Drew Barrymore Supports Britney Spears After Release Of New Single 'Hold Me Closer' Collaboration With Elton John

Drew Barrymore Supports Britney Spears After Release Of New Single 'Hold Me Closer' Collaboration With Elton John

An American actress, producer and show host, Drew Barrymore, 47, is happy and cheering on Britney Spears "Hold Me Closer," new collaboration with Elton John, as the joint song hit number one on the charts. 

Barrymore shared a joyful clip and wrote a caption on her Instagram,

"'Hold Me Closer' is out today and it’s already #1 in 33 countries!!" 

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Earlier, Paris posted a short clip and wrote a lovely quote regarding come back of Britney,

"It's Britney b----…and the Queen is officially back!👑🧚‍♀️💖✨,  'Hold Me Closer' is out now and I will be playing it on repeat until further notice!😍."

"So proud of you sis🥹💖 #HoldMeCloser 🥰 #Sliving 💘#ThatsHot 🔥."

After its release, "Hold Me Closer" ranked No. 1 on iTunes in the U.S., and several other countries, Spears said in a video reacting to the song's success.

"Hello Sir Elton John we are like No. 1 in 40 countries. Holy s—! I'm in the tub right now and I'm about to go have the best day ever and I hope you're well."

John responded to Spears' video: 

"Hey Britney!! Thank you for this message. You've made my day!! Hope everyone has the best day dancing to our song! #HoldMeCloser."


"I'm thrilled with the response to #HoldMeCloser I wanted to do a fun, happy summer track so was ecstatic when @britneyspears agreed to be a part of it! She truly is an icon, one of the all-time great pop stars & I love her dearly. I hope you all love it!" 

Listen to Britney Spears and Elton John’s ‘Hold Me Closer’ Duet After Six Years


Britney tweeted,

“Okie dokie … my first song in 6 years 🎶 !!!! It’s pretty damn cool that I’m singing with one of the most classic men of our time … @eltonofficial 🚀!!!! I’m kinda overwhelmed… it’s a big deal to me !!! I’m meditating more 🧘🏼‍♀️ and learning my space is valuable and precious !!!”

Click Here is Watch & Listen Duet "Hold Me Closer",

“I’m learning everyday is a clean slate to try and be a better person and do what makes me happy … yes I choose happiness today. I tell myself every day to let go of the hurt bitterness and try to forgive myself and others to what may have been hurtful. I want to be fearless like when I was younger and not be so scared and fearful. I pray there actually is truth to the Holy Spirit and I hope that spirit is with my children as well !!! Yes … I choose happiness and joy today ☀️ !!!?”

Elton John Teases Fans By Sharing Teaser of Britney Spears Collab ‘Hold Me Closer’


"Hold Me Closer" Two pop titans Britney Spears and Sir Elton John first collaboration's teaser is launched by Elton John on his TikTok account few days before the release which is scheduled on August 26. 

In a 14-second TikTok clip, Spears’ melodious voice can be heard alongside John’s. The duos sing the lyrics and melody of the latter’s 1971 hit “Tiny Dancer.” 

Elton John Teases Fans By Sharing Teaser of Britney Spears Collab ‘Hold Me Closer’


The unveiled teaser does not contain any video in it except a collage of childhood photographs of Britney Spears and Elton John. 

Elton John's fans are quite excited to hear Britney after a long time and they really love the teaser and anxiously waiting for the complete song as its Britney's first release after 2016.

Check out Elton John’s snippet of the collab with Spears below:

@eltonjohn #HoldMeCloser with @britneyspears. Coming August 26 🌹🚀 #newmusic #electronic #remix ♬ Hold Me Closer - Elton John & Britney Spears

Britney Spears Duet Single "Hold Me Closer" With Elton John - Put on Hold After Leak


Few days back, the singer and dancer, Britney Spears, 40, reportedly hold after leaked new song lyrics "Hold Me Closer" which will be released soon and this would be the first new music single after six years. 

Britney Spears Duet Single "Hold Me Closer" With Elton John - Put on Hold After Leak


According to an insider who told Hollywood Life that

“There is a tonne riding on it,” 

“She wants this to hit it out of the park, and everyone that heard the song says it’s amazing. So the hope is that she’ll sign off on it ASAP.”

“Britney has had a lot of creative control in the making of this song and that is something that she’s really enjoyed,”  

 “When she was under her conservatorship, she really didn’t get this because she was not allowed to make decisions for herself. Doing this song with Elton has given her confidence again in her ability to sing and create music.”

The single track would be a mashup of "Tiny Dancer" which is the most memorable tunes of Elton John.

Britney Spears Duet Single "Hold Me Closer" With Elton John - Put on Hold After Leak


While the track is yet to be released, fans are commented over leak of Britney's single and they wrote,

"This is not ok. She's working so hard," one fan appreciated, 

"Stop leaking it," another begged, 

"Delete it." another advised,

"Why leak it if she's not happy with it?", another wondered,

"Can’t wait" one person exclaimed, 

"OMG I want it." another exited,

"She sounds so good," the fan wrote.

The duet’s title, Hold My Hand, was unveiled by John on social media last week.