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Britney Spears Wields Knife at Diner After DUI Plea

5/16/2026

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Britney Spears' Knife Incident

Britney Spears ate at Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks on May 13, 2026, cutting a hamburger with a knife.
Media said she screamed, barked and walked past table holding a knife, prompting diners to turn to watch and one patron to fear for safety.
In May, she pleaded guilty to a DUI, received a $571 fine, and posted an Instagram video holding a snake, calling snakes symbols of health and luck.

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Britney Escorted Out

Restaurant staff intervened after Britney Spears lit a cigarette near the entrance and security escorted her out.
TMZ, Page Six and other outlets called the dinner chaotic, wild and insane.
Witnesses said Britney Spears repeatedly told a male companion “I love you” and hinted at a kiss, which the spokesperson omitted.
The singer’s representative accused the coverage of exaggeration, saying the incident was overstated.

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Britney Pleads DUI

Britney Spears waived Fourth Amendment protections in her plea, permitting warrantless vehicle searches.
The court sentenced her to a three-month DUI education program and ongoing mental-health treatment.
She entered a Maine substance-abuse rehab in April and left after less than three weeks.
Attorney Michael A. Goldstein said the wet-reckless plea is typical for first-time offenders with low blood-alcohol levels and no prior crashes.

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Britney Spears' Knife Incident

Britney Spears ate at Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks on May 13, 2026, cutting a hamburger with a knife.
Media said she screamed, barked and walked past table holding a knife, prompting diners to turn to watch and one patron to fear for safety.
In May, she pleaded guilty to a DUI, received a $571 fine, and posted an Instagram video holding a snake, calling snakes symbols of health and luck.

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