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It’s time for some local showbiz commentaries. Haha. First up, the old reeking hottest buzz in tinsel town — the alleged Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby love affair as suggested by Lolit Solis. I don’t buy this. Well, maybe they have an affair but what Lolit claims that the two were seen doing something i-don’t-know at some hotel? Nah. Total bluff. And whenever people ask me why I don’t believe it, I always tell them this:

On December 17, as I was reviewing for the Foreign Service Exams at Starbucks Imperial Palace Suites in Tomas Morato, I was surprised to find myself surrounded by a few celebrities and the press. In front of me were Mickey Perz and Mommy Yen (Pinoy Big Brother Season 2). To my right, at the center of the cafe, were Lolit Solis and a battalion of other entertainment writers together with the queen bee, Anabelle Rama. Soon, other writers including Alfie Lorenzo started showing up.

As much as I tried to concentrate on my studying, I just couldn’t. They talked so loudly as if Starbucks turned into an urban zoo all of a sudden. I even overheard Lolit Solis expressing her desire to retract regarding the Piolo-Sam controversy she had sparked with her writeup.

“Gusto ko na ngang bawiin yung writeup,” she said.

Anabelle Rama, then, replied, “Bakit mo naman babawiin? Nasabi mo na e. Wag mo nang bawiin.”

Nice. Very nice. Although it doesn’t say anything regarding the validity of her claim, for me, wanting to retract says so much about her integrity (or the lack thereof).

And oh, by the way, the entertainment press were gathered there because the Gutierrez family would give away gifts, raffle-style (if I’m not mistaken). Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Philippine showbiz. Envelopmental journalism, anyone?

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For the UP Cineastes’ Studio’s mini-Amazing Race, Andre and I went to Eastwood, Libis the other night to list down all the stars whose names appear on our version of the Walk of Fame. We couldn’t help cringing. Here’s the entire list.

Celia Rodriguez | Charo Santos
Mila del Sol | Gina Pareno
Kuh Ledesma | Kris Aquino
Manny Pacquiao | Snooky Serna
Judy Ann Santos | Vina Morales
Jinggoy Estrada | Regine Velasquez
Eddie Gutierrez | Juancho Gutierrez
Gloria Diaz | Richard Gutierrez
Bong Revilla | Piolo Pascual
Lea Salonga | Martin Nievera
Lito Lapid | Gary Valenciano
Ruffa Gutierrez | Billy Crawford
Tessie Agana | Chiquito
Boy Alano | Vic Vargas
Pilita Corales | Romeo Vasquez
Efren Reyes | Edna Luna
Hilda Koronel | Jaime dela Rosa
Christopher De Leon | Tessie Quintana
Lolita Rodriguez | Zaldy Zhornack
Eddie Ridriguez | Cesar Ramirez
Charito Solis | Marlene Dauden
Armando Goyena | Philip Salvador
Boots Anson Roa | Alicia Vergel
Fred Montilla | Manuel Conde
Rosa Rosal | Paraluman
Jose Padilla | Rudy Fernandez
Barbara Perez | Lorna Tolentino
Oscar Moreno | Robin Padilla
Anita Linda | Zsa Zsa Padilla
Mario Montenegro | Aga Muhlach
Lilia Dizon | Mona Lisa
Tony Santos | Cesar Montano
Delia Razon | Maricel Soriano
Jose Mari Gonzales | Richard Gomez
Fernando Poe Sr. | Carmen Rosales
Tita Duran | Leopoldo Salcedo
Pancho Magalona | Rosa del Rosario
Nida Blanca | Rogelio dela Rosa
Nestor de Villa | Sharon Cuneta
Nora Aunor | Ramon Revilla Sr.
Dolphy | Vilma Santos
Gloria Romero | Eddie Garcia
Susan Roces | Amalia Fuentes
Fernando Poe, Jr. | Joseph Estrada
Atang dela Rama | Katy dela Cruz

What the fock ever?!?! Are you freakin’ kidding me?! What the eff is Richard Gutierrez doing there? Don’t get me wrong. I like Richard. He’s hot. But having his name on this walk is just insulting to everyone else on it. It’s ridiculous! And how come Claudine Barretto isn’t included? I know, I know, it’s a work in progress. But what kills me is the idea that Richard had his name earlier than Claudine. He hasn’t proven anything yet. Claudine is a two-time box-office queen with several awards to boot. Although it would pain me just as much, I’d rather see Angel Locsin or Dennis Trillo on the list. But Richard? Er…

And Ruffa Gutierrez?! Ruffa is there while Donita Rose isn’t? Oh come on. The last time I checked, it was “Walk of Fame” we were checking out. Crazy showbiz world, huh?

The amazing power of the Gutierrez clan. Cough, cough.
Unbe-freakin’-lievable*.

*with apologies to Misha Lecaros.
**images courtesy of www.pep.ph and rustyboi of skyscrapercity.com

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