Britney Spearshas entered rehab following her arreston suspicion of driving under the influence.
The 44-year-old popstar "has voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility," a representative for Spears confirmed to USA TODAY on April 12.
The news was first reported by theCelebrity Intelligence newsletter.
The move comes a month after she was arrested March 4 outside of Los Angeles County. A California Highway Patrol spokesperson told USA TODAY on March 6 that Spears was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, as she allegedly showed "signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests."
Spears was driving a black BMW 430i "erratically" at high speeds on the highway in Ventura County, according to the CHP. She is due for a court appearance on May 4.
Spears charmed Jay Leno in 2003 with a look at her new tattoo.
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Spears performs during her Onyx Hotel tour in 2004.
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Spears at the premiere of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in 2005, alongside husband Kevin Federline, whom she wed in 2004. She was pregnant at the time with their first son, Sean. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Spears and Federline in 2006 at a Grammys party.
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Spears arrives at the Los Angeles County Superior courthouse on Jan. 14, 2008, for a hearing regarding visitation rights for her two sons.
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Spears and her ex Sam Asghari who played her love interest in the "Slumber Party" video. The pair announced their engagement on Sept. 12, 2021 and legally separated in 2024.
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A promotional shot for the documentary "Framing Britney Spears" from FX and The New York Times, which hit Hulu on Jan. 5, 2021. The doc got fans and celebrities once again talking about the past media treatment of her and the years-long conservatorship that controlled her finances and other important life decisions. As the conservatorship battle continued, more interest in Spears' case launched more documentaries to air from Netflix and CNN.
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Britney's 13-year, state-imposed guardianship incited a fan-led #FreeBritney movement. Here, supporters gather outside the County Courthouse in Los Angeles during a hearing in her case on June 23, 2021. She was freed from the conservatorship on Nov. 12, 2021. The star celebrated the judge's decision on Instagram, writing: "I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day !!!! Best day ever … praise the Lord … can I get an Amen." She has since spoken out several times on Instagram about alleged mistreatment she suffered under her conservatorship by her family members. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Amid Britney Spears' arrest, a look back at her career in photos
Spears charmed Jay Leno in 2003 with a look at her new tattoo.
In a March 6 statement to USA TODAY, Spears' rep said the arrest was an "unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable."
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"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life," the rep said. The singer has a court hearing in the case scheduled for May 4.
"Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time," Spears' spokesperson added. "Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being."
Spears shares two children with ex-husbandKevin Federline: Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19.
Contributing: Edward Segarra and Taijuan Moorman
If you or someone you know needs help battling a substance abuse addiction, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration'sNational Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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