Original sentence: In 2009, Sands became the object of tabloid scrutiny himself when he began a relationship with Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda.Sands frequently discusses celebrity images in the national media   He is also open about his role as an approved contractor for the Department of Defense
Edited sentence: Sands is unusual because whilst he frequently discusses celebrity images in the national media  he is simultaneously open about his role as an approved contractorr for the Department of Defense, making him a key resource on the often secretive Hollywood-Washington nexus..  In 2009 Sands became the object of some tabloid scrutiny himself when he began a relationship with Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda