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Britney Spears Arrested for DUI

Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday night in Ventura County, Calif., Variety has confirmed. The singer was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. and booked early Thursday morning around 3 a.m. According to an arrest record, she has since been released and is sch

EntertainmentBy Christopher BlakeMarch 5, 20261 min read

Last updated: April 6, 2026, 1:32 PM

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Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday night in Ventura County, Calif., Variety has confirmed.

The singer was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. and booked early Thursday morning around 3 a.m. According to an arrest record, she has since been released and is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.

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Christopher Blake

Entertainment Editor

Christopher Blake covers Hollywood, streaming, and the entertainment industry for the Journal American. With 12 years covering the entertainment beat, he has interviewed hundreds of filmmakers, actors, and studio executives. His coverage of the streaming wars and box office trends is widely read.

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