Britney Spears Arrest: Ex-Husband's Concerns & Ups & Downs

0:00Here's more entertainment and celebrity news for March 6th. Brittany Spears faces new troubles after her driving under the influence arrest earlier this week. The 44-year-old pop star was pulled over for swerving her BMW through traffic late Wednesday 9. Officers suspected drugs and alcohol, so she took field sobriety tests before heading to a hospital for blood work. She got booked just after 302 AM, Thursday, and walked free three hours later. Kevin Federline, her ex-husband, spoke out Friday through his lawyer. He hopes Brittany gets the help she needs and doesn't push it away. His team worries this might not be a one-time thing, but part of bigger issues. They say they've talked to her lawyer, but no no extra details beyond news reports. Sources close to the situation point to Federline's memoir released last October as a trigger. The book, called You Thought You New, reportedly sent her into an emotional downward spiral. Brittany has denied his claims inside, like past erratic behavior, and accused him of

1:02caching in on her struggles. Leading up to the arrest, her actions raised red flags. She fired her sobriety coaches and security team recently. There were earlier scares, too, like swerving after a restaurant night out and leaving another spot with champagne in hand. An unknown substance found in her car is now under lab testing. She heads to court on May 4th. Meanwhile, insiders note her ups and downs have gone on for months, going from stable to unpredictable. Fans and loved ones are watching closely for what comes next. The Daily News Now is powered by a sponsor. From Chase Peace, I put my head in it, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.