Britney Spears has become the focus of renewed online attention after reports surfaced about an alleged chaotic night out at a Los Angeles restaurant involving shouting, barking and a knife.
The incident reportedly unfolded during a dinner outing at Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday night, where witnesses claimed diners were left startled by the atmosphere inside the venue.
Spears' representative has since denied that the singer posed any danger, insisting the situation was 'completely blown out of proportion' and that she was simply cutting a burger during dinner.
According toTMZ, one restaurant guest claimed Spears walked past tables while holding a knife, leading some diners to fear she could accidentally injure someone. The report also alleged that Spears was yelling and barking during parts of the evening.
In response, Spears' representative rejected suggestions that the singer had behaved dangerously.
A statement provided to TMZ said: 'This is completely blown out of proportion. Britney was enjoying a quiet dinner with her assistant and bodyguard. She was simply telling the story about how her dog was barking at the neighbours.'
The representative also denied that Spears threatened anyone with a knife, adding: 'At no point did she put anyone in danger with a knife. She was cutting her hamburger in half.'
The statement further criticised the media attention surrounding the incident, comparing it to past scrutiny Spears faced earlier in her career.
TMZ's report described the atmosphere inside the restaurant as 'chaotic' and 'kind of sad', according to witnesses present during the dinner.
Several claims circulated online after the story broke, including allegations that Spears raised her voice repeatedly during conversations at the table. One witness reportedly believed the singer may have simply forgotten she was still holding the knife while walking through the restaurant.
Source: International Business Times UK
