Hold onto your glitter-filled fanny packs, pop lovers! Long-simmering rumors about a Charli XCX and Britney Spears collaboration have finally reached a boiling point, and it’s not quite the “Toxic” dance floor duet we craved.
Charli Confirmed the Collab, But There’s a Catch (or Ten)
On a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” Charli, queen of the neon bodysuit and all things futuristic pop, admitted she did write music for the one and only Britney Spears. But here’s the “Baby One More Time” twist: Britney never actually recorded the tracks.
Charli Threw Some Shade Queen’s Way (But Meant It With Love, Probably)
Apparently, news of the collaboration leaked before anything was set in stone. Britney, ever the fierce icon, took to Instagram to shut down rumors, stating she doesn’t work with “random people.” Charli, with a playful jab, admitted to feeling a bit dismissed (“Oh, OK. Go off.”), but also clarified she wasn’t sure Britney was even involved in the process.
So, What Really Happened?
The plot thickens, because according to Charli, “the team were present,” hinting that maybe Britney’s camp was interested after all. But alas, the dream team-up never came to be.
Britney: Ghostwriter Extraordinaire?
Remember that part about Britney dissing the collab rumors? Well, it gets juicier. Back in January, Britney posted a cryptic message, seemingly denying any plans for new music and revealing she’s been secretly ghostwriting for the past two years! Talk about a plot twist!
Is There Still Hope for a Charli & Britney Takeover?
While this collaboration might be a “Gimme More” that never materialized, Charli did say the idea of Britney recording one of her songs would be a “dream come true.” So, maybe there’s still a chance for a future dance floor domination by these two pop powerhouses? We can only dream (and stream their greatest hits on repeat) until then!
