Pop star Britney Spears is prompting fresh concern after new allegations that she was acting erratically at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Eyewitnesses claim that the “Oops!… I Did It Again” singer was smoking indoors, barking, and even forgot to leave her knife on the table as she was leaving the restaurant. As of the time of this writing, the “Toxic” singer has yet to address the accusations.
On May 14, TMZ reported that the Princess of Pop was dining at the Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, May 13. Eyewitnesses told the outlet that the “Gimme More” singer was “raising her voice, screaming, and even barking at times.” Those witnesses described her behavior as “chaotic” and “kind of sad.”
One restaurant patron claimed that the pop star walked by their table holding a knife, although it’s possible that she just forgot to put it down at her table. They were also told that the “Circus” singer lit a cigarette near the door, prompting staff to intervene. They reportedly asked her companion to put it out.
Who Was Britney Dining With?
It’s unclear who Britney was dining with, but he was simply described as a man. It’s not clear whether she was dining with her sons, Sean Preston, 20, or Jayden James, 19, although one patron told TMZ she reportedly told the man she was dining with, “I love you.” It’s possible that it was one of her sons, but that has not been confirmed at this time.
Britney reportedly ordered a burger and fries, but the outlet was told that she barely ate and mostly just picked at her fries. The source shared that she left plenty of food behind, and apparently, an unfinished glass of orange juice. The witness also claims she left a bit of a mess, saying the area under her table looked “like a toddler had been there.”
Britney Spears Was Reportedly Taken Home By Security
TMZ obtained a photo of a crumpled menu allegedly left behind at Britney’s table. Apparently, despite the commotion, many patrons didn’t realize that they were dining with the “…Baby One More Time” hitmaker until she had already left the restaurant. Afterward, diners were supposedly saying that this would “only happen in L.A.”
Other sources told the outlet that the “Crossroads” actress was taken home by security. It stands to reason that she would not be driving, as she pled guilty to reckless driving after her DUI arrest on May 4.
Inside Britney Spears’ DUI Case and Resolution
In March, the “Womanizer” singer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was arrested, booked, and released the following day. A few weeks after the arrest, she voluntarily checked into a rehab facility in order to seek treatment with the encouragement of her two sons.
She was not in court for the May 4 arraignment, in which she accepted a plea deal. Her attorney, Michael A. Goldstein, agreed to plead guilty to a wet reckless at Ventura Superior Court. She was sentenced to 12 months of summary probation and one day in jail by Ventura County Commissioner Matthew Nemerson. Her jail time was credited as time served, as reported by PEOPLE magazine.
On April 30, prosecutors in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that she had been charged with a misdemeanor, but admitted that she would likely be offered the wet reckless because she did not have a prior DUI history, and there was no crash or injury at the time of her arrest.
Britney Must See A Psychiatrist Twice A Month
In addition to her probation, the singer was fined $571.00 and ordered to attend a three-month DUI program, during which drivers complete 30 hours of class. She also agreed to see a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month. In addition, her vehicle was authorized to be searched for drugs and alcohol.
“Through her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her conduct. She has taken significant steps to implement positive change, which is clearly reflected in the Ventura County District Attorney’s decision to reduce the charge in this case and dismiss the DUI,” Goldstein said in a statement. “Britney appreciates this discretion and is also grateful for the outpouring of support she has received.”
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko confirmed that the “Sometimes” singer made a plea through her lawyer and praised her for taking responsibility at the “earliest stage.”
“We do not want Miss Spears to reoffend,” Nasarenko said outside the courthouse.
