The long awaited return of Britney Spears is drawing nearer as Entertainment Weekly confirms her new single will premiere on U.S radio next week. 

'Hold It Against Me' is the leading single from what will be Spears' as yet untitled seventh studio album and is due to be aired on January 7, 2011. 

Sharon Dastur, New York's Z100 radio programme director, said of the track:

"It’s produced by Dr Luke and Max Martin, and the beat that they give her is really unique compared to other artists - this infectious bass beat beneath the song."

Watch the impressive introduction to Britney's Circus tour here: