Nadine Lustre
Here’s a touching story that’s perfect for this season of reflection: Everyone thought Gifted Thespian, who often ran afoul of the law, was the black sheep of the family. In the end, GT turned out to be the good guy compared with Fair-haired Sibling.
The test came when Beleaguered Relative fell on hard times. FS abandoned BR, but GT extended much-needed assistance.
Ultimately, FS betrayed not only the clan, but Close Buddy as well.
Who knew that FS, who seemed stable and kind, could not be relied on?
Root of all evil
It’s true what they say about money being the root of all evil. It recently caused bitter enmity between Controversial
Star and Bold Relations.
According to the grapevine, BR1 is bristling because CS decided not to turn over a hefty sum. BR2 is likewise badmouthing CS, who refused to pay for an expensive acquisition.
BR 1 and 2 have been relentless in stirring a hornet’s nest of intrigues, however. Perhaps the goal is to push CS over the edge.
PIOLO says he and KC are okay.
Unfortunately for them, CS is a fighter and shows no signs of being cowed. CS is raring to unleash a barrage of family secrets in retaliation.
Family discord, too
Popular Icon is despondent, having incurred the ire of Beloved Kin over some minor infraction.
PI apparently caught erring underlings red-handed and complained to BK, who inexplicably got offended and broke ties with PI, who was inconsolable, if not perplexed, by the strange reaction.
PI is hurting badly; BK is close to her heart.
Unholy alliance
Strong-willed Luminary is the target of incessant attacks spearheaded by Malicious Frenemies.
After finding out about MFs’ schemes, SL threw them out of the company. MFs teamed up with Disgruntled Enemy, who proceeded to harass SL.
Moles suspect that DE is in cahoots with Devious Relative, who tried to pull a fast one on SL, too.
DE and the MFs turned to Spiteful Insider for additional ammunition.
SI has since launched a nasty hate campaign against SL. Big bucks are involved, and SI couldn’t resist the prospect of a windfall.
Talk about an unholy alliance.
Out of rehab
LOS ANGELES—A spokesperson for “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm says the actor recently completed treatment for alcohol addiction.
In a statement on Tuesday, publicist Annett Wolf said the multi-Emmy winner Hamm, 43, and his longtime partner, actress-filmmaker Jennifer Westfeldt, asked for privacy and sensitivity.
The disclosure, first reported by the TMZ website, came as the final season of the 1960s-set advertising agency drama begins Sunday on AMC. AP
Julie Andrews memoir
NEW YORK—Julie Andrews’ next memoir will tell the backstory of “Mary Poppins,” “The Sound of Music” and other beloved works during her years as one of the world’s most popular entertainers.
Hachette Books announced on Monday that the Oscar-winning actress is working on a follow-up to the 2008 release
JONI Mitchell at the Grammy Awards in 1996. AFP
“Home,” which covers her childhood and early years in show business. The next book, currently untitled, begins in the 1960s and takes readers through her next three decades, including her many hit films and her marriage to director Blake Edwards.
The new book is scheduled for September 2017. Andrews recently helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Sound of Music,” one of the most popular movies of all time. AP
Joni Mitchell taken ill
LOS ANGELES—Singer Joni Mitchell has been taken ill.
Mitchell’s website and Twitter account reported on Tuesday night that she was in the hospital, but gave no details.
Los Angeles fire officials say paramedics answered an afternoon emergency call in Bel Air, where Mitchell lives, and took a patient to the hospital.
The 71-year-old singer-songwriter told Billboard magazine in December that she has a rare skin condition, Morgellons disease, which prevents her from performing. Still, she released a career-spanning four-disc box set last year and appeared at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party in February.
Mitchell has received eight Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement award in 2002. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. AP
Kuya Kim bounces back
KUYA Kim Atienza
TV host-athlete Kim Atienza says he owes his healthy physique to a good balance of work, exercise and recreation. “After two major illnesses, I have learned to live and love life by making sure that I am physically fit, doing well [professionally], and enjoying precious moments with my family,” he says.
Kuya Kim recently signed up as brand ambassador for Regent Foods Corp. Ricky See, CEO, says Regent promotes healthy living with its products, and is “delighted” to have Kim on board. “He embodies an active and healthy lifestyle.”
Mean girl attacks
From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:
Who knew Sweet Star could be such a meanie? At a glitzy event, SS snubbed a bunch of newbies. SS clearly didn’t want to hobnob with them. Her face was scrunched up in a perma-scowl throughout the evening.
In another gathering, the neophytes steered clear of SS, who strangely felt slighted. She complained to their common handlers about the young ones’ “bad manners.” Alas, the kids were scolded for SS’ rudeness.
Top of Bandera
This week’s top show biz news in the Inquirer tabloid Bandera (and why we are moved, if we are moved):
JENNYLYN Mercado is planning to swim with sharks.
Zayn Malik ipinagpalit ang pera at kasikatan para sa katahimikan. (Right. He’s working on a new solo single, album to follow next year. How’s that for a “quiet, normal” life?)
Bimby taklesa rin, ibinuking ang sikreto nina Kris Aquino at Mayor Herbert Bautista. (Bakit, sino ang taklesa?)
Vice Ganda ayaw isama ang dyowa sa US. “Magpapadala na lang ako.” (Do we have a stake in this? No.)
Camille Prats pagod na pagod sa pagganap bilang bipolar. (The real sufferers are no doubt more exhausted.)
Piolo Pascual: Hindi kami nagkabalikan ni KC Concepcion, pero okay na kami. (Good. Let’s ask KC next.)
JULIA Barretto wept buckets in front of her mom.
Iñigo Pascual, Julia Barretto biglang nagka-magic. (Could you be a little more vague?)
Julia nag-iiyak, nagmakaawa kay Marjorie Barretto. (We hope this is a movie.)
Mommy Divine nagsawa na sa pagbabantay kina Sarah Geronimo at Matteo Guidicelli. (Took her long enough.)
Mommy ni Jam Sebastian galit kay Mich Liggayu:“Alam niya kung ano’ng mga ginawa niya!” (Can’t blame…anyone here. Plus, they’re all still hurting.)
Dahil sa kumalat na video scandal habang naghihirap ang BF, sigaw ng fans ni Jam: Mich malandi, dapat sabuyan ng asido! (Teka, teka lang…)
CAMILLE Prats is exhausted by bipolar role. ALANAH TORRALBA
Jennylyn Mercado magsu-swimming kasama ang mga pating. (Butanding na lang, ’teh.)
May mga topak daw kaya mahilig maghasik ng lagim; Daniel Padilla nakiusap sa fans: Huwag naman tayong maging sadista! (Dude, good luck.)
Nadine Lustre sa banta ng KathNiel: Hindi naman ako natatakot sa kanila! (You may wanna rethink that.)
Jolo Revilla inaatake ng matinding trauma, bumalik sa pagka-baby. (Tsk, tsk, not good for his constituents.)
Jolo: “Bakit ko naman gagawin ’yun? May Maya naman ako. (Oh, dear. He called her Maya.)
Miss World Megan Young aminadong mas magaling na aktres sa kanya si Lauren. (Beautiful na, humble pa!)
KUYA Germs on a rare (these days) night out, at Club Mwah in Mandaluyong last weekend. RICHARD A. REYES