Britney Spears: "I'm Okay" After DUI Arrest

Britney Spears's longtime friend and former personal assistant, Sean Phillip, has provided an update on the singer following her recent DUI arrest. Phillip stated that Spears, 44, communicated she is "I'm okay" after being released from custody by the California Highway Patrol. He expressed empathy for Spears enduring public mistakes and rejected the idea of another conservatorship, referencing the toll the previous one took on her.

Phillip described Spears as one of the strongest people he knows, believing she will navigate through this latest legal challenge. Law enforcement suspected Spears was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of her arrest. She was released from the Ventura County Jail and her next court date is scheduled for May 4, 2026.

A representative for Spears called the incident "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable." The representative added that Spears will "take the right steps and comply with the law," hoping this is the first step towards overdue change. The focus will be on Spears receiving the necessary help and support, and spending time with her sons while loved ones help devise a plan for her well-being and future success.