Three factors that make an artist a complete package
To each his own. Everyone has his own opinion as to what makes an artist a complete package. But as for me, you only need three factors to possibly make it in the music industry.
View ArticleStar wars–and scars
Stars are supposed to live lives of glamour, popularity, wealth and the avid adoration of millions—but, show biz insiders know that reality is sometimes much less roseate than that carefully...
View ArticlePauleen Luna’s message to Vic Sotto’s kids, Danica and Oyo Boy
She has been branded a “gold digger.” It has been said that she is too young for him. But for Pauleen Luna, it is all about loving Vic Sotto.
View ArticleHow not to exploit child talents
Viewers concerned about the exploitation of children in show business got an informative earful from Tyra Banks on a telecast of her show that featured some stage mothers and their little kids, all...
View ArticleHow to compete for awards–and win
Each year, many competitions are held in show biz, with successful competitors romping off with prized awards that add to their cachet as exceptional actors, directors or technical talents. How can...
View ArticleNida Blanca should be lovingly, gratefully remembered
Such are the vagaries of stellar fame and fortune that even the most iconic stars can be “unremembered” in only a few decades. All the more reason, then, for us to go out of our way to celebrate the...
View ArticlePiolo Pascual ‘still weighing’ whom to endorse in 2016 elections
Actor Piolo Pascual will definitely endorse a politician in the 2016 national elections but admitted that he is still carefully choosing whom to endorse.
View Article‘StarStruck VI’ winners gear up for the real competition
As most graduates of “StarStruck”—or any reality talent search, for that matter—would say, the real competition begins after the show. Because this time around, there wouldn’t be a team of coaches...
View Article‘StarStruck VI’ winners gear up for the real competition
As most graduates of “StarStruck”—or any reality talent search, for that matter—would say, the real competition begins after the show. Because this time around, there wouldn’t be a team of coaches...
View ArticleJericho frowns on show biz career for 15-year-old son
Jericho Rosales’ 15-year-old son, Santino, is definitely show biz material—with his good looks (he used to be a commercial model in his younger years) and love for sports (he’s now a soccer player)....
View ArticlePlayboy sabotages lady love’s diet
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Remember Penny-pinching Playboy from the last edition of Rushes? Turns out PP has the habit of asking Posh Sponsors for freebies which he then gifts to girlfriends. PP...
View ArticleStellar contracts’ weird perks–and quirks
Many show biz fans may not know it, but there’s a fierce backstage drama that sometimes takes place before stars agree to perform on concert or personal promo tours all over the United States—and the...
View ArticleKris Aquino goes on vacation after kidnap plan
Television host and actress Kris Aquino said that her family would be embarking on a vacation as she took a leave from work in show business.
View ArticleStars share lessons learned from the last elections
After their success at the boxoffice, some celebs run for public office. Many of them emerged winners in the elections last week. Name recall worked to their advantage.
View ArticleBreakthrough roles fast-track starlets’ ascent to stardom
SHOW biz hopefuls languish as extras or starlets for months and even years, hoping and praying on three bended knees to finally get that all-important, career-changing and star-making “big break.”
View ArticleChild talents remind us of the innocence and optimism we’ve lost
Now that “The Voice Kids 3” has found its winner in 11-year-old Joshua Oliveros, we can more clearly and objectively sum up its top pro and con factors:
View ArticleShockingly short ‘shelf life’ for local stars
After many years of seeing show biz stars come and go on local screens and stages, we’ve come to the downbeat but realistic conclusion that most so-called entertainment luminaries don’t shine stellarly...
View ArticleAte Guy says sorry to INC
Superstar Nora Aunor apologizes to the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for a remark made on the TV show, “Dating Daan.” Here is the statement of Ate Guy, as Aunor is known in show biz:
View ArticleThe name of the stellar game
Competition is the name of the stellar game in show business, so quite a number of luminaries are rivals in the biz.
View ArticlePregnancy cannot dampen Iya’s workout to stay fit
Singer-actress Iya Villania has always been among the sexiest celebrities in local show business. But even after she gave birth to her first born, she still managed to maintain a toned body – the kind...
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