The Prize of Accolades

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The story of hotshot discovery (HD) is nothing new in showbiz circles. When he was starting out, HD was just one of the boys in the talent pool of a network. He played supporting roles in non-primetime shows, thus his exposure did not generate much interest. It was only after a real life drama that HD got involved in, that somehow the public got to notice him. His co-participant in the drama, a promising female lead (FL) was forced to take a break from showbiz as a matter of course. As thus, it was HD who got suddenly thrust into the limelight. People became curious of him. But given that, still, HD was dismissed as ordinary because he did not possess the matinee idol looks - hunk body and an acting potential of a serious primetime lead.

Alas, all those weaknesses took a 180- degree turn when HD left his network and transferred to another. Overnight, his name became hot and suddenly, he exuded a certain appeal that was quite the opposite of the shy image in his previous home. He started showing off his body in provocative shoots. He became visible in magazines and other media. In less than a month, he had gotten significant roles in drama tv projects. And in no time, came his biggest break in the top drama series of the network.

And not too long ago, HD won an acting award for a movie. The award came from one of the prestigious award-giving bodies such that winning the recognition added another feather in his cap, so to speak. However, during his acceptance speech, HD did not acknowledge FL and their love child. In his interviews regarding the award, there was no mention of the significant people in his life. Viewers dismissed his behavior as a result of the network war because FL, who is the mother of his son, works for the rival station. Rumor has it that a top executive instructed HD not to mention them. Otherwise, he will lose his projects. Consequently, HD is bearing the brunt of criticisms for all of these indiscretions. HD had no choice, he had to endure lest he loses the perks being handed down to him by a top network executive. As to how this will entirely affect him and his personal life, only he will be able to tell if the end justifies the means.

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Amalia Fuentes Stabbed with an Umbrella

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Movie actress Amalia Fuentes was reported stabbed at the back with an umbrella by one of her tenants. Her son Jeric, wasn't spared, as he, also sustained cuts and bruises brought about by the encounter at five o'clock in the afternoon yesterday at New Manila in Quezon City.

It was learned that Ms. Fuentes and her son went to the tenant to inform him that his check payment had bounced upon bank presentation. She also reprimanded him about his other shortcomings like non-payment of his Meralco bills and violation such as tapping of electricity. It was reported that tenant did not take Fuentes' words kindly, heated words were exchanged and soon he started punching and hitting Jeric at the back with a gun. When Fuentes tried to pacify and mediate, she was likewise punched at the right jaw and was attacked at the back with an umbrella by the tenant's wife. Jeric sustained wounds and cuts in the process. Fuentes and son had the incident blottered, but the tenant and his wife managed to escape from the authorities.

As of seven thirty in the evening last night, mother and son were confined at St. Luke's Medical Center for a series of tests. Both have undergone CT scan of the head, X-ray of the neck and hands, thoracic and skull. According to the doctor, Fuentes' dizziness was caused by her elevated blood pressure. 

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Resisting Your Charm

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The flirty behavior of audacious actress (AA) towards an unassuming lead actor (UA) during a show's rehearsal and the live show itself did not escape the eyes of the people around them. At the rehearsal, AA tried to strike out a conversation with UA several times, something that she didn't do so previously. UA was surprised at the behavior of AA, and tried to just be civil about it. Those who saw them felt the  uneasiness of the situation. In one of the gaps of the show, AA started touching the arm of UA, making him uncomfortable. Then, as the show progressed, AA always reacted to whatever UA did or said on or off camera. She smiled, commented, and even winked at him every so often. AA also made it a point to come out of the dressing room the same time as UA did.

Adding to the discomfort of the situation is the fact that AA is in a relationship. Besides, her behavior comes as something unusual because never has she shown fondness for UA in the past. Someone commented that AA behaved similarly in the past before she broke up with a previous boyfriend. Hence, some got worried that AA and her current boyfriend might be in rough sailing. UA is also a prized catch considering that he is not formally committed to anyone as far as the public knows. Is AA setting her eyes on UA despite her relationship? Why does she have a thing for the boys, rather former boys, of a talented singer (TS)? Will UA succumb to the charms of AA, inspite of his reported special feelings for TS? If AA continues to pursue UA, could we expect more intrigues to drag TS into the picture in no time?

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A Little Hygiene, Please

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A stylist was caught in a dilemma after a photoshoot with an upcoming actor (UA). It required UA to wear an outfit that was specially sent from abroad for the purpose. The shoot went on smoothly. However, the stylist panicked when the shoot was over and UA returned the outfit. The shirt just smelled of strong body odor. The stylist could not have the outfit dry-cleaned because she was not allowed to do so. Hence, she sent back the outfit, smelly and all, but attached a note to apologize for the incident.

UA has that fresh look. It is as if he had just stepped out of the shower. When UA was just starting in showbiz, he always stood out and got easily noticed because his features were different from the moreno image of the other actors in the network. He was just so physically blessed and talented, too. UA can very well carry a tune and can look quite charming on TV. However, UA should have been more aware and cautious of his personal hygiene when doing projects like photoshoots. Being quite popular that he is, someone might just find it really tempting to smell anything that UA had just worn.

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Anderson Cooper: "The Fact Is, I'm Gay."

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Last week, Entertainment Weekly ran a story on an emerging trend: gay people in public life who come out in a much more restrained and matter-of-fact way than in the past. In many ways, it's a great development: we're evolved enough not to be gob-smacked when we find out someone's gay. But it does matter nonetheless, it seems to me, that this is on the record. We still have pastors calling for the death of gay people, bullying incidents and suicides among gay kids, and one major political party dedicated to ending the basic civil right to marry the person you love. So these "non-events" are still also events of a kind; and they matter. The visibility of gay people is one of the core means for our equality.

All of which is a prelude to my saying that I've known Anderson Cooper as a friend for more than two decades. I asked him for his feedback on this subject, for reasons that are probably obvious to most. Here's his email in response which he has given me permission to post here:

Andrew, as you know, the issue you raise is one that I've thought about for years. Even though my job puts me in the public eye, I have tried to maintain some level of privacy in my life. Part of that has been for purely personal reasons. I think most people want some privacy for themselves and the people they are close to.

But I've also wanted to retain some privacy for professional reasons. Since I started as a reporter in war zones 20 years ago, I've often found myself in some very dangerous places. For my safety and the safety of those I work with, I try to blend in as much as possible, and prefer to stick to my job of telling other people’s stories, and not my own. I have found that sometimes the less an interview subject knows about me, the better I can safely and effectively do my job as a journalist.

I've always believed that who a reporter votes for, what religion they are, who they love, should not be something they have to discuss publicly. As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn't matter. I’ve stuck to those principles for my entire professional career, even when I’ve been directly asked “the gay question,” which happens occasionally. I did not address my sexual orientation in the memoir I wrote several years ago because it was a book focused on war, disasters, loss and survival. I didn't set out to write about other aspects of my life.

Recently, however, I’ve begun to consider whether the unintended outcomes of maintaining my privacy outweigh personal and professional principle. It’s become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something - something that makes me uncomfortable, ashamed or even afraid. This is distressing because it is simply not true.

I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. There continue to be far too many incidences of bullying of young people, as well as discrimination and violence against people of all ages, based on their sexual orientation, and I believe there is value in making clear where I stand.

The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.

I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist.

Since my early days as a reporter, I have worked hard to accurately and fairly portray gay and lesbian people in the media - and to fairly and accurately portray those who for whatever reason disapprove of them. It is not part of my job to push an agenda, but rather to be relentlessly honest in everything I see, say and do. I’ve never wanted to be any kind of reporter other than a good one, and I do not desire to promote any cause other than the truth.

Being a journalist, traveling to remote places, trying to understand people from all walks of life, telling their stories, has been the greatest joy of my professional career, and I hope to continue doing it for a long time to come. But while I feel very blessed to have had so many opportunities as a journalist, I am also blessed far beyond having a great career.

I love, and I am loved.

In my opinion, the ability to love another person is one of God’s greatest gifts, and I thank God every day for enabling me to give and share love with the people in my life. I appreciate your asking me to weigh in on this, and I would be happy for you to share my thoughts with your readers. I still consider myself a reserved person and I hope this doesn’t mean an end to a small amount of personal space. But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter’s shield of privacy.

Source: Andrew Sullivan's The Daily Beast