LOS ANGELES: Pop star Britney Spears has pushed back against paparazzi after new photos of her sparked concern among fans and the public.
The singer was spotted on Tuesday exiting Stonehaus wine bar in Westlake Village, California, holding a champagne flute. Spears, dressed in a brown plaid blazer, cropped lace top, and low-rise jeans, tried to stay low-profile with large sunglasses and a white lace scarf. Her team later clarified that she had not consumed any alcohol.
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On Thursday, Spears took to Instagram to criticize photographers, calling the images “the worst photos” and denouncing their tactics. “It’s so offensive and so incredibly mean… they get paid a lot, a lot of money for that bad shot,” she said.
She also vented frustration about life in the U.S., saying, “That’s why I don’t like America. I never have, never will… there are so many beautiful places in the world, but I’m stuck in this dips*** place right now,” speaking in her British accent.
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Spears’ comments come amid growing concern from fans and her family over her recent behavior and public appearances.