Since you're reading this, chances are you've been yearning for a new era of die-hard Britney Spears fandom [1]. Sure, you can hit up Las Vegas to watch her slay at the Piece of Me concerts [2], but nothing can top having a new Britney jam and music video right around the corner. Nothing. And so we've been paying close attention to Britney's moves this past year, thirsty for any sign that Brit is staging a comeback. Finally, we were blessed with official word that the release of "Pretty Girls," Brit's new single with Iggy Azalea, is imminent. If all of it seems too good to be true, read on to reassure yourself that the Britney you know and love is back.
"Pretty Girls" is going to be an instant hit.
We don't need to hear the song to know. Clearly, Britney was feeling it on the set of her music video [3] with Iggy Azalea.
And yes, there will be dancing!
This Instagram was enough to confirm what we all need to know.
She's going to perform the song on TV!
No, you're not dreaming. Tune in to the Billboard Music Awards on May 17 or live with regret forever.
She's trying new things in the recording studio.
If you haven't heard "Tom's Diner," her new collaboration with legendary producer Giorgio Moroder [4], we have one question: where have you been?
She's "slowly but surely" working on a new album.
At least that's what she told Billboard in March [5]. Side note for her manager, Larry Rudolph: we don't care if, in your opinion, albums "aren't as important in the digital age as they used to be." We want a new Britney album, OK?
She's drinking Coca-Cola again.
Absolutely no loyalty left for Pepsi? You're such a rebel, Brit — we love it!
She's had time in the driver's seat again.
Real fans know nothing makes Britney happier than taking the wheel [6].
She dropped this guy.
Really, he had to go, especially after cheating on her [7]. The nerve.
The breakup didn't shatter her world.
She may have been having a "sh*tty day," but she was clearly more interested in hearts on shoes.
Then she hit the jackpot with this handsome man.
His name is Charlie Ebersol, and he's totally a keeper [8].
They're so cute together!
We've never seen Britney showing love quite like this [9].
She's getting intimate.
Britney's new lingerie collection, aptly titled The Intimate Britney Spears, is another outlet for her to show off her body.
The physique is really on point.
The ads for her lingerie line blessed us with more killer bikini pictures [10].
Her midriff is out for all to see!
We're not just talking about a photo shoot here. Britney even showed skin on a shopping trip.
So is THAT smile.
You recognize this expression, don't you? Britney hasn't blinded us with those pearly whites quite like this in years.
The cleavage has returned to the red carpet.
She's got it, and she's going to flaunt it.
She's making flawless entrances.
The tan, the hair, the makeup, the ensemble. Is this 2003 or something? No, this picture was taken in September 2014.
She has her own holiday.
No, really — Nov. 5 was "Britney Day" in Las Vegas.
She's embracing her past.
Brit Brit posted this sweet throwback picture with her brother. So cute.
Speaking of throwback pictures . . .
Where do you think these [11] came from? Mmm hmm.
She's reconnecting with old friends, like Steven Tyler.
We got very nostalgic when they linked up at the Super Bowl [12].
And Zoe Saldana!
Or at the very least the Crossroads costars ran into each other at the airport after Zoe came to Britney's defense [13] over that autotune scandal [14].
And her longtime girlfriends!
Hold up — is that Laura Lynne Covington? You know, Britney's cousin/BFF she used to hang out with 24/7 in the early '00s? Why, yes, it is.
Her relationship with mama Lynne is back on track.
"Goodnight London! Absolutely love this city... and being able to share it with my mom :)," she captioned their snap. Britney + her mom = a very good sign all is coming up roses behind closed doors.
They even go hiking together.
And according to this snap, they're one funny duo.
She's in on the joke.
Britney had us all laughing when she read a mean tweet [15] someone wrote about her on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
She's uncensored.
Did she drop the f-bomb in her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video? You're so bad, Britney.
She's getting goofy.
A Woody Woodpecker impression?! So adorable!
She's setting trends.
Oh, so, is this why Ariana Grande decided to be carried around [16]?
She's taking selfies with fans.
No diva behavior here — Britney walked the red carpet while promoting her lingerie line in Germany.
She's even signing autographs.
Exhibit A.
On more than one occasion.
Exhibit B.
She doesn't need a club to celebrate.
Nope, her 33rd birthday was a cozy, family-friendly affair [17].
She's exploring her world.
Britney isn't locked up behind the gates of her mansion all day. She takes scooter rides around her neighborhood.
She's come full circle.
"Took these two little Mouseketeers to @Disneyland today... like mama like sons ;)," she wrote on Instagram.
She was bored.
Britney has never done "bored" well. You know what that means! Let a new Britney era commence.