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

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Spears, one of the most successful pop stars in the world, rose to fame as a young child.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

While it’s unclear when the pop star voluntarily checked herself into rehab, the public learned about it April 12, with a Spears representative confirming the move at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Spears subsequently checked herself into a treatment facility voluntarily, a representative for Spears confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Spears and bullets sparked harmlessly off the pearl bubbles as we floated up.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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