The singer had been visiting her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, who gave birth on Wednesday to a baby girl. Soon after her flight from Mississippi landed at Los Angeles International Aiport on Friday evening, Britney was swarmed with photographers.
Airport police described between 30 and 35 photographers launching themselves at her vehicle, according to the Associated Press. One of the singer's bodyguards finally pushed a paparazzo back, shoving the camera into his face.
The snapper was not pleased, complaining to airport police that the smack had left a slight mark on his cheek. He did not, however, file charges.
Police say that Spears, 26, was unharmed and left the airport safely.
Battalions of photographers doubtless followed, preparing for future skirmishes and armed with flashbulbs, memory cards and their best "Hey, Britney!" yells. And one sorry fellow nursing his poor, bruised cheek.
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