Old-timers sabotage newbies’ venture

It was not the first time that Cantankerous Stalwarts sabotaged the chances of luckless newcomers to succeed.

Raucous Entrepreneurs were fast on their way to another rousing triumph. Until CS planted all sorts of booby traps in REs’ path. REs were derailed, but remained focused on the prize.

CS’ minions were just as tenacious. After all, they were determined to bolster the stock of fave wards, and no one could stand in their way. Surely, not REs—even though they were also building up CS’ pet, Astonishing Player.

In this fierce chess match, AP ended up as a sacrificial pawn.

Professional flirt

It’s official. Vivacious Chatterbox has dumped Ostentatious Dandy.

VC was under OD’s spell for a while. But then OD was suspected of filching moolah from VC’s coffers. That proved to be the final straw.

Now, OD is on the lookout for new options.

OD quickly bounces back after each misstep, says an acquaintance.

A spy once witnessed how OD openly flirted with a complete stranger, after finding out about the prospect’s hefty bank account.

Starlet wars

It was bound to happen.

According to the rumor mill, catty starlets didn’t exactly hit it off.

Hot Nymphet and Manic Ingénue were not too fond of Bodacious Rabble-rouser, who can be a tad daffy.

Indeed, BR might come across as weird to clueless coworkers. True enough, HN and MI got turned off with BR’s unpredictable mood swings. The bigwigs forced them to make nice in public, however.

After all, they were hired to be chummy . . .

Brewing brouhaha

There is a brewing brouhaha between the camps of Gaudy Vixen and Gregarious Stunner.

GV’s team cooked up a scandalous gimmick for GS.

Alas, the suits nixed the whole hullabaloo. Driven Gadfly lobbied adamantly against the gambit, which would put GS on the spot.

Other observers feel it was about time for GS to shake things up a bit. After all, GS is a little long in the tooth and should be more decisive.

The execs took care of the bill, so as not to ruffle the feathers of GV, who’s still smarting from the debacle.

Not worth the trip

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

There are a few chinks in the saccharine armor of Vibrant Celeb.

Former neighbors are exasperated with VC. Every time there’s a special occasion in the old village, they would invite VC.

Unfortunately, VC is always unavailable … or is it uninterested?

Is it because the talent fee is way too small? After all, VC can easily earn quadruple that amount for gigs in nearby places.

In the age of skyrocketing fuel prices, perhaps VC isn’t so keen to motor so far away for a tiny sum.

Top of the show biz news

For those who missed last weekend’s show biz news on TV (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

Maymay Entrata

Maymay Entrata on wanting to become a model: “Natutunan ko lang ’yan sa YouTube, sa mga professional models.” (Perks and perils of the Net.)

Pokwang on the rising prices of rice and vegetables: “Kapag mago-grocery ka, sabihin natin [worth] P5,000 or P10,000, tapos maiisip mo, ‘Ito na lang ’yun?’” (Haay!)

Bayang Barrios, also on the rising price of commodities: “Ako nagkakapera lang kung may gig … Grabe itong nangyayari ngayon.” (Haay again!)

Kathryn Bernardo

Kathryn Bernardo on spending money wisely: “Dapat before buying anything, isipin mo kung kailangan mo ba talaga.” (Words of wisdom.)

Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban, asked if love deserves a second chance: “Kung may love pa, eh sige, pwede pa siguro.” (OK …)

Patricia Javier on winning the Mrs. Universe Philippines pageant: “I joined because I have an advocacy … wellness and health.” (Fine …)

Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Jasmine Curtis-Smith on what she thinks is her best asset: “Ang mga tao usually kinu-compliment ’yung kilikili ko. But I think it’s my pwet!” (Whatever!)

Cheska Garcia on having a mini classroom in the house she’s building: “Just in case I decide to have [my kids] home-schooled, I’m prepared!” (Ever ready … parang battery!)

Sharon Cuneta on her  “daring” costumes for her 40th anniversary concert: “Backless, frontless, sideless—no less!” (Less is more?)

Jake Vargas on playing a “bad boy”: “Ang hirap nu’ng umpisa kasi ’di ko siya makuha. So nanood ako ng mga pelikula na pwede kong pag-aralan.” (Like what? “Bad Boy 1 and 2”?)

Migo Adecer’s dating tip: “Make sure that you know yourself before caring for someone else. Kasi magiging toxic lang ’yan.” (Voice of experience?)

Jeric Gonzales’ dating tip: “Huwag kang magchi-cheat. Huwag mo siyang saktan.” (This one’s very basic.)

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