Bodacious celeb is reality-challenged

There was a time Disillusioned Friend would defend Bodacious Celeb against bashers.

Until first-hand experience showed DF that the haters were right all along.

In spite of the naysayers, DF teamed up with BC for a promising venture.

From the get-go, BC proved to be a humongous headache, though. BC kept dishing out all sorts of tall tales, relentlessly badmouthing and sabotaging DF’s project.

Finally, DF realized that BC is reality-challenged—a euphemism for a certified weaver of lies.

File under D: For Decepticon.

Gatecrasher anonymous
Years back, Cantankerous Actress befriended Industry Insider in order to get close to Visiting Hunk.
After getting through the cordon sanitaire, however, CA treated II like a complete stranger.
Alas, CA needs to butter up II again. It’s because CA’s crush, Cute Charmer, is flying in—and II is the designated gatekeeper.
But will II forget and forgive CA’s ingratitude in the past?
In any case, CA can always gatecrash the splashy event. It won’t be the first time, if ever.

Cost of war
Remember the Harassed Newbies who are determined to wage war against Pugnacious Felon, who’s a Harvey Weinstein wannabe?
HNs are having problems in launching their campaign against the serial offender.
According to a source, HNs need financial help in order to pursue the cause.
Indeed, it can be pretty expensive to pull this one off.
Making things extra challenging, their nemesis is pretty well-connected and -funded (by Powerful Minions). Calling pro bono advocates.

Jackpot
Guess Seasoned Jester need not work extra hard these days.
SJ allegedly hit the jackpot in a glitzy casino, bringing home millions of moolah. It was quite a windfall for SJ, who was an A-lister in the distant past.
SJ could very well bankroll several low-budget films with the cash prize. Indeed, SJ could revive a moribund career if the money were invested wisely.
However, it’s not common knowledge that SJ and Famous Cohorts are regulars in gambling joints here and abroad.
Is that why news of SJ’s bonanza is being kept hush-hush?

Material boy
From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:
Who knew Charming Stud is a Mac loyalist? Yup, CS is user-friendly.
Even as a kid, CS had the nasty habit of “using” girls who were inevitably smitten by his loving nature. As bonus, witty CS always made his sweethearts laugh.
Turned out that CS wasn’t too shy to ask for this and that gift from lovestruck victims.
Did CS’ latest prospect, Dazzling Maiden, uncover CS’ dark side in time? Like the others, DM eventually found the courage to dump the “material” boy.

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

Gabby Concepcion on daughter KC’s reaction to his new TV commercial with her mom Sharon Cuneta: “Natutuwa ako sa kanya … Kumain kami, tapos biro lang ng biro.” (Uuuy!)

Former Westlife member Shane Filan on returning to Manila: “This has been a special place … I have lots of memories, trips here over the years. Everywhere I go there are Filipino fans.” (Mabuhey!)

Shane on recording a song with Sitti: “I have always wanted to do a duet with a Filipino artist.” (OK, fine…)

Vhong Navarro on why he’s finding it hard to make people laugh these days: “’Yung pagkamatay ng tatay ko, eh isa ’yan sa mga ayokong mangyari at pagdaanan dahil feeling ko, hindi ko kayang malampasan.” (Condolences.)

Elmo Magalona on working with Janella Salvador: “Ang pinaka-importante ang kabutihan mo … someone who also guides you.” (Ho-hum.)

Elmo on why he should be Janella’s boyfriend: “Because I’m sincere, thoughtful … and very handsome!” (And don’t forget humble.)

Alden Richards

Alden Richards on donating blood for charity: “Iba ’yung sharing a part of you with other people.” (Good for you.)

Lovi Poe on working with Tom Rodriguez: “He’s such a gentleman. You will never feel like he’s taking advantage of you.” (A rarity in the biz?)

Rachel Peters’ advice for aspiring beauty queens: “Don’t be discouraged by what you read on social media … because they’re not the judges!” (#LabanLang’Te)

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla resting her voice after doing a teleserye: “Problema kasi nauubusan ako ng boses dahil sa puyat at pagsigaw.” (Sing “The Sound of Silence.”)

Aicelle Santos on Nora Aunor watching her play Elsa in “Himala, Isang Musikal”: “Sabi n’ya sa ’kin, kinilabutan daw siya. Siguro naalala niya ’yung Elsa days niya. To hear that from her … kinilabutan din po ako!” (Goosebumps galore.)

Nora, asked if she’s open to playing Elsa onstage: “Kung nakakakanta nga lang ako … buong puso kong tatanggapin.” (May himala sana…)

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