MANILA, Philippines - Just about everybody. Rushes received the anonymous e-mail lambasting a slew of industry insiders for “unethical” practices.
But it seems to us the primary target is an Actress-Politician who is purportedly having an affair with a Married Politico.
The e-mail sender alleged that AP clinched a lucrative government deal for her brother-in-law via “connections.”
Considering how damning the exposé is to AP and MP, the other celebs mentioned are really just collateral damage.
But the plot thickens: One of the maligned industry insiders is claiming that AP is preggy with MP’s love child.
And the latest speculation is that the titillating e-mail is from someone sympathetic to MP’s wife!
That’s entertainment.
Amorous ghost
A former officemate told Rushes that a certain Female Broadcaster doesn’t write her own scripts, that a Male Colleague
ghost-writes for her gratis et amore.
Emphasis on amore. MC is said to be besotted with FB, who thoroughly enjoys his unique love offering.
Official duty
Same insider told Rushes that a Male Network Executive moved up the corporate ladder after he took it upon himself to be the Big Boss’ janitor fish.
MNE’s main duty is to clean up BB’s mess—specifically, to make sure that hapless female employees are thrown out of the bedroom before BB wakes up from a drunken night.
Dita’s complaint
At a very exclusive dinner party thrown by Dr. Vicki Belo for burlesque performer Dita von Teese, the guest American stripper, was overheard complaining: “Everyone in Manila smokes … It’s bad for my skin.”
Indie Sam
Piolo Pascual did; now Sam Milby is also doing an indie.
Sam top-bills Juan Miguel Sevilla’s “Cul de Sac,” produced by the Cinemabuhay Foundation, which bank-rolled Bobi Bonifacio’s “Numbalikdiwa” in 2006.
Cinemabuhay president Albert Martinez says Sam co-stars with Jodi Sta. Maria and Chin-Chin Gutierrez in this dark thriller about a call center agent drawn into a murder mystery.
‘Celebrity Duets’
Guess who are in the second season of GMA-7’s “Celebrity Duets”?
MMDA chair Bayani Fernando, fashion designer JC Buendia, actor-politician Joey Marquez, supermodel-actress Melanie Marquez, Chef JL Cang, professional soccer player Phil Younghusband, beauty queen Carlene Aguilar, and lifestyle guru Cory Quirino.
Fun. The competition started last night. This year’s judges are concert and theater director Freddie Santos, renowned composer and arranger Danny Tan, and first “Celebrity Duets” champ Tessa Prieto-Valdes.
Twin treats
Jimmy Kimmel, on Brangelina and the twins: “Brad Pitt three years ago had zero kids. Now he’s the father of six children. (Angelina Jolie, after weeks of rumors and speculation, gave birth to twins—a Chinese boy and an African girl.) By the time he’s in ‘Ocean’s 19,’ Brad Pitt will have 58 kids!”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” premieres on StarWorld tomorrow with guests Rosie Perez and Brandon T. Jackson. The show airs locally at 10 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Yes, it’s true
George Benson and Al Jarreau will perform Sept. 8 at the Araneta Coliseum.
Seinfeld for Microsoft
Kristine Hermosa is the new endorser of Aescultura cosmetic and plastic surgery clinic.
Bianca Gonzalez and Mariel Rodriguez just joined the roster of Meg image models.
The Associated Press reports that Jerry Seinfeld will be a key pitchman in a planned $300-M fall advertising campaign for software giant Microsoft.
Also from AP, Former “American Idol” contestant Sanjaya Malakar is selling Nationwide Insurance in a new ad that’s part of the Columbus, Ohio-based company’s campaign, “Life Comes at You Fast.”
Stork’s been busy
Actor Matt Damon and his wife welcomed their second daughter into the world on Wednesday, and all were “doing great,” his spokeswoman said. The couple named their daughter Gia Zavala Damon. Reuters
Gwen Stefani has given birth to her second child, a boy. Zuma Nesta Rock weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces when he was born Thursday afternoon. Gwen has one other son, Kingston, with her husband, rocker Gavin Rossdale. AP
Ricky Martin, 36, has become the father of twin boys through a surrogate mother and will take time away from his career to raise them, his spokesman said in a statement. The boys were delivered “via gestational surrogacy.” Reuters
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Top of the tabloids
The top show biz stories in local tabloids this week. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)
Picking on Pokwang
Joey de Leon binastos si Pokwang, tinawag na aswang! (Uubusin yata ang “Wowowee” cast, hehehe.)
Pokwang di napikon sa joke ni Joey? (Atta girl.)
Joey mas masahol pa sa bakla! (Sabi ni Pokwang?)
‘Lihain muna ni Joey ang mukha niya!’ (’Di napikon, ha?)
Dahil sa anak, Pokwang naapektuhan na sa biro ni Joey na mukha siyang aswang! (’Di kasi nga.)
Wala bang ina, asawa at anak si Joey de Leon? (Meron po. Kwang.)
Can hardly wait
Melissa Ricks atat na atat kay Matt Evans? (So that’s officially a word not?)
Melissa kay Matt lang magpapa-kiss! (Hindi siguro.)
Melissa sarap na sarap kay Matt! (Kahit na.)
Halikan nina Yasmien Kurdi at JC de Vera, kilig na kilig ang marami! (Maraming...?)
Ai Ai de las Alas, gustung-gusto ang ‘bird’ ni Gabby!? (Songbird? Lovebird? Thunderbird?)
Billy Crawford iniputan sa ulo ng dating dyowa! (Stinky!)
Boobs ni Maui Taylor may sariling buhay. (As in?)
Paolo Contis, nakitaan ng pubic hair, pati ‘ulo’ muntik nang mag-hello! (Ay, hello.)
Na-shock daw sa sariling movie, Jean Garcia walang panty. (Ay, shaks.)
Answers, please
Bakit takot si Mariel Rodriguez kay Claudine Barretto? (Alam namin.)
Mariel, ginagamit lang ni Zanjoe Marudo? (Mariel pa rin?)
Mariel pakakasalan na raw ni Zanjoe? (Mariel na naman?)
Marjorie Barretto 4 na buwang buntis? (We heard.)
Jennylyn Mercado may dyowang actor-politician? (And the baby is not even a month old?)
Cranky chicks
Naninira ng upuan kapag nagalit, “Mataray din ako!”—Vilma Santos. (Gov, is that you?)
Ina ni Maui Taylor sinugod ang ina ni Angelica Jones! (Battle of the mummies.)
Katya Santos, Andrea del Rosario matanda na para magburles! (Kay bilis naman.)
Lloydie kaya nang mag-isa kahit wala si Bea Alonzo! (Oo naman.)
Katrina Halili malapit nang magbabu! (Kanino?)
Gabby: Marami na akong pagkukulang sa anak ko! (Which one?)
Valerie Concepcion type ng mga janitor! (Type din namin siya.)
(Bandera, Tumbok)
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