AJ McLean is a friend Britney Spears can lean on during her tough time amid ongoing legal woes after her DUI arrest.

The Backstreet Boys member, 48, spoke in support of Spears during the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, as he revealed that they are also neighbours.

“We see each other every so often,” McLean said, adding, “live in the same neighborhood in the same area.”

The singer, who was nominated for the favourite onscreen category at the awards, noted that he “always just give[s] her a hug and check[s] on her” whenever he runs into the pop icon, in conversation with Page Six.

The Everybody hitmaker also added that he wishes “her the best,” without mentioning the arrest. When asked if he has spoken to her recently, he told the outlet that he hasn’t.

This comes after Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California earlier this month after she as caught swerving and speeding allegedly under the influence.

She was later released in the morning and her manager Cade Hudson released an official statement saying her actions were “inexcusable.”

While the Toxic songstress has not addressed the situation herself, an insider spilled that she is devastated and scared beyond measure for what the consequences would be.

Britney Spears is right now trying really hard to get her life back on track after her recent shocking DUI arrest earlier this month.

The singer, 44, stayed away from alcohol for more than three weeks and is now regularly attending AA meetings in Los Angeles.

According to a source, Britney has been very open during these sessions, “Britney has been very open and honest in her AA meetings, she has said she loves pouring her heart out as she knows that is the best way to heal and feel better,” the insider shared.

They also added that she is being careful and focused on things which matters, saying: “The only thing she has indulged in is fancy coffee drinks. She is being super careful because she wants to be there for her kids.”

Britney is said to be spending time with her two sons more now, Sean Preston and Jayden James, who have been close to her in recent weeks.

Their presence, however, meant a lot to the music icon as she works through this phase.

The Toxic singer’s arrest happened on March 3 and she is expected to appear in court on May 4.

Britney’s team already said that she wants to take the right steps and move forward in a better way.

Actor Lee Sang-bo, known for his roles in Bad Love, Miss Monte Cristo, and Graceful Empire, has died at the age of 44.

OSEN confirmed that Lee’s funeral has been arranged at Room 3 of the Central Funeral Hall in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.

The funeral procession will depart on March 29 at 10:30 a.m., with burial to follow at the Pyeongtaek City Memorial Hall.

Who was Lee Sang-bo?

Born in 1981, the South Korean actor debuted in 2006 with KBS2’s Invisible Man Choi Jang-su and went on to appear in numerous dramas.

His career faced turbulence in 2022 when he was investigated for alleged drug use.

The case was later dismissed after forensic analysis confirmed he had been prescribed medication for depression.

Lee returned to acting with Graceful Empire in 2023, determined to rebuild his reputation.

In addition to acting, Lee recently opened a meat restaurant in Pyeongtaek, where he personally greeted and served customers.

Friends and patrons described him as warm and ‘friendly neighbour’.

Following his death, the restaurant has temporarily closed, with his cousin (co-manager of the restaurant) expressing grief over the loss, “My heart is heavy.”