Starlet ‘manhandled’ by influential lovers

Alluring Starlet has little luck in love. She was involved with Influential Beau. During their time together, IB subjected AS to embarrassing public displays of affection.

Shoppers in an upscale mall were once stunned when IB showered hugs and kisses on AS, virtually “manhandling” the poor girl. They soon parted ways. IB ended up with Famous Actress; AS was linked with another Powerful Personality.

During her time with PP, AS’ career blossomed, but it seems she also withered physically.

Was PP a voracious lover? AS looked drained at the end of that affair.

Risky business

Controversial Celeb has a curious requirement for returning to work. CC is dead set on “collaborating” with good-looking and much younger costars—Popular Moneymaker and Hot Cutie. Will the bosses allow such match-ups?

The last time CC worked on the same project with marquee names—Seasoned Headliner and Newsmaking Upstart—it was a monumental flop. Will the top honcho risk the careers of PM and HC, just to indulge CC? Abangan.

Sour grapes

Crabby Star is unstoppable.

CS often complains in jest, but with punch lines dripping with venom.

Years ago, CS gleefully chided hapless Fellow Thespian, whose only “sin” was unwittingly upstaging CS at an event.

More recently, to make light of an awkward situation, CS cracked another abrasive joke. It seemed CS failed to clinch something she coveted—so sour grapes were flung around in public.

CS’ inner circle may find this predilection hilarious, but some other people are actually offended.

Is this what they call a sense of entitlement? CS should remember that a little humility goes a long way.

Mission impossible

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

Controversial Personality has been eyeing Hot Hunk for the longest time. CP sent feelers asking HH out on a “date.”

HH was aghast, knowing it would be impossible to fulfill CP’s longings. CP is physically disadvantaged and HH thinks he is much too prodigious.

Undaunted, CP asked HH to name his price. HH came up with a figure that he thought would make CP back out: P20,000. Without skipping a beat, CP exclaimed, “It’s a deal!”

Tough client

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Who knew that Glib Celebrity still had a wild side? Some people may think GC is too old for hanky panky, but staffers of a massage parlor would surely disagree.

The spa’s employees are hesitant to take in GC as a client. Seems GC can be quite demanding—laying out unusual requests that are not on the service menu. Ahem.

Worse, insatiable GC is known for leaving the poor spa attendants totally wasted after each “session.”

Rica’s bundle of joy

JOSEPH, Rica and baby Philip Nathaniel

Rica Peralejo, who gave birth to firstborn Philip Nathaniel Peralejo Bonifacio on Friday, had a “light and fairly easy pregnancy,” her husband, Joseph Bonifacio, told the Inquirer on Sunday.

“It would be more accurate to call her blessed,” Joseph   said in a text message. “She stayed healthy and active the entire time, even during the early part of labor.”

Rica delivered baby Philip Nathaniel via Caesarian section, 2 p.m., on Friday at St. Luke’s Global City in Taguig City. Joseph announced, “He is a big baby! He was 7 pounds and 11 ounces at birth.”

Rica, 32—Regina Carla Peralejo in real life—tied the knot with Joseph, a born-again Christian pastor, in January 2010.

Joseph posted on his Instagram account on Friday: “Welcome, Philip Bo. Tata can’t express how he feels right now, other than I love you … [plus] a hundred other thoughts that are all just good. You’re God’s gift to us.”

Top of the Talk Shows

• Ai-Ai de las Alas on being granted divorce from Jed Salang: “Mixed emotions. Masaya ako … ’eto na ’yung closure. Pero siyempre may certain sadness din sa puso ko … ang goal ng lahat ng babaeng nag-asawa ay maging matagal ’yung pagsasama.” (At hindi sila bugbugin ng asawa nila.)
  

  JESSY Mendiola thinks Sam Milby gave up on her.

• Ai-Ai, asked if she has forgiven Jed: “In my heart, yes. Pero hindi pa ako ready na makipag-usap or makipag-heart-to-heart talk. Kaya kong magpatawad for my peace of mind.” (’Wag na lang.)

• Ai-Ai, asked if she’s ready for love: “Siguro date. Pero relationship, huwag muna … kailangan mas maingat.” (Tip: Bring one of your kids on the first date.)

• RJ Padilla on rumors that his Tita BB Gandanghari died of AIDS: “Ang totoong patay si Rustom!” (Mabuhay si BB!)

• Vic Sotto on Lourd de Veyra’s open letter criticizing “My Little Bossings”: “Mas maganda kung diniretso siya sa ’kin.” (But what for?)
  

  PAULEEN Luna is secure in Bossing’s love.

• Vic, asked if he’s getting married this year to Pauleen Luna: “’Di ko pa masabi, pero ’di naman namin itatago … Kasama kayo sa higupan ng sopas!” (How … slurpy.)

• Pauleen, asked if she ever doubted Vic’s love for her, back when he wasn’t vocal about their relationship: “Never … what’s important is the relationship. ’Yung pagsasabi on-screen, bonus na lang ’yun. ” (Huwaw!)

• Camille Prats, asked if she’s ready to marry her non-show biz boyfriend: “Kung tama ang panahon at ready na kami pareho, why not?” (No rush.)

• Heart Evangelista, asked if she is ready for marriage: “I’m so ready!” (But…?)
  

  CAMILLE Prats is in no rush.

• Jennylyn Mercado, asked if she could fall back in love with ex-boyfriend Mark Herras, her “Rhodora X” leading man: “Hindi ko alam. ’Di natin masasabi.” (Ikaw na lang.)

• Alden Richards on working with Marian Rivera in “Carmela”: “Nahihiya talaga ako … nape-pressure ako sa kanya.” (Hmmm. That could mean many things.)

• Jodi Sta. Maria on reconciling with Iwa Moto: “At least nag-end peacefully ’yung aming 2013.” (And we’re spared of more barbs and waves of ill feelings.)

• Jodi on rumors that her marriage with Pampi Lacson has been annulled: Giggles. (Hmm, parang yes.)

• Gerald Anderson on his relationship with Maja Salvador: “Day by day lang naman. Ayaw kong lagyan ng pressure.” (Good call.)
  

  GERALD Anderson refuses to get pressured.

• Jessy Mendiola on Sam Milby, who stopped courting her because of schedule conflicts: “Gusto ko talagang tumagal [ang ligawan]. Siyempre, kapag makikipag-relasyon ka, dapat kilatisin mo muna ’yung tao … We hardly see each other. Baka nahihirapan sa ’kin!” (His loss.)

• Angel Locsin on the real score between her and Luis Manzano: “As of now, we’re happy, nag-e-enjoy kami sa isa’t-isa at siguro mas nagiging honest kami sa isa’t-isa.” (We’re sooo… watching.)
  

  ANGEL Locsin enjoys Luis Manzano’s company.

• Angel on why she fell  in love again with Luis Manzano: “Alam ko [na mahal ko siya] kasi nararamdaman ko. Nakita ko na nag-mature at nagbago siya for the better.” (Quiet muna kami.)

• Angelica Panganiban on why she reconciled with Melai Cantiveros: “Nami-miss ko siya sa taping … Kung may mga nabalitaan siya na hindi maganda na sinabi ko … inamin ko naman ’yung pagkakamali at pagkukulang ko.”  (Celebs growing up! Wow.)

• John Lloyd Cruz on reportedly being slapped by a drunk Anne Curtis in a bar: “Hindi na magandang pag-usapan pa. Move forward na tayo.” (Then we’ll take that as… true.)

(Startalk, Buzz ng Bayan)