SHOCKING.
A network insider swears ABS-CBN spent P27 million on a drama show that?s been in the can for months.
The insider says the show was dogged with all sorts of problems from Day One. A director and some cast members have dropped out and the show is effectively in limbo.
Lead Star was once heard saying, ?This show feels like a life sentence.?
If the reported P27-M price tag is accurate, the network could?ve produced 13 digital movies, at P2M per!
Chair-busting girth
In a recent public event, Male Host had an embarrassing encounter with an arm chair.
As MH got up from the seat, the arm rest came off (snapped like cardboard) seemingly on account of MH?s bulging tummy.
Uh-oh, time to diet.
Material hunk
Material Girls are so last season. Meet the new breed of Material Hunks.
Mestizo Model is a regular in chismis columns for his macho posturing. Turns out, MM has a softer side, as constant companion to rich gays.
A blogger insists MM cavorted with Wealthy Gay in a ?gated community? in Orange County, and that MM lived the ?high life? as WG?s kept boy in the US.
A new love
Is Closet Gay depressed over his purported breakup with Drama Actor? Is this the reason that CG is packing the lb?
Not really. CG has allegedly found new romance in Budding (or is it bading?) Singer.
There have been numerous sightings of CG and BS. Once, they were spotted leaving a party together.
Out and about
Macho Actor has disappeared from the scene, but a Rushes mole saw him riding the MRT.
Nothing scandalous about public transportation, of course, but MA was wearing a body-hugging tank top, in pink!
Biggest loser
High-Profile Plastic Surgeon loves bragging about having celebrity clients.
Unfortunately, HPPS can?t claim credit for Major Star?s liposuction procedure years ago because MS, as a paying customer, had demanded utmost secrecy.
In this case, HPPS is the biggest loser.
Darna or bust?
There?s talk that although Marian Rivera lost ?Rosalinda,? she won the role of ?Darna.?
According to the grapevine, it?s a last-ditch effort to save Marian after the less-than-stellar performance of ?Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang.?
But a GMA 7 rep asserts that there?s still no confirmation about the ratings from the network?s Entertainment division.
Ex to the rescue
Former Sexy Actress appears to be in a mess worth multimillions. A spy tells us that FSA ordered grocery items for distribution to the poor in the name of a national organization of local leaders.
The goods were dispatched last Christmas to the intended recipients, yes, but the supplier was not paid. FSA?s Close Friend had advanced a check as guarantor (kasi nga, close friend e.) Now FSA refuses to talk to CF.
Someone suggested that CF ask FSA?s rich and generous Ex-Partner?s help in collecting the payment. EP reportedly promised he would settle the bill, as soon as FSA confirms the story to him. Wow. Does EP?s current actress-partner know?
Happy birthdays!
Geneva Cruz last April 2; Snooky Serna last April 4; Krista Ranillo on April 27; Vic Sotto on April 28.
Elsewhere in the show biz firmament:
Today: Ashley Judd is 41. James Franco is 31. Kate Hudson is 30. Hayden Christensen is 28.
Tomorrow: Ryan O?Neal is 68. Jessica Lange is 60.
April 21:Tony Danza is 58. Andie MacDowell is 51. James McAvoy is 30. AP
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Top of the tabloids
The top show biz stories in PDI tabloid Bandera this week. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)
?Angelica Panganiban, talbog sa talent fee ni Valerie Concepcion. (Di bale, meron naman siyang...)
?Piolo Pascual, hindi na uso? (Owss?)
?Glaiza de Castro, di kayang magpakita ng boobs. (Ba?t sina...?)
?Ai Ai de las Alas, tinawag na impaktita si Kris Aquino? (Really?)
?Pero binigyan ng hikaw worth P200,000. (Really?!)
?Snooky Serna, may bago na namang dyowa. (But we just met the last one!)
?Shaina Magdayao, John Prats magpapakasal after 10 years. (That?s a long way for a bet.)
?Sexbomb napagkamalang GRO. (And we are surprised because...?)
?Engagement ring ang regalo ni Luis Manzano kay Angel Locsin? (Did he tell her that?s what it was?)
?Okay lang kay Luis na ?manlalake? si Angel? (Maybe not.)
?Malaki ang tiwala ko kay Angel?Luis. (Kitam?)
?Marvin Agustin, masyadong madakdak. (Seems he was put up to it.)
?Yasmien Kurdi, galit daw sa GMA? (Strong word, that.)
?Pamilya ni Pinky Webb, di boto kay Edu Manzano? (Too late.)
?Doods, inaangasan daw ni Jason Webb. (That?s not the whole family.)
?Tattoo sa tyan ni Aubrey Miles, may misteryo. (Ho-hum.)
?Melissa Ricks: Si Matt Evans lang ang gusto kong kahalikan! (Yum?)
