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For Elizabeth Edwards, Resilience Means Sticking by Her Man
Elizabeth Edwards has hit the talk show circuit to promote her new book Resilience and to explain why she didn't leave her unfaithful husband John. On the Today Show this morning, she said of her husband's infidelity: "He made this one mistake."
Elizabeth isn't the only wife to stick by her cheating politician after he made her suffer public embarrassment.
Most Shocking Headlines of 2008: Eliot Spitzer’s Fall From Grace
Former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer won CitizenSugar readers' pick for favorite political scandal, and it's easy to see why: His fall from grace tale is the stuff of Law and Order plotlines. In March, details emerged that suggested Spitzer spent tens of thousands of dollars on the NY call-girl service Emperors Club VIP, some putting the figure as high as $80,000. Days later he admitted to his part in the ring — turning him from just another governor to a media sensation.
Favorite Political Scandal of 2008: Eliot Spitzer Is Client # 9
The race for CitizenSugar readers' favorite political scandal was scandalously close, but NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer's fall from power after sleeping with a call girl beat out Sarah Palin's teen daughter's pregnancy by a score of 34 percent of votes to 32 percent.
Former sheriff of Wall Street Spitzer ended up facing zero federal crime charges related to his paid-for trysts with Ashley Dupré as Client No.
Do You Still Care About Eliot Spitzer's Call Girl Ashley Dupré?
Reformed call girl Ashley "Kristen" Dupré has finally opened up about her experience with "Client No. 9," or as you may know him, former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. While involvement with an illegal prostitution ring didn't result in any federal charges for the governor with a tough-on-crime reputation, it did cost Spitzer his job.
Sugar Bits — Rihanna Passes Out on Stage in Australia
- Rihanna passed out on stage during her concert in Sydney earlier today. She was performing "Umbrella" with Chris Brown when she fainted and was led to paramedics and so far no update has been given on her condition.
- Britney Spears and Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds to Mars each won two awards at the MTV EMAs last night. Check out the full list of winners here.
Buzz News Roundup, 4/30
- According to ComingSoon, America Ferrera will star in the coming-of-age drama An Invisible Sign of My Own, which will be directed by Mad Hot Ballroom's Marilyn Agrelo.
- Paramount and Brad Pitt's production company Plan B have picked up the rights to two memoirs, Beautiful Boy and Tweak, Variety reports.
- FX has ordered a series about a rebel motorcycle gang from one of the producers of The Shield, reports Zap2it.
- Mariah Carey's album remains at the top of the charts for the second week in a row, while Ashlee Simpson is coming in at No. 4, behind Leona Lewis and the Flight of the Conchords album, writes E! Online.
- The iTunes store has added three series from BBC America to its catalog, Broadcasting & Cable reports.
- Reuters reports that there's already a book and documentary in the works about New York governor Eliot Spitzer.
- Spike TV has given the green light to its first comedy series, The Factory, an improvised show from the co-creator of Strangers with Candy, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
- Jonah Hill is in talks to provide the comic relief as Shia's sidekick in the Transformers sequel, writes ComingSoon.
Out of the Mouth of Babes
Luckily, my babe is still too young to ask uncomfortable questions that I am ill equipped to answer. It seems that some parents have figured out a way to handle sticky issues, even as bad as the Eliot Spitzer sex scandal. Have a look (and a laugh) at the eloquent princess below.The Spitzer Scandal Explained by a 3-Year-Old Princess
Who has time to read the paper or tune into the news to learn the trifling deets of some former governor's sex life? Luckily, this 3-year-old princess can break the story down in a minute flat. She may dig pretty pink gowns, but she's not gonna skirt the salient details.
Really!?! With Seth and Amy
The great thing about sex scandals is that the quips just keep coming and they never get old. Oh, really!?! Yes, really!?!
Conan Casts the Spitzer Made for TV Movie
Betcha ten bucks that the Eliot Spitzer sex scandal has been turned into a three-part television saga that's already in its tenth day of production. Conan has a number of casting recommendations, but . .
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