Super producer Timbaland has revealed Justin Timberlake will help him resurrect Britney Spears's career.

He told US mag Entertainment Weekly that the 'SexyBack' star AGREED to collaborate on his troubled ex's comeback material on one condition: that she "was serious" about it!

And Timbaland, who twiddled the knobs on both 'SexyBack' and Nelly Furtado's sultry comeback single 'Maneater', is champing at the bit to sprinkle his magic on Britters' stuff.

The big softie said, "I feel her pain, it really bothers me. I'm the type of person who tries to save the world. I just want to take her away, go overseas, and work (it) out.

"I just want to hold her hand. I want her to be in my camp, to be around Justin. I need Justin to talk to her."

It's some positive news at last for Britney who has been dogged by rumours that her stay in Promises rehab centre is not going to plan.

Reports from the US claim the singer has been dodging therapy sessions, using her mobile phone too much, and sneaking out to go shopping.

However a source told US Weekly that Britney reckons she has now got to the root of her problems after reading actress Brooke Shields' book about postnatal depression.

Brit has told friends this is exacly what she is suffering from, rather than being addicted to anything.

In which case, let's hope the singer gets the helps she needs and that Timbaland and her first love help get her sexy back.

The results could be explosive judging by this lot. Check Britney's back catalogue out here here, and JT's here.

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'SLJ'