Veteran stung with power-hungry celeb’s venom

IS THERE no way to mend Ai-Ai de las Alas’ broken friendship with Kris Aquino?

Showbiz Veteran has been through the wringer and is not easily daunted. But SV was not prepared for Power-tripping Celebrity’s dizzying machinations.

PC befriended and offered SV a lucrative partnership in a business venture.

PC is afflicted with amnesia, though. When competition came between them, PC ruthlessly went about annihilating SV.

A Common Pal asked SV about PC. SV’s response dripped with thick sarcasm. SV pointedly told CP that PC was still busy wheeling and dealing.

Seems PC pulled proverbial strings to trounce SV’s project.

Skeleton in the closet

KIM CHIU was a trending topic as Mulan.

Gifted Hunk is much admired for his acting skills. Unfortunately, his life is a mess. GH is hooked on drugs and has become emaciated.

In spite of his less-than stellar looks, GH still turns tricks to fuel his addiction. Which is nothing new, since GH was “discovered” in a gay bar as a teener.

His contemporary, Charming Hottie, was able to reinvent himself.

Ghosts from the past

Speaking of CH. Someone should warn him about ghosts from the past.

After disappearing for years, Former Buddy suddenly returned to CH’s life.

FB had to shrug off all sorts of problems before returning to the scene, according to a spy. Is CH aware of those nasty rumors? FB’s spotty background is not likely to escape CH’s nosy

ANGEL Locsin is regarded as a princess in Mindanao.

handlers.

There is talk that CH can’t turn his back on FB, who knows too much. Hmmm …

Tantrum

Charming Cutie has long been rumored to be a closet case.

In a show biz gathering, CC bumped into Hot Hunk. CC, all smiles, warmly greeted HH.

HH gave CC the cold shoulder. Devastated, CC had a meltdown backstage and took out his frustration on his poor handlers who had no choice but to tolerate his temper tantrum.

Rubbing salt

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera.

Perky Performer was difficult to work with, coworkers insist. PP was often tardy and ignored the director’s instructions.

JENNYLYN Mercado has no plans of returning best actress trophy.

PP was soon given the boot. Worse, the studio hired PP’s Former Flame as replacement.

Now, that was like rubbing salt in a raw wound.

PP and FF didn’t exactly part as friends. No, sir.

Top of Bandera

This week’s top show biz news in the Inquirer tabloid Bandera (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

Kaya malungkot ang nagdaang Pasko at Bagong Taon; Claudine Barretto “itinago” kay Raymart Santiago ang 2 anak. (We are so done with this one.)

Jennylyn Mercado may “K” tawaging GMA Drama Queen. (Parang sarcastic.)

Jennylyn walang balak isoli ang 2014 MMFF best actress award. (We’d stop you ourselves if we must.)

Sharon Cuneta babalik sa ABS-CBN pag super sexy na. (We’re rooting for you over here, Mega.)

Kahit nagkabati na sa kasalang DongYan; relasyong Kris Aquino-Ai-Ai de las Alas wasak na, mahirap nang mabuo uli. (That’s what we think, too.)

Kim Chiu nag-trending bilang Mulan, ayaw patalbog kay Sarah Geronimo. (We’re fans but she can’t sing, and she knows it, right?)

KATRINA Halili looks sexier after becoming a mom.

Sigaw ng netizens: “Akala mo kung sinong perpekto”; Noli de Castro inireklamo sa pambabara kay Winnie Cordero sa “TV Patrol.” (Kinaya si Mare?)

Naiinggit kay Aiza Seguerra dahil may instant baby na; Charice sinisigurong pakakasalan si Alyssa Quijano: “Mas excited pa nga ang magulang namin!” (Turn around, bright eyes!)

Angel Locsin royal princess ng mga Muslim sa Mindanao. (Uh. There’s got to be an explanation.)

Andi Eigenmann binugbog nga ba ni Jake Ejercito? (Oh, is that why?)

Sorry na lang, hindi bobo ang madlang pipol; kasalang Heart Evangelista-Chiz Escudero tinitipid daw: “Huwag tayong maglokohan!” (We have no problem with that.)

Katrina Halili: Mas naging yummy nang magkaanak. (It happens.)