Pop music star Britney Spears has apologized for what she described as an "incredibly funny" misunderstanding involving her smoking on a private jet.

Britney Spears addressed reports of her drinking and smoking on a private jet, offering an apology and defending her actions on Instagram

Pop star Britney Spears has addressed reports of a mid-flight smoking incident that prompted a police response upon her arrival in Los Angeles from Mexico. The 43-year-old singer responded on Instagram after media reports claimed she smoked a cigarette and prompted flight attendants to alert authorities — saying she had mistakenly thought that it was allowed on the charter flight.