Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation center—her representatives confirmed the move to Billboard, according to the publication, without disclosing the reasons behind her decision.
TMZ reports that the admission is tied to alcohol and drug addiction. Sources cited by the outlet say her family and inner circle have fully supported the decision. The treatment program is set to last 30 days, though TMZ notes that the timeline could change—Spears may either extend her stay or leave earlier, as she has done in the past.
Billboard also notes that in early March, the singer was detained in California on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was later released on bail.
At the time, the artist’s representatives said the incident was “inexcusable,” while adding that she was “determined to take the necessary steps,” which could become “the first step toward the long-overdue changes that need to happen in her life.”
Spears remains one of the most successful pop performers of the early 21st century—combined sales of her recordings have exceeded 150 million copies worldwide. In recent years, she has not released new music and has suggested that she may never return to performing.
In 2023, the singer published her memoir, The Woman in Me, in which she detailed the traumas she endured, including the years she spent under her father’s conservatorship, from which she ultimately managed to free herself.
In late 2025, Spears sold the rights to her entire music catalog to the independent publisher Primary Wave—the deal was worth about $200 million.