Britney Spears Is ‘Working Hard’ On Her Next Album

First Published: December 31, 2012 8:13 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Britney Spears attends FOX’s ‘The X Factor’ season finale news conference at CBS Television City on December 17, 2012Britney Spears might reportedly be leaving “The X Factor,” but 2013 could see new music from the pop superstar!

During a Twitter chat with her fans on Sunday, the 31-year-old confirmed she’s “working hard” on a new album.

The singer also noted that she is “collaborating with some new inspiring producers.”

When a fan Tweeted that they were looking forward to a new album from her, she wrote, “I’m excited too.”

When asked by a fan if she had plans to exit the FOX reality singing competition, where she is a judge, Britney replied, “Really focused on my music right now.”

The singer’s last album, “Femme Fatale,” dropped in March 2011 and included a slew of hit singles. Most recently, she collaborated with will.i.am on his new single, “Scream & Shout.”

-- Jesse Spero

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