Wealthy star falls victim to scammer

Remember Controversial Celebrity, who lost millions to Glib Personality? GP padded the cost of a property that CC bought, setting the latter back by at least a hundred million.

Another Wealthy Star was duped by a deceitful business associate. WS lost millions, too, following a venture that went bust.

Perhaps CC and WS should console themselves with the fact that greedy and dishonest people caused their misfortune. Unlike Scandalous Personality who squandered thrice the amount (that CC and WS lost) as a result of a gambling habit.

An exasperated mole says SP should have donated the cash to “Yolanda” survivors instead of flushing it down the toilet.

Ballistic

Vociferous Star went ballistic, having gotten wind of Influential Celeb’s vicious (but accurate) comments.

IC dismissed VC as a-certain- unprintable-term-reserved-for- people-of-ill-repute.

And VC was surprised? Does the public need to be reminded of VC’s act of betrayal against IC in the past?

Or does VC need to be told that IC’s appraisal was tame, in the face of empirical data?

Playtime

Industry Veteran was not surprised by Perky Starlet’s boy problems.

PS has always been a “fool for love,” observed IV.

Years ago, PS would disappear for hours with Handsome Hunk on the set. Recalled a source, “They were caught by staffers fooling around in a parked vehicle.”

(PS was quite the hot tamale!)

After breaking up with HH, PS got entangled in messy affairs with Luckless Heartthrob, and then with Cute Hottie.

After CH’s hasty departure, PS is now being linked with several screen studs.

True colors

From the Inquirer Radio program “Inquirer Entertainment” (dzIQ 990 AM, Monday to Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.):

Glamorous Beauty projects a holier-than-thou public image. So why is she often the subject of blind items alluding to rude behavior toward others?

GB is the culprit who filched a designer dress meant to be auctioned in a fundraiser.

Seems former Close Associate got fed up with her shamelessness and is now determined to expose GB’s true colors.

Unrepentant

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Flashy Artist got in trouble for intellectual dishonesty.

FA pretended to be repentant after being unveiled as a crook. According to insiders, however, FA hasn’t changed, still committing the same crimes—this time with impunity.

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. Arnold Almacen

FA would frequent bargain bins and pass off secondhand items as expensive goodies.

FA can also stand for Fraudulent Amateur.

Top of the Talk Shows

For those who missed these TV gabfests (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

Chito Miranda on rumors that he and Neri Naig are already married, after he referred to her as “Mrs. Miranda” in a photo caption: “Not yet. Sana next year … I was just being sweet. I didn’t think people would take it seriously!” (It’s Twitter. Everyone there takes everything seriously.)

Ryzza Mae Dizon on fulfilling the dream of a four-year-old fan from Dubai of meeting her: “Nosebleed po ’to, nosebleed! Welcome to the Philippines!” (It’s a fan, girl—you’re the star!)

“Pagpag” star Daniel Padilla, asked if he’s scared of ghosts: “Siguro kasi ’di siya normal makita. Ayoko siyang hanapin!” (Kami rin.)

Daniel, asked if he loves Kathryn Bernardo: “Basta ang alam ko po ngayon, importante si Kathryn sa ’kin.” (Child-friendly answer. Good—you’re kids!)

Bimby Yap and Ryzza Mae Dizon. Arnold Almacen

Daniel, asked if his parents meddled in his love life: “OK lang naman kasi mas marami na silang alam. Makinig na lang.” (Good answer.)

Willie Revillame on rumors that he took back the cars he gave his staff: “Walang bawian.” (Promise ha?)

Willie on news that ex-wife Liz Almoro will soon marry Victor Aliwalas: “That’s good.” (That’s good!)

Camille Prats on finding new love after the death of her husband in 2011: “I’m in a happy state.” (Good for you.)

Gretchen Barretto on siding with Raymart Santiago in his legal tussle with estranged wife Claudine Barretto: “Gusto lang namin na lumabas ang katotohanan.” (There’s his side, her side and the truth. )

Gretchen’s message for sister Claudine: “I love her with all my heart. Dahil kung hindi ko siya mahal, wala ako rito.” (Uh, it’s hard to find a footing on this.)

Pauleen Luna on Vic Sotto finally admitting their relationship in “Bandila”: “Kinilig ako!” (Uuuy.)

Pauleen on what she has learned from Vic: “Natutunan kong maging selfless; it’s not all about me.” (Wait until you have children; then it will never, ever be about you.)

Sexbomb Aira on rumors that one of the reasons that manager Joy Cancio tried to kill herself was that she couldn’t provide jobs for the group: “Huwag nang batikusin ’yung kontrata. We’re family. Nagtagal kami kasi mahal namin si Ate Joy.” (Great answer.)

April Boy Regino, asked how he recovered from prostate cancer: “Una dasal … sinundan ko ng pure barley. Ito po ’yung nagpagaling sa ’kin.” (Parang endorsement. Sana hindi.)

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago on her triumph: “A cherry to top the year. At least pagdating sa beauty pageants we’re successful.” (At least. Kahit diyan lang muna.)

Vice Ganda on his love life: “I am in a very serious and happy relationship … Mamatay kayo sa inggit!” (’Wag kami idamay.)

Carmina Villaroel, asked if she still feels awkward seeing BB Gandanghari: “Ngayon, hindi na.” (Time heals everything nga naman.)

Raquel Pempengco on Charice offering a song and message to her in a show: “’Di na ako naniniwala … Ang lapit lang namin para idaan pa niya sa ganun. May e-mail, alam niya ang number ko. Huwag niya nang gawin pang show biz ang buhay namin.” (Aray! Pero may katwiran.)

Raquel on Charice declaring that she wants to marry Alyssa Quijano: “Natatawa lang ako kapag nakakarinig ng kasal between parehong babae.” (Excuse us, your slip is showing.)

(Startalk, Buzz ng Bayan, Bandila, 24 Oras, Headstart)