Timbaland wants to bring Sexy Spears Back!

Bringing Britney Back Hit-making producer Timbaland tells EW that he -- and Spears' ex Justin Timberlake -- want to help the troubled pop star by joining her in the studio. After conjuring up no fewer than five No. 1 hits for Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado in the past eight months, top producer Timbaland may now be turning his attention to a new project: Britney Spears.

The hitmaker tells EW he would like to work with the troubled star, who — at press time — was enrolled in a 30-day-minimum rehab program at Promises Malibu, an inpatient treatment center in Southern California. ''I feel her pain, it really bothers me,'' says the influential beatsmith, his voice cracking with emotion. ''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.'' And if the pair decide to team up, there could be another unexpected guest. Timbaland reveals to EW that his ''best friend'' and Spears' ex, Justin Timberlake, would be willing to reunite with Britney in the studio. (Representatives for Spears' and Timberlake's label, Jive, could not be reached for comment.) Says Timbaland: ''I asked Justin, 'How would you feel about me working with Britney?' I had to ask him that. I said, 'Would you do it with me?''' According to Timbaland, the singer said he would. ''She's just gotta be serious.''

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