Britney Spears in running for Emmy nomination

London, June 14 : Britney Spears is all set to be nominated for an Emmy Award, for her cameos in US television sitcom - 'How I Met Your Mother.'

While the 26-year-old popstar is walking a recovery path, things are looking brighter for the 'Toxic' star, as producers of the show are pushing for her to be nominated for an Emmy.

Spears is now part of the official ballot as a possible nominee to receive an award for her two guest appearances on the sitcom.

Running for nomination, the singer turned actress will be joining the likes of Mary-Kate Olsen for 'Weeds', Alyssa Milano for 'My Name is Earl' and 'Scrubs' star Sarah Chalke for guest-starring as Brit's boss on the show.

Out of 41 actresses, only a few will be short-listed as final nominees before the September ceremony.

ANI