Barking and carrying knife: Britney Spears frightens diners at Los Angeles restaurant
New scandal involving Britney Spears (photo: Getty Images)
A new scandal has erupted around Britney Spears. Western media reports unusual behavior by the singer during a dinner at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Witnesses claim the star was loudly shouting, barking, and even frightening guests while holding a knife, according to TMZ.
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What is known about the incident
The incident took place on the evening of May 13 at the “Blue Dog Tavern” restaurant in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles.
According to media reports, Spears was dining with two people when she suddenly began behaving very emotionally, drawing the attention of those around her, who later described the atmosphere in the venue as “strange” and “chaotic.”
According to witnesses, at one point, the singer began speaking loudly, intermittently barking, and later walked between tables holding a knife, which caused significant concern among visitors.
In addition, Britney reportedly tried to smoke a cigarette inside the restaurant, prompting staff to intervene and ask her to put it out. When she refused, they approached one of her companions to help resolve the situation and calm Spears down.
Defensive response
After the incident quickly gained media attention, the artist’s representatives issued a public statement denying the dramatic nature of the situation, claiming that most of it was exaggerated.
In a comment for a media outlet, her team said that the story about the singer’s restaurant visit was “highly exaggerated.” According to Spears’ team, she was simply telling a story about her dog barking at neighbors, and she was holding a knife only because she was cutting a burger she had ordered at the restaurant.
They also stated that the media are once again trying to inflate a scandal and create a negative image of Britney Spears, similar to what happened in the 2000s when she went through the most difficult period of her life.
Britney Spears (photo: instagram.com/britneyspears)
What else has Britney Spears made headlines for recently
In 2025–2026, the singer has repeatedly been involved in high-profile scandals. The biggest public reaction was caused by her arrest in March 2026 on suspicion of drunk driving in California. After that, she voluntarily entered rehabilitation, and the court eventually reduced the charge to a less serious offense.
Her emotional Instagram posts also sparked widespread discussion, where Britney spoke about a so-called spiritual journey, exhaustion, and personal struggles. This raised concerns among her devoted fans about her well-being, as they closely follow the star’s public breakdowns.
In addition, in 2026, the singer attracted attention after selling the rights to her music catalog for approximately 200 million dollars. The situation fueled rumors about a possible end to her career, although Spears later stated that she does not plan to leave music entirely for now.
Britney Spears (photo: instagram.com/britneyspears)
