by Chelsea StewartBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm Chelsea, the Weekend Editor at BuzzFeed, where I cover everything from pop culture and politics to TV and celebrity news. Britney Spears was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, according to arrest records from the Ventura Sheriff's Office as reported by multiple outlets, including People, Variety, and USA Today. TMZ was the first to report the news. Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images The singer was reportedly taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol in Ventura County just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night.