POPULAR Star has realized that fame comes at a steep price. She is said to have self-image issues ? judging from her dangerously undernourished and haggard look.
Making matters worse, PS was purportedly forced to undergo a bust lift procedure recently. But since she has a very hectic schedule, she was back at work soon after the surgery. She didn?t even have enough time to recover.
Breaking up over a sofa and visa
The tiniest things can cause a major breakup, Moreno Hunk has discovered. He should?ve known that his Pretty Partner could decide to end it all for the pettiest of reasons.
According to tattletales, PP dumped (with much drama) Dashing Stud, her previous lover, because the guy couldn?t afford an expensive sofa.
Now, PP is splitting from MH for an equally insignificant issue: His sibling purportedly sought PP?s help in securing a visa to a first-world country.
Too much to ask? Apparently, yes.
Good girl, for now
If Controversial Star has been successfully avoiding intrigues of late, that?s because she followed Top Manager?s advice.
According to a mole, TM pointedly told CS to zip it. Less talk, less trouble, TM admonished.
A longtime friend claims CS has always been ?obedient.? That?s a seldom-seen side of CS!
Worried fan
Rushes got an e-mail from Concerned Fan of Handsome Hunk. CF is worried that HH is being used by his Latest Girlfriend, a showbiz newcomer, for publicity.
CF is wondering why LG has to mention HH in all her interviews. CF seriously suspects that LG is ?user-friendly.?
?She kisses and tells,? CF insisted.
Lani joins TV5
The Nightingale is now a Kapatid. US-based singer Lani Misalucha returned to Manila and signed up with TV5 last week.
Like fellow Kapatids Ruffa Gutierrez, Mo Twister and Ryan Agoncillo, she was previously with GMA 7 and ABS-CBN.
To formally announce the big switch, Lani sang at the birthday bash of TV5 head Manny Pangilinan at the Fort last Wednesday.
She is set to grace the Cinemalaya awards night at the CCP tonight. Also scheduled to perform are Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Avanzado and Christian Bautista, and board members of the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mangaawit.
Iza Calzado and Cogie Domingo are the show?s hosts.
Mystery judges
The cast is almost complete for the first grand finals of ?Showtime? on ABS-CBN.
After its last monthly finals yesterday, the show holds a wild card round starting tomorrow to give a second chance to other groups that didn?t advance beyond the monthlies.
The winning groups will face off on July 23 for the last slot in the finals set on July 24 at the Ynares Sports Center, Antipolo City.
Three mystery jurors will sit beside resident judge Vice Ganda in the Wild Card Round. The group they pick will compete with Kasibulan, Perlas ng Silangan, Mortal Combat and the Showgays, Beat Guys, Sensei, Savannah Kids Ballroom Dancers, Philippine Islands Assasin, and Enlighten Black Theater Group.
Same parts
Former ?Baywatch? babe Pamela Anderson is the star of a new ad campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Her body is covered in paint markings that mimic a butcher?s diagram marking ?breast,? ?round,? ?rump,? etc. The caption reads, ?All Animals Have the Same Parts. Have a Heart ? Go Vegetarian.?
Sarah on ?Sharon?
Tonight on ?Sharon,? Mega sings with Sarah Geronimo in special production numbers. Sarah also sits down with Sharon Cuneta for an interview, and gets to share the stage with Erik Santos.
Pinoy heavies
Heavyweights trooped to the PBB Eviction Hall at ABS-CBN for the chance to be a contestant on ?Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.?
Director Jon Raymond Moll said the turnout was a sign of, uh, big things to come. ?Judging from the variety of people who auditioned, we can expect a very good first season,? he said.
Minimum weight for males is 250 pounds; for females, 200.
During the interviews, the applicants told their colorful stories and embarrassing experiences, like being called ?elephants? or ?giants? by other. Some mentioned over-the-top eating habits (finishing a whole chocolate mousse cake or eating every 30 minutes).
Asked what they would do when they get fit, one said she would hang out with friends; another joked that she will post her picture on a dating website.
Catch the auditions on July 30 at Park Mall Cebu, August 6 at Embarcadero de Legaspi, Legaspi City, and August 13 at SM City Iloilo. Watch out for global auditions schedules.
Melason in London!
The Filipino Channel (TFC) has flown ?Pinoy Big Brother?s? Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco to the United Kingdom for the annual ?Barrio Fiesta sa London? today at the Lampton Park, Hounslow.
Other Kapamilya stars in the show are Pokwang, Gabby Concepcion and Vina Morales.
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Top of the tabloids
The top show-biz stories in Inquirer tabloid Bandera last week. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)
Sarah Geronimo hindi uhaw sa mga lalaki. (Good girl.)
Dahil sa lalakeng nanloko sa kanya, Sarah nagi-iyak sa harap ni Judy Ann Santos? (Ayyy.)
Paawa epek ni James Yap ?di tumalab kay Kris Aquino
Hindi pa rin daw susuko, James susundan si Kris sa US
Kontrata ni Willie Revillame sa ABS-CBN binebenta sa halagang P300M?
Jolo Revilla: Hindi ko style manulot ng dyowa. (Good boy.)
Regine Velasquez mas masahol pa sa bading. (Bonggacious, ?te!)
Zanjoe Marudo ayaw nang makita si Mariel Rodriguez. (Jennylyn and Patrick part 2? Please naman.)
Mariel umamin na: Yes, nag-date na kami ni Robin. (Kami rin! Joke lang.)
Pia Guanio suko na, ayaw pakasalan ni Bossing. (May ganyan!)
