Spears turned down 'Umbrella'

Britney Spears was offered the chance to record 'Umbrella', before Rihanna made it a number one hit - but the pop princess turned it down.

Spears turned down 'Umbrella'

Britney Spears was offered the chance to record 'Umbrella', before Rihanna made it a number one hit - but the pop princess turned it down.

American music producer Tricky Stewart - who created the track - has confessed Spears was given first option on the song.

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