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By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--Sing no sad songs for Pretty Diva. She used to belt out ballads for the broken-hearted. Not anymore.

PD allegedly hooked up with a rich -- make that very wealthy -- boyfriend, the heir of a prominent clan.

The Affluent Beau supposedly gifted her with a European sports car to the tune of P20 million plus plus.

PD's mom, always on the lookout for her daughter, wants more -- namely, a franchise to AB's successful chain of businesses, to secure the girl's future.

PD can now have the last laugh at the expense of Former Boyfriend who purportedly broke her heart and piggy bank.

But is it true that it was PD who split up with FB after meeting AB?

Second choice  

Will Top Exec feel bad about this rumor?

TE is supposedly not the first choice for a major post in a studio owned by Billionaire Mogul.

BM originally wanted TE's rival, Controversial Exec, for the same position.

CE turned down BM's offer and only then was TE considered for the job.

Now that CE is free from past obligations, will BM make a new offer?

What will happen to TE who's not exactly a big fan of CE's?

Nothing much to give  

Remember the Unprepared Host who couldn't come up with a questionnaire for Top Politico?

UH is considered a headache by colleagues in the studio.

Seems UH has nothing much to contribute, apart from glamour and good looks, says a mole.

Still, Big Boss keeps assigning UH to plum projects -- much to the dismay of more qualified peers.

Is UH the favorite of BB or is BB merely giving him enough rope?

MANILA, Philippines--Years ago, Entertainment Mogul couldn't pay the rent for an office building. Instead, he offered Sexy Star to the Dirty Old Landlord.

If it's any consolation to SS, the rent ran in the millions. Last we checked, SS was still working for EM. Probably a long-term contract.

Take-out idols

Spy isn't surprised--not at all--that former Matinee Idol is the subject of unsavory rumors. MI had the habit of bringing home six cans of soda from the set of his movies.

"It's understandable," says Spy, "to bring home one can; you may get thirsty on the road. But half a dozen!"

Another Former Heartthrob now has the same modus operandi. He would bring home bags of food from the set's catering service--for his family.

By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--A top insurance company reportedly junked its endorsement deal with Matinee Idol.

After the requisite medical exam, the IC reps were shocked to discover what Manila's chi chi crowd knew all along: MI is a notorious drug user; the urine test confirmed it.

Thus, MI lost a potentially lucrative job.

Male prima donna

Even a man can be a prima donna, yes. Drama Actor asked that his scenes in an upcoming movie be shot after a trip abroad. Movie Producer complied and rearranged the shooting schedule. But she bumped into DA at a show biz party. Turned out, DA never left town.

Look who's dating

A mole swears Dennis Trillo is smitten with "Mano Po 6" co-star Heart Evangelista. During a recent pictorial, Dennis couldn't keep his eyes off of Heart, the mole said.

At press time, the two Kapuso stars are reportedly dating, though another mole spotted Dennis having dinner with ex-girlfriend Cristine Reyes. Dennis explained that they were just tying up loose ends. "We need closure." (Right.)

By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--Out of town for an event, Sexy Starlet snuck into Matinee Idol's hotel room and had her way with the poor guy, who was as drunk as a skunk. "Rape" would be too strong a word, though, as MI was quite the willing victim.

Cornered by her Non-show biz Boyfriend, SS claimed she was "seduced" and "molested" by MI. NB confronted MI, then punched the living daylights out of the guy.

To get even, MI gathered some pals, including Character Actor and Controversial Personality and beat up NB days later.

Loyalty check

Rattled by the recent sale of a Fledgling Network, Big Boss of a major channel conducted a loyalty check among her Top Executives and Exclusive Stars. BB wanted to make sure they would not be lured away by new FN owner, High-profile Tycoon.

It takes one...oh, so true! BB's own network started its climb to success by pirating talents from rivals.

Wet, wet, wet

Remember Senior Star, who quit a soap opera because a scene required being pushed into a swimming pool? Turns out, Veteran Star left the same network after being asked to do a sequence in the rain--at 3 in the morning!

No spring chicken, VS almost caught pneumonia, said a source. What happened was, the taping lasted 'til the wee hours because the lead actor was late.

By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--Can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Veteran Star is reportedly spearheading several fund-raising campaigns abroad for victims of Tropical Storm "Ondoy" and Typhoon "Pepeng."

But VS purportedly went straight to the casino after the shows--with one hand on the slot machine and the other on collected donations in her packed pocket.

Look who's eyeing TV 5

Apart from telecommunications giant PLDT, a pair of TV veterans, both former Kapamilyas, are reportedly interested in buying ABC 5.

Former Executive and Young Turk are reportedly teaming up with officers of rival Kapuso network to buy shares in the company.

Problem is, YT is linked with the campaign of a politico and could spark possible "conflict of interest" controversies.

Wisely hooked up

Gay Millionaire has a new love in Aging Actor.

Seems AA hooked up with GM because the latter can potentially buy a media outfit and breathe new life to the former's lackluster career.

AA really knows whom to woo, to win big in the biz.

GM also bought has-been Matinee Idol a new car--even though the guy is very much married.

Rushes Sunday

MANILA, Philippines--Pretty Starlet is said to be stalking Controversial Celebrity.

Who knew sweet-looking PS could pull a Glenn Close in "Fatal Attraction?" Unlike that one, however, PS has the blessing of her dad, Drama Actor, in her mad pursuit of CC.

DA is shamelessly pushing PS to seduce CC... again. Why? After one night with PS, CC reportedly promised to help DA campaign for office next year.

Tit for tat, they call this.

Cougar chaser

As reported in a previous edition of Rushes, Teen Hunk prefers much older women. Before joining a reality show, TH was the boy toy of Fiftysomething Matron.

Recently, TH was spotted wooing another cougar, Sexy Actress-same girl who claims to be 20 but is way older.

Does Indie Stud, SA's boyfriend, know about her fling with TH? Maybe IS is using SA as bait? Maybe IS wants to hire TH to be his Millionaire Gay Lover? Oops.

Resigned? Nope!

A false rumor was circulated on radio recently. Seems there was a concerted effort to spread it because Rushes received the same tip via SMS.

According to the grapevine, Talent Manager has joined forces with Network Executive and forced another Channel Officer to resign.

The scuttlebutt was a dud, denied by sources from the battlefield, este, TV network.

Rushes special

MANILA, Philippines--Arnel Pineda, front man of the US band Journey, was electrifying and unforgettable, as usual, as Cinemanila's choice for a performer to close its 11th awards edition. We just couldn't let this pass without notice. Rendering hits by Styx, Queen and Bon Jovi, Arnel brought audience members to their feet, including Taguig Mayor Sigfrido Tinga and Inquirer lifestyle columnist Tessa Prieto-Valdes, who both gamely sang along with the inimitable Pinoy rocker.

Twitter watch

Honeymooning in Japan, Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez find time to tweet:

Mar: Enjoying the quiet & being together...

Tried hot spring. Super init, dahandahan bigla parang panliligaw. Kakaaliw...

After a hearty jap meal, we're now setting off on a bicycle ride into the mountains.

Korina: Sobra na lamig dito. Si Mar gusto naglalakad sa lamig at ambon...

Ayaw ni Mar mag-isa, sinundo ako sa room. Sweet naman...

Si Mar parang bola! 5 layers--T-shirt, sweater, vest, jacket at bumili ng hat sa kanto para di lamigin tenga at bunbunan.

By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--Character Actress--emphasis on character--has led quite a colorful life.

She was once thrown out of an old apartment because of cash-flow problems. It seemed men and money were her pitfalls. But she has bounced back, and how!

CA was recently spotted shopping in an upscale mall. She is also rumored to be staying now in a new five-star condo. Is she back with Politician-Boyfriend?

Pushy mom

When Cutie Hunk was a show biz newcomer, his mom acted as his "agent," pushing him to date wealthy, older gentlemen.

Mom would be seen waiting at the door whenever CH was with gay benefactors. Couldn't wait to collect?

Last duet

The duo MYMP, named Artist of the Year at the recent Star Awards for Music (for their latest album, "Now") has split up.

A source says singer Juris Fernandez has opted to go solo and guitarist Chin Alcantara is looking for new collaborators.

It was inevitable. Juris has always been, uh, vocal about her wish to have her own album of Broadway show tunes.

By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--Sexy Starlet made otherwise unflappable reporters scratch their heads. Asked whether she's finally settling down with longtime beau, Macho Actor, SS quipped, "I'm in no hurry. I'm only 20."

Years old?! The scribes did the match: "SS and MA have lived in for 10 years. Was SS only 10 when they hooked up?"

Is MA a pedophile? Or is SS just lousy with numbers?

Frenemies forever

Drama Actress 1 has always been jealous of ex-pal, Drama Actress 2.

DA1 covets DA2's beauty and success, so much so, that DA1's stage mom stole a cushy TV show job from DA2.

Karma promptly caught up with DA1, who was eventually dropped from the show--the job was awarded to DA2.

A mole adds that DA1 lost a few other high-profile projects because of nasty work habits.

Annabelle's complaint

Annabelle Rama jests that hubby Eddie Gutierrez probably has a girlfriend. "I asked him to dye his gray hair black," she says, "but he refused. Maybe someone said gray suits him."

But she admitted that, because she's busy managing her talents, "Walang time [for] sex 'day!"

She is determined to have Eddie to herself when they travel to the US next month to watch the Pacquiao-Cotto match.

By the Entertainment staff

MANILA, Philippines--Pretty Singer and Talented Boyfriend broke up in less than pleasant circumstances.

PS allegedly caught TB wooing Imported Cutie.

Actually, TB is not the wholesome do-gooder that his mother projects him to be.

TB has a potty mouth, it turns out; he unleashed a mouthful of invectives at PS after she caught him in the act.

IC was also the rumored reason for the nasty separation of another celebrity couple.

Mysterious farewell

Network Exec was reportedly given the heave-ho, although as far as NE is concerned, it was a resignation.

Whatever.

Official reason given was that NE's show is under-performing in ratings. But there is speculation that Talent Manager was behind NE's departure. NE irked TM, among other people, in the past.

Then again, there is talk that NE could be the scapegoat for all the shenanigans in that neck of the woods. Latest misdemeanor, said a mole, is the frequent appearance of Beauty Mogul in "variety" programs. No to nepotism

Celebrity Dad wanted his Popular Son to replace him on his show. Alas, Network Bosses thumbed down the idea.

Instead of hiring PS, NB junked the show. That's called quitting while you're ahead, quipped an insider.