IT WAS only a matter of time.
Powerful Celebrity finally gets dragged into a lurid scandal involving illicit substances.
Social media has been buzzing about PC’s entanglements with certain dubious personalities. Supporters claim PC’s junkie pals are to blame, though.
Graying Entertainer would often visit PC to ask for moolah—ostensibly, to sustain a nasty habit. PC’s Close Relation is hooked on drugs, too.
Naysayers pointed out that PC would often turn a blind eye to the shenanigans of kith and kin. Does it follow then that PC likewise tolerates bigger misdeeds in society?
That is the million-peso question.
Genetic
Being materialistic runs in the family, no doubt.
Bubbly Starlet frequently brags about the designer duds in her closet.
Problem is, BS’ career has hit a rough patch of late and she can no longer afford to go on extravagant shopping sprees.
As luck would have it, BS caught the eye of Wealthy Suitor whose family seems to own a bottomless well of cold, hard cash. Will BS encourage WS’ amorous pursuit?
Are the Glamorous Elders of BS similarly predisposed to take advantage of such a windfall?
Double Pak. Ganern!
Family trouble
Promising Performer had to learn it the hard way. That it is unwise to work with family.
PP turned to Gung-ho Relative for help in mounting a production.
Before PP knew it, GR took over the entire gig.
Worse, GR turned out to be a monster on- and offstage.
PP’s coworkers were stunned speechless. But PP mustered enough courage to kick GR out of the project.
That was their first—and last—collaboration.
Good riddance.
Insecurity blanket
As a newbie in the biz, Admired Artist used to work under Haughty Luminary, who is a stern taskmaster.
How quickly the tides have turned. AA is now more successful than HL.
As expected, HL frequently badmouths AA. HL is clearly jealous of AA’s good fortune.
Thing is, HL should be proud because AA never tires of acknowledging the kindness of past bosses—including spiteful HL.
Oh.
Small but terrible
From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:
Speaking of the green-eyed monster…
Petite Beauty pretends to be the BFF of Talented Star.
PB often acts chummy in front of TS. Behind her buddy’s back, however, PB spews out all sorts of lies. According to a mole, PB is envious of TS—whose career is booming and love life is blooming.
PB, on the other hand, lays a big fat egg on both the professional and personal fronts.
No wonder insecure PB goes berserk every time there is good news about TS in the papers.
Top of show biz news
For those who missed last weekend’s show biz news on TV. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)
ANNE Curtis
Anne Curtis on undergoing gun and knife training for her new movie, “Buy Bust”: “I haven’t done action and it’s an Erik Matti film, so I really want to do it… Mahirap ang traning.” (Well, nothing worth having comes easy.)
Aiza Seguerra on being appointed chair of the National Youth Commission: “Ang weird! It’s my first time to hold a position… I want to learn from the sectors mismo.” (Wait, we’re still on the “weird” part.)
Liza Diño on being appointed head of the Film Development Council of the Philippines: “I’m happy. I’m kind of nervous… I’m very humbled.” (Mixed emotions.)
Nadine Lustre on her and boyfriend James Reid being featured in Teen Vogue: “Puro blessings ’yung dumadating sa ’min.” (Some girls have all the luck.)
SUNSHINE Dizon
Sunshine Dizon on facing estranged husband Timothy Tan and his alleged mistress in court: “If she’s thinking that I will do something here… I won’t do that. I will not dignify her with anything!” (Tarush!)
James Yap on why he still hasn’t personally told son Bimby about his new brother: “Walang chance na sabihin sa kanya… Pero if he wants to see his baby brother, walang problema.” (Naku, other people may have a problem, though.)
Lilia Cuntapay seeks help for treatment of her ailment: “Akala ko it’s just because of old age. Pero ’yun pala kailangang operahan.” (Get well soon. Bangky will miss your company.)
INAH de Belen
Inah de Belen, daughter of Janice de Belen and John Estrada, on why she chose to use her mother’s surname: “I often get asked if I’m related to the Estrada [clan]. Ang De Belen konti lang sa industry, so alam agad nila na anak ako ni Janice.” (Makes sense.)
VIC SOTTO
Vic Sotto on joining this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival with another “Enteng Kabisote” flick: “Ang tagal kong pinag-isipan. Para pagbigyan na rin ang request ng mga fans.” (Why are we not surprised?) TV Patrol, 24 Oras