Britney Spears arrested for driving under the influence: new chapter after the sale of her catalog

Britney Spears was arrested for driving under the influence Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, according to 'Variety'. The pop star was reportedly stopped by California Highway Patrol officers around 9:30 PM and taken to the station in the early hours of Thursday, around 3 AM. According to the arrest report, she was then released around 6 AM. The singer is expected in court on May 4.

The incident comes at a delicate moment for Spears, who recently sold the rights to her entire music catalog to the independent company Primary Wave. The deal, finalized on December 30 according to various American sources, is estimated to be worth around $200 million, although official financial details have not been made public.