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WELCOME to one of the newest blogs on INQUIRER.net, Showbiz Talk, dedicated exclusively to the latest in show business. Please feel free to comment on all the posts we make in this blog. *** 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. While no criminal case has been filed yet, Aiko’s camp was seemingly pursuing the option. Robbery? Physical and verbal abuse? It won’t take long before Aiko launches her biggest assault against Martin, if things again get out of hand. Aiko was reportedly fuming after the latter had given an interview despite a court order discouraging both parties to discuss the case in public. Because of this, these cases may continue to stack up against Martin. The real victim? Their toddler, Marthena, who is too young to understand what’s going on. *** Another Martin is in hot water -- Martin Nievera, the quintessential Filipino balladeer who has been placed on the spotlight in recent months over his girlfriend Katrina Ojeda’s not so kind remarks about his children with ex-wife Pops Fernandez -- Robin and Ram. Katrina had described Robin and Ram as having acted "like monkeys" when they destroyed their father’s bed in a Quezon City apartment many years back. Although the incident happened nearly a decade ago, such comments seems like only yesterday for Pops, who remained upset to this day. Her blitzkrieg against Martin continued with a tell-all exclusive interview with YES! Magazine, wherein she revealed for the first time the events that led to their separation and Martin’s supposed actions that caused their break-up. GMA-7’s “Startalk” caught up with Martin, who gave his reaction to the story: “I think the best reaction is not to have one. If I had a reaction, the best thing is to not to make it any bigger than what it already is. So I’d rather keep my comments and my feelings. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a very painful thing to read again. I think it’s kinda old news already. Sa mga ibang katulad ko na lalaki na guys who have gone wrong, I don’t think they have to keep on going through this the way I keep on going through this. I don’t know why. I’m the only ex-husband who has to keep being punished for this.” *** A few months after the successful Christina Aguilera concert, several foreign acts have slated shows in Manila. A-List US recording artists, such as Beyonce Knowles, Josh Groban and Kevin “Babyface” Edmonds, are just the big name acts slated to come in the next two months. Such music royalty previously descends upon our shores once in a few years, but now they are coming in droves. Let’s see how the local music industry would react to this seeming “invasion.” I’m sure our local artists have something to show amid this deluge.