Britney Spears was recently filmed visiting a liquor store and a dive bar in Los Angeles. This public appearance follows her departure from a brief rehab stint and a legal settlement regarding a driving offense.

The Twisted Tea run at Wines of the World

CCTV foootage obtained by the Daily Mail shows Britney Spears entering Wines of the World in Sherman Oaks accompanied by a female assistant and a male security guard. According to the report, the 44-year-old singer was seen dancing in the aisles and spinning playfully before her companion selected a large can of alcoholic Twisted Tea from a cooler .

The transaction involved a mix of payment methods, with Britney Spears paying in cash while her male companion used a card. In addition to the alcoholic beverage, the group purchased a pack of cinnamon-flavored Trident gum before departing the premises in a black SUV.

Barking and steak knives at the Blue Dog Tavern

Following the liquor store visit, Britney Spears and her companions traveled to the Blue Dog Tavern, where the evening reportedly took a chaotic turn. As TMZ reported, witnesses claimed the singer caused a scene by "barking" and carrying a knife around the establishment, though restaurant staff noted that the knife was a steak knife provided with the burger she ordered.

A representative for Britney Spears disputed these accounts, telling the Daily Mail that the situation was "completely blown out of proportion." The representative claimed the singer was simply recounting a story about her dog barking at neighbors and was using the knife solely to cut her meal in half. Additionally, staff at the Blue Dog Tavern reportedly had to intervene when Britney Spears attempted to smoke a cigarette near the entrance.

The 'wet reckless' plea and 12 months of probation

This public behavior is particularly notable given the legal constaints currently placed on Britney Spears. Following a run-in with the law on March 4, 2026, the singer pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving, often referred to as a "wet reckless."

As part of this plea deal, Britney Spears was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to complete a mandatory alcohol education program. The terms of her probation strictly forbid her from driving with any intoxicants in her system and require her to submit to breath , blood, or urine tests upon the request of a law enforcement officer. The purchase of alcohol at Wines of the World appears to sit in tension with these court-mandated requirements.

A three-week rehab stay and family disconnect

The recent outings come immediately after Britney Spears cut short a voluntary stay in a rehabilitation facility.. According to the Daily Mail, the singer left the program after only three weeks, leaving the specific nature of the treatment unconfirmed.

This abrupt departure has reportedly created a rift with her relatives. A close family source indicated that many of the singer's family members were unaware she had even left the facility until the news became public online. This suggests a significant communication gap between Britney Spears and her support system during a period of apparent instability.