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A timeline of Britney Spears’ troubled past

Britney Spears’ life has been filled with troubling moments, including her recent DUI arrest in California.
The pop star was arrested on the evening of March 4, 2026, by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence, Page Six confirmed.
She was released the following morning and a court date was set for May 4, 2026.
Spears’ struggles date back to 2007, when she infamously shaved her head and attacked a paparazzo with an umbrella.
Her more recent behavior includes dancing with knives on Instagram, driving erratically after leaving a restaurant and walking out of a wine bar with a champagne flute in her hand.
In addition, Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline made damning allegations about the pop singer — including that she allegedly did cocaine while breastfeeding their sons Sean Preston and Jayden James — in his 2025 memoir, “You Thought You Knew.”
Here’s a full timeline of Britney Spears’ troubled past.
2007: Britney shaves her head and attacks a paparazzo with an umbrella
At the height of her career, Spears infamously walked into Esther’s Haircutting Studio in Tarzana, Calif., one night in 2007 and asked for her hair to be shaved off.
The salon’s owner, Esther Tognozzi, refused, so Spears took matters into her own hands by grabbing a clipper and giving herself a buzzcut while paparazzi snapped photos through the windows.
Just days later, the “Toxic” singer was photographed attacking a photographer’s car with an umbrella.
The incidents were followed by Spears checking into rehab. She spent around 24 hours at Crossroads Centre and then entered Promises Malibu Treatment Center for a 28-day program, leaving in March 2007.
At the time, Spears was going through a divorce and custody battle with Federline.
The exes finalized their divorce in July 2007 and initially agreed to joint custody of their sons. Federline later got full custody of the boys in 2008.
2008: Britney is placed on psychiatric hold
In February 2008, Spears was placed on back-to-back psychiatric holds, leading her father, Jamie Spears, to petition for an emergency temporary conservatorship over his eldest daughter.
The conservatorship was later made permanent in October 2008.
April 2019: Britney checks into a mental health treatment center
In January 2019, Spears announced she was going on an “indefinite work hiatus” after her father suffered a life-threatening illness.
She revealed at the time that her upcoming album and planned second Vegas residency, “Britney: Domination,” would be delayed.
Come April 2019, Spears checked into a mental health facility.
2021: Britney claims her conservatorship is abusive
Spears’ conservatorship drama came to a head when the 2021 documentary “Framing Britney Spears” spotlighted how severe media scrutiny had led to her downfall with substance abuse and mental health issues.
That sparked the #FreeBritney movement, which demanded she be freed from the conservatorship.
In March 2021, the Grammy Award winner officially filed a court petition requesting that Jamie be replaced as conservator over her personal affairs.
During her first public hearing in June 2021, which she attended virtually, Spears alleged that her conservators were “abusive” and “bullying” her. She also claimed they forced her to use birth control despite her wishes to marry and have a baby with her then-boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
Jamie, 73, filed a petition on Sept. 7, 2021, to finally end the conservatorship. Two months later, the conservatorship was officially terminated by Judge Brenda Penny.
September 2023: Britney is pulled over for driving without a license
On Sept. 10, 2023, Spears was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol and was issued a violation for not having a valid license in her possession and a second violation for failing to provide an officer with proof of insurance.
Her attorney Mathew Rosengart told Page Six at the time, “Britney at all times had a license and insurance; this is the functional equivalent of a parking ticket.”
September 2023: Britney dances with knives
Authorities performed a wellness check at Spears’ house in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Sept. 27, 2023, after she posted worrisome videos of herself dancing with knives.
Captain Dean Worthy of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office told Page Six that a sergeant had been dispatched to the singer’s home after responding to the call from a concerned individual.
When police arrived at Spears’ home, security told them Spears was “fine” and “nothing was going on.”
The “Circus” singer later spoke out about the entire ordeal, admitting that she knew she “spooked” her fans with her concerning video but insisted that they were “fake knives.”
Around that time, Spears released her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” where she revealed that she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake, whom she dated from 1999 to 2002.
Her book came out three months after Spears separated from Asghari, whom she married in June 2022. They finalized their divorce in May 2024.
May 2024: Britney fights with boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz outside Chateau Marmont
An ambulance was called to the Chateau Marmont in LA in the early morning hours of May 2, 2024, after Spears and her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz, allegedly had a dispute at the hotel.
Photos obtained by the New York Post showed Spears holding a white pillow and a brown blanket outside of the swanky celebrity hotspot.
Spears later called the news about the incident “fake” and claimed that the paramedics came to the hotel “illegally.”
October 2025: Kevin Federline makes damning claims about Britney in his memoir
Federline — who was living in Hawaii with his and Spears’ sons — wrote in his book that the singer’s “erratic behavior” is worse than what is seen on the surface and that she’s “racing toward” a tragic ending with her erratic behavior.
In one of the allegations, Federline claimed that their sons woke up to Spears watching them sleep while holding a knife.
He also alleged that Spears punched their eldest son in the face and wished the children were dead.
Spears denied Federline’s allegations and claimed his book was a money grab.
As for Spears’ sons, Jayden reconciled with his mom in 2024 and even spent Christmas in 2025 with her following years of estrangement, while Sean Preston has declined Spears’ pleas to see him.
October 2025: Britney swerves while driving
Spears made headlines for swerving while driving home from a restaurant on the night of Oct. 22, 2025.
After news broke, Spears claimed it was not her in the concerning video — but a “lookalike.”
The restaurant manager defended Spears and claimed she was not “intoxicated.”
November 2025: Britney leaves wine bar with a champagne flute
Spears was spotted holding a champagne flute after exiting Stonehaus wine bar in Westlake Village, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2025.
Her team insisted to the Daily Mail that the A-lister was not drinking any alcohol during the rare outing.
Spears blasted the photos in an Instagram video, calling the paparazzi “incredibly mean” and saying they always take “the worst photos” of her.
March 2026: Britney arrested for a DUI
Spears was arrested on suspicion of a DUI on March 4, 2026, around 9:28 p.m. local time. She was booked at 3:02 a.m. the following morning and released at 6:07 a.m.
Dispatch audio obtained by Page Six revealed Spears was allegedly swerving and speeding in her Black BMW sedan before she was pulled over.
Her manager, Cade Hudson, told Page Six in a statement that he hopes Spears’ detainment is “the first step in long overdue change.”
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” he said in part. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law. … Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
Hudson also claimed that Spears’ loved ones, including her two sons, “are going to be spending time with her.”
A court date has been set for May 4, 2026.
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How to watch ‘DWTS’ Season 35 cast announcement live for free
It’s that time of year again.
The Season 35 premiere of “Dancing with the Stars” is two weeks away and this morning, the entire cast and their pro partners will be announced live on “Good Morning America.”
Yesterday, the show confirmed that all three judges — Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough — and hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribiero will return for Season 35 as well.
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Though speculation has been ramping up ahead of the reveal, four stars have been officially confirmed to join Season 35: “Traitors” alum Maura Higgins, “Summer House” star Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson from the Savannah Bananas and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez.
Page Six also confirmed that “Save the Last Dance” and “10 Things I Hate About You” star Julia Stiles is set to compete.

The show has not announced its full roster of professional dancers for Season 35 yet, but Season 34 champ Witney Carson has been confirmed to compete as Rodriguez’s partner, and the show also announced the return of pro Sharna Burgess after a five-year hiatus. Adele Zaikman will also debut as a pro after winning “The Next Pro.”
When is the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 2026 cast reveal?
The cast of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 will be revealed on today’s (Sept. 3) episode of “Good Morning America.” The morning talk show begins at 7 a.m. ET, but a specific time for the announcement has not been revealed.
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Melissa Gorga calls this Anua cream her ‘home Botox secret’
No need to be in envy of Melissa Gorga’s skin care drawer.
The 47-year-old “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star took to Instagram last week to reveal her “holy grail home botox secret”: Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream, which is currently under $25 at Amazon’s Labor Day sale.
“They asked for my botox routine. I showed them this,” the star wrote in the sponsored clip, while applying small dots of the K-beauty formula to her face, neck and décolletage.

While it doesn’t involve any actual Botox or needles, the product contains PDRN — a buzzy ingredient derived from salmon sperm — hyaluronic acid and collagen. The combination is designed to boost radiance and provide long-lasting hydration.
Gorga shared some with her 21-year-old daughter Antonia, who posted her own TikTok with the brand earlier this summer.
“Look at this glowing glass skin, I learned this from my mom’s home Botox secret,” the eldest Gorga daughter said, revealing her mom already “stocked up on two more” bottles of the cream.
“You guys know my mom is super picky with skin care, so I knew this was the real deal,” she added. (Melissa also kept the praise coming in the cute clip, declaring the formula “literally a game-changer.”)

They’re not the only ones buying in bulk, as Amazon’s sold over 90,000 bottles (!) in the last month alone.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s dog makes fashion debut alongside tight end in Tommy Hilfiger campaign

Tommy Hilfiger is for the dogs.
Travis Kelce stars in a new ad campaign for the American fashion brand — and so does his pooch.
The white Samoyed appears in a pic with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both kicking their paws up on a striped lounger at The Plaza Hotel.
For his part, Kelce, 36, models a navy peacoat and white turtleneck in the pic, smizing for the camera as the fluffy pup sits on his leg.
In a video for the campaign, man and his best friend get cozy on the couch, with Kelce in a Hilfiger sweatshirt.
Rumors swirled that Kelce and wife Taylor Swift had become dog parents when images from their July 3 Madison Square Garden wedding were leaked, with one appearing to feature a white canine.
Shortly after, the “New Heights” podcast host was seen with the pampered dog disembarking from a plane in Florida.
The couple have yet to publicly address the new addition to their furry family — though it’s clearly entering the spotlight as a model. It’s not yet known whether the hound is a boy or a girl, nor what it’s named.
When not posing with the pooch, Kelce looks like top dog, strutting around the iconic locale in a varsity jacket, trench coat and more. He also holds a football in Central Park, modeling a casual-cool flannel and chore jacket. In behind-the-scenes pics, he’s joined by Swift BFF Gigi Hadid as well as Carmelo Anthony, Jisoo and more Hilfiger ambassadors.
Kelce himself was announced as the new face of the brand in March, a partnership that will last through his 2026-2027 football season, and was spotted shooting the spot in April.
He’s set to appear in “a series of campaigns shaped by relentless optimism, endless curiosity and a belief in dreaming big” this fall — with the new “Only In New York”-themed pics serving as the first — and will design his own capsule collection that “reimagines elevated Tommy icons” next spring, the company said at the time.
The new campaign was shot at the iconic NYC hotel, which Hilfiger once called home for more than a decade.
“I’ve always loved sharing the places that have inspired me, and The Plaza is certainly one of them. What was fun about this campaign was watching Travis make the experience completely his own,” the designer said in a press release.
“He brings incredible confidence, warmth and charisma, and seeing him experience New York through his own perspective brought fresh energy to the story.”
Hilfiger continued, “Travis represents a new generation of American icons. He has this amazing cross-
generational appeal that attracts people of all ages – from the kids who see him as an icon on the field, to older generations who find him relatable and charismatic.
People connect with him because he feels real. That confidence, optimism and authenticity reflect everything we’ve always stood for as a brand.”
And Kelce’s next Hilfiger event? The brand’s Sept 10. fashion show staged at The Plaza Hotel.
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