Britney Spears was immediately taken to the hospital after being arrested for drunk driving, according to a new report.
TMZ reports that the Princess of Pop’s blood was drawn Thursday morning for authorities to test for alcohol content in her blood.
The paper noted that the 44-year-old singer “says[her BAC]was 0.06.”
The legal limit in California is 0.08 percent, but individuals can be charged with DUI if abnormal operation of the vehicle is observed.
TMZ reported that the Grammy winner was not injured when he was taken into custody in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday night.
Spears was booked at 3:02 a.m. the next morning and released at 6:07 a.m.
The “Crossroads” actress is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.
Her manager, Cade Hudson, issued a statement to Page Six saying he hopes Spears’ arrest is “the first step toward long-overdue change.”
It continued: “This was a completely unacceptable and unfortunate incident. Britney intends to take the right steps and abide by the law. … We hope she gets the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
Hudson added that the performer’s “loved ones will make the necessary plans beyond the deadline to help her be happy and successful,” adding that her sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, “will be spending time with her.”
Spears deactivated her Instagram following her arrest.
Hours before being taken into custody, the songwriter posted a video of herself dancing seductively at her Thousand Oaks home.
The “Stronger” singer has repeatedly made headlines in recent months for his erratic behavior, including swerving off the road while walking home from a restaurant in an October 2025 video.
Last year, Spears blamed the controversial video on a “look-alike” and insisted to her social media followers: “That’s not me.”
The restaurant’s manager defended the pop star at the time, insisting she was not “intoxicated.”
The following month, Spears was photographed leaving a wine bar with a drink in hand, but was never behind the wheel.
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