Giving Too Much Attitude

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Constant reinvention is the key to generating and keeping the interest of the public in a performer. In addition, movement, whether it refers to having a new show or leaving the existing one, creates an opportunity for another to shine more. When a young singer (YS) was given her own show, her leaving created a gap in a once-a-week variety show. Now, a relative of another female singer (FS) saw this gap as an excuse to send feelers of how important FS is to the show despite her limited exposure. The relative involved herself in choosing the song, and even at some point, measuring the length of the lyrics for FS. Of course, these actions made life a bit difficult for the production.

One time, on the eve of a show, after everything has been planned for the numbers of FS, the production got word that FS cancelled. What made the situation worse was that the production people had to find a way to fill the slots vacated by the sudden cancellation. Acknowledging its contract of obligation to FS, the management of the show had to sweet-talk FS and company as to how they can improve the show. To cut short the story, FS and her team demanded she be given her own segment.

Weeks before the launching of the segment, the production people prepared their concept, the segment title, and the songs for FS. After they presented their plan, the team of FS rejected their ideas. Rather than create an issue, the slighted creative team relented to the suggested segment title, the concept, and the song to be presented by FS.

If you are a regular viewer of the show, how do you find the new segment of FS? Can you identify who she is? 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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Giddy-fan Mentality

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Assuming reporter (AR) might have pushed her luck too far when she covered the arrival of a foreign celebrity (FC). A common and acceptable practice in the country is that an authorized PR firm handles the coverage of any foreign artist, who usually comes to the country due to business matters. In the case of FC, he came over for an endorsement. Hence, the official firm should be respected in terms of arrival announcements and other commitments of the foreign artists it brings over, and the firm has the sole right to authorize press people for interviews, which include photos and other press releases.

While the fans of FC tweeted how much they appreciated AR for her story, AR allegedly broke protocol by tweeting the arrival of FC without permission from the official firm. Then, upon the arrival of FC, AR met him and behaved unbecoming of a professional reporter. AR tweeted “he put his arms around my shoulder,” and uploaded personal photos with him at the airport. This behavior of AR did not escape the attention of the US representative of FC. In fact, the US rep frowned at what AR did, and called the attention of the official firm. Because of AR, the PR firm was placed in hot water.

This incident is not the first time AR behaved unprofessionally. Sometime ago, AR also gatecrashed a private dinner hosted for a young Asian actor (AA). Onlookers were shocked to see AR literally pushing her front towards AA, not minding that the manager of AA and the company CEO were  just beside them.

To prevent further embarrassment, the said firm is seeking to ban AR from covering certain exclusives. Of course, had AR been more responsible in her use of social media then none of this hullabaloo would have happened. Perhaps, AR should be reminded she should behave like a professional news reporter, and not act like a giddy fan every time she comes in contact with a foreign artist.

Looking for the Right Guy

 

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Gone are the days when relationships of public personalities are given privacy. When a famous personality is seen dining or hanging around with another person, onlookers immediately assume something serious is going on. Both are suddenly in the limelight and become the target of the public eye. All their actions and reactions are now fair game.

Female figure (FF) must have learned this lesson the hard way. As soon as the public sensed something special was happening to FF, her once quiet life became a feast for the tri-media. Even blog sites did not spare FF. From what she wore to what she said, FF became a regular staple in the news. Even her past was not spared and skeletons are coming out of her closet. Stories have it that FF was once involved with a former politician, who was several years older. This relationship was kept to a low profile because the former politician was once quite influential in the affairs of the state and was very much married and FF was just one of the staff.

Then, Mr. Businessman (MB) entered her life. The relationship of MB and FF was so serious that he ended his marriage for her sake. Although MB has access to girls he desires, he was never smitten enough to leave his family until FF came along. MB showered FF with very expensive gifts, which she would flaunt around. They even spoke of marriage while vacationing abroad. Suddenly, FF cooled it off with MB. FF then resurfaced dating another older man, who was, this time, unattached. Just as when people thought FF was happy, others thought otherwise. The doomsayers had their way and in less than half a year, FF and the unattached man parted ways. Now, FF is back to her quiet life and the media will soon grow tired of watching her every move. However, FF was seen with what she termed as something-that- was-lent to her, and speculations pointed to MB as the giver. Does this mean FF returned to MB after her failed relationship or is there another mystery man?

Celebrities Heat Up Social Media

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Caught part of the new Sharon Cuneta show on TV5. I was quite surprised with her opening that pointed to her twitter bashers (again?) of months ago. She explained why she did what she did, even showing on the screen the ruthless tweets/messages she got from her haters. Sharon's act was quite a telling image of someone who to this day has not yet recovered from the brouhaha that she herself was largely to blame for. Thirty four years in the business and she still has the face of the uninitiated, oh dear!

Stars and celebrities should be aware that there will always be consequences to their every move, esp in public. 'Public' in this very techie world also refers to social media, which also means social network sites like twitter and facebook. How you publicly conduct yourself tells a ton about who you are. These sites provide everyone the platform to air, vent, express themselves about just anything. But nothing so easy comes without a price. For celebrites that they are, are subjects to fair game, a "free-for-all," any day, anytime...always. By joining these sites, stars or not, you open yourself up to be publicly scrutinized to the very core of your being.

The very popular twitter has been invaded by numerous nameless and faceless people hiding behind disguises or anonymity. A great number of them thrive mostly on bashing and demeaning celebrities, cutting them down to pieces - the more popular, the better. They gloat when their target celeb gets affected and reply to them in self-defense. These bashers' mission for the day is accomplished when stars react, and get mad in the process. It gives them that ultimate high - the power to level up.

But why give it to them? Why cheapen yourself by reacting? Your biggest blunder is to empower these people. Do not dignify their existence - it kills them. Why not choose to live in peace? Ignore. That's what 'sensible and thinking' stars do. Don't be a loser. No need to complicate your already complicated life. Now, if you have tons of time to waste in your hands, and choose to counter your haters' every tweet, then your being a fool will be your very downfall. Ultimately, who gets burned?

Yet never too late for the twinkling star to get out of the hot kitchen...quick.

Congratulations to My Thinspiration: Mrs. Shirley Lam-Tee

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Last Saturday, My Thinspiration, Shirley, marched down the aisle in her Pepsi Herrera wedding gown.  Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edson and Shirley Tee!

More than a year ago, Shirley weighed 343 pounds.

This is how she looks after more than a year of serious work out and strict diet (no treatments or surgery).

She lost more than 200 pounds. Her nephew was her inspiration. She loved him so much she wanted to be able to play and run around with him. So whenever she's on the treadmill, she imagines that she is running after her cute nephew. 

Shirley also met her husband, Edson, while working out at the gym. 

Get Smart over Gaga

 

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