Wealthy clan still loathes controversial star

Seems peace can be achieved in war-torn countries, but not between Controversial Star and High-profile Clan.

CS and HC’s paths crossed because of their beloved relatives. In spite of the common denominator, CS and HC never got along. Until now, they still refuse to bury the hatchet.

It doesn’t help that CS is stubborn as a mule. But HC can be intractable and thoughtless, as well.

Despite a string of trials and tribulations, HC didn’t learn the lesson of humility, CS scoffed. CS complained that members of HC imposed unreasonable guidelines that they would break with impunity.

It’s the Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

Painful parting

Loquacious Wheeler-dealer was once extra close to Closeted Hunk. LW knew all of CH’s indiscretions, but kept mum.

These days, LW is no longer as influential as before. CH thought cutting ties with LW would be easy and painless.

LW, however, refused to go down without a fight.

If CH is wondering where all those sordid rumors come from, he need not look further than LW. As they say, there is no worse enemy than a former friend.

Past entanglement

It’s only a matter of time before rabid enemies would find out about Vociferous Celebrity’s deep, dark secret.

Divisive Personality once wooed VC in the not-so-distant past. Is that why VC is not exactly fond of DP’s Bitter Nemesis?

Years ago, Common Friend tried to play matchmaker to VC and DP. The supposed perfect match, however, swiftly went kaput.

VC allegedly wasn’t keen on getting involved with an intrigue magnet like DP and the rest of the family.

Too much info

You must realize that they were complete strangers prior to that project. Hot Hunk had just met Showtown Insider.

From out of the blue, HH started revealing intimate details of his life to stunned SI. HH confided everything—including family secrets that were better left buried in the baul.

Perhaps HH was merely practicing an acting technique? HH wanted to shed inhibitions by baring his soul to a random listener. TMI!

Hopelessly mediocre

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

A reality show discovery, Mediocre Performer has difficulty landing jobs these days.

Production staffers are reluctant to work with MP, who hasn’t improved much in the acting department. MP gets tongue-tied and twisted and cannot act even if the fate of the world depended on it.

MP isn’t capable of memorizing simple lines of dialogue, too. MP constantly causes disruptions and delays on the set because of glaring incompetence.

 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.)

KC Concepcion on her romance with football player Aly Borromeo: “Pumasok ako sa relationship hoping na pangmatagalan na talaga. But who knows?”  (Sings: You should know by now…)

Aly, asked if marriage with KC is in sight: “That’s up in the air…But we’re both in the same path, in our careers.” (Yes or no would suffice.)

Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo on rumors that the Miss Universe  pageant will no longer be held in Manila: “Tuluy na tuloy…” (Hello, Philippines…Mabuhay!)

Miss Philippines-Earth Imelda Schweighart

Miss Philippines-Earth Imelda Schweighart on a basher telling her that she seemed crazy: “Ang karamihan ng intelligent people, napagkakamalang baliw!” (She can win Miss Understood? Or Miss Communication?)

Nikki Valdez on cyberbullying: “I don’t think anybody deserves to be talked to in such a way.” (Agree. Spin-a-Win!)

Robin Padilla on dissenting opinions in social media: “Si Mayor (Duterte) na nga ang may sabi, that is our right, and he will protect that right…” (Right!)

Albie Casiño, who played a gay man recently, on discrimination against the LGBT community: “Bakit natin sila ija-judge?” (Don’t be judgmental if you’re not a judge. Ang labo.)

Kris Aquino on missing working at ABS-CBN: “Twenty years is 20 years.” (That was how long the Marcoses were in power, as well.)

Vivian Velez on helping show biz talents  through Damay Kamay: “We’re not steadily employed. So kailangang magtulung-tulungan kami.” (Good job!)

Jiro Manio  to Ai-Ai delas Alas, who helped him in his struggle with drugs: “Nagpapasalamat ako…dahil ni-rescue mo ’ko.” (Na-touch si Ai-Ai!)

Alden Richards on hosting the coming Asian Television Awards: “First time kong mag-host abroad at malaking tulong ang ‘Eat Bulaga.’” (Huwow!)

Alma Moreno on seeing his son Mark Anthony Fernandez in jail: “Inaakap lang ako. Hangga’t maaari hindi ako umiiyak sa harap niya.” (Sings: Let it go! Let it go!) —TV PATROL, 24 ORAS, UNANG HIRIT