In a surprising turn of events, pop superstar Britney Spears has made an unexpected resurgence on the U.S. iTunes chart. Interestingly, her track 'Selfish' has climbed to number four on the ranking, despite not being a new release. What makes this even more intriguing is the fact that her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, has just released his long-awaited single with the same title.
Fans of Britney Spears have come out in full force to either support her or, perhaps, playfully taunt Timberlake by purchasing her song. This playful rivalry dates back to their highly publicized relationship over two decades ago when they were one of the hottest celebrity couples of the time. While they have both moved on and started families, it seems that they will forever be linked to each other in some way.
Last year, their past romance resurfaced when Spears released her memoir, The Woman In Me. In the book, she revealed that she had become pregnant during their courtship and alleged that Timberlake had convinced her to have an abortion. This revelation sparked further criticism of Timberlake's past behavior, adding to the challenges he was already facing in his career.
'Selfish' by Britney Spears was actually released in 2011 as part of the deluxe edition of her album Femme Fatale, which also produced hits like 'Hold It Against Me' and 'Till the World Ends.' Since it was not promoted as a single at the time, many people may not be familiar with the song unless they are die-hard fans of the pop icon.
Timberlake, on the other hand, has recently made a comeback with his highly anticipated single also titled 'Selfish.' The song has been performing well in terms of sales and holds the number one spot on the U.S. iTunes chart since its release.
While this unexpected turn of events may seem like a playful jab from Spears fans towards Timberlake, it ultimately serves as a testament to the enduring connection that exists between these two musicians. Whether intentional or coincidental, it goes to show that their past relationship still holds a certain fascination for fans and the public alike.
As the charts continue to evolve, it will be interesting to see if Britney Spears can maintain her spot in the top 10 with 'Selfish' and if Justin Timberlake's latest single will make a notable debut on the Billboard charts in the coming weeks. Only time will tell how these two former flames and their music will continue to intertwine in the ever-evolving world of pop music.
