Controversial Beauty an easy target

Sam Pinto (fhm photo)

It’s becoming more and more obvious: a conspiracy to bring down Controversial Beauty. Is it just coincidence that CB is quarreling with Pretty Starlet who’s career is being handled by Showbiz Bigwig?

With the press painting a negative picture of CB, SB’s talents, including PS, are bound to benefit—particularly from a windfall of new jobs.

Come to think of it, CB also had an altercation with Stunning Upstart who’s somehow connected with SB, too (SB had dealings with SU’s manager in the past).

Is SB behind a hate campaign against CB in order to prop up PS, SU, among others?

Actually, CB is an easy target with her tempestuous ways.

Anything for love

Gay Insider would do anything for Handsome Actor. GI would scheme and steal projects from other stars so HA could shine.

Seems GI’s efforts are about to pay off—HA is on the verge of full-fledged stardom. But why is GI unhappy? Is it because HA isn’t reciprocating GI’s selfless love?

Quick to bounce back, GI is now eyeing Cute Hunk, also the product of a reality search, like HA. Hopefully reality will not bite GI (twice).

Heart attack

Heart Evangelista

Heart Evangelista explains why she isn’t keen on Regal’s Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” which would have paired her with ex-flame Jericho Rosales.

She says she can’t handle the intrigues that will surely erupt due to the onscreen reunion.

“I haven’t recovered from this latest controversy (her feud with Marian Rivera),” she explains. “I might collapse and break down from the stress. I need a holiday from intrigues.”

Boyfriend Brazilian-Japanese model Daniel Matsunaga is her rock, she insists: “I am very secure in our relationship.”

Movie date

Anne Curtis (photo: bayani san diego jr.)

Tonyboy Cojuangco, main patron of the Cinemalaya indie fest, was always accompanied by partner Gretchen Barretto during screenings at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last week. They were spotted watching “Amok,” “Niño,” “Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa” and “Busong,” among others.

During the festival opening, the actress represented Cojuangco, who had accompanied their daughter Dominique to Stanford U in California, where she’s a college freshman.

Seeing more stars

We saw many more stars at the CCP for Cinemalaya.

At the screening of Quark Henares’ “Rakenrol,” Kapuso girls Jennica Garcia, Bela Padilla and Chariz Solomon were sighted, along with Kapamilya star Anne Curtis.

Although Jennica missed the gala of mom Jean Garcia’s movie “Sayaw,” she was present at “Rakenrol,” which top-bills boyfriend Alwyn Uytingco.

Uuuy.

Anne came with constant date Erwan Heussaff. Uuuy.

Top of the talk shows

For those who missed last weekend’s TV gabfests (And why we are moved, if we are moved):

David Archuleta (photo: jim guiao punzalan)

Claudine Barretto on reconciling with Gretchen: “Siyempre iyakan, tears of joy. ’Yung maraming months na nawala sa ’min, ’di na maibabalik ’yun… So sinabi ko talaga sa sarili ko, hindi na mauulit ’yun. Hinding-hindi na ako papayag na mawala ulit sa ’kin ’yung kapatid ko.”

David Archuleta on what he missed most about the Philippines: “The fans… and the mangoes!”

Michelle Madrigal, asked if Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was courting her: “No, hindi po. Wala, as in zero!” (Got that.)

Rich Asuncion, asked about the possibility of romance with Ervic Vijandre: “Maganda kasi ’yung friendship namin ngayon, sobrang OK.” (Was that a no?)

Manny Pacquiao on rumors that his application for membership in the Manila Polo Club has been denied: “Hindi naman ako nag-apply!” (Malabo nga namang ma-deny ’yun.)

Jolina Magdangal, asked if she planned to have a baby immediately: “Pwede rin, kasi alam mo na, ’di na tayo masyadong bata! Pero ’di ako nagmamadali. OK sa ’kin. Kapag meron, thank you. Pero kapag wala, relax lang!” (Pwede!)

Sam Pinto on “Tween Hearts” star Alden Richards asking her out: “Sobrang cute na pati mga bagets na ganyan nagkaka-crush!” (E ’yung opposite ng bagets?)

Bianca Manalo on her status with John Pratts: “Masaya kami ngayon, magkaibigan kami…” (Ay, ’wag na lang ito.)

Piolo Pascual on his dream wedding: “I’d like a nontraditional wedding. Kung ’di man beach, siguro garden.” (Parang kasama na yata ’yan sa traditional.)

Jennylyn Mercado on being heartbroken: “Siyempre hindi madali. Aaminin ko hanggang ngayon kahit papaano nalulungkot pa rin ako…” (’Wag na rin ito.)

Jennylyn Mercado on past relationships: “Kapag tapos na, tapos na!“ (Ano ba talaga?)

Solenn Heussaff, asked if she’s dating anyone: “I’m super single and free to mingle!” (Ayun na!)

Kyla, asked what she looks forward to after being wed to Rich Alvarez: “We can’t wait to travel and explore the world!” (You don’t have to marry for that.)

Kris Aquino on being romantically linked to Diether Ocampo: “We’re really good friends…” (Ito rin, ’wag na lang.)

Bea Alonzo on rumored boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo: “Pinaparamdam nya sa akin lahat ng dapat kong maramdaman. Nararamdaman ko ’yun.” (Parang lesson on verb conjugation!)

(Startalk, E-Live, Showbiz Central, The Buzz, with Allan Policarpio, Contributor)