Controversial celeb finds joy in foreign affairs

Don’t look now, but Controversial Celebrity has bounced back—in high style.

After reeling from a string of intrigues, CC’s love life is now flourishing.

Equally Scandalous Personality reportedly played matchmaker to CC and new sweetheart, Visiting Beauty. It’s not the first time for CC to score with a visitor, though.

According to a mole, VB is head over heels in love with CC. So smitten that VB willingly ignored CC’s past indiscretions.

Well, CC got VB a posh condo in the city. That surely sweetened the deal.

Perhaps CC should head the Department of Foreign Affairs?

Foot in mouth disease

High-profile Luminary made a monumental booboo in front of peers.

Combative Cohort called up and asked for HL’s advice.

Alas, HL didn’t know that the speaker phone was on. HL talked animatedly and candidly about various issues—including certain explosive controversies and personages.

Unfortunately, Assertive Expert, one of the characters that HL had just disparaged in the conversation, was sitting beside CC. Quite admirably, AE managed to keep calm throughout the exchange.

AE’s self-restraint is one for the books.

Jagged little pill

By now, Vivacious Newsmaker is surely feeling antsy.

In the past, VN couldn’t help keeping close tabs on other stars’ plum projects.

One fine day, VN woke up to a heartbreaking development. Perky Upstart had just inked a lucrative deal once linked exclusively to VN.

Making matters worse, VN’s prospects have been dwindling of late.

There was a time VN thought nothing of encroaching on other people’s territory. VN now gets to swallow the same jagged little pill.

File under K for Karma.

Dubious

Not a few industry insiders are now avoiding Aggressive Upstart like the plague. Seems AU’s dubious business practices have left a bad taste in some rivals’ mouths.

AU has no qualms about filching other celebs’ projects.

According to the grapevine, AU’s minions often play dirty, blocking clueless competitors from getting a foot in the door.

Even if a client is only interested in one person, AU’s staffers would push for a full lineup from their firm—even if it would dislodge coworkers from other companies.

Hmmm…

Gym rat

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Seasoned Entertainer is forced to work out extra hard these days—exercising like crazy, day and night.

SE is scared that Cheating Partner would stray once again.
Their relationship almost hit the skids before and SE is determined not to let history repeat itself.

Even if exhausted from numerous gigs, SE would head straight to the gym.

SE easily gets insecure whenever young, nubile admirers hover near CP.

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.)

Sharon Cuneta

Sharon Cuneta on her supposed reunion movie with Gabby Concepcion: “The last I heard, tuloy na naman. But it’s painful to be let down, eh. Our fans would be disappointed.” (Sha loves her Sharonians.)

Gabby Concepcion

Sharon, asked if her husband Sen. Kiko Pangilinan doesn’t get jealous about the said project: “At first, I was hesitant, pero naging open na naman ang lahat … at matagal na kaming kasal ni Kiko e… he has always been supportive.” (And the award for best supporting husband goes to…)

Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Geronimo on people wanting her to play Darna: “Matagal ko nang sinasabi … na hindi talaga ’yun para sa ’kin.” (OK, fine, whatever.)

Sarah on the prospect of working with Daniel Padilla: “Parang pabata nang pabata ang leading men ko. Ang tanda ko na for him.” (Such candor.)

Iñigo on his viral video kissing his dad, Piolo Pascual: “Hindi ko maintindihan why even it has to be an [issue]? He’s my dad, and if they don’t treat their dad the same way, that’s not my problem.” (The son fights back.)

Gerald Anderson on reuniting with Kim Chiu for a teleserye: “She’s a woman now. Nagsimula kami 17 years old. The maturity and her love for her craft, mas grabe. It’s amazing to work with her again.” (All together now: “Reunited … and it feels so good!”)

Gerald, asked if he gets jealous when Bea Alonzo gets paired with other actors: “Of course not. We do this for our fans.” (Well, the TF also helps.)

Ruru Madrid

Ruru Madrid on former “Encantadia” costar Kylie Padilla: “Na-miss ko si Kylie, si Amihan. Naiyak ako nu’ng nabasa ko ’yung [sinulat niya about her experience sa blog niya].” (What a sensitive young man.)

Kylie Padilla

Heart Evangelista on her reluctance to show the entirety of her new house to fans: “’Di lang naman ako ang nakatira sa bahay, so in a way, I have to respect other people’s privacy.” (Moving on to more earth-shaking issues …)

Klea Pineda on her dream of becoming a beauty queen: “Gusto ko talaga ma-achieve ’yung pagiging beauty queen, magkaroon ng crown. Gusto ko na nga mag-train this year na sana.” (Take your time. No need to rush, girl.)

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