Indeed, that's what seems to have happened, reports People magazine.
The singer is planning to sue the New York Post, which posted a photograph of Spears guzzling alcohol. What angered her was the headline 'Boozer Britney'.
Apparently, the 22 year-old, who recently got engaged to dancer boyfriend Kevin Federline, was only enjoying a non-alcoholic ginseng.
Spears will change her mind about filing a lawsuit only if the publication renders a suitable apology and makes a financial settlement.
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