Ailing LeAnn Rimes Skips Shape Party in Her Honor

There was a certain something missing from Shape magazine's party Thursday night to honor
LeAnn Rimes' third time as their cover girl. That's right, Rimes skipped out on the shindig following last week's embarrassing tiff surrounding an e-mail from the editor-in-chief to readers upset about having a "husband-stealer" on the cover.
Her rep denies Rimes' absence had anything to do with the brouhaha, telling
Page Six that the singer is under the weather. "Unfortunately [Rimes] caught the flu, and under doctor's orders was advised not to travel or go out."
Indeed, Rimes has canceled appearances for Friday as well, including a show at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in central New York.
A week ago, it was reported that editor-in-chief Valerie Latona sent an e-mail to subscribers apologizing for featuring Rimes on the cover, writing, "You are all in good company ... as you all agree Shape has made a terrible mistake in putting LeAnn Rimes on the cover."
She went on to say that "putting her [Rimes] on the cover was not meant to put a husband-stealer on a pedestal-but to show (through her story)..."
The 28-year-old singer wasted no time in responding, insisting she would be "getting to the bottom of this ... Shape is throwing me a party next week as a thank you and a congrats for being on their cover for the third time. I find this very contradictory."
Later that day, Latona tried to quiet the storm by releasing a clarification of the letter. She called it a "personal letter" to subscribers that was taken out of context and iterated that she stands by the decision to use Rimes on the cover. "Her courage and strength in the face of so much adversity is compelling," Latona wrote. "That is why I put her on the cover of Shape for what is now the third time."
A handful of readers were apparently appalled that the publication featured Rimes, who had previously admitted to cheating on then-husband Dean Sheremet with also-married Eddie Cibrian. It was reported on Thursday that two are now engaged, but neither have confirmed those reports.
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This photo provided by Disneyland shows Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian celebrating 'Halloween Time' Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. The Disneyland Resort's 'Halloween Time' celebration, which features special attractions and entertainment, continues through October 31. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer)
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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LeAnn Rimes in summer dress in Malibu with a man who is not her boyfriend. Sept 7, 2009 X17online.com exclusive
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Rimes is a selfish pig. Ladies, especially southern belles would neva put themselves in the position to be tempted.
God don't like ugly even if it is in good shape.
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God forgives all of our sins. unless your closet is pure white with no sins through out your entire life, let this woaman alone. She is human, as we all are and we all make and have made mistakes.
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LOL! That's a funny one.
LeAnn has done nothing that 96% of America isnt doing!! The men do it all the time so dont blame the women if they do it. It is no ones business except the ones involved. If it hadnt been LeAnn, it would have been someone else. It has gone on since the beginning of time. Grow up!!!
That S#ht is nasty, Yikes
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LeAnne is so freaking hot she can do whatever she wants in my book, Quit crying over nothing losers, I know all of us is perfect right,I guess if i was a woman i would be shankin in my boots to if she came around
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While I do not approve of what LeeAnn did I can't help to wonder why nobody treats Angelina Jolie the same way... She did the same thing excepts she never confessed to it.. She acted like she was an innoncent party.. we treat her like a god and she has shown over the years she is not...At least LeeAnn has tried to explain herself..
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Amen! I mean really, is LeAnn the FIRST person EVER to ever have an affair? I think not. She hasn't denied anything, and has let the public say what they want. All she's trying to do know is get back to whatever "normal" life she possibly can.
People look at Angelina Jolie, Claire Danes, and everyone else in Hollywood like their immortal-they're idiots and I for one am tired of hearing about them. yes, LeAnn did a bad thing, and so did Eddie. But his kids still see both parents-they're just adding LeAnn.
Again, she's not the first-she won't be the last. Let's leave her alone.
I think that's the point. People are angrier with LeAnne because she seems to be flaunting her infidelity. However, I might do the same thing if I were dating a man who was significantly better looking than I.
Tara...that was FUNNY!! I was thinking the very same thing... except I can't believe that anyone finds her remotely attractive. I mean, lop off the head and you have something to look at. But man, as a guy, I cant get past that horse face. Nice teeth, but she looks like a man. And I saw her dancing on that award show (name slips my mind) with the 50s looking bikini and she looked HORRID! A fit body doesn't mean an attractive body. That's the truth. Anyone else who thinks zero body fat is attractive on a woman has low self esteem themselves. Give me a woman with some meat on her bones and some feminine softness. I don't need to hug a "man". No thanks.
LeAnn, you're a very unattractive woman, body or not you just don't have anything thats all that appealing.
You go Lynn!! What you say is the truth!!
Lynn: I agree with you wholeheartedly!
WORE OUT.
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She has a very very ulgy face. I think shes a skank ho and she will deserve every heartbreak Eddie will bring to her.
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Really? Because ugly people deserve heartbreak? I don't think she is ugly at all, but to each their own. I don't think she went about it in the right way, but you can't steal someone who doesn't want to be stolen....just saying
Really? So cruel. YOU must be perfect. What a nice life. Puke!