Britney Spears revealed that she will “never” again perform in the United States in a post shared to Instagram on Thursday.
The Grammy winner, who has not toured since 2018, shared the news alongside a photo of herself sitting on stage next to a white piano. In the post’s caption, she wrote that she will not return to the stage in the U.S. due to “sensitive” matters.
“I will never perform in the U.S. again because of extremely sensitive reasons,” Spears wrote. “But I hope to be sitting on a stool with a red rose in my hair, in a bun, performing with my son … in the UK and Australia very soon. He’s a huge star, and I’m so humbled to be in his presence!!! Godspeed, little man!!!”
Earlier in the caption, Spears shared that she wanted to give the piano to one of her sons, although she did not specify which one. She shares two children, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
Spears also opened up about posting videos of herself dancing on Instagram, explaining that the dances “heal things in my body that people have no idea about.”
“Yup and it’s embarrassing sometimes … but I walked through the fire to save my life,” the singer wrote.
Spears did not share any details about upcoming shows or concerts in the United Kingdom or Australia. A rep for Spears did not respond to The Hollywood Reporter‘s request for additional comment on her Instagram post.
The “…Baby One More Time” singer, who is one of the best-selling artists in music history, last performed in the U.S. in October 2018 when she concluded her Piece of Me Tour in Austin. Spears was scheduled to open her second Las Vegas residency, entitled Domination, in 2019, but postponed the shows before largely stepping away from music.
Although she has not performed in nearly eight years, Spears has released new songs. In 2022, the singer collaborated with Elton John on the single “Hold Me Closer.” One year later, she released the track “Mind Your Business” with Black Eyed Peas rapper will.i.am.
“When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life. There are lyrics in the song that point to that,” will.i.am told CBS Mornings at the time. “There is a thin line, and everyone deserves their version of privacy.”
