Offensive braggart in cahoots with star’s enemies

Mystery solved. From all indications, Obnoxious Braggart was merely a pawn in an elaborate chess game that pits warring big shots.

OB teamed up with Haughty Ally, to sabotage the efforts of Charming Star. Although CS had already patched things up with HA, it seemed OB couldn’t move on.

Or is OB merely following direct orders from HA’s Vociferous Cohort? Looks as if VC has a huge ax to grind against CS’ Fiery Partner.

In the meantime, poor CS and HA are caught in the crossfire. CS and HA should just join forces against OB, to stop the senseless mudslinging. Pronto!

Something fishy

Seems there’s something fishy about the extra closeness of Curvaceous Maiden and Feisty Associate.

To think, CM’s Scandalous Benefactor was once adamant about such dangerous liaisons? They once claimed that they would never engage in monkey business. Never say never again.

Perhaps CM is just brimming with gratitude? FA came to their rescue and stood by them, when the crap hit the fan.

Bitter pill

The past has finally caught up with Assertive Insider. All that wheeling and dealing led AI nowhere.

A few years back, AI connived with like-minded partners to undermine rivals. With dispatch, Karma Martin came knocking on AI’s door.

AI got a dose of cohorts’ bitter medicine. After AI’s latest debilitating failure, so-called friends suddenly vanished without a trace.

Saved by the bell

Raucous Insider was saved from certain doom. RI actually considered teaming up with Notorious Gangmate.

Well, NG once had a promising future. But dark clouds soon hovered over NG who was accused of all sorts of crimes and misdemeanors by Close Pals.

In a way, RI was spared from the troubles that CPs had suffered. Lady Luck was on RI’s side.

Friendly persuasion

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Those in the know insist that Macho Stud and Affable Mogul need not confirm nor deny their “special” friendship.

AM and MS are often spotted hanging out in public. They claim they are just cooking up all sorts of projects together.

OK, fine, whatever … But the “partnership” has set alarm bells ringing. Pals have cautioned AM that MS is notorious for leaving a trail of broken hearts. File under U: For User-friendly.

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):

Bea Alonzo on being one of the “People of the Year” awardees: “I hope to inspire young women to never give up on their dreams.” (Congrats.)

Bea on keeping her love life private: “ It just doesn’t come out of me naturally …” (OK, fine …)

Celine Dion on Jake Zyrus, whom she performed with in the past, when he was still Charice: “A big talent … I wish him the best. I’m proud that I gave him a moment.” (Take note of the pronoun!)

Pia Wurtzbach on her European holiday with Marlon Stockinger: “Masarap ’yung feeling na maging Pia lang. ’Di ko kailangang mag-makeup! ” (Like she needs much help.)

Pia on doing a rom-com with Gerald Anderson: “Magaling siya … So hopefully, may maitulong siya sa ’kin.” (Sana nga.)

Jodi Sta. Maria on her relationship with Jolo Revilla: “Everything is going well. The Lord has been good.” (Amen.)

Lovi Poe’s beauty tip: “Happy girls are the prettiest.” (Sadness is next to ugliness?)

Lovi Poe

Rhian Ramos’ health tip: “Eat lots of vegetables! It boosts your mood.” (But why are some vegetarians cranky?)

Max Collins on staying fit: “Work out, work out, work out! ” (How tiring.)

Zac Efron recalls his Philippine trip: “We went to Mayon and rode ATVs around … It was stunning and beautiful.” (Just like Zac himself.)

Zac Efron

Alexander Lee on what he will miss about the Philippines: “The people, everything … And yes, the halo-halo!” (Simple pleasures.)

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