Pop icon Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility after her arrest last month for driving under the influence, her representatives confirmed.
Spears was arrested on March 4 in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol, according to reports. Following the incident, her spokesperson called it "an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable" and indicated the singer would "take the right steps and comply with the law."
Now, Spears has checked herself into a treatment facility, though her team has not disclosed when she entered or when she might be released. The singer remains scheduled to appear in court on May 4 regarding the arrest.
This marks another chapter in Spears' ongoing public journey, which has included the publication of her revealing memoir, The Woman In Me, and the termination of her 13-year conservatorship in 2021. The memoir detailed her career, personal relationships, and experiences under the conservatorship.
Spears has faced previous legal issues involving driving. In 2007, she was involved in a hit-and-run case, though charges were eventually dropped and she was acquitted of driving without a valid license.
In recent years, Spears has publicly addressed various personal allegations. After her ex-husband Kevin Federline claimed she used cocaine while breastfeeding their children, Spears responded by suggesting he was trying to "profit off [her] pain." She has also denied other drug-related rumors, stating claims about her family's concerns were "not true."
Authorities conducted a wellness check on Spears in 2023 and confirmed she was not in "any kind of danger."