Britney Spears arrested for driving under the influence in California

Pop singer Britney Spears was taken into custody in Ventura, California, on the night of Wednesday, March 4, on charges of driving under the influence. According to reports, she was released in the early hours of Thursday, March 5, without any restrictive conditions. The singer is scheduled to appear in court on May 4 to face the charges. Following the incident, reports emerged that Spears deactivated her Instagram account. The event has drawn comparisons to the recent arrest of her former partner, Justin Timberlake, who also faced DUI charges. Timberlake initially denied the accusations before admitting to consuming alcohol and paying a fine. No further details regarding the specific circumstances of Spears' arrest have been released at this time.