MANILA, Philippines—Seems Respected Actress has finally recovered from her loss. Her friends are glad that she has stumbled upon a new companion—no matter that it’s another woman.
In a recent party, RA was spotted being extra sweet with Showbiz Scion. At another event, RA was escorted by SS, who brought her child and mother along. The mom, herself an Acclaimed Actress, seems to approve.
Blinded by love
Concerned friends are worried because Gay Host seems willing to face bankruptcy just to give New Love certain luxuries.
A mole says GH’s savings are being drained by NL who’s young enough to be GH’s grandchild. Apart from building a house for NL and his family, GH takes the kid to trips abroad.
Plus, GH willingly takes a cab while NL uses his car and chauffeur.
Keep off the boy
When Gorgeous Star started going out with Matinee Idol, she was reportedly called to the bosses’ office.
Executives of the network where GS and MI work said the fledgling romance could have an adverse effect on the career of MI, currently the channel’s top money maker.
In short, GS was told to keep her hands off the boy. Ouch!
There’s a flip side to this story, though: MI used to be the lover of Lady Executive ... so perhaps the bosses’ warning was tinged with concern for LE, who may be verrry jealous.
Job security
Controversial Celebrity seems well-entrenched in his network, in spite of many scandals hounding him.
CC is said to have bought the former conjugal residence of the network’s Big Boss—to the tune of P75 million. How’s that for job security?
Oscar moment
In a public forum, Network Exec was asked a rather embarrassing question about her love life—specifically, romance with a subordinate. But before a response was forthcoming, NE writhed in pain, supposedly because of cramps. Thus, the meeting was dissolved and the question remained unanswered. An insider gasped, “Who knew NE could also give an Oscar-winning performance!”
Dancing in MOA
TV director Mark Reyes recently worked on his biggest live event for Jollibee and its marketing communications agency, Stratworks. Known for his work on teenage-oriented shows and telenovelas, Reyes directed a surprise dance number by 300 teenagers with their family and friends at the Mall of Asia. The spectacle was thoroughly enjoyed by mall-goers and the online community. Videos of the event, meant to launch Jollibee’s Yumburger campaign for teens, have been circulating on YouTube and can also be found on www.bestyoucanbee.com.
Happy birthdays!
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16 to 22:
Today: Robert Culp is 79; Eydie Gorme, 78; Julie Newmar, 76; Kathie Lee Gifford, 56; James Cameron, 55; Tim Farriss of INXS, 52; Angela Bassett, 51; Madonna, 51; Timothy Hutton, 49; Steve Carell, 46;
Tomorrow: Maureen O’Hara is 89; Robert DeNiro, 66; Sean Penn, 49.
Aug. 18: Roman Polanski is 76; Robert Redford, 73. Patrick Swayze, 57. Denis Leary, 52; Madeleine Stowe, 51; Christian Slater, 40; Edward Norton, 40.
Aug. 19: Jill St. John is 69; Ian Gillan of Deep Purple, 64; Peter Gallagher, 54. Kyra Sedgwick, 44; Kevin Dillon, 44; Matthew Perry, 40.
Aug. 20: Jimmy Pankow of Chicago is 62; Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, 61.
Aug. 21: Kenny Rogers is 71; Kim Cattrall, 53; Hayden Panettiere, is 20.
Aug. 22: Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears is 48; James DeBarge, 46; Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys, 36; Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan, 31.
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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.)
The hype on Bea
Bea Alonzo nagwala dahil kay John Lloyd Cruz (On or off screen?)
Bea desperada na kaya naghubad? (No comment.)
Sam takam na takam sa katawan ni Bea. (Desperado?)
Wala raw dapat ipagselos si Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay-Bea walang malisya. (Actually, di dapat ma-insecure, ’di ba?)
Republic of Dedma
Maja Salvador dalawang beses nang binasted si Carlo Aquino. (Ayaw talaga—tsk, tsk.)
Karylle dinedma ang birthday ni Dingdong Dantes. (And what was she supposed to do?)
Dinurog ni Jericho ang puso ko!—Kristine Hermosa. (Wow, parang title ng teleserye.)
Anne Curtis lango sa alak kaya naaksidente? (Hmmm, saan pa kaya puede malango?)
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