MANILA, Philippines--Rumor-mongers went wild over the alleged catfight between ex-pals Claudine Barretto and Angelica Panganiban.

As luck would have it, the two had a close encounter last weekend in Davao City?where Angelica, with boyfriend Derek Ramsay, performed in the ABS-CBN road show and Claudine, with leading man Richard Gutierrez, promoted the movie, ?In Your Eyes.?

Claudine and Angelica were even billeted at the same hotel, Marco Polo. Their handlers supposedly worked overtime to ensure they would not cross paths.

Peace ruled over Kadayawan.

Gossip Girl

Real-life Gossip Girl is running wild in Tinseltown. GG is allegedly at odds with former friends because of unsavory rumors she has been spreading about them.

For starters, GG is quarreling with Young Actress from a rival station.

YA, current network favorite, discovered that GG had been insinuating to common pals that she?s a drug addict. YA hit the roof and is joining forces with other stars victimized by GG.

Unhappy star

Reality Hunk seemed bored and lethargic at a recent taping.

Was he envious that a contemporary and fellow Reality Alumnus was the star of the show, while he was a mere guest?

RH was also tardy at a recent guesting on another popular show. Unhappy about the slow pace of his career?

He supposedly wants to bolt his channel because he?s upset at one boss, Gay Benefactor, who failed to deliver the promised stardom.

Home raiders

A report on ?The Buzz? revealed that James Yap allegedly took some bars of soap, toothpaste and other toiletries from the condo he once shared with ex-wife Kris Aquino.

And they said it was an ?amicable? parting?

It was like déjà vu for keen observers: Years ago, when another high-profile marriage ended, Handsome Playboy packed not only his clothes, but canned goods and other grocery items, too?for delivery from the conjugal home to his bachelor?s pad. He also took his young daughter?s piggy bank.

Top of the talk shows

For those who missed last weekend?s gabfests on TV. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)

Lovi Poe, asked why she was present during the illegal drugs trial of rumored boyfriend Ronald Singson in Hong Kong:

?This is who I am. I am this kind of person and I am this kind of friend ? [If you do] something, I will tell you, but I will be right by your side to support you ? I?ll always be there for someone [I] really cherish.? (Go figure.)

Carla Abellana, asked if she and Geoff Eigenmann were ?together?:

?But not quite boyfriend-girlfriend siya. Marami pa kaming dreams, e. Ako ? takot ako ma- compromise ang work, if ever. Kung mag-aaway kami, may mangyayari sa trabaho namin? maraming dahilan, e. Ayoko magmadali. It is not easy to jump into a relationship right away kasi kaka-end ko lang ng isang relationship na matagal. And then may hinihintay pa ako kay Geoff!? (Was that a ?no??)

Marian Rivera, asked if she was jealous of Dingdong Dantes? female co-stars:

?Ano ba naman, lahat na nga ginagawa sa akin ni Dong, magseselos pa ba ako? Sobra-sobra na ang ginagawa sa akin ni Dong?? (Please, too much information!)

Mariel Rodriguez on following Robin Padilla to India:

?I?m taking a risk? kasi hindi ko alam kung ano pa ba ang mababalikan ko. Sana makabalik pa rin ako sa ginagawa ko. I?m really happy. I do not regret the decision I made. Finally, I?m going to be able to do what I want. Finally, I want something for myself.? (Rushes is launching a contest: Say that in under 10 words, sige nga?)

Mariel, asked about the status of her relationship with Robin:

?No label. Uso pa ba ?yung label?? (No, not with Robin.) With a report from Gerry Plaza

(Startalk, Entertainment Live, The Buzz, Showbiz Central)