Britney Spears makes bizarre apology
a.. Story Highlights
b.. Britney Spears apologizes for attacking photographer's car

c.. Says on Web site she was preparing for movie role

d.. She says she didn't get part

e.. The incident happened shortly before she checked into rehab

LOS ANGELES, California (AP)-- Britney Spears apologized for attacking a
photographer's car with an umbrella in February, saying that at the time she
was preparing to try out for a movie part and got carried away.

The incident took place during the same period in which she shaved her head,
got new tattoos and was seen partying hard in Los Angeles clubs.

"I apologize to the pap for a stunt that was done 4 months ago regarding an
umbrella," Spears said in a statement posted Wednesday on her Web site. "I
was preparing my character for a roll (sic) in a movie where the husband
never plays his part so they switch places accidentally. I take all my rolls
very seriously and got a little carried away. Unfortunately I didn't get the
part."

Not long after the incident, Spears checked into rehab.