“When I was five, it always felt like Britney was singing directly to me. 24 years later, these words hit different"

Halsey has teased her new single which features a sample of Britney Spears‘ ‘Lucky’.

The singer took to Instagram to share a snippet of the track, which is named after Spears’ hit from her 2000 album ‘Oops! I Did It Again’.

“When I was five, it always felt like Britney was singing directly to me. 24 years later, these words hit different. Love you forever,” she wrote, as the singer wore a t-shirt featuring the word ‘Lucky’. You can listen to a snippet below.

“But I’m so lucky, I’m a star / But I cry, cry, cry in the lonely heart thinking / If there’s nothing missing in my life / Then why do these tears come at night?” she sings in the snippet, slightly altering Spears’ original words with a first-person spin.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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The original single was released on July 25 in 2000 and was the second single from ‘Oops! I Did It Again’.

It is about an eponymous famous actress who seemingly has it all but feels unhappy and lonely.

Halsey previously released the single ‘The End’ and said she was “lucky to be alive” after experiencing difficulties with her health.

The singer later confirmed that she had Lupus and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.

“In 2022, I was first diagnosed with Lupus SLE and then a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Both of which are currently being managed or in remission; and both of which I will likely have for the duration of my life,” she wrote at the time.

“After a rocky start, I slowly got everything under control with the help of amazing doctors. After 2 years, I’m feeling better and I’m more grateful than ever to have music to turn to. I can’t wait to get back where I belong: With you all  Singing and screaming my heart out.”

Halsey has been teasing a new album via a cryptic new website under the name For My Last Trick. It features a number of vintage-themed items and stickers with phrases including ‘Master Mystifier’, ‘You Won’t Find Me Here’, ‘Southern Belle’, ‘Candy’ and more.

Miley Cyrus has joined a new record label following her departure from Sony Music’s Columbia Records.

The 33 year old singer and songwriter has agreed to a fresh deal with Atlantic Records, the company officially announced.

The label shared the news on its official Instagram account, writing: "Welcome to the family @mileycyrus [white heart emoji]"

Miley joins an impressive Atlantic Records roster that includes Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Rosé, PinkPantheress, and Lizzo.

The Hannah Montana star launched her recording career at Disney’s Hollywood Records, where she released three albums, before putting out another four records through RCA.

She later signed with Columbia Records in 2021.

Celebrating the agreement at the time, Miley uploaded a photo of herself holding the contract and wrote on her Instagram Story: "WHEN IM NOT RUNNING GAME. IM RUNNING MY MF BUSINESS. LET’S RIDE. (sic)"

During her time with the company, Miley released two albums, Endless Summer Vacation and Something Beautiful.

Only a few days before Something Beautiful arrived on May 30th, 2025, Miley revealed that her next project would take a much more "extremely experimental" direction.

According to Rolling Stone magazine, she offered fans a preview of her future plans during an event at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood.

Speaking to the intimate audience, she said: "My next album is about to be extremely experimental, so have fun with that.

"Something Beautiful is just the appetizer."

Following the release of the title track Something Beautiful, Miley suggested the project represented "another bold artistic evolution" in her musical journey.

A message posted to her Instagram account stated: "Miley’s second song and video release ‘Something Beautiful’, the title track off of the forthcoming album explores her deep connection to fashion showcasing an original custom design by Casey Cadwallader for the House of Mugler in the visual.

"This era marks another bold artistic evolution for Miley, blending music and film into an immersive experience."

Miley had earlier revealed that Pink Floyd’s The Wall helped shape the inspiration behind the album.

Speaking with Harper's Bazaar, she explained: "My idea was making The Wall, but with a better wardrobe and more glamorous and filled with pop culture.

"It’s a concept album that’s an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music.

"I would like to be a human psychedelic for people. I don’t want anyone trying to be like me or imitate me or even be inspired by me. I want to impact frequencies in your body that make you vibrate at a different level."

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