Britney reportedly was drinking, had a panic attack as well as badly hurt her ankle. The incident seemed to parallel the spiraling behavior that preceded the Toxic singer’s 2007 breakdown.

In 2021, the production duo Altego made their big debut with their single "Toxic Pony," a clever mashup of Britney Spears' hit "Toxic" and Ginuwine's chart-topping "Pony" from years prior.

Strauss notes that Britney’s persona — and our cultural understanding of her —speaks to the Apple Cider Vinegar‘s themes as much as the lyrics of “Toxic” do. The show is unsparing in ...