All in the spirit of fun, here are my “Dollyisms” on the “buzz du jour.” Just for comic relief so “bawal mapikon.”
BINI facing backlash for their viral video about Pinoy street food: What the ‘IT Girls’ EAT are EATing us up.
Kathryn Bernardo and rumored beau Mark Alcala spotted on the same plane en route to Australia: Nabuko ang plano sa eroplano!
Cristine Reyes and Gio Tingson spark romance rumors as they take a vacay in Vietnam: There’s “Trip Advisor” for travelers and “Trip Revealer” for the “Marites Republic.”
Kiefer Ravena gets a rare photo op with Michael Jordan: Just “DUET” with the “Just Do IT” OG.
Catching up with James Yap
What a pleasant surprise to bump into my “Migo” James Yap at the gig of my fave band, True Faith at Noctos Music Bar. It turns out that he’s one of the owners of the cool joint. I teased James about Ciara Sotto since they are being linked.
He chuckled, “Kucho kucho lang yan, Miga (That’s just a rumor, Miga).”
Then, I asked him in Hiligaynon (his native dialect) if he’s retiring already from PBA to focus on his councilor duties in San Juan. “Guina dumdom ko ina (I’m thinking about it),” he replied.
James is all set to go from the hardcourt to hardcore politics as an MVP, Most Valuable Politico.
Rio Locsin next on my YT Channel
What an engaging chat I had with my Kumareng Rio Locsin. Catch it on my DollywoodPH YT Channel. My fave quote of hers from our interview is this: “Before you commit to someone, you must ask yourself first if you are willing to die for him/her.”
Super thanks to my good friend, Albert Nocom for letting me shoot at his très chic UNO Bar (Salem Compex Domestic Road Pasay). It ranks numero Uno in the FUN category.
Kiko on Sharon’s body transformation
Kiko Pangilinan is coolness personified. He makes being married to the Megastar, Sharon Cuneta, and serving the nation look so easy.
Here’s my chat with Kiko:
What’s your message to your bashers?
“We won!”
How did you support Sharon in her fitness journey?
“By reminding her to take care of her health and not to overdo it.”
What can you say about Sharon’s body transformation?’
“It is a testament to her dedication to her work, her discipline and firm resolve.”
What are three things not too many people know about your nephew, Donny?
“He was my first intern on the farm together with three other cousins in 2012. He did agri farming work for five days as an intern. He is my inaanak sa binyag. He was super likot when he was a kid.”
What excites you and what challenges you about this new chapter in your life as a senator?
“It is my fourth term, and because of our 20-plus-year experience and acquired knowledge in the field of agriculture both as a legislator and cabinet member, we have this opportunity to help provide leadership as well as long-lasting solutions to the problem of high food prices, of hunger and agriculture underdevelopment.”
Flex it, Lexi
Sparkle hottie Lexi Gonzales is having the time of her life as a backstage host with Shan Vesagas on GMA 7’s dance reality competition, “Stars on the Floor” (SOTF), airing every Saturday night at 7:15. The primetime spectacle extends online through behind-the-scenes content, rehearsal footage and digital exclusives, giving fans a front-row pass to every beat, twist and turn. It’s Lexi’s “Flex” time.
Here’s my chat with Lexi:
What’s the funniest thing that happened at the backstage of ‘SOTF’?
“We also watch the live show while waiting at the backstage and we place bets on who we think will win as ‘the top dance star duo of the week.’ Whoever loses the bet will have to bring food for everyone on the following show schedule.
“There was a time that I won, betting on the duo of Kuya Zeus and Kuya Rodjun. When they arrived at the backstage, I thanked them for the food, but they weren’t aware of what was happening, so they were confused, and we all just laughed and explained right after.”
What makes your tandem with Shan as backstage hosts work?
“We give and take with our banter. We also give each other cues when to talk and bring up a question. But most of all, we make it work by keeping things fun and friendly for everyone.”