Melissa Etheridge appearing on <i>20/20</i> (1944)

Melissa Etheridge will be discussing the dissolution of her long-term relationship with Julie Cypher for the first time on network television on the June 22 edition of 20/20, according to syndicated columnist Liz Smith. Etheridge will detail the breakup as well as the arrangements the women worked out for the care of their two children. The two currently live on adjoining properties with a gate through which the children can go back and forth. Etheridge handles what could be a confusing situation for the children with, as she puts it, "truth. It's called truth--no shame--and love!" Etheridge also has a new CD, Skin, coming out as well as an autobiography, The Truth Is... : My Life in Love and Music. Check local listings.