Justin Timberlake admits it was a “tough week” after his arrest

Justin Timberlake admitted it had been “a rough week” after being charged with drunk driving.

At a concert in Chicago on Friday night, the singer addressed his fans and thanked them for their continued support.

The 43-year-old pop star was arrested in New York on Tuesday for ignoring a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

His lawyer said he looked forward to “vigorously defending” the singer.

In his first appearance since the incident, Timberlake told the audience: “It’s been a rough week.”

“I know it’s hard to love me sometimes, but you still love me and I love you too,” he added.

He also reminded fans that they had all been through “ups and downs and lefts and rights.”

The arrest took place in Sag Harbor in the Hamptons, a popular summer destination for celebrities on Long Island.

When officers stopped him, Timberlake’s eyes were “bloodshot and glassy” and his breath had the “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage,” the charges say.

He spoke slowly and performed poorly on officers’ sobriety tests, the document says.

He also refused to take a breathalyzer test, it was said.

“I drank a martini and followed my friends home,” Timberlake told the police officer who stopped him, according to BBC’s US partner CBS News.

He was released without bail after the formal arraignment and is scheduled to appear in court virtually on July 26, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said.

Timberlake has previously spoken openly about seeking help for his excessive drinking.

On Wednesday, his lawyer Edward Burke Jr. told PA Media news agency: “I look forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these allegations.”

He added: “I will have much to say in due course, but am currently awaiting the full findings from the prosecution service.”

Timberlake has been touring the U.S. to promote his sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was. He is scheduled to begin an international tour next month, kicking off with two dates in Poland.

His scheduled court date coincides with the start of his world tour at the Tauron Arena in Krakow.

In New York State, drunk driving can result in up to a year in prison, a $1,000 (£786) fine and a suspension of your driver’s license for at least six months.

Timberlake was scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago this weekend, followed by a show at New York’s Madison Square Garden next Tuesday.

Timberlake, a former member of the popular ’90s boy band NSYNC, is an actor, songwriter and one of the world’s top-selling musicians.

The ten-time Grammy winner is also known for his roles in the films “The Social Network” and “Friends with Benefits.”

Timberlake is married to actress Jessica Biel, with whom he has two children.