Justin Timberlake tells fans ‘it’s been a tough week’ after drunk-driving charge

Singer addresses crowd at first concert since being arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated

Justin Timberlake acknowledged having a tough week" and thanked fans for their support at a concert Friday in what was the first time the pop star spoke publicly since police in the Hamptons arrested him on allegations of driving while intoxicated days earlier.

We've been together through ups and downs, lefts and rights," Timberlake told a crowd at the United Center in Chicago three days after his 18 June arrest. It's been a tough week, but you're here and I'm here, and nothing can change this moment right now."