Jack Black Covers Britney Spears’ ‘…Baby One More Time’

Jack Black teamed up together with his longtime bandmate Kyle Gass to report a canopy of Britney Spears’ 1998 breakout hit, “…Child One Extra Time,” and the star revealed he’s a fan of the pop princess on the premiere for Kung Fu Panda 4 on Sunday (March 3).

“Britney, in the event you’re watching, I like you. I like the tune,” Black advised Leisure Tonight. Of the quilt itself, he added, “We’re very pleased with it, [and] I hope you prefer it, too.”

Black additionally was thrilled on the considered collaborating with Spears. “I’m right here! I’m prepared if you find yourself. I’m ready by the cellphone,” he mentioned. “I acquired kicks! I don’t fairly have Britney kicks, however you realize, I acquired some strikes.”

A team-up with the “Piece of Me” celebrity is unlikely, as Spears took to Instagram again in January to close down rumors that she’s engaged on an album. “Simply so we’re clear many of the information is trash,” she wrote in her publish. “They hold saying I’m turning to random individuals to do a brand new album … I’ll by no means return to the music trade !!!”

The publish appeared to be in response Web page Six and US Solar report that the singer is working with Charli XCX and Julia Michaels to co-write a long-awaited tenth studio album. The singer’s final album was 2016’s Glory, although additionally teamed up with Elton John for 2021’s “Maintain Me Nearer.”

Watch Jack Black’s “…Child One Extra Time” cowl beneath.