POPS FERNANDEZ’S lengthy interview with YES! Magazine indeed became the talk of the show biz world, considering the very detailed revelations she made on her separation from former husband Martin Nievera. While supporters had praised Pops’ candor, her interview naturally enraged Martin’s family, particularly his mom, Conchita Razon.

According to reports, Chonchita was discussing with her lawyers possible legal action against Pops, YES! and the magazine’s editorial staff over the article. Though Martin insisted that the best reaction was no reaction, Conchita was clearly upset over Pops’ move, which came over a decade since their separation. A clear indication of how the article had affected Martin was a series of show biz tabloid columns claiming “sirang-sira na si Martin Nievera” and that his fans had dumped him over the revelations.

YES! was unfazed by the threat. It insisted the article was not libelous and treated the subjects fairly, even alloting space for Martin’s own comments though not in reaction to the Pops interview in the same October 2007 issue. It even offered Martin his own point-by-point interview to react to Pops’ charges.

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KC CONCEPCION will soon start her show biz career with a television special on ABS-CBN. Part of her entry into show biz is, naturally, the onset of intrigues. First, the long-time rumor linking her to film-TV director Lino Cayetano. Then the controversial statement of singer Billy Crawford that she was a “good kisser.”

Amid all the intrigues, however, KC remained poised and unaffected, still beaming that affectionate smile when reporters continue to bug her about these so-called issues. About Lino, she politely gave not really a showbiz remark but a response anyone could give: it’s something personal and should remain as such, without confirming or denying the rumor.

As for Billy, she immediately said that the comments made by the international Filipino singing sensation was understandable and would not think of making them to undermine her person. With his public apology, KC did not waste any more words: “Apology accepted.”

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Aiko Melendez filed before a QC court a permanent protection order that would keep her a safe distance from estranged husband Martin Jickain. In the PPO, Aiko alleged that there were certain “abuses and other forms of violence” committed by Martin during the course of their marriage.

Martin, on the other hand, denied ever abusing his wife of about two years. In a recent television interview, Martin made it clear that he was never an irresponsible husband who depended solely on Aiko’s earnings while he painted the town red like there was no tomorrow. He also denied taking his wife’s property, allegedly her Louis Vuitton bags and other luxury items.

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