Spears

British

/ spɪəz /

noun

Britney (ˈbrɪtnɪ). born 1981, US pop singer; records include the single "Baby One More Time" (1998) and the album Britney (2001)

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Spears was not required to attend the hearing.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Judge Matthew Nemerson ordered that Spears must have a valid prescription for any drugs in her possession.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” a representative for Spears told The Times in a statement last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Following her arrest, a representative for the singer described the incident as "completely inexcusable" and said Spears would "take the right steps and comply with the law."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Kaira’s real name was Kathy Spears, but there was already a famous singer with that last name.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

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