Another Painful Story of a Failing Business

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Every so often, stories about the ups and downs of celebrities are either inspiring or frustrating. Most viewers love watching how a small player rises from being a nobody to one that is famous and respected. One sector that is full of such stories is the fashion and beauty industry. Most of today's successful beauty experts began from the lowest of ranks and moved up because of hard work and celebrity endorsements.

This hairstylist icon (HI) began her career with help from a family member. Unlike other stylists, HI was studying in a university when she realized she had the talent for making people beautiful with her scissors. While working in a salon, HI eventually started earning recognition for her name and the salon in the mid 80s. HI became quite famous and celebrities flocked to the family-owned salon. HI gave back to the community by establishing a school and imparting her knowledge through hair clinics.

Business was booming then. However, things did not turn out for the best. Sometime ago, HI bought a mansion in an exclusive subdivision and lived a lifestyle fit for her status. Then, business became bad. Other salons and hairstylists came into the picture. Added to this development is the proliferation of salons that offered cheaper rates. Hence, the business of HI suffered. Coupled with a lavish lifestyle and a failing business, HI had to choose. Out of the six branches, three were closed down because rent could not be paid. Then, the employees started to receive their salaries late, and their contributions were not remitted to the SSS. The turn of events is quite sad because the welfare of the employees was compromised. Perhaps, HI can live a less lavish life, and adjust to the times. Although, HI is an established name, there are younger and more creative talents in the industry who can very well be her competition and cut into her business.

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His Mock Collection

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Clothes, bags, shoes, and baseball caps are the most common things celebrities collect because of their practical use and status symbol. Owning authentic clothes, designer bags, shoes, etc…create a certain image for the celebrity owner. Not only does he/she have bragging rights about knowing which brands and styles are in or out, the celebrity also gives the impression that he/she has the purchasing power to be fashionable. Now, the critical part happens when a celebrity is innocently caught not knowing what is authentic or not. Take the case of this actor-dancer (AD) of a big network. Other than being talented on the dance floor and having no qualms about being open to transforming his image onscreen, AD is known for his shoe collection.

In a TV guesting, AD casually said that he has close to 200 pairs of such shoes. Then, he was asked where he purchased his shoes. AD replied that he bought shoes online. That would have been a good answer already. However, AD was probably overwhelmed with his online shopping spree that he started to elaborate that he was so convinced in the seller because of the quality, brand, and the price. AD continued with pride that the seller had low prices compared to other stores. During the interview, AD said he was waiting for his order of almost 50 pairs!

The problem is that the site allegedly sells knock-offs of branded shoes. Did AD know that part of his collection could be fake and that all along, he might have been wearing Class A shoes thinking they were authentic? Instead of gaining admiration, AD is getting disappointing comments about wearing and owning such shoes in his collection. Being a celebrity, AD should lead in advocating authentic products, rather than brag about collecting very close replicas. As AD matures in the industry, he should also be more conscious of what he wears so he can add some class to his waning status.

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The Young Fellow and the Kissing Bandit

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These two young newbies, YN1 and YN2, created their own set of intrigues by their behavior in a reality show. While the reality show prides itself in choosing its contestants based on a set of strict guidelines, a few days after the show started, pictures came out establishing that the two young newbies and another contestant (AC) are friends. This development broke the practice viewers have been used to, that is—participants should be strangers.

Since early into its airing, the show has been receiving flak for being too open in discussing taboo topics, and behaving in unbecoming ways. These behaviors were disturbing because most of the show’s viewers are teens, which can be very impressionable with what they watch. One incident showed YN1 and YN2 kissing because of a game in the show. Despite the context, their kissing video went viral. Some viewers found it “yucky,” while others rooted for the gay angle in the show. Prior to this incident, YN1 and AC were already chummy and touchy with each other. Some viewers tagged them as involved in a “bromance.”

It seems that after the unexpected kissing incident, the show is more careful with what it airs. Hence,
the second incident of YN1 and YN2 did not go viral as their first incident. YN1 and YN2 were seen doing something to relieve certain physical urges. Although this activity is normal, especially with teenage boys, showing it actually done on air will certainly violate television guidelines.

Consistent with his behavior on the show, YN1 is ready to pucker up as seen in these photos. Is YN1 merely friendly or a disrespectful kissing bandit? Also, YN1, YN2, and AC are quite comfortable with one another. Why was the network lenient in this season’s edition by allowing friends to join?

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Matching, Switching, and Mixing

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These young stars are considered the popular love teams of their generation. Couple 1 is both for reel and for real. Male partner 1 (MP1) started with another network and eventually got his breaks in this new network. His ability to speak in Filipino was honed by the acting assignments his new network has given him. A few weeks ago, news even came out that he was the actor being eyed by the other network, known for the staggering offers it dangles in front of its target actors. MP1 declined the offer as he was already being groomed to be part of a reality show. Moreover, MP1 wouldn't want to leave  his female partner 1 (FP1) once he moves. MP1 and FP1 have gone through several controversies, including denying that they were in a relationship until MP1 showed another actor what his fists were made of.

Couple 2 is a new partnership. Male partner 2 (MP2) got discovered in modelling and playing a popular sport. Like MP1, MP2 had to get rid of the twang he acquired while growing up abroad. The biggest break came when he participated in a soap in which his character ended up with the character of Female partner 2 (FP2). If it were not for the failing health of the lead actor then, MP2 would not have been given attention, and his chemistry with FP2 would be unnoticed. FP2 is a homegrown talent who was discovered in a reality show. FP2 has her own sad stories, which include family problems and a failed relationship with a hunk actor. Nonetheless, FP2 has shown resilience and has moved up to being one of the top assets of the network.

While Couples 1 and 2 were on tour with the other stars of their network, they requested for FP1 to be roommates with FP2, and so with MP1 and MP2. Then at night time, FP1 went to the room of the boys, and MP2 would go to the room of the girls. In short, the couples stayed together at night for the duration of the tour. The couples also caused delays because they would disappear and not join the rest of the entourage unless they were promoting their own shows.

While MP1 and FP1 have already admitted to their relationship, MP2 and FP2 have not. Couple 2 is consistent in saying that MP2 is still courting FP2. The managers seem to encourage Couple 2 to say “no comment” when it comes to their relationship to leave the fans longing. After all, several reel couples lost their magic and box office appeal when they admitted to having a relationship. If Couple 2 were still in the courting stage, then why did they agree to share a room while abroad?

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Fusing Function with Fashion

Dell unveiled today its ultra-portable XPS 13 laptop, the most compact 13.3-inch Ultrabook featuring an edge-to-edge glass, near “frameless” display, all-day battery life, and the latest innovative technology for a superb overall user experience.

Dubbed “The Best of Technology and Fashion,” designer Pablo Cabahug unveiled a trunk collection that echoed the almost monochromatic hues of the XPS 13 Ultrabook. The creations came in the same shades as the ultra-savvy gadget: the high-gloss elegance of silver; the sleekness of ebony; and the immaculate seduction of white. Cabahug wove unto his designs not just Dell’s delicious colors but also his own brand of fashion genius that even the most jaded spectators were amazed.

Dell XPS 13 delivers superb craftsmanship, durability and mobility.Its thoughtful design goes beyond beauty. With bonded Corning® Gorilla® glass, machined aluminum and carbon fiber, all these are incorporated to enhance the performance of theUltrabook™.

Strikingly thin, with more room to view, the XPS 13 Ultrabook™ is a slim 6 mm (0.24”) at its thinnest point and only 18 mm (0.71”) at its thickest point; featuring a 13.3" HD display cleverly fit into a footprint that's similar to an 11" laptop.

It delivers powerful performance with 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ processors, giving Ultrabook™ the speed and performance you’ve come to expect from the XPS family.“The XPS 13 is the culmination of an extensive design and development process focused on creating the best Ultrabook on the planet,” enthused Christopher Papa, Country Manager of Dell Philippines. “It is specifically engineered to help both our consumer and commercial customers become more productive and connected in every way possible. From the edge-to-edge frameless display that packs more screen space into a compact body, to the innovative carbon fiber base that is lightweight and cool to the touch, the XPS 13 exemplifies our commitment to offering industry-leading mobile solutions that deliver durability and performance without compromise.”

Always up to date, itsIntel® Smart Connect Technology keeps your email, contacts, calendar and social networks up to date, even when your XPS 13 Ultrabook™ is in sleep mode. “When Dell began the conversation of what an Ultrabook could be, we carefully considered how to provide customers not only incredible mobility, but also the kind of performance experience you would expect from something much larger,” added Christopher. “A ‘good-enough’ Ultrabook wasn’t good enough for us. We were committed to developing what an Ultrabook can and should be with the XPS 13 and providing a superior user experience.”

What’s more, the unit turns on instantly and boots in as little as 8 seconds; resuming from sleep mode in just 1 second (4 seconds from deep sleep). A solid-state drive and Intel® Rapid Start Technology makes this possible.“The XPS 13 represents the most balanced of the Ultrabook class of notebooks to hit the market so far”, said Alvin Go, product manager of Dell Philippines. “Ultrabooks started by forcing people to make a choice between beauty and practicality and Dell took the time to make sure their offering would not only be very attractive, but address the critical needs of business and education buyers as well. Perhaps the best way to describe the XPS 13 is ‘beautifully uncompromised’.”

The refined features truly feel as good as it looks, due to a comfort-designed keyboard and a sleek, gesture-enabled glass touchpad. Together with Dell, Cabahug proved that, indeed, fashion and technology are not far apart but closely interwoven. And in instances like this event, are linked like peas in a pod.

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Jointly Amiss to Eliminate Drinking

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The lives of this mother and daughter seem to be intertwined. The saying, "like mother, like daughter," sounds so apt for them.

Everybody knows that this young, talented actress and brand-new mother (YAM) was in the headlines again. Not long after her controversial pregnancy, and recent birth of her daughter whose father is in denial, YAM goes busy bar hopping and drinking again with her mostly male buddies. Seems like YAM's mother, also a multi-awarded drama actress (MAD) can't really control her. And wonder no more, YAM probably took after her drinking habit after her mom. In short, may "pinagmanahan," oh well, I kid you not.

It is common knowledge that MAD was talked about to be a very heavy drinker even before she gave birth to YAM, also at an early age. Her friends wondered how she would consume alcohol as if there was no tomorrow - breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight - she had them all. And of course, smoking came with the drinking, too. Then, she had to lie low from showbiz for a while when she got pregnant with YAM.

And now, after more than 20 years and already a grandmother courtesy of YAM, there seems to be no let-up. She had long resumed that bad and hard habit to break again. What's worse is her daughter taking after her and even getting into trouble in the process.

This made some people wonder why her very strict religious organization tolerated everything she did and did not expell her. Can you guess who are this mother-daughter drinking tandem? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Trouble at a Wedding Expo?

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Over the weekend, the participants of a wedding expo were left waiting outside the venue. It seems that the organizer still has to settle some matters with the management of the venue. Even if the exhibitors have set up, the place is still locked as of Saturday afternoon. No one can enter the venue. Suppliers, fashion designers, exhibitors, performers, etc., were left waiting outside the venue for hours.

The said wedding event is one of the most awaited bridal fairs as it ushers in the bridal month of June. More so, this event has been staged for almost nine years, and has a certain following. Hence, it is a wonder why the organizers overlooked such a crucial matter with the venue. Hopefully, the organizer can bounce back and live up to its theme of having a happily-ever-after ending for this event.

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The Impeachment That was - That's Entertainment

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The recently-concluded impeachment trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona was one for the books, an ultimate spectacle, depending on whose side you took. Truly, it's only in the Philippines that something as serious would still elicit entertainment from both the trial participants and the audience that religiously followed them. The 40-day teleserye had it both - drama and comedy - with all its attendant stars and villains.

Whose heart would not melt at the sight of the embattled Renato Corona narrating his family's very humble "no aircon and no househelp" lifestyle. Oh, that's so very Ripley's believe it or not. Come on, Mr. Corona, your fabulous wife would have beaten you to death long ago had you subjected her to these. You think your crocodile tears which fall at whim would work magic just like that? Remember that even the "unscripted" reconciliation with the Basa's did not impact as expected...yes, inspite of Mrs. Corona and the sisters's facebook smiles.

The ex-Chief Justice looked so pathetic while justifying his financial genius in a tearful three-hour monologue which he capped with a walkout. His refusal to be cross-examined led him to ask to be "excused" as the Chief Justice - the nerve. And why would the sweet sugar be the culprit, I just don't get it. Is that a mountain on a molehill? But still, I admire the guy for coming to his senses, thanks to his sugar-coated excuse. He regrettably returned riding in the most abused vehicle of the decade - the wheelchair.

And what about Corona's surprise nemesis for the day that did a litany of his many "palusot?" No other than bar topnotcher and deputy lead prosecutor Congressman Rudy Farinas. He definitely brought the house down with his brilliantly crafted revelations, matched with his sterling delivery and "maka-masa" Pinoy talk. Move over, Bong, Jinggoy and Erap - while you probably have the acting talent to boot, you can never have his skill. Farinas asked Corona how on earth would he think of buying dollars in 1949 when he was in Grade 4? Wow, that's Ripley's take two for me and you. And ohmaygas, there were so many countless Ripley's that followed thereafter. Farinas did savor his moment before his very approving audience. For his 15-minute fame, people have suddenly forgotten his Velez and Carlson love chapters. Uh oh, have we?

And oh Miriam, the unforgettable Senator Miriam Defensor "unlimited talk" Santiago? Her funny pick-up lines would have saved the day for the mostly impatient and irritated public. For the nth time, the feisty senator was mean to her audience - as she ruthlessly tortured them to listen to her scream, err -- speech. It was to her great advantage that her good friend, Atty. Vitaliano "hear no evil" Aguirre chose to behave that day. Otherwise, there would have been more angry bubbles floating in the air. And so, she did it again, her shameless self-promotion she had mastered to the hilt, making everyone, even the original Muhammad Ali cringed: I AM THE GREATEST AND ALL OF YOU ARE FOOLS!! Haha!

On the other hand, Senator Lito "picha pie" Lapid probably had the best moment of all, more than enough to gather admirers for his unparalled humility to admit his intellectual and scholastic limitations. A high school graduate judging a sitting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was an ultimate nightmare he didn't think was coming, "Whew, pinagpawisan ako dun," was his reaction after explaining his vote.

Makes you want to think - MIRIAM and LAPID are senate seatmates. What do they talk about? But certainly, Miriam can learn a thing from Lapid on how to effortlessly trend on twitter worldwide. And for that helluva feat - he deserves the recognition. Bravo Leon Guerero!

And as one reader asked, what about the BAD senators - Bongbong, Arroyo and Defensor? Well, can others do the answering, pls? Kidding aside, I commend the three for standing up to their principles. Mr. Corona owes them big really. At least, he was not orphaned.

Finally, the impeachment presiding officer and defense lead cousel Juan Ponce Enrile and retired Justice Serafin Cuevas, respectively - what can I say? I'm stoned and speechless. If all 80 plus gentlemen have their briliant memory, Gingko Bilova will definitely run out of business. Eat your heart out, kuya Kim! Pray that these two legends will not decide to screw you up, or you, too, would be out of business.

That's it, folks. That's entertainment for you. Impeachment style. Only from our beloved Philippines.

Incessant Actress

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It seems like a veteran singer actress (VS) is still smitten with a businessman (BM), who was once her boyfriend. BM pioneered a hit idea in telecommunication some years ago, and hobnobs with media personalities. While in her marriage with a good-looking guy, VS still likes BM. However, BM did not consider VS more than a friend after their break up. Besides, BM was involved with a media personality (MP), and was happy with his relationship. Despite this situation, VS would ask BM to be her escort in gatherings and other special events. The husband of VS did not mind this as he was quite secure with VS, and BM was also a good friend.

The time when VS and her husband separated, was, coincidentally, the time when BM and MP were having problems, too. So VS took the opportunity to strengthen her ties with BM via social media, publicly at that. She would go to the gym at the same time BM would be working out. She invited him to a once-in-a-lifetime event and claimed she had an extra ticket. While in that event, BM and VS bumped into MP and her family. Seeing BM and VS together got MP upset, and BM said that he and VS were not together. To prove his point, he left ahead of VS. (VS - 0, MP - 1)

In another instance, VS invited BM to a concert, again, via social media. Because BM and the concert performer were once linked, he was just not interested to go. To make sure BM went, VS invited members of his family. Consequently, BM had no choice but to go with VS.

Despite what happened to her married life, VS is one of those actresses who had maintained a solid career. She was never lacking in assignments, and was always visible on TV. She is not at all bad-looking, too. Now, why does she seem so desperate for BM who is not even interested anymore? She can have other men given her beauty and brains. Meanwhile, BM is still dodging whatever attempts VS is doing, while MP hates the guts of VS. Incidentally, how would VS and MP react when they bump into each other, now that VS crossed over to the other station?

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Display of Pretentiousness

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The pompous host (PH) is known for her impeccable command of English and earning recognition for her advocacies from various organizations. Her choice of shows has been limited to lifestyle shows that feature the finer things in life. Later on, she branched out into having her own line of products catering to household needs.

However, some sectors are tired of PH trying too hard to belong to the elite. PH loves to name drop high-end brands, artists, jewelry makers, among others. For example, when people heard her talk about a famous American painter, it seemed like she owned the original. However, what she owns, allegedly, is a print of the original.

At a small dinner party, she talked about the rarity of a pair of earrings a friend got for her. The friend got the earrings, as she said, from an exclusive high-end jewelry maker abroad. She also spoke of how expensive these earrings were. She did not know that some of the guests were laughing behind her back because those earrings were available online at a discounted price.

Sometimes PH and her friends are topics in society dinners because of their pretentious habits and constant name-dropping. They earned the nickname, “AbFab,” which is based on a British sitcom about a couple of social climbers.

Moreover, some also noticed that PH could not keep herself from making catty comments behind the back of people. They wonder if PH is jealous of people who have more money, or bitter that she does not have as much to live the lifestyle she desires and projects.

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Disappointing Remarks

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Young articulate host (AH) belongs to the elite circle of TV personalities who were able to combine education with a showbiz career. When AH was just beginning his career, he was easily noticed because he talks well in both English and Filipino. He looks good on screen, too.

In one of his guest stints, AH became close with a fellow judge (FJ). FJ is making a name in the network after her acting break in a soap opera. Slowly, FJ is also moving away from the image of "the little sister." Their closeness extended to FJ visiting AH in his tapings. However, FJ has to bring along a relative or another talent to the set of AH so it would not be too obvious that she likes him. It would have been simple, but FJ has a boyfriend.

People noticed their closeness and started teasing AH about it but he merely shrugged it off. His next unsolicited statements stunned the people who were within hearing distance. AH said that he would rather be with FJ than with the sexy star (SS) who invited him to her condo but he declined. AH added that he was afraid he might get AIDS from SS. AH said that FJ was a better choice as he was sure FJ was clean. Since the boyfriend was away, they could spend time together according to AH.

It seems AH forgot about his good-boy image when he overreacted and spoke of SS in such a derogatory manner, and when he continued to entertain FJ even if he knew she had a boyfriend.

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Case of the Vapid Host

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To promote the network and its shows overseas, the management launched a series of shows abroad. The network sent some of its big name stars, who were mostly former talents of the other network, to attract more viewers to patronize their shows. One of the channel’s shows is known for attempting to develop the hosting talents of non-showbiz personalities. Being a good friend of her family, non-showbiz host (NSH) was asked to join the show of controversial host (CH). Hosting is far from the background of NSH but her presence in the show adds more recall to the family name. Since she’s already in media, certain expectations are demanded from NSH. Her actions are already being noticed. NSH needs to adjust so she can be an endearing personality, which will translate to plus points for her family.

Take the case of the arrival of NSH and other network personalities at the airport. People noticed that very few bothered to give attention to NSH. Hence, her bodyguards had an easy time. The other talents were fussed upon by the crowd, which was in contrast to how the crowd reacted to NSH. When some press people approached her for an interview, NSH avoided them. The press said that they won’t bother with her if she does not want to talk and that they did not find NSH an interesting subject. Someone tried to make the customary kissing on the cheek of NSH. As expected, she did her best to move away. Onlookers felt a bit slighted at the attitude of NSH.

In contrast, CH was his usual flamboyant self with the crowd, and used his charm to win them over. Despite his bodyguards, he allowed the fans to come nearer to him. Then, he asked the crowd if they had eaten. Then, CH gave away some money before he checked-in for their flight. Will CH be able to rub some of his charisma to make NSH more endearing to the audience? Let's wait and see.

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Break up Mystery and the Alleged Party

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When they became a couple, dancer host (DH) and his tall girlfriend (TG) bucked all intrigues, and tried to keep their relationship on a low profile. However, the relationship came just too quickly as DH was still, as far as the public knew then, with a singer. In fact, the singer was clueless as to why DH broke up with her. Prior to the singer, DH was involved with an actress (A) who recently broke up with bankable leading man (BL). Moving on, DH and TG continued to be seen together and people noticed that DH was in love and inspired in his performances.

Although TG has the looks and talent, she could not connect with the audience, so she was not as visible as DH was on television. Nonetheless, TG seemed to be contented supporting DH. There were even rumors that DH was finally settling down with TG, and was building a house for both of them. Of course, the other complementary rumor is that they were living together.

Now, while the public and the press did not bother with DH and TG, a few days ago, the couple called it quits. DH found TG too demanding, and over jealous with his female best friend (FB). At a restaurant, TG cursed DH to the point that he felt so small, and was deeply hurt by the actions of TG. Immediately, TG retrieved her dogs from his place.

Note that DH and FB grew up together, and the audience saw them evolve from cute kids into their current status in showbiz. Besides, the sister of DH and FB are also the best of friends. Was there a specific incident between DH and FB that spurned TG? By the way, FB is single now, and a few weeks ago FB was in the limelight because of the breakup of A and BL.

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Pretty Lucky Actress

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The relationships of this pretty actress (PA) are always controversial. Two of her highly-publicized relationships (H1 and H2) seemed to have a pattern — both are sons of influential men and both have children from previous relationships. Her relationship with H1 was muddled by his almost mother-in-law, and when it got too complicated, PA bailed out.

However, PA’s relationship with H2 is more interesting than with H1. While H2 was away, PA continued to benefit from the lavish lifestyle she enjoyed with him. She would use his car and driver without regard for the needs of the members of the family of H2. The patriarch had to step in and PA had no choice but to return the car. At one point, PA told people that she and H2 have already broken up but they really haven’t. The family of H2 kept quiet because they feared H2 might do something foolish again all because of PA. Besides, the family did not like her at all because they felt PA was just using H2 to satisfy her material needs.

Then PA started enjoying the company of another actor (AA), who comes from an old rich family. At that time, AA was already ending his relationship with his traumatized girlfriend (TG). Since PA and AA were doing a project together, there was an excuse for them to be seen together. AA even brought PA to a network event but everyone thought this appearance was a publicity gimmick. Within the next months, PA would be seen with H2 but she would not comment on their relationship. Then, she would be seen with AA, such as catching the last full show of a movie. In a recent interview, AA was asked about PA. AA requested privacy over that issue.

Has AA fallen in love again? Has PA totally released H2 from her grasp, or is she still keeping his company for material reasons, while having AA at her side? Is PA merely being user-friendly? Your guesses are as good as mine.

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Reverberating Comment

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Celebrities were spotted in a controversial concert. Spotted in the crowd were notorious starlet (NS) and her actor boyfriend (AB). NS gained fame for portraying sexy roles, and for behaving rudely towards co-workers and family members. Early this summer, stories came out that NS and AB broke up, but seeing them together in the concert cemented the angle that the break-up story was merely a gimmick so they can be talked about.

During the concert, the performer looked into the area where NS was. Then, the performer said something about looking good in make-up. Of course, the people around her felt NS was being alluded to. The performer then stressed the point: without wearing make-up would make one even look better. If the message got into NS, no one knows.

At this point in her career, NS is one of those starlets rumoured to be a product of beauty enhancements. For example, her skin tone is much lighter compared to when she was just starting out, and her nose was not as pointed then as it is now.

If her sister heard the comment of the performer, would she have merely smiled with thoughts of, “I told you so”? Or, would she remind NS that true beauty comes from within, and that no amount of science could hide the ugliness of one's character?

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The Enigma of a Gaga

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The Gaga is a Lady. Oh yes, she is eccentric, flamboyant, fearless, and to her Filipino fans -- she's real, a Gaga by their definition. An artist who rose to fame for her diverse taste in music and outlandish fashion. And they go gaga over her, tagging her every performance as beyond the best, and her every word downright quotable. Who can argue with that?

Worldwide, Lady Gaga’s music and presence never fail to stir controversy in a huge way. Her bizzare stage performances are often subjects to criticisms and ridicule. Her Born This Way Ball Tour sparked debates from people of all persuasions - religion, politics, entertainment. And just about every Tom, Dick and Harry, too. Locally, it is also the limelight-seeking politicians who dip their already dirty fingers to every issue one can imagine. But often than not, it's the the religious communities who feel strongly against her. They label Lady Gaga and her music as blasphemous, disrespectful, profane. Guys, have you heard of freedom called expression?

These people protest that her songs' lyrics are too offensive and provocative for comfort. They believe their fear that her huge influence will make the youth astray and be menace to society. They claim that she is a devil doing satanic rituals on the pretext of music. Oh, my foot!

But why this violent reaction over Lady Gaga? Why didn’t we protest about other foreign artists who were here before her, whose image and music were likewise as controversial, if not dubious? What made her so ‘special’ to deserve a boycott? Oh well, so much over-acting for nothing. Or so much ignorance.

Wasn't Lady Gaga the one who put up a foundation to empower the youth, who was the first to stand up and raised millions to help Japan and Haiti after the devastating earthquakes, who joined MAC to support people living with aids, and the list goes on? Is this now the new definition of devil?

And who are these supposed judges of Gaga's character? Have you ever filled even half her shoes? Please stand up and be counted.

Since when did it happen that listening to love songs will make you fall in love, exposure to religious songs will make you godly, and listening to Gaga’s Judas song will make you satanic?

Where is reason in justfying that the young people should not watch and hear her? Hello? Have you heard of internet, of youtube? If your daughter goes and chooses to follow the Lady, don't blame the Gaga, blame yourself who raised her.

I happened to be lucky enough to watch her concert on its first day here in Manila. Up close, I saw the fire in her, the passion I never knew before. To say that she is fabulous is a gross understatement. The sold-out concert was an ultimate experience. Her audience was devoted, and like her, was brave and daring. What drew them to Lady Gaga was her fab persona, her fearlessness to express herself. She is bold, captivating, defiant. She was aware of the boycott and addressed those concerned, "I am not a creature of your government, Manila!" That sent goose bumps all over.

For the Lady, it’s all about you, yourself and living it. "People need to be free, to be who they are." And that's enough inspiration for her fans whom she calls her Little Monsters.

To the skeptics, we hope you open that box - behind Lady Gaga's outrageous image is a person who cares about the world, the youth. For the Gaga, it’s not always about the music. It’s all about you - us. Our insecurities and fears hold us back, but she says that we should embrace it all. No escape, no excuse. Because rightly or wrongly, like it or not - we were born this way.

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