MANILA, Philippines - During the premiere of a local movie, a friend asked the scriptwriter: “Why are you in black?”
Wordsmith’s reply: “I’m mourning the death of my film.” The script was mangled beyond recognition, the writer claimed.
Basket case
Also overheard, Show Biz Insider No. 1: “It’s good that the graduates [of a reality show] found gainful employment here.”
Show Biz Insider No. 2, testy: “Gainful? How much were they paid, P3,000?”
Show Biz Insider No. 3, jesting: “Actually, they’d be happy with fruit baskets.”
Tainted source
According to a mole, a Disgruntled Colleague leaked to the press the rumor that a Network Exec is in trouble with their bosses.
DC similarly got in hot water and blamed NE and company.
In front of reporters, however, DC, who mounted a big event recently, acted innocent and coy, refusing to comment on the matter.
Blogger’s latest targets
Remember Brian Gorrell’s habit-forming blog?
His latest target is a Show Biz Duo, who were also skewered in a White Paper that made the entertainment rounds recently.
When it rains, it pours for SBD. It’s almost as if there’s a concerted campaign to discredit the two.
Man haunt
Before joining a TV show, Gay Reality Contestant was a frequent visitor in a Quezon City “spa” which features masseurs who offer a unique kind of pampering.
GRC was allegedly addicted to the ministrations of one such masseur. So much so, that he asked the kid to quit and shack up with him. It was love at first rub.
Ma’am Maribeth
“Philippine Dream Academy” Season 1 Dance Mentor Maribeth Bichara is back on board to give the remaining contenders (Scholars) dance lessons and also to choreograph the upcoming Grand Dream Night.
We were told that the Scholars’ first session with “Teacher” Maribeth started with introducing themselves through dance. Liezl, who was found to be the most inhibited, got a dressing down from Maribeth.
Bionic granny
Remember Lee “Six Million-Dollar Man” Majors? He’s due in the country in September to appear at the special by-invitation-only Green Carpet Premiere of Cartoon Network’s live-action made-for-TV CGI film, “BEN 10: Race Against Time” at SM Mall of Asia’s Premier Cinema.
In “BEN 10,” Majors plays the key role of Grandpa Max, who uses his past experiences with the paranormal to protect his grandchildren.
The DD file
LOS ANGELES—David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction.
In a statement released Thursday by his lawyer, Stanton Stein, the actor said he did so voluntarily, adding: “I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family.”
The actor’s publicist, Flo Grace, confirmed the report, which first appeared on People.com. She did not elaborate.
Duchovny, 48, plays a sex-obsessed character on the Showtime series “Californication,” which earned Emmy nods for casting and cinematography. The show’s second season begins Sept. 28. AP
(Uh, is this for real—or did they get a copy of “Promoting RP Movies 101”?)
Friends and brothers
VENICE—Brad Pitt and George Clooney hit the red carpet on Wednesday with their latest movie “Burn After Reading,” a satirical comedy by Oscar winners the Coen brothers which opens this year’s Venice film festival. The actors bring A-list star power to the 11-day event which features everything from obscure Asian art house cinema to Hollywood heavyweights. Reuters
Off again
LOS ANGELES—“Desperate Housewives” star Nicollette Sheridan and singer Michael Bolton have called off their engagement, the actress’ spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Bolton, 55, and Sheridan, 44, started dating in 1992 but broke up five years later. They revived their relationship three years ago and announced their engagement in 2006. Reuters
‘Dreamgirl’ for Obama
LOS ANGELES—Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson will sing the US national anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Thursday, the night Barack Obama accepts his party’s nomination for president. Hudson, 26, is a native of Obama’s home town of Chicago. Reuters
Cruise for cash
BERLIN—Twelve movie extras are seeking $11 million in damages from Tom Cruise and his production company after suffering broken bones, cuts and bruises in the filming of World War II picture “Valkyrie” in Berlin last year. The extras were injured on Aug. 19, 2007, when the side panel of a period German army truck burst open as it drove around a corner in central Berlin. Reuters
Still at it
LOS ANGELES—Madonna has always reveled in controversy and with the recent launch of her concert tour.
“Sticky & Sweet,” the 50-year-old pop star has kicked up a new fuss by comparing John McCain to Adolf Hitler in a video. Reuters
Oldest TV dancer
LOS ANGELES—Octogenarian actress Cloris Leachman has joined the cast of celebrities who will grace the ballroom floor on the next edition of ABC television hit “Dancing With the Stars,” the network said on Monday.
Leachman, 82, an Oscar winner for her 1971 supporting role in “The Last Picture Show” and a record Primetime Emmy champion for her TV work, becomes the oldest contestant to compete on the US’ second-most watched series.
The previous ranking senior on “Dancing with the Stars” was actor George Hamilton, who danced at age 66 in season two in early 2006, the Walt Disney Co-owned network said. Reuters
Birthday people
Celebrity birthdays this week:
Today: Actor Richard Gere turns 59; Chris Tucker, 36.
Tomorrow: Lily Tomlin turns 69; Barry Gibb, 62; Gloria Estefan, 51; JD Fortune of INXS, 35; Scott Speedman, 33.
Sept. 2: Mark Harmon turns 57; Keanu Reeves, 44; Salma Hayek, 42; Spencer Smith of Panic at the Disco, 21.
Sept. 3: Charlie Sheen turns 43.
Sept. 4: Mitzi Gaynor turns 77; Beyonce Knowles, 27.
Sept. 5: Bob Newhart turns 79; William Devane, 69; Raquel Welch, 68.AP
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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.)
Foursome trouble
•Walang masama sa tapatang Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera at Richard Gutierrez-KC Concepcion ’no! (Oo nga.)
•Richard-KC ’di kakayanin ng Dingdong-Marian! (Saan kaya?)
•KC tunay na jologs na sosyal! (Ano raw?)
•KC kay Richard na lang magpabuntis! (Anuvakayu!)
•Richard, di tatapusin ang kontrata sa GMA? (Okey lang daw, sabi ni...)
•Marian plastic daw? (Hindi po. Pero plastic ang hair ornaments niya sa “Dyesebel.”)
Kalowkah!
•Cristine Reyes at Dennis Trillo kaloka ang drama. (True.)
•Carlene Aguilar naglalaway sa hunk soccer player!
•Cristine bawal pumunta sa birthday ng anak nina Carlene at Dennis! (Wag na lang kasi.)
•Patrick Garcia, nasa rehab; wala sa US? (Nakup.)
No to lola-hood
•Ara Mina nilait ang acting ni Roxanne Guinoo? (Out loud? As in?)
•Payag daw si Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano baklang lover ni John Lloyd Cruz. (Si Lucky kaya?)
•‘Ayoko pang maging lola!’—Vilma (E pa’no kung...)
•Ogie Alcasid, di happy sa “Pinoy Idol” winner? (’Yung winner, happy.)
•Sam Milby hindi nagtataksil kay Anne Curtis. (Good boy.)
•Heart Evangelista, sakit ng ulo ng producer? (Good girl... not.)
•Annabelle Rama naloka sa Star Cinema. (GMA 7 naloka kay Annabelle.)
•Di ako buntis!—Judy Ann Santos (Si Ryan din, hindi!)
•Jean Garcia, kotse ang regalo ni Polo Ravales? (Papa!)
Comings, goings
•Jericho Rosales ginamot ni Carmen Soo. (May sakit? May sugat?)
•Marjorie Barretto ginagamit daw para sirain si Mayor Echiverri. (Naku, malaki na ang gulong ito, promise.)
•Lotlot de Leon pinatanggal ang pictures ni Nora Aunor sa bahay. (Baka no more space.)
•Lotlot, marami nang hinahanap sa lalaki?! (Aba, dapat lang.)
Pokwang pickers
•Joey de Leon tumatanda nang paurong. (Sagot, Joey, dali!)
•Pokwang pinaiyak ni Annabelle Rama. (Di siya nag-iisa.)
•Pokwang magkukulong sa kwarto saka iiyak nang iiyak (Practice?)
Horse tales
•Angel Locsin nagkasakit dahil sa kabayo? (Pinaiyak din siya?)
•Sharon, Gabby parang mga kabayo. (Di ba aso’t pusa?)
•Korina Sanchez, magre-resign sa ABS-CBN? (Hindo siguro.)
•Mar Roxas, patitigilin sa trabaho si Ate Koring? (A, gano’n ba?)
•Korina, ayaw ni Sen. Mar na maging first lady! (Aba, ang dami nilang istorya ngayon ah!)
•Korina ibang klaseng mangingibig! (Kitam? Eto pa.)
•Mar Roxas may sagot sa kumakalam na sikmura! (Ah, di na ’to show biz.)
•Balikang Jomari Yllana-Aiko Melendez napurnada! (Obvious ba?)
(Bandera, Tumbok)
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