Britney Spears' decision to 'never return to music industry' after conservatorship leaves fans unhappy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Britney Spears, the Princess of Pop, has recently taken to Instagram to clarify rumors surrounding her potential return to the music industry.

Despite being freed from her conservatorship in November 2021, Spears emphatically stated, "I will never return to the music industry!"

Britney Spears shuts down music comeback rumors

The 'Toxic' Star took to Instagram on Wednesday, January 3, to slam the rumors. Addressing speculation about her working on a new album, Spears clarified that most of the news is 'trash' and emphasized her role as a ghostwriter. She shared that when she writes, it's either for fun or for other artists. In the past two years, she has reportedly written over 20 songs for other people, expressing her enjoyment in this behind-the-scenes role.

"Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash !!!" she wrote. "I will never return to the music industry !!!" "When I write, I write for fun or I write for other people," she continued.

"For those of you who have read my book, there’s loads that you don’t know about me … I’ve written over 20 songs for other people the past two years !!! I’m a ghostwriter and I honestly enjoy it that way !!!"

"People are also saying MY BOOK WAS RELEASED WITHOUT MY APPROVAL ILLEGALLY and that’s far from the truth," she clarified. "Have you read the news these days ??? I’m so LOVED and blessed !!!"

This comes amid the 'Toxic' singer's ongoing divorce from Sam Asghari. The singer and the former personal trainer had been together for six years, with Asghari announcing the decision via an Instagram Story in August 2023.

"After 6 years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together," Asghari shared.

Britney Spears' decision to stay away from music industry sparks reactions

Britney Spears' recent announcement declaring her decision to never return to the music industry post-conservatorship has stirred a range of reactions among fans on social media. Many expressed a sense of sadness and nostalgia, lamenting the potential absence of the pop princess from the music scene.

One user voiced, "the music industry will never be the same," while another shared a personal sentiment, saying, "I’m depressed hearing this news, but Britney deserves her happiness and a life of normalcy."

The announcement seems to have taken some fans by surprise, with one user exclaiming, "« says she will never return to the music industry. » NOOOOO."

Another user conveyed a strong emotional reaction, stating, "This is my 9/11."