Britney Preparing for a Comeback ... Again

E! News reports that Britney Spears is gearing up to start work on a video for another tune off of her latest album, Blackout.

"She wants to do the single 'Hot as Ice' as her next video and is ready to take the next step," said a source close to Spears. "She's been working a chair routine out in the studio and is ready to animate it."

According to E! News, Spears is going to start rehearsing up to four days a week and is looking to hook up with dancer/choreographer Andre Fuentes to design the footwork for the video.

Fuentes and Spears have previously worked together when he appeared as a backup dancer in several of her music videos, including "Slave 4 U" and "Oops I Did It Again."

Nevertheless, a source close to the Spears camp stated that Fuentes cannot be officially hired for the gig until Jamie Spears signs off on him.

"Now that a lot of the drama is behind her, she's really getting serious about making a comeback," the source said. "Once she gets working out more in the studio, the pounds will come off," the insider added. "They always do."