Britney Spears is heading back to the unemployment line. Though considering what else is going on, termination is the least of her worries.
Two weeks ago, Spears agreed to host next month's Scandinavian Style Mansion gala, a fashion fete thrown by her pal and latest entourage addition Claus Hjelmbak, which would have been her first gig of the year.
But in the wake of her hospitalization and psych evaluation, Hjelmbak decided to issue an uninvitation.
"Due to recent events, Britney Spears will not be hosting the Scandinavian Style Mansion event on Feb. 16 as recently announced," the Danish fashion executive tells E! News exclusively. "As a friend, my primary concern is for Britney's well-being and giving her the love and support she needs."
While Hjelmbak, a participant in Spears' late-night Kitson shopping run earlier this month, is rescinding his offer for the singer to host the swank fashion gathering, he said Spears was more than welcome to attend the do in a less taxing capacity.
"I still hope she will be well enough to attend the gala event as my personal guest," he says.
The gala is set to feature the crème de la crème of Scandinavian fashion houses.
In Spears' honor, Hjelmbak says he will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the evening's pricey VIP passes to the charity of her choosing.
Earlier Thursday, the fashion-forward foreigner told E! News that his thoughts were with the troubled star and that he supported the decision—apparently made for, not by, her—to seek treatment.
"I have been in touch with those close to her, and all I can say is my foremost concern is for her to get the help she needs," he said.
Hjelmbak was slated to head to UCLA Medical Center to visit Spears later this afternoon.
The duo's friendship came to light in December, when Spears celebrated her 26th birthday at a Scandinavian Style Mansion event. Next month's gala will be held at a private home in Beverly Hills.
When Hjelmbak first announced Spears' emcee duties earlier this month, he dismissed the whacked-out public image of Spears as nothing more than media slanting.
"She's really sweet and down to earth and fun to be around," he said at the time.
The "Gimme More" singer remains hospitalized after her psychiatrist determined she was a potential danger to herself or others. It's her second forced trip to a psych ward in recent weeks. She was previously hospitalized at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for just over 24 hours following a custody standoff on Jan. 3.
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