Obsessive celeb behind hunk’s triumphs

Mary Jean Lastimosa in her controversial national costume during the Miss Universe pageant Courtesy of miss universe

Intrigue-mongers are giving Obsessive Celebrity too much credit, mole says. Enemies suspect that OC was behind Handsome Hunk’s good fortune.

What mole is sure of is that OC is coveting HH. Is this why OC didn’t mind HH’s string of triumphs? OC could have blocked that winning streak to favor Cute Friend. Turns out, OC and HH are cooking up a business partnership. It was not exactly selfless love; HH’s success could benefit OC.

Epic fail

Studio Insiders are scratching their heads in disbelief.

Mammoth Occasion was hyped to the max, as if it was the event of the century. Alas, viewers ignored MO.

Was it because it was overshadowed by Media Event? Speaking of which, the same SIs are scrambling because their own projects for ME were trounced by Rival Firm.

SIs are working double time to save face; they have to please the New Boss.

Forgiven

Gorgeous Star’s life used to be a mess. Dashing Boyfriend was a headache and made her so distracted, she failed to show up for a project with Admired Veteran.

Despite that, AV’s relatives still hired GS in a next big venture. All was apparently forgiven. GS was much better-behaved, simply because her love life was calmer.

Swift karma

From Hollywood: Seasoned Thespian and Snooty Newcomer have attended the same events in the ongoing awards season, but had never been formally introduced until …

At one splashy gathering, ST caught up with SN in the little girls’ room. ST approached SN, who was cold, almost dismissive, throughout the brief chat. Maybe SN mistook ST for a groupie.

As luck would have it, ST won over SN that night. Karma is swift and sure.

No-show

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Feisty Starlet and Handsome Beau’s affair was doomed from the get-go. It didn’t help that FS was a nicotine addict and boozer to boot.

JM de Guzman not ready for romance.

One night, FS was spotted in a bar, drinking and pacing the room, seemingly on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

When she stormed out, FS left several empty bottles of beer and an ashtray overflowing with cigarette butts. Friends later learned that FS was upset because HB was a no-show.

Top of the Talk Shows

For those who missed last weekend’s TV gabfests (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

MJ Lastimosa on rumors that she was berated by Binibining Pilipinas pageant director Stella Marquez-Araneta backstage during the Miss U tilt: “Security was [tight]; even the directors [couldn’t] easily [approach] us … ’di ko alam kung saan nangyari ’yan at kung kanino nanggaling.” (We want to know.)

Camille Prats, asked if she wants a new baby: “Humihingi na si Nathan (her son) ng kapatid … sabi ko , he’s going to have to wait two years pa siguro.” (So he’s probably counting…)

John Prats on his coming wedding with Isabel Oli: “It will be a garden—actually, farm—wedding.” (Something new.)

JM de Guzman, asked if he’s over Jessy Mendiola: “Yes.” (Plain and simple. Good answer.)

JM, asked if he wants a relationship with Meg Imperial: “Parang mas may kailangan akong unahin sa list of priorities ko.” (You sure do. Another good answer.)

Angelica Panganiban, asked about her relationship with John Lloyd Cruz: “Gets ko siya, gets niya ako.” (Gets ka namin.)

Toni Gonzaga on being engaged to Paul Soriano: “Sabi ni Mommy, sana mangyari sa ’kin ’yung nangyari sa kanya, na sana first and last boyfriend ko si Paul. Natupad ’yung dream mo, Mommy!” (Di pa po kasal, wait lang.)

Toni on rumors that she’s pregnant: “Hindi po … kakatapos ko lang, eh!” (TMI.)

Toni Gonzaga (left) says Paul Soriano is her first and last boyfriend. ARNOLD ALMACEN

Paul Soriano on proposing to Toni: “I was in tears … I got down on my knees. And halfway through my question, she said yes.” (Paul Soriano on his knees, in tears? No brainer!)

Willie Revillame on being inspired by Pope Francis to lead a simpler life: “Nung nakita ko si Pope, it humbled me. Live in simplicity. Parang nag-marka sa puso at isip ko ’yun. ’Yung mga materyal na bagay, talagang bale-wala … ’yung pagbili-bili ng mamahaling mga kotse … parang mas maganda na itulong mo na lang pala ’yun.” (We need a moment to digest that.)

Willie’s birthday wish: “Sana pagbalik ko [sa show biz], mas marami akong magawang mabuti para sa ating mga kababayan.” (Two moments.)

Willie’s message to people whom he had a rift with in the past: “Sana magmahalan tayong lahat. Tanggalin natin ang bitterness, hatred at negativity.” (Three.)

Willie on Joey de Leon: “Kami ni Tito Joey nagbabangayan kami sa TV … pero I regret that. Nagpapakumbaba ako at humihingi ako ng tawad …. Dapat laging may puwang ang forgiveness in our hearts.” (OK, let’s take an hour.)

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