Britney Spears Arrested in California, Released; Court Date Set for May 4

Pop singer Britney Spears was arrested late Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, reportedly on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was detained by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m., booked early Thursday morning, and released several hours later. Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4. Official sources have not confirmed the exact charges, and Spears has not publicly commented. The arrest follows months of public concern over her recent social media activity.