Stage parent fuels perky starlet’s illusions

Coworkers are whispering about Lovely Maiden’s antics.

There have been countless complaints about LM’s rude behavior on the set. Seems LM is imitating Enchanting Gal who is notorious for being a prima donna.

Turns out, LM’s biggest enabler is Malevolent Kin. MK encourages LM to be aloof and arrogant. MK has been feeding LM with all sorts of lies that foster “delusions of grandeur.” That LM is the most beautiful, talented and popular star among her batch of wannabes.

Thing is, LM’s projects have flopped one after the other. File under KM: For Karma Martin.

Price surge

Speaking of delusional stars.

Cantankerous Artiste must be under the impression that the world still revolves around her. Industry Insiders approached CA for a certain exclusive venture.

CA hemmed and hawed—to sweeten the deal, so to speak.

CA quoted an exorbitant fee for the gig. Shocked, IIs withdrew the offer. CA was forced to make do with IIs’ rival.

Russian roulette

The rumor mill is going on hyperdrive. After the controversial raid on a sex party involving gays and closeted men, all sorts of rumors have been circulating in the biz.

Among those arrested was a hunk who moonlights as a bit player in R-rated movies.

Now, there is talk that Cute Jock is among the participants in those high-risk orgies. Thing is, a recent report claimed that unsafe sex is practiced in these for-men-only “bacchanalia.”

Is CJ playing with fire? Well, CJ is also notorious for abusing illicit substances.

Cyberboycott

Controlling Charmers wanted to maintain a particular event’s “exclusivity.” CCs considered instructing friends not to tweet about the affair, which was supposed to be the turf of Showbiz Titan.

Alas, the revelers, including CCs’ own staffers, couldn’t resist posting away on all social media platforms.

After a while, the CCs just gave up and it became a free-for-all. But then again, CCs’ employees mysteriously disappeared from cyberspace in the next few days.

Past imperfect

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Well-meaning Friends have advised Ravishing Coquette to reveal her checkered past to Current Beau. WFs are worried that CB would go ballistic if he learned about RC’s sideline as a “lady of the night.”

They claim honesty is the best policy. Also, RC’s Chatty Agent might inadvertently spill the beans and that would surely make CB furious.

Afraid-y Krueger.

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):

Piolo Pascual on being a reci-pient of Variety’s Asian Stars: Up Next award at the Macau fest: “I’m excited, because this shows that we have what it takes to penetrate the international scene.” (Bravo!)

Susan Roces on her and Sen. Grace Poe’s gift-giving for children during Fernando Poe Jr.’s death anniversary: “Kamuntik na akong maluha … kasi last time na dumalaw kami ni FPJ sa sementeryo, sabi n’ya sa mga bata, babalik siya at dadalhan sila ng laruan.” (Christmas wish fulfilled.)

Coco Martin on secretly visiting FPJ’s grave : “Feeling ko, lagi siyang nandyan para gabayan ako.” (Panday redux.)

Coco Martin

Derek Ramsay, asked if he’s expecting an MMFF trophy for “All of You”: “For me, bonus na lang ’yun …

But Jennylyn Mercado is always good.” (Ladies, first.)

Yassi Pressman on meeting half-sister Cara: “She’s amazing.” (Sibling revelry.)

Bea Alonzo on doing “Eerie” with Charo Santos-Concio: “Dahil pinapanood mo ang mga pelikula niya … I think natural na gusto mo siyang i-impress.” (Idol thoughts)

Bae-by Baste reveals his crush: “Si Ate Gabbi (Garcia). Ayoko siyang may boyfriend.” (Naughty boy.)

Baste on what he will ask from Santa Claus: “Puwede pahingi ng gifts, para bibigyan ko mga wawa babies.” (Good boy.)

Alexander Lee on celebrating Christmas in the Philippines: “In Korea, it’s more like Valentine’s Day, for couples. But here it’s a big thing, so I’m glad I’ll get to experience it.” (Have yourself a Pinoy Christmas.)

Janine Gutierrez on rumored boyfriend Rayver Cruz: “Kilala talaga siya ng mommy (Lotlot de Leon) ko kasi nagkatrabaho na sila.” (Mommy-approved?)

Lovi Poe

Lovi Poe on Christmas: “I’m excited … my favorite part is when my mom is nagkakandarapa magluto habang kami nakaabang!” (Try to help in the kitchen this year.)

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