Britney Spears' husband files for divorce, source says

Sam Asghari has filed for divorce from Britney Spears, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023. Photo: AP

Britney Spears ' husband Sam Asghari has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday.

The person, who is close to Asghari but not authorised to speak publicly, confirmed the filing happened Wednesday, hours after several outlets including TMZ and People magazine reported the couple had separated.