be number one in 40 countries, Britney shared a video of herself relaxing in a bathtub and sending her own message to Elton. “Hello Sir Elton John, we’re like number one in 40 countries,” she said, playfully mimicking a British accent, in the video. “Holy shit! I’m in the tub right now and I’m about to have the best day of my life, and I hope you’re okay.
Elton also showed his excitement when he shared a tweet on release day. “I am delighted with the response to #HoldMeCloser I wanted to do a fun and happy summer track, so I was ecstatic when @Britney Spears accepted to be part of it! She is truly an icon, one of the great pop stars of all time and I love her very much. Hope you all like it!” he wrote.