Maricar Reyes Resurfaces Following Sex Video Scandal

Maricar Reyes of the infamous Hayden Kho sex videos emerged from hibernation, showing up in a mini-fashion show of Kapamilya stars on ASAP '09 last 21 Jun 9. She is also appearing on May Bukas Pa in a very challenging role (heavy dose of sarcasm here), that of a taong grasa with a mysterious pass. She currently taping for Lovers in Paris, the teleserye starring Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion, and an episode of Your Song Presents.

Maricar Reyes shows her face in public, and boom! she's being hailed as a courageous woman for overcoming what must be one of the most difficult periods of her life [eye roll]. But I have to give her props for keeping silent and capitalize on the sex videos to garner attention for herself and her showbiz career. Kudos to her for not playing the victim to the hilt. {I'm looking at that famewhore, Katrina Halili.)

Another props to her for allowing herself to be exploited by ABS-CBN. Let's be real. Her talent does not lie in legitimate acting. Her talent lies elsewhere, if y'all get my drift. I read in a tabloid that "may lalim and pag-arte niya [Maricar]." That's PR bullshit. Another PR bullshit. She [Maricar] is shy and quiet in real life. Hello! Being shy in real life and a wild cat in bed are not mutually exclusive. Mga hunghang! LOL

Like Maricar Reyes, Katrina Halili landed the role of the kontrabida "Fedra" in the GMA Network teleserye Rosalinda, starring Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. See, like a cat she landed on her feet. Who says the sex video scandal is the end of her career? Anyway, Katrina Halili is doing so good garnering sympathy, but she goes and sue Dr Vicki Belo. Gurl, wrong move. Now, Lolit Solis is angry and has changed allegiance. You don't try to destroy Lolit Solis' money tree and get away with it.

And Hayden Kho? Why is he still getting media attention? I watched an interview in a news program where he said he wanted to apologize to Maricar Reyes for the sex video and knows it's not the right time. Understatement, much? Hayden Kho also congratulated Maricar Reyes for her bravery in showing her face in public following the sex video scandal. No, thanks to you.

He lamented that all the people who had been in the videos have all moved on, except him. Oh, poor wittle Hayden. Just keep singing that theme song of yours "Too Young" to make yourself feel better, or worst.

Michael Jackson Autopsy Results

According to the L.A. County Coroner, Michael Jackson's autopsy has been completed, but more testing is needed before the official cause of death can be determined.

The coroner said the cause of death was deferred because additional testing, including toxicology and other tests, is needed. It will take 4-6 weeks to complete.

There was no trauma to Michael's body and "no indication of foul play" but Michael had been taking "some prescription medications."

Michael Jackson was pronounced dead in the emergency room of UCLA. Jackson's body will be released after 6 PM.

A close member of Michael Jackson's family said Jackson received a daily injection of a synthetic narcotic similar to morphine - Demerol. Yesterday he received a shot at 11:30 AM.

Family members are saying the dosage was "too much" and that's what caused his death.

Who was the last person to see Michael Jackson alive?

The last person to presumably see Michael Jackson alive is Dr. Conrad Murray. Jackson's live-in doctor unsuccessfully performed CPR on the King of Pop before the ambulance showed up.

The LAPD still has not spoken to the elusive doctor. Also, the reason the LAPD towed Murray's car from MJ's house last night is because "it might contain evidence."

Michael Jackson's doctor sent a letter to his patients 11 days ago, announcing that he will be indefinitely leaving his medical practice.

Dr. Conrad Murray sent the note on his letterhead from his medical practice in Las Vegas. He says, "I am deeply saddened to leave you at this point, but please know my absence is not permanent." He continues, "In my absence, I will continue to manage the practice, and be involved as much as possible but from a distance."

The letter says "My absence is not permanent."

Could the doctor's leave of absence have something to do with AEG, the company that was putting on the London concerts, putting Dr. Murray on the payroll?

RIP Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. When paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived. A cardiologist at UCLA said Jackson died of cardiac arrest.

Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.

According to a source inside the hospital, there was "absolute chaos" after Jackson arrived. People who were with the singer were screaming, "You've got to save him! You've got to save him!"

One of the staff members at Jackson's home called 911.

Michael Jackson's brother says it's believed that the pop star died of cardiac arrest.

Jermaine Jackson cautioned at a hospital press conference Thursday that the cause of his death would not be known until an autopsy was performed.

He said Michael Jackson's personal doctor and paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his rented home in Holmby Hills. A team of doctors at UCLA Medical Center also tried for more than an hour.

Los Angeles police Lt. Gregg Strenk said at a separate news conference that police robbery-homicide detectives have been ordered to investigate, which is common in a high-profile case. Strenk says the coroner's office, which will handle inquiries into the type of death, is taking possession of the body.

RIP Farah Fawcett (1947-2009)

Farrah Fawcett died at 9:28 AM today. Ryan O'Neal and Alana Stewart were at her bedside. She was 62.

She died at St. John's hospital in Santa Monica in the ICU. Also present was Farrah's longtime friend and hairdresser, Mila Murphy, and Dr. Piero, who has been caring for her.

Farrah's only child, Redmond, was not present. He's currently in jail. A petition will have to be filed for Redmond to be able to attend the funeral -- as of now, this hasn't happened.

The "Charlie's Angels" star was diagnosed with anal cancer back in 2006.

Ryan and Farrah did not marry during her final days. Alana Stewart, who has known Farrah for 30 years, said "she will always be there as that angel on the shoulder of everyone who loved her."

Ryan O'Neal just released the following: "After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away. Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world."

YES ! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2009 Is Not Credible, Fake - Anabelle Rama

Talent moneyger Anabelle Rama called YES! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2009 "not credible" and "fake." Reason: Her children Richard Gutierrez and Ruffa Gutirrez are not on the list. Bitter?

Here's the full text message that was sent by Anabelle Rama to the entertainment press:

"Hi dis s Annabelle, nabAsa ko yung column mo dis morning re dalawang magkapatid di nasali sa pagpili ng mOst beautiful faces in d showbiz. Ang sagot ko: Wala akong pakialam sa award galing sa isang local magazine na hindi naman credible.

"Importante panalo ng award c Richard for being #1 primetime King. Until now #1 pa rin ang zorRo. Nagpapasalamat c chard sa taong bayan at mga supporters nya sa t.v. and movie, sa walang pagsawang pagtangkilik sa kanya. Mas importante sa akin ang rating ng show at box office receipts ng movie.

"C ruffa naman nakadisplay pa rin ang award nya sa ms. world secOnd pRincesS. Tinalo nya ang mga kasama nyang 83 contestants sa ibat ibang nation.

"Di ba mas boNgGa ang mga awards na natanggap ng magkapatid? Expected naman yun, paano manalo ng awards ang mga anak ko, ang nagbigay ng award galing sa isang taong nakadEmanda dahil sa pagsusulat ng imbentong storya. We don't expect anything from them, specially fake awards. Plz pass."

If the list is not credible and fake, then why respond at all? Opps, my bad. The words breeding and grace are not in Anabelle Rama's vocabulary. Seriously, Anabelle, it is a made-up list with a very subjective criteria. If you stop to think before opening your big mouth, you will realize it's not worth responding to. Oh well. We're talking about Anabelle Rama. Lahat papatulan niya.

The basis of selection according to YES! Magazine editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon,

"If you ask me kung ano yung criteria for choosing, it's a mix. It's an alchemy, it's a chemistry that's very hard to explain. But you know that we put together the attitude of the star, the look of the star, the spunk of the star, the intelligence of the star, or the acting prowess of the star, the longevity of the star, or the hotness of the star... Hindi namin tinitingnan lang sa mukha o katawan. It's a whole chemistry that led itself to being beautiful."

Here's the answer why the Gutierrez sibling were out on this year's list:


"Many of the stars that you saw in Edition 1 and Edition 2 including Ruffa, Gretchen Barretto, Kris Aquino are not in this list now. It's just because of the categories that we chose and, like I said, the YES! list is always going to be subjective as any list on beauty will be.

YES! Magazine didn't say but I think another criteria for selection he/she is not on display at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum (coughRuffacough). Also, you're out of the list if a used tissue paper with snot in it shows more raw emotion than you do (coughRichardcough) in the acting department.

As for Anabelle, I have this mental of her owing a secret dark room, where you can only see plenty of candles and dolls. I have friends who told me that there is a certain prayer that you can use to make even your worst enemy lick the ground that you walk on. I can imagine Anabelle reciting this stuff repeatedly in succession while thinking about Wilma Galvante and Jo-Ann Maglipon. Don't be surprised if Anabelle is suddenly several millions richer in the coming months. Dark-sided!

Piolo Pascual The Next Mother Lily Monteverde?

No, Piolo Pascual is not getting gender re-assignment surgery. Ano ba?! Piolo plans to produce different types of movies like Mother Lily.

Piolo co-produced the indie film "Manila," which was screened at the recent Cannes Films Festival. The film was directed by Adolf Alix and Raya Martin. The movie is currently an entrant in the Moscow International Film Festival and has received eight invitations from various international film festivals.

According to Papa P "Para sa akin, secondary na lang ang kumita, kasi nakuha na namin kung ano ang gusto naming mangyari. Malaking blessing na yung sa Cannes. Gusto ko sanang sumama sa Moscow, kaya lang nagkakapatung-patong na ang commitments ko dito. Depende na rin sa schedule ko kung makakasama ako sa pagsali ng pelikula sa ibang festivals."

Piolo is also producing the launching movie of the greatest comedianne ever Eugene Domingo, Kimmy Dora (Kambal sa Kiyeme). Eugene will have Dingdong Dantes as leading man.

Sabi ni Piolo, "Honestly, hindi ko alam kung magkano ang ibinayad kay Dong para sa movie. Hindi ako ang nakipag-usap para doon. Pero marami akong natututunan. Hindi biro ang mag-produce. Pero ipinapaliwanag namang mabuti sa akin ni Bb. Joyce Bernal [direktor ng Kimmy Dora] ang lahat ng kailangan kong malaman."

As of now, Piolo has no plans to get the key and opened that closet to direct a movie. For now, he's happy just being an actor and a sometime producer.

As for Papa P's lovelife, he asked permission from KC Concepcion to court her. KC said she will text him of her answer. Piolo and KC are doing a teleserye together "Lovers in Paris."

"Yun ang iniingatan ko, yung masyadong magamit ang anggulo dahil may ipo-promote na teleserye. Ayokong lumabas na ganoon. Sana maintindihan ako ng press. Kapag nagsalita ako nang nagsalita about KC, lalabas talagang ginagamit ko siya, which I don't like, kahit may team-up project pa kami. Kaya hanggang ganoon lang ang pupuwede kong sabihin."


Lovers in Paris also stars Maricar Reyes, the other accidental porn star of the Hayden Kho collection of sex videos. According to Piolo, Maricar is pretty and mabait.

Piolo will also be appearing in a special role in Nasaan Ka, Maruja?, which stars Kristine Hermosa and Derek Ramsay.

Box-Office King & Queen for 2008: John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo

The 40th Box-Office Entertainment Awards was held last Sunday, June 21, at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium on the 4th floor of the RCBC Plaza. The awards are given annually by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Some big name stars failed to show up to receive their awards, including Dolphy, Vic Sotto, Sharon Cuneta, Martin Nievera, KC Concepcion, Richard Gutierrez, at Arnel Pineda. Aljur Abrenica failed to show up on time to personally receive his award for Most Promising Actor.

The list of awardees, based on the ticket sales of their movies, shows, and concerts:

Box Office King & Queen - John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo (A Very Special Love)
Film Actor of the Year - Christopher de Leon (Magkaibigan)
Film Actress of the Year - Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver)
Prince & Princess of Philippine Movies & TV - Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion (For The First Time)
Male Concert Performer of the Year - Gary Valenciano (Gary Live@25)
Female Concert Performer of the Year - Sarah Geronimo (The Next One)
Male Recording Artist of the Year - Martin Nievera (Milestone)
Female Recording Artist of the Year - Sarah Geronimo (The Next One)
Most Popular Recording Group – (Spongecola)
Most Popular Novelty Singer – (Moymoy Palaboy)
Most Popular Loveteam of Movies & TV - Gerald Anderson & Kim Chiu
Most Promising Male Star of Movies & TV - Aljur Abrenica
Most Promising Female Star of Movies & TV - KC Concepcion
New Male Recording Artist of the Year (Most Promising Singer) - Bugoy Drilon (Paano Na Kaya?)
New Female Recording Artist of the Year (Promising Singer) - KC Concepcion (A.K.A. Cassandra)
Most Promising Performing Group – You’ve Got Male (Gian Magdangal, Jan Nieto, Harry Santos, and Bryan Termulo)
Most Popular Dance Group - EB Babes of Eat Bulaga!
Most Popular Child Actor, Movies & TV - Robert "Buboy" Villar
Most Popular Child Actress, Movies & TV - Sharlene San Pedro
Most Popular Film Producer - Star Cinema
Most Popular Film Director - Cathy Garcia-Molina (A Very Special Love)
Most Popular Screenwriter - Raz Sobida dela Torre (A Very Special Love)
Most Popular Television Program - Dyesebel (GMA 7)
Most Popular TV Director - Bb. Joyce Bernal (Dyesebel)

Special awards or milestone awards:
Bert Marcelo Award (for Comedians) - Eugene Domingo
Comedy Box-Office King/s - Vic Sotto & Dolphy (Dobol Trobol)
Comedy Box-Office Queen - Ai-Ai delas Alas (Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat)
Valentine Box-Office King & Queen - Richard Gutierrez & Marian Rivera (My Best Friend’s Girlfriend)
Outstanding Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist - Arnel Pineda & Charice Pempengco
Most Phenomenal Loveteam - Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera
Outstanding/Special Merit Award for Music (posthumous award) - Francis Magalona

Marian Rivera's Makes The Cover of Yes! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars

Upcoming Darna lead star Marian Rivera bags this year's distinction as the cover of YES! magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars. Last year's honor belonged to KC Concepcion, who made it to the special issue's "Princesses of the Cinema" category this year.

The 24-year-old actress - whose ascend to young superstar status in barely three years is nothing short of phenomenal - personally attended the launching of the magazine, where she herself unveiled the cover for all the guests to see.

The cover shows the Kapuso Network's current darling clad in a teasing strapless bustier mini-dress created by Arleen Sipat for Salsatrends.

"Marian Rivera is a star because she occupies that rare space between aspiration and accessibility," the accompanying article took note.

Aside from the cover girl, the launching was also graced by other celebrities who likewise entered the list, namely Paolo Contis, Donita Rose, Maxine Eigenmann, and Kevin Santos.

Released annually by the country's top entertainment magazine, the 100 Most Beautiful Stars special issue aims to pay tribute to the country's "most good-looking in the land" in the field of show business.

"As lists go, there is no one lineup that will satisfy everybody. Beauty is a matter of taste. It is also, in our case, a matter of category and currency," editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon wrote.

While physical attributes combined with eye-candy allure undoubtedly played as the most telling ingredients in determining the names to be included in the final list, the YES! staff also puts utmost consideration on an individual's character, achievements both on and off the camera, and potential as important factors as determined by each and every category.

Some of the names and their corresponding category include Kim Chiu, Rhian Ramos, Bea Alonzo ("Primetime Ladies"); Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes, and John Lloyd Cruz ("Leading Men"); Sarah Geronimo ("Princesses of the Cinema"); Gerald Anderson ("The New Prince"); Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, and Kris Bernal ("Not Your Average Girls"); Geoff Eigenmann and Aljur Abrenica ("Boys Next Door"); Sam Milby, Anne Curtis, Jake Cuenca, Cristine Reyes, and Diether Ocampo ("Hunks and Babes"); Gary Valenciano and Ogie Alcasid ("Multi-Talented"); Iza Calzado, Jolina Magdangal, Regine Velasquez, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano, Dawn Zulueta, Lorna Tolentino, and Vilma Santos ("Beautiful At Any Age"); Zaijan Jaramilla of May Bukas Pa fame ("The Adorables").

Jericho Rosales, on the other hand, leads the charge in the "Glam Dads" bracket along with Dennis Trillo and Mark Anthony Fernandez; while the mother-and-daughter tandem of Jean and Jennica Garcia banner the "Passing the Torch" category. Newly weds Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo topbill the "Couples" group, which also includes Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano and Angelica Panganiban and Derek Ramsay.

The issue also cites "The Venerables" Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero "...as they continue to demonstrate that age is no hindrance when you have passion for what you do."

Rosalinda star Carla Abellana is part of "The Faces To Watch."

Dingdong Dantes Is Marian Rivera's Personal Trainer

Sa unang pagkakataon, nag-enroll sa gym ang seksing aktres na si Marian Rivera para tiyakin na nasa kondisyon ang kanyang katawan para sa susunod na proyekto sa Kapuso Network na "Darna."

Sa "Chika Minute" portion ng "24 Oras" ng GMA News nitong Biyernes, lumitaw na nagsisilbing personal trainer ni Marian sa gym ay walang iba kundi ang napapabalitang nobyo nito na si Dingdong Dantes.

Hindi naman itinago ng dalaga na si Dingdong nga ang nagmimistulang personal trainer niya sa gym kaya naman tila inspirado ang bagong Darna.

"Ok lang yun kung ikagaganda 'di ba, bakit hindi," pahayag ni Marian tungkol sa kanyang pagpasok sa gym.

Inamin ng aktres na nahirapan siya sa unang paggi-gym sa kanyang buhay. Bukod kasi sa pagpapanatiling nasa kondisyon ang kanyang katawan, matindi rin ang training na ginawa ni Marian sa martial art at paggamit ng harness para sa mga action at flying scene sa "Darna."

"Okey naman pero lahat naman siguro nang nag-gym sa una nahirapan talaga e," paliwanag ng aktres.

Minsan na rin ikinuwento ni Marian na si Dingdong din ang nagturo sa kanya na gumamit ng petroleum jelly sa katawan at binti bago magsuot ng harness upang hindi mabugbog ng husto ang kanyang balat.

Douglas Quijano Is Cremated At Heritage Park, Taguig

Douglas Quijano, well-loved talent manager and friend to many of his showbiz colleagues, was finally laid to rest Saturday.

The remains of Quijano – Tito Dougs as he was fondly called by friends and talents – were cremated at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at the Heritage Memorial Park and Crematorium in Taguig City.

Quijano was found dead last Saturday morning in his rest house in Lucban, Quezon. His attending physician, Dr. Uli Nantes, ruled the cause of death as a heart attack.

Stars and loved ones mourned over his untimely demise at 64.

"Pag meron tayong problema, si douglas ang tinatawagan natin lagi,pag meron kang gustong malaking desisyon na masolve, si douglas yung tatawagan natin lagi, nung namatay si douglas, si douglas pa rin ang gusto nating tawagan eh," said actor Richard Gomez, one of the many actors whom Quijano led to stardom, during the eulogy.

"I think we’re gonna suffer in the next few years, he is a great loss," added Lucy Torres-Gomez.

The Gomez couple hosted Quijano's last birthday party on July 25 last year in their Greenhills home.

Quijano was best known for managing Richard Gomez’s career, though he also jumpstarted the careers of Tirso Cruz III and Aga Muhlach.

Also among the other celebrities whose careers he managed were John Estrada, Joey Marquez, Wendell Ramos, Antonio Aquitania, Anjo Yllana, Gelli de Belen, Jay Aquitania, Benj Basa, and Richard Gutierrez.

But Marquez emphasized during the eulogy that Quijano was more than a manager.

"As a manager, that is, for us, secondary, I think he is more of a father, a mother, a friend, a critic, a mentor, than a manager," he said.

Even the talent manager’s sister said she was witness as to how much he was valued by the entertainment industry.

"We really love [Douglas], everybody in the industry, not just my family, his family, but everyone in the entertainment industry, and I’m proud of him," Roxie Quijano-Tan said in an interview aired over GMA’s Flash Report.

Quijano’s cousin, Jorge Javier, added: "What Douglas gave to everybody was is the integrity of this family and this is the kind of integrity that is rare in the industry and I would say to Douglas's talents, is the integrity and respectability of Douglas in his work, in keeping his name good and clean is the legacy with which they might want to look up to, if not, live up to."

Katrina Halili Files Medical Malpractice Complaint Against Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho

Accidental porn star Katrina Halili is on the offensive against Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho, the two sides that make up the scandalous love triangle that has produced a collection of sex videos.

Sa panibagong reklamong ito ni Katrina, hindi na direktang tungkol sa sex video ang laman ng kanyang affidavit laban sa dalawang medical practitioners at sa clinic na pag-aari ni Dr. Belo, ang Belo Medical Group, Inc. (BMGI). Inirereklamo ng aktres sa pagkakataong ito ay ang mismong propesyon nina Dr. Belo at Dr. Kho, kung sinunod ba ng dalawa ang specific requirements alinsunod sa Medical Rules and Regulations.

Sa PRC, sinampahan ni Katrina ng "malpractice of cosmetic surgery" sina Vicki at Hayden at hinihiling nila na tanggalan ng lisensiya ang dalawang beauty doctors. Samantalang sa DOH naman ay hiniling ng aktres na tanggalan ng lisensiya at huwag nang mag-operate ang Belo Medical Group, kung saan tumatayong director si Dr. Belo.

It's good that Katrina is not backing down in her fight to resurrect her tattered reputation, whatever the condition of that reputation was before her sex video was leaked. But is no one telling her that she is going overboard?

As far as I can tell she did not suffer any disfigurement from the cosmetic procedures done on practically every part of her body. I'm asking if she has a legal claim to medical malpractice because hindi naman tumabingi ang ilong nya or mas mababa ang isang side ng balakang nya.

Another thing, if Katrina knew that Hayden Kho was not qualified to perform liposuction, why did she still went ahead with the procedure? Maybe she didn't have a choice because maybe it was a freebie since she was a Belo Medical endorser at that time. Beggars can't be choosers, and all that.

Katrina is also seeking the cancellation of the license to operate of all Belo Medical Clinics. Oh, well maybe she doesn't care that there is a global recession and hundreds of people are employed in those clinics.

Katrina could care less since she's no longer under contract with either Belo Medical Clinic and Flawless. We have a term for that in Filipino, "ingrata."

Katrina Halili tries to maintain this illusion of a good girl despite the bad girl characters she plays on screen. That illusion was shattered with the release of a video showing her having sex with a man who is not her boyfriend. The video showed the liar that she is. Didn't she deny sneaking out with Hayden Kho, saying that she and doctor have a strictly professional relationship? Ingrata at sinungaling.

Is any part of Katrina's body natural? I'm just thinking of her future child/children. Hindi nya magiging kamukha. I mean look at Vicki Belo and Quark Henares. Quark and her sister Crystalle look somewhat alike. But I can see that Crystalle has been touched by Belo. Anyway...

As for Vicki Belo, I watched Probe's profile on her. Basically what the show revealed is that Vicki Belo is still hounded by her being adopted. This has caused her fear of being alone and being abandoned. She said "hindi siya mabubuhay ng walang lalaki."

So Vicki Belo is mental, slightly. I still have no sympathy for her. Suck it up Vicki! You have it good, then and now. You were adopted by rich parents, married a rich man and now rich in your own right.

And Hayden Kho... he had it good with Vicki Belo but he just had to dip his peen in so many different pussies. Karma, baby.

Breaking News: Gretchen Barreto Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis

Gretchen Barreto underwent surgery for appendicitis after complaining of severe stomach pain, according to SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon). The singer-actress complained of pain right after coming home from Singapore.

An MRI revealed the inflamed appendix. I don't know if Gretchen is so delusional that she thought she can stop her appendix from bursting because she asked the doctors to postpone the surgery to be able to celebrate Father's Day with her partner Tony Boy Cojuangco and daughter Dominique.

I guess even a self-confessed goddess of beauty like Gretchen can't stop pesky medical emergencies like appendicitis from happening. She tried to bargain for postponement but eventually it dawned on her that her delusions have no control over her body. HAHAHA

At first I thought the medical emergency was her silicon-enhanced lips ruptured. Heh. Oh, well. Maybe next time.

In other Gretchen Barreto news, she and erstwhile friend Nadia Montenegro have kissed and made up at the wake of famed talent manager Douglas Quijano. It was Nadia who made the first move, saying she felt it was the right time. I agree. There are so many people and witness there. Even cameras and reporters are following the star-studded wake. Where else is the perfect place to reconcile?

It was also in the same wake that mother and daughter Anabelle Rama and Ruffa Gutierrez took the first step towards their reconciliation. It was Ruffa who approached her moneyger. Kailangan ng magkabati ni Ruffa at Anabelle kasi baka marami pang ibulgar ang matabil nyang nanay tungkol sa kanya.

Speaking of Gretchen. Bong Revilla was also interviewed on SNN to promote an ABS-CBN project titled "Agimat," which originally starred the Revilla patriarch Ramon Revilla Sr.

The project will be headlined by Jake Cuenca, Gerald Anderson, Coco Martin and Bong Revilla's son, Jolo Revilla. Bong's reminder to his son? "Huwag mong pahiyain ang Revilla clan sa akting mo."

When I heard this, I was giving the side eye to Bong Revilla. I wanted to smack him in the face. Napakababaw. Di ba matagal nang binigyan ng kahihiyan ni Jolo Revilla ang pamilya nya? And I'm not talking about his son's ham acting on Totoy Bato.

Pacquiao Is No 57 On Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list For 2009

Manny Pacquiao’s reputation and achievements beyond the sport of boxing continue to soar as the Filipino ring icon made it to this year’s Forbes Celebrity 100, an annual listing of the most powerful celebrities in the world.

Pacquiao was ranked 57th in the prestigious roster for 2009 topped by popular and influential actress Angelina Jolie, who dethroned media maven Oprah Winfrey as No. 1.

The Celebrity 100 ranks film and television actors, models, chefs, athletes, authors, and musicians based on a measure of entertainment-related earnings and media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online), according to Forbes.com.

The only Filipino and boxer in the roster, Pacquiao was listed with $40M in earnings and ranked 36th in terms of pay, 55th in web, 59th in press and 80th in TV and radio exposure.

Forbes has recognized Pacquiao’s megafights with Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, his immense popularity, and influence as an endorser as well as political plans.

“Widely regarded at the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Pacquiao had two blockbuster fights in the past year: He took on Oscar De La Hoya in December and Ricky Hatton in May. Pac-Man is a huge celebrity in his home of the Philippines and plans to run for political office there once his days in the ring are over. Counts Nike and beer maker San Miguel among his sponsors," Forbes stated in its write-up for Pacquiao.

Among the athletes, Pacquiao was the 10th most powerful, outranked only by golf superstar Tiger Woods (5th overall), NBA great Kobe Bryant (10th), basketball legend Michael Jordan (18th) NBA MVP LeBron James (19th), tennis champ Roger Federer (27th), football star David Beckham (28th), golfer Phil Mickelson (36th), F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen (52nd) and football star Ronaldhino (55th).

The Filipino ring icon outranked other sports greats, such as cager Kevin Garnett (62nd), baseball icon Derek Jeter (66th), and tennis aces Serena Williams (67th), Maria Sharapova (76th), Venus Williams (77th) and Ana Ivanovic (90th).

Pacquiao’s entry to the Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list further cements the status of the 30-year-old pride of General Santos City as a powerful personality outside boxing. Recently, Pacquiao was named to the TIME 100 list of Most Influential People, ranking him 22nd overall among personalities from politics and public service, business, entertainment, sports, science, technology, and the arts.

For his influence encompassing sports, Pacquiao has also been named ambassador of peace and understanding by President Arroyo.

Blind Items: Your Guess Is As Good As Mine

Blind item from Bulgar: Todo na 'to! Bonggang-bongga! Kabit na seksing TV host hinayaan nang pumatol sa big time politician para sa pera, nakipag-dyug pa sa controversial guy.

Akala ng lahat, tapos na ang bawal na relasyon ng seksing TV host sa pamilyadong aktor-pulitiko. Sa isang big time na politiko (na sad to say eh pamilyado na rin) kasi nali-link ang girl.

Ayon sa source, may basbas ng aktor-pulitiko ang pagpatol ng seksing TV host sa big time politician dahil madatung ito at sayang naman daw ang mararaket nito. Oks lang sana yun sa aktor-pulitiko para medyo matakpan na rin ang bawal nilang relayon lalo't may inaasam siyang mataas na posisyon.

Ang hindi matanggap ng actor-pulitiko, wala namang perang involved pero nakipagdyug ang girl sa isang gwapong controversial personality. At dun super insecure ang actor-politician dahil tipong dehado siya sa puntonh yun.

So, yun pala ang dahilan kaya galit na galit ang actor-politician sa controversial guy at gusto niyang maturuan ito ng leksyon.

Where is the sex video?

My guess is Ruffa Mae Quinto and Bong Revilla.

Ano 'kamo? Yes, d'yan na siya nahuli.. Baguhang TV host todo deny na No 2 ng singer composer, buking namang binigyan ng kotse dahil sa plat number.

Maraming naloloka sa mga kadramahan ng isang baguhang personalidad na kung idenay ang nakaraan nilang relasyon sa isang magaling na singer-composer ay parang balewala lang.

Ayon sa source "parang diring-diri pa siya! Nanlalaki pa ang mga mata nya, deny siya ng deny parang ikinahihiya niya si singer-composer.

Walang pwedeng idenay ang baguhang personalidad na produkto ng isang reality show, maraming nakakaalam ng kuwento tungkol sa naging komprontasyon nila ng wife nung lalaki, napakarami ring nakakakita noon sa singer-composer na sumusundo sa kanya sa comedy bar na pinagtatrabahuhan nya.

"O, ano naman ang sinasabi niya noon? Kotse daw yun ng tita niya, samantalang pati plate number ng ginagamit niyang car na ang may-ari eh ang boyfriend niya, kabisado ng mga katrabaho nila."

My guess is Jana from Pinoy Fear Factor and composer Lito Camo.

Yeng Constantino Reacts on Carlo Gueverra and Daiana Menezes Relationship

Yeng Constantino, the first ever winner of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy, was asked on SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon) about her reaction and feelings now that former suitor Carlo Guevarra is dating Daiana Menezes.

Carlo Gueverra played the love interest of Ogie Alcasid's character in Desperadas II. Daiana Menezes as we all know is an Eat Bulaga girl.

Yeng and Carlo went out a few times, and Carlo even gifted Yeng this super duper big teddy bear. Without warning the guy stopped texting and calling and the next thing the girl knew the guy is dating the Brazilian model.

Yeng's reaction was something to the effect of "Ang deserving na lalaki makakapag-hintay" and "she's sad of the outcome of her love affair that never was but she's glad na it turned out she was right in not formally accepting the guy."

After the video clip, Kris Aquino commented something like "Kaya bumaling sa iba kasi pinaghintay mo. It is not idealistic to make a guy wait. Next time, if you like a guy go for it."

Correct!!! That was the same thing that was running through my mind while watching the clip. I was thinking "it's pretty obvious you also like the guy (C'mon what's not to like?), you went out several times and you still asked the guy to wait for your "matamis na oo."

Kailangan bang pag isipan mabuti kung sasagutin ang lalaki? It's not like you're going to marry the guy. It is a sad commentary to think na there's a lot more effort in choosing a boyfriend than picking the next barangay captain or president.

Baka naman Yeng was thinking, the guy would treasure her more kung nagpakahirap sa pagkuha ng oo nya. Ilang taon na ba ang batang ito?

Awww, sad si Yeng but she said masaya na rin siya dahil tama ang desisyon niya na paghintay ang lalaki. Okay keep telling yourself that. I can imagine na next big song from Yeng coming out of this mess. Ano ba magandang song title? "Pakipot" "Bakit Hindi Ka Naghintay?" "Mas Maganda Ako Kesa Sa Kanya?" The possibilities are endless.

Snooky Serna Is Out of the Indie Film Dukot

Snooky Serna is still living up to the tag "Pagong." The actress of booted out of the movie Dukot, starring Iza Calzado and Allen Dizon, by the movie's director Joel Lamangan after Snooky showed up more than two hours later for a major and big scene at Liwasang Bonifacio.

What irked Direct Joel was Snooky's failure to apologize to the senior stars who braved the crowd and the heat of the sun to shoot the scene. It was Snooky's boyfriend who talked to the director because Snooky refused to get out of her car. All would have been forgotten if Snooky had just apologized

During lunch time, Snooky breezed in without warning to talk to Direct Joel. The actress blamed the movie's executive producer for her being late. This was the straw that broke the camel's back as Direct Joel let Snooky have it. Finally, pinaalis at sinibak ng direktor si Snooky at sinabi pa na hindi na nito gagawin ang Sagrada Familia, which would have starred Snooky Serna.

A leopard cannot change its spots. That's what Snooky Serna is. Remember the story of Snooky getting upset at Gina Alajar during the story con for the same movie? Snooky took exception to Gina's reminder not to be late in their shooting.

Can a network do a reality show revolving around a day in the life of Snooky Serna. A lot of people must be curious why Snooky is constantly late. This has been Snooky's trademark when before she became cuckoo and then suddenly recovered when she met a rich man. I'm pretty sure the definition of the word "tardy" has Snooky's picture beside it.

Why does Snooky still insists on pretending to be an actress. She doesn't suit a career that demands professionalism. Now that she's a rich man's girlfriend, she should probably concentrate on that. She's more suited to the life of a kept woman whose life revolves around sleeping late, eating, shopping, parties, then repeat the same things the following day.

RIP Douglas Quijano

Douglas Quijano on far right with talents

The Philippine Artists Managers Inc. (PAMI) lost one of its founding members with the unexpected death of talent manager Douglas Quijano.

PAMI sent PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) the following text message:

"Our beloved DOUGLAS QUIJANO went home to His Creator this morning while in his home in Lucban. Let us pray for the eternal repose of his soul-a GOOD and KIND MAN. A CARING FRIEND TO ALL-we the PAMI grieve this big loss. A founding member and our FIRST CHAIRMAN."

Douglas was the first chairman of PAMI and considered as first among equals. The group's current president is June Torrejon, while the chairperson is Ethel Ramos.

The veteran and respected talent manager was found dead, reportedly of a stroke or heart attack on Friday (June 13) in his home in Lucban, Quezon.

Update: Rochelle Barrameda Identifies Remains of Sister Ruby Rose

On Jun 10, the two-year search for Rochelle Barrameda's sister Ruby Rose ended when her remains were recovered inside a drum sealed inside a cemented steel case at the Navotas Fish Port.

Rochelle had confirmed that the remains were her sister’s, based on the earrings and the clothes recovered. Superintendent Elma Galero of the National Police’s Crime Laboratory affirmed Rochelle’s statement and said the victim’s dental records matched Ruby Rose’s.

Authorities were able to locate the steel case through a tip from an informant, Rochelle said in Thursday’s radio interview. She added that the informant admitted to being "one of those who took part in cementing the case."

Ruby Rose's remains now lie at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque, Rochelle said.

Who is the mastermind?

Asked who could be behind her sister’s killing, Rochelle pointed to Ruby Rose’s husband, Manuel Jimenez III, father-in-law, Manuel Jimenez Jr., and Manuel III’s uncle who owns the Buena Suerte Jimenez fishing company in Navotas City.

"Nagkaroon kami ng lead na ang may kagagaawan nito ay si Atty. Manuel Jimenez Jr., Manuel Jimenez III, and kasama rin dito ‘yong uncle niya na may-ari ng Buena Suerte Jimenez sa Navotas. Doon ginawa at doon din itinapon," she said.

Rochelle said her sister confessed to having marital problems and that Manuel III even threatened to kill her.

"Sinaktan siya (Ruby Rose). Sinabi na papatayin siya. Na-witness ‘yon ng anak nila," she said.

Ruby Rose then asked a local court for a temporary protection order but her bid to secure the order was dismissed, Rochelle added.

Rochelle recounted that over the last two years, the Barramedas had repeatedly asked the Jimenez family for help in locating Ruby Rose, but "they never wanted to talk to us."

The Jimenez family, through their legal counsel, denied involvement in Ruby Rose’s killing, much less having any motive behind her death.

"Walang dahilan para i-utos [There is no reason to have her killed]," said laywer Mario Aguinaldo.

Aguinaldo explained that the Jimenezes even wanted Ruby Rose alive because there is an ongoing child custody case between her and Manuel III. "We (Jimenez) are even winning the case," Aguinaldo added.

Rochelle Barrameda's Sis Is Finally Found

Former beauty queen and actress Rochelle Barrameda on Wednesday, June 10, confirmed that the remains found inside a cemented steel case in Navotas City was that of her sister Ruby Rose’s. Barrameda based her confirmation from the clothes worn by the body.

The recovery had officially ended the family’s two year search for Ruby Rose. The police would have to match first the remains’ dental records with the ones submitted to them by the family.

Members of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) found Ruby Rose’s body following a tip from an informant. The victim has been missing since May 2007.

“Sa imbestigasyon namin sinabi niya [informant] na isang babae ang nasa loob n’yan at hanggang ngayon ay iniimbestigahan namin. Para kami makasigurado isinabmit namin sa crime lab [para] magka-meron sila forensic analysis."

Barrameda got emotional when she first saw the cemented steel case at the police crime laboratory. “Hindi makatao. Inilagay na sa drum… hindi ka pa nakontento sinemento mo pa."

Barrameda’s family suspected that Ruby Rose’s husband, Manuel Jimenez III, had something to do with the killing.

“Ang kapal-kapal ng mukha ninyo para sabihin nyo na wala kayong alam. Ang kapal ng mukha niyo. Sana kung ano man ang nararamdaman naming, maramdaman niyo rin, maramdaman ng pamilya nyo," she added.

The report said Jimenez’s counsel denied Barrameda’s presumption.

The lawyer, whom the report did not name, said his client could not be charged in court based on a mere suspicion.

Who's Had Enough of Lolita Solis?

Hayden Kho-Maricar Reyes Sex Video Part 3

Before I discuss "Her Annoyingness" Lolita Solis, I just found out there is another Hayde Kho-Maricar Reyes sex tape. This time it's on the sofa/living room of an apartment or hotel room.

Imagine that. There are still brave souls out there uploading these sex videos. Or this is some type of damage control from the Hayden Kho camp to make it appear the recording of the sex videos are consensual. It was obvious from the video that Hayden and Maricar knew the tape is rolling.

HERE IS THE SITE CONTAINING THE LINKS TO THE VIDEO. CLICK AT YOUR OWN RISK. LOL


Now, who has had it with Lolita Solis? I do. I was watching Star Talk last Saturday and Lolita Solis was once again being interviewed about Hayden Kho and his sex videos. This time the topic was about an audio tape that contains a discussion of the sex video scandal between Lolit, Vicki Belo, Hayden Kho, his mother, some PR people and lawyers for Hayden Kho.

Lolit Solis amuses me with her antics on the show, but she is starting to irritate me. When asked why the audio tape was released, Lolit Solis speculated the act was intended to destroy her credibility, Bong Revilla's and Katrina Halili's. The nerve. Lolit, if God is passing out stamps for credibility, you will not get any. Bong Revilla? He has the morals of an alley cat. Katrina Halili? Next please.

Lolita Solis was supposed to be on Team Hayden but she backed out because she found out Hayden has no remorse. Ano ba ang idea ng remorse para kay Lolit? Malamang gusto nya makita si Hayden na naglulupasay sa harap nya habang naglilitanya ng mga kasalanan nya?

Not that I'm defending Hayden Kho. Far from it. I just don't feel anything towards him. I just don't care about him. He can drop from the face of the earth right this minute for all I care. And it's not just because his favorite song is "Too Young" by Jack Wagner.

Anyway, back to Lolita Solis. She got herself in this mess because she wanted to play in both camps. Lolit Solis manages the showbiz careers of Bong Revilla and his wife Lani Mercado, as well as Jinggoy Estrada. She was also asked to play publicist for Katrina Halili on the request of her manager from GMA Network. She is close friends with Vicki Belo and was also a one-time manager for Hayden Kho.

With all these conflict of interests, she just couldn't bow out graciously and say no. Be an neutral observer. In short, huwag makialaman. Pero, knowing Lolita Solis, it's all about the money.

Baron Geisler Is An Alcoholic - Dionne Monsanto. DUH!

Dionne Monsanto, a former girlfriend of human brewery Baron Geisler, announced that Baron Geisler is indeed alcoholic. Well, duh! Everybody knows this fact except Baron Geisler. Dude is still in denial and his enablers as well.

To all those wondering who Dionne Monsanto is, she was a former housemate on Pinoy Big Brother and a sometime actress. I remember reading she and Baron was caught inside a car doing what couples do when they are parked somewhere dark. Of course, they denied it. Siya, nandun kayong dalawa sa kotse at naghihintay ng mirakulo. [wink, wink]

Dionne is also girlfriend-boyfriend with Alex Anselmuccio, the Italian cutie from Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 2, the love interest of Beauty while inside the house and the guy who got circumcised on national TV. [Why do I know all these useless information?] Yes, Alex is also the piece of wood we see acting in the ABS-CBN teleserye Tayong Dalawa.

I read Baron Geisler said once [referring to his turbulent current life] something like he doesn't consider himself to be having problems because he's still in his early 20s. He would admit to having problems when he reaches 30s and he is still living the same life. I would like to say "Shut up and just look pretty." But I can't say that will all sincerity. So I'm just gonna say "Shut up, dude!"

If you can't say no to liquor and stuff, then you have an alcohol problem no matter what your age is. If I can smell your stank from way over my computer, then you have an alcohol problem. And if by some bad luck I get close enough to you and I get a hang over tomorrow, then you have an alcohol problem.

Baron should detox somewhere quietly asap. Dude's probably always too drunk to separate real from reel. He plays mostly bad guys on screen and probably carries that over to his real life. Dude can't tell the difference.

Baron, if you're still not convinced you have a problem, try looking at your before and after pictures. I did while googling for pictures of you. They tell the truth of what you're still too afraid to face.

Ruffa Gutierrez Leaves Family Abode

Ruffa Gutierrez left the family home in Dasmarinas Village, Makati City this morning, 6 June, after a major spat with mommyger/moneyger Anabelle Rama. She left with her two daughters with Ylmaz Bektas, Lorin and Venice.

The fight is over a man who is currently being linked to Ruffa Gutierrez. Anabelle called the unnamed guy "walang respeto." She also added "Ang bata bata mo pa nanliligaw ka na sa babaeng may dalawang anak na."

That's not all. The "My Monster Mom" star added these nice and heartwarming words, "Tigilan na ang pagbibigay ng regalo at pagkain kay Ruffa" and Hindi nya {Anabelle} titigilan ang lalaki hanggat hindi tumitigil sa panliligaw kay Ruffa."

Does Anabelle like anyone for her daughter/sons? I read she doesn't like Jewel Mische for her son Richard Gutierrez because she's fantasizing about basking in the glow of a sure to be royal couple in KC Concepcion and Richard. I'm here gleefully imagining Anabelle's reaction when her other son and Richard's twin, Raymond Gutierrez, takes a man home to meet Mama.

I guessed she liked Ylmaz Bektas for Ruffa. Who wouldn't like a rich and handsome man for their daughter? However, look where that marriage got her? Chombag ever to the max. Although that could have been avoided if Ruffa got divorced first with her first husband, or she was enough to admit her marital status to her second husband-to-be. Ah, the indiscretion of youth. It comes back to haunt you, doesn't it? In Ruffa's case, in the form of black eyes.

But back to Ruffa's current suitor. We are talking about John Lloyd Cruz, aren't we? They are being linked together and there are rumors of them checking in in a hotel but on different rooms. Yeah, that's being discreet but it's not a detail that would deter people from putting two and two together. The two have denied any relationship, saying the hotel story stemmed from the various wrap parties they attended for their teleserye I Love Betty La Fea.

As for Anabelle, ano bang parte ng pamumuhay ng mga anak nya ang hinde nya pinakikialaman? Just let John Lloyd find out for himself how life-changing it is to have a relationship with a Ms World Second Princess. Ruffa Gutierrez is not exactly low maintenance is she? She also comes with two kids. Aside from Ruffa's rich and expensive taste for the high life, two kids and an ex-husband with a bad temper are other baggages that John Lloyd has to contend with in that relationship.

But enough on that, I believe, doomed relationship. Let's talk about what has been bugging me about Ruffa's face for the longest time. She now has trout lips and cheekbones up to here hairline. How much silicone went into those body parts? They're gross and unnatural.

Ruffa is BFFs with Pops Fernandez and Gretchen Barreto. Let's try to come up with a common denominator on those three, okay? Who influenced who? Don't they dare try to influence their other BFF BB Gandanghari. I hope BB is stronger than peer pressure.

Katrina Halili Tested Negative For Drugs

Actress Katrina Halili tested negative for illegal drugs, according the Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said. Katrina Halili underwent three drug tests for marijuana, shabu and Ecstasy.

Whether she tested negative or positive, what bearing does it have on the proliferation of sex videos on the Internet? Anyway, testing negative only meant she hasn't taken drugs for at least six months, right?

I think whether they did or didn't use drugs two years ago is a case of he said, she said. Who would know the truth besides Hayden Kho, Katrina Halili and their drug dealer? Personally, wala akong paki kung drug user kayo noon. Pare-pareho lang kayong nagmamalinis. Kasama ka dun, Bong Revilla. (sorry, I couldn't resist the dig.)

At least she's got evidence she hasn't used drugs in the last few months that she can use in the libel suit she filed against Hayden Kho's mother. After this sex scandal is over, at least the libel suit will keep Katrina in the limelight for, I don't know, at least next year.

Again, I don't care whether Katrina Halili is a drug addict or not. I only care she, Hayden Kho, Vicki Belo and Bong Revilla go crawl back under a rock, stay there and never grace our TV screens again and forever.

Speaking of Hayden Kho, he underwent a three-hour grilling before the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) amid the scandal over his sex videos involving various women.

Despite calls to revoke Kho’s license, Santiago del Rosario, chair of the PMA committee on ethics, said they would still weigh the gravity of the accusations.

Hayden Kho took back his earlier statement that he was ready to give up his profession because of the issues hurled against him. Del Rosario said Kho even promised to engage himself in civic groups and medical mission if his license would not be revoked.

The last sentence has so many things wrong in it. First, does it mean if Hayden does not retain his license, he would not participate in civic groups and medical missions anymore? Second, why think of doing good deeds now that your reputation is in tatters and the only way I can see to salvage it is to become a martyr by offing yourself?

Mahiya ka sa Diyos at marginalized sectors. Ngayonng lublob ka sa kahihiyan ngayon mo naalala tumawag sa Diyos at tumulong sa kapwa. Damage control, anyone? Let the spin begin!

Survivor Bulgaria Dies While Filming in Philippine Beach

Philippine police say a contestant of the Bulgarian reality show "Survivor" has died of a heart attack while filming on an island beach.

Police say the 53-year-old Noncho Vodenicharov died Saturday, 30 May, despite efforts by a Filipino and a Bulgarian doctor to save him.

Chief Inspector Hilario Lelis Are said Monday that Vodenicharov had just finished an activity for the contest at the Gota Beach Resort in Caramoan township in eastern Camarines Sur province.

Bulgarian news reports say he was a town mayor and a former stunt man and singer.

"Survivor" originated in the US but other countries have created their own versions of the popular show. Contestants compete in a variety of tough physical challenges until there is a sole winner.

Suan Boyle Hospitalized For Exhaustion

Shortly after Internet singing superstar Susan Boyle placed second on Britain's Got Talent 2009, she had a meltdown and had to taken to a clinic for treatment.

Boyle-mania has swept the country since the Scot stunned the judges with her performance of I Dream A Dream seven weeks ago.

And Prime Minister Gordon Brown has now lent the drained star his support, revealing to GMTV this morning that he phoned Simon Cowell last night to check on her condition.

The 48-year-old virgin, tipped to earn £8MILLION, survived tears and a tantrum to finish second in Saturday's gripping final of telly's Britain's Got Talent.

But the pressure finally told late yesterday as the Scots singer - dubbed SuBo by fans - was rushed to the private clinic suffering from exhaustion.

Show aides had contacted police to say she was acting strangely at her London hotel.

Paramedics helped the "spaced-out" star through the lobby and into an ambulance just after 6pm. A Met Police Inspector and a police doctor were called to assist. The ambulance, tailed by a police car, then took her to the Priory in Southgate, North London.

"The staff were concerned - something wasn't right.

"When the paramedics and police arrived she agreed to go voluntarily. She didn't make a fuss. The paramedics calmly took her out through the main lobby and into the waiting ambulance.

"It was all done very calmly. They didn't want to stress or upset her. She didn't look well - she looked lost, not all there."

The singer, from Blackburn in West Lothian, has learning difficulties. The specialist clinic has 52 bedrooms and specialises in the treatment of mental health.