Urban in rehab

WHEN I heard the news of Keith Urban’s rehab I was saddened almost to tears for the tremendous pain he must be in [“October Surprise, Oct. 29]. Then it dawned on me he could be being laid to rest on his birthday instead, and that would have been horrible. Urban is alive to see his 39th birthday -- that is reason enough to be happy.

JANICE I. LEJEUNE

Estherwood, La.

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IT has been a strange week for us Keith Urban fans. We are trying to keep the faith and defend him to others but sensationalist “journalism” and the tabloids are not helping. It was nice to read an article that quotes people close to him by name and not “a source,” and not to read any wild rumors.

LIV VAN DEN EYNDE

Leicester, England

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Urban perspective

TO have an article on Keith Urban’s music, success and his struggles without focusing on Nicole Kidman was like a breath of fresh air [“October Surprise, Oct. 29].

I have been a fan of Keith’s for four years and have delighted in each new plateau he has reached on his climb to success. His desire to keep his private life private has been difficult to watch as he has become fodder for the trashiest of publications.

CINDY GALLO

Enterprise, Ala.