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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 Meghan Markle’s new candle line gives sweet nod to kids Prince Achie and Princess Lilibet

Meghan Markle’s new collection for her As Ever lifestyle brand includes candles inspired by her and Prince Harry’s children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
The Mother’s Day collection, set to launch Wednesday, features two $64 signature candles named after the birthdays of her and the Duke of Sussex’s little ones.
The Signature Candle No. 506 is listed as “Prince Archie of Sussex’s Birthdate,” which falls on May 6, per a press release obtained by People.
The scent is described as “a warm, comforting scent inspired by Prince Archie of Sussex’s birthdate, bringing a soft, familiar ease into the room,” with notes of ginger, neroli and cashmere — a subtle nod to the youngling’s red hair. “This candle is inspired by Meghan’s son, Prince Archie,” the release explained.
A second scent, Signature Candle No. 604, is inspired by Lilibet’s June 4 birthday.
It’s described as “a light, floral scent inspired by Princess Lilibet of Sussex’s birthdate, adding a sense of brightness and openness to the home,” with notes of amber, santal and water lily — a nod to her name.
Her kids’ birthdays also inspire different bundle sets in the upcoming Mother’s Day drop.
This marks the brand’s first major launch since Netflix cut ties with As Ever last month.
“Her show did not go on so it did not make sense to continue the partnership,” an industry source exclusively told Page Six, referring to Markle’s series, “With Love, Meghan,” which was axed after two seasons.
A Netflix spokesperson told Page Six in a statement, “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life.
A source close to the matter told us it was always the plan to get As Ever running on its “own two feet” and said Netflix and Markle will continue their mutually supportive relationship.
“We can expect to see seasonal specials of ‘With Love, Meghan,’” the insider added.
In a telling move, the Duchess of Sussex filed an As Ever trademark in Australia — just weeks before she and Harry were set to visit.
Notably, a spokesperson for As Ever had previously denied rumors that Markle, 44, would be expanding into other countries.
Earlier this month, an expert exclusively told Page Six that the “deliberate” business move could indicate that the brand is not “delivering the level of success” in America that Markle and Harry, 41, initially expected.
“In that context, branching out into a new market starts to feel less like a choice and more like a necessity to avoid the brand stagnating,” the celebrity PR specialist added.
Markle’s company has been plagued by setbacks since she launched the endeavor in 2024 under the name American Riviera Orchard.
A year later, she was forced to rebrand to As Ever after facing a slew of trademark issues.
“I appreciate everyone who gave me the grace to make mistakes and figure it out and also to be forgiving with myself through that,” Markle told People in March 2025, referring to the many roadblocks. “It’s a learning curve.”
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Nicole Kidman recalls learning of mom’s death at Venice Film Festival

Nicole Kidman is opening up about the day she found out her mother had died.
The 58-year-old actress spoke at the live speaker series, HISTORYTalks 2026, which is organized by the History Channel, on Saturday about a number of things, including learning of her mother’s death just prior to accepting the best actress award for “Babygirl” at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024.
“I’d won best actress at Venice Film Festival. This seems to be such a common theme through my life,” she said, per The Hollywood Reporter.
“I was about to go on stage, and I found out my mother had died. I went right back to the room in Venice, got into bed and was completely devastated.”
She recalled feeling as if she didn’t know how she would be able to continue on without her mom, saying, she “was so much a part of my existence. The idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing.”
The “Big Little Lies” star went on to say that “the idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing,” and she began to take steps to leave Venice as soon as possible.
“I remember getting into a boat in the canal, and literally at night trying to find my way to the airport, and then turning around and going, I can’t even do this,” she said.
“And then went back into the bed, and I was alone. My husband wasn’t there. My children weren’t there. I’d gone to win an award. What should have been a beautiful thing, ended up with that. But there is the contrast of life.”
Having gone through this tragic experience alone, Kidman says she now tells people “that’s when I know I’m resilient,” and “can survive pretty much anything.”
Kidman’s mother, Janelle, died in September 2024 at the age of 84.
Two years after her mother’s death, the Academy Award-winning actress shared with investigative journalist, Vicky Nguyen, as part of the private school’s Silk Speaker Series, that she has plans to become a death doula.
“As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there was only so much the family could provide,” Kidman said per the San Francisco Chronicle.
“Between my sister and I, we have so many children and our careers and our work, and wanting to take care of her because my father wasn’t in the world anymore, and that’s when I went, ‘I wish there was these people in the world that were there to sit impartially and just provide solace and care.’”
Kidman shares two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15 — with her ex-husband, Keith Urban, while her sister, Antonia, has six kids.
The actress has spoken about her close bond with her mother many times over the years, telling the Sydney Morning Herald about how her mom always pushed her to pursue her dreams, saying, “she carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths.”
“Mom didn’t necessarily get the career that she wanted, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal,” Kidman added.
“That’s given me my life. And she gave me my life, she and my dad.”
Kidman is following in her mother’s footsteps as a supportive mom, as she is supporting her daughter, Sunday Rose, in her budding modeling career.
She made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in 2025, walking for Miu Miu.
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Christina Applegate’s friends fearing the worst as ‘hellish’ details of star’s hospitalization are revealed: report

Christina Applegate’s friends are reportedly worried for the “Married … With Children” star following her recent hospitalization, fearing the worst as more “hellish” details are revealed amid her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
“With every setback, if we are being realistic, everyone has it in the back of their minds that they might not have a tomorrow with her,” a source told Daily Mail in a report published on Friday.
“Christina is a fighter, but her battle with MS has been treacherous. She has better days and really bad days; she doesn’t have great days. She’s always dealing with something. It sucks.”
The insider added: “But when she does look at things positively it makes her feel better in the moment because she has so many friends that are there for her, even to listen to her, cry with her and anything in between.”
The news comes shortly after it was reported that Applegate, 54, had been hospitalized in Los Angeles last month.
It remains unclear if the reason behind her extended hospital visit has to do with her autoimmune disease at this time.
When reached for comment, a rep for the actress told Page Six: “I have no comment on whether she is in the hospital or what her medical treatments are. She’s had a long history of complicated medical conditions that she has been refreshingly open about, as evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast.”
Applegate — who revealed her MS diagnosis in August 2021 — has been open about her health journey, giving updates via various interviews and her “MesSy” podcast, which she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Most recently, she admitted in February that she’s been confined to her bed due to ongoing pain. She made the confession while telling People that she still tries to take her daughter, Sadie — who she shares with her husband Martyn LeNoble — to school in the mornings.
“I want to take her; it’s my favorite thing to do. It’s the only time we have together by ourselves,” she told the outlet.
“I tell myself, ‘Just get her there safely and get home so you can get back into bed.’ And that’s what I do.”
Applegate last revealed she was hospitalized on an August 2025 episode of her podcast, sharing that she was “screaming” from being in “so much pain.”
On the episode, she recalled feeling like “my appendix is bursting” after she felt an excruciating pain on her side.
At the time, doctors informed her that she had a kidney infection that has since spread to her other kidney.
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