Britney Spears’ Team Fires Back After Claims She Was ‘Erratic’ and Barking at Diners During Night Out

Britney Spears is back in the spotlight after a dinner in Los Angeles allegedly took a turn for the dramatic. Now her team is firing back against the rumors. The “Toxic” singer reportedly visited the Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, May 13, for what was intended to be a relaxed night out. However, some patrons at the establishment described her behavior to TMZ as “chaotic” and “kind of sad,” saying the atmosphere became tense for others trying to enjoy their meals.

The evening gained instant attention online after journalist Jeff Sneider, who was also at the restaurant, shared his account on social media. Sneider described the scene as an “INSANE dining experience” and alleged that at least one person in the building actually feared for their safety. TMZ added that witnesses claimed the 44-year-old was screaming and even “barking” at times while sitting at a table with her security team and a male companion.

It wasn’t long before Spears’s representatives stepped in to shut down the negative narrative. In a statement provided to People, her team insisted that the reports were “completely blown out of proportion.” They explained that the pop icon was actually enjoying a peaceful meal and was simply “telling the story about how her dog was barking at the neighbors.” Her camp made it clear that what strangers interpreted as erratic sounds was actually just an animated story about her pets.

Her team also addressed the frightening claims that she was seen with a knife. The representative was firm in stating that Spears never put anyone in jeopardy. “At no point did she put anyone in danger with a knife,” the rep shared, noting that the singer was merely “cutting her hamburger in half” before she left the tavern. Her camp slammed the coverage as a “constant attack” and compared it to the way the media tried to portray her as a “bad person” twenty years ago.

This public outing comes right as Spears is working on a fresh start in her personal life. The mother of two recently checked out of a rehab facility and has been sharing her “spiritual journey” with followers on Instagram. On May 9, she uploaded a photo of herself with a baby snake, calling her recent experiences a “blessing in disguise.” This positive mindset follows a legal win on May 4, when her attorney helped her reach a plea deal for a “wet reckless” charge to resolve a DUI case from earlier this spring.

Despite the defense from her camp, some witnesses insist the night was still a bit messy. TMZ shared that Spears barely touched her burger and fries, leaving behind a table that looked “like a toddler had been there.” Regardless of the mess, the “Circus” singer is focused on moving forward and being kinder to herself. Her rep ended the statement by saying the ridiculous scrutiny “needs to stop now” so she can continue her path toward healing and peace.