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LeAnn Rimes Refuses to Discuss Alleged Affair

"My personal life has taken its ups and downs," said a chipper LeAnn Rimes on 'The Today Show' Monday morning.

The country singer visited New York's NBC studios Monday to promote her new book, 'What I Cannot Change.' She explained to 'Today' host Matt Lauer that the song of the same title was written during a "dark time" in her life, several years ago. But to a more recent dark time is where the interview drifted.

After mentioning an US Weekly magazine cover story that accuses Rimes of having an affair with actor Eddie Cibrian, Lauer read a statement from the actor, vehemently denying the story. He then asked Rimes to set the record straight.

"It's hard to continue to go back and forth in the press, because it's really hurtful to myself, hurtful to my loved ones," she responded. "I refuse to discuss tabloid rumors. I've grown up in the press my whole life. I think people are fascinated with my personal life. And I totally get it."

Rimes, who kept a smile on her face throughout the interview, expressed gratitude for those who've stuck by her during the tough times. She's also grateful for her fame, despite the sometimes invasive press that comes with it.

"I love what I do. I'm passionate about what I do. I get to write books like this and write songs like this and affect people's lives," she said. "I think through the song 'What I Cannot Change,' having touched so many people, that's what I believe I'm here to do. And it's such a blessing."



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April 20 2009 at 5:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alisha Stephanie

It's her business not ours - just leave her alone Britney style

April 16 2009 at 5:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JJ

I've heard of the "Sybian", even seen it in action.
But who da' hell is Eddie Cibrian??? PS: LeAnn looks
a little rough, doesn't she? Rode hard n' put up wet, so to speak.

April 14 2009 at 1:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dorothy

id do hiom...hes HHHHOOOOTTTT

April 14 2009 at 12:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mandy

Something I found interesting about the article in US was it stated that he arrived driving a "ford ram truck" That must be a special celebrity edition pick up. I'd like to see one.

April 14 2009 at 11:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kiki

Way to go LeAnn. The minute you answer to the tabloids is the moment you validate the crap they print. Keep up the good work, girlie!

April 14 2009 at 11:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Anthony

Lord Wilburat 4-14-2009

I would gladly kill 200 million Christians to protect Leann's right to sleep guilt-free with whomever she feels like.

YOU ARE A MORON!!!!!!!

April 14 2009 at 10:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kris

Yep, she has never denied it even though the guy did. I bet he wishes she would since he must be in huge trouble with his wife.

April 14 2009 at 10:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
skeezix

it's not publicity, she is a little slut. Once she got into her late teens she was very provactive acting.
She is jus a horn dog. So what, if her hubby likes to watch, it's cool.

April 14 2009 at 10:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ted

I like most of her music and the few things I have seen her act in she was pretty good. As for her personal life - thats what I think it is - HER PERSONAL LIFE! It must be nice to be perfect like so many here MUST be - to be able to sit in judgement based on such reliable media!

April 14 2009 at 10:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply