Influential insider loses in power struggle

The coup de grace came rather unexpectedly and was delivered by people who are not as famous (and notorious)—at least as far as PP is concerned.

File under T for Threatened by neophytes.

Ignore mode

Handlers are guarding Rising Star like a hawk.

Apparently one has to go through a phalanx of assistants before RS can be reached for anything.

Not so long ago, RS would gleefully respond to questions via e-mail or Facebook.

Not anymore.

Auto erotic

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Closeted Veteran scores big with Newbie Cutie who is also secretly gay.

NC and CV managed to squeeze in a one-time tryst on the set.

NC and CV vanished for a spell, indulging in forbidden pleasures in the latter’s car.

It’s not the first time for CV to do the deed in his vehicle.

Nor will it be the last.

Top of the Talk Shows

For those who missed last weekend’s “Startalk” on GMA 7 (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

Joey de Leon on “Eat Bulaga!” posting its highest rating this year last Aug. 12 because of AlDub: “Simple siyang kasaysayan—Pinoy na Pinoy.” (How long will this saga run?)

YAYA Dub photo:EB SOCIAL MEDIA DEPARTMENT

Alden Richards, asked if doing a movie with screen partner Maine Mendoza was a possibility: “Hindi po malabo.” (Strike while the iron is hot.)

AIKO Melendez photo:MARINEL CRUZ

Aiko Melendez on criticisms she’s not helping half-brother Jam, who reportedly has a drug problem: “Unfair naman na sabihing hindi ko tinutulungan… I’ve helped him many times.” (Fair enough.)

DONITA Rose

Donita Rose on her marital problems with Eric Villarama: “Before, may miscommunication… But at the end of the day, I still love him.” (Oh.)