ICYMI Britney Spears And Will.I.Am Are Releasing A New Song – Here Are 6 Other Times Singers Made A Huge Comeback

I know I'm not the only one who's excited!

If, like me, you're a huge Britney fan, then the idea of a new single with will.i.am is an epic surprise.

UH OH!!!

You are now NOW rocking with https://t.co/9h25DLRAUu and @britneyspears…🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#MINDyourBUSINESS pic.twitter.com/COqeuB2Jf2

— will.i.am (@iamwill) July 17, 2023

Twitter: @iamwill

Can you hear screaming? Sorry, that's just me – I'm too excited.

The track is called "Mind Your Business", and has been released on streaming platforms TODAY – and I predict that this comeback single is gonna be HUUUUGE.

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It's been ten years since the two first collaborated on their hit song "Scream & Shout". This is also one of Britney's first singles to be released after her 13-year conservatorship came to an end in in 2021. With that in mind, I've rounded up some of my favourite comebacks from artists...

1. Demi Lovato

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Demi made her comeback in 2020 after performing her track "Anyone" at the Grammy Awards, two years after her overdose in 2018. Before this, her last album Confident was in 2015, featuring the hit single "Cool For The Summer". Since then, Demi released a new album – Holy Fvck in 2022 – and has even turned some of her most iconic songs into rock versions. So it's safe to say they're back and better than ever!

You can watch the performance here...

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2. Justin Bieber

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The Canadian heartthrob released his hit album Purpose in 2015 – which featured tracks such as "What Do You Mean" and "Sorry" – before taking a five-year hiatus. In 2019, the star posted a message on his Instagram stating that "music is very important, but nothing comes before my family and my health". He added that he would release an album when he's ready. Bieber stayed true to his promise and released his album Changes in 2020 which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and gave us "Yummy" for our playlists!

You can listen to the track here...

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3. Nicki Minaj

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After the popularity of Nicki's studio album The Pinkprint in 2014, it was hard to believe the rapper ever would be able to top her work. However, she (thankfully) proved us all wrong with the 2018 release of her album Queen, which featured iconic songs "Barbie Dreams" and "Chun-Li". And then, after a period of yet more silence, Nicki dropped the unforgettable "Super Freaky Girl" in 2022? We have been blessed!

You can listen to the track here...

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4. Taylor Swift

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Taylor released her album 1989 in 2014, and in an interview with NME, she admitted that she was unsure what was next: "I think I should take some time off. I think people might need a break from me." In 2016, Taylor was caught in a feud with Kanye West over controversial lyrics in his song "Famous". The singer decided to take the some time off, and one year on, returned with her revenge-fuelled album Reputation. This featured number one single "Look What You Made Me Do"... That's pretty iconic if you ask me.

You can listen to the track here...

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5. Beyoncé

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Beyoncé made her comeback with her seventh studio album Renaissance last year, which was six years after her previous album Lemonade. I mean come on, this album gave us "Break My Soul"! Not only did Queen B excite fans with the promise of new music, but she also appeared on the July issue of British Vogue to really let everyone know she was back! Now she's on her current Renaissance world tour which started in May this year – Beyhive, are you all okay RN???

You can listen to the track here...

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6. Selena Gomez

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Shortly after Selena released her album Revival in 2015, she announced in an interview with People that she was taking a break after her diagnosis with lupus.  "I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health," she said, adding that the "best way forward is to take some time off." At the start of 2020, Selena released her third studio album, Rare, which featured her first number one Hot 100 single, "Lose You To Love Me".

Since then she has returned to acting in the television series Only Murders In The Building, and launched an incredibly successful makeup line in Rare Beauty. Anyone else feel like a proud mum?

You can listen to the track here...

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Let us know if we missed anyone out in the comments! And don't forget to share your thoughts about "Mind Your Business".

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