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(From left) Coronary heart Evangelista, Vice Ganda, Ion Perez, Maine Mendoza, Arjo Atayde. Pictures: Instagram
It has been a tumultuous week in leisure circles as Coronary heart Evangelista’s cryptic “bank card” video resurfaced on social media, whereas the producers of “It’s Showtime” was summoned by the Film and Tv Overview and Classification Board (MTRCB) over alleged “indecent” acts completed by mainstay hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.
In the meantime, Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde took exceptions to 2 INQUIRER.internet articles about their journey to Switzerland, Italy and Greece. Whereas Atayde has eliminated his social media publish, Mendoza insisted that their journey to those European nations weren’t completely “official” in nature, and that the whole lot on their journey was at private expense, details that weren’t even alluded to within the articles.
In different information, the revamped “Eat Bulaga” launched its new theme tune to mark its “new period” throughout its forty fourth anniversary final July 29. All these and extra, as we have a look at probably the most explosive information of INQUIRER.internet’s leisure part from July 28 to August 3.
Coronary heart’s cryptic video resurfaces
(From left) Coronary heart Evangelista, superstar make-up artist Justin Louise Soriano, superstar hairstylist Jeck Aguilar. Pictures: Screengrab from Tiktok/@lme85, Instagram/@justinlouisesoriano
Weeks earlier than reviews of her make-up artist Justin Louise Soriano and fellow stylists quitting made the rounds of leisure circles, Coronary heart Evangelista appeared to have made a cryptic comment about eager to spend on one thing however realizing she had bank card loans to pay.
Evangelista’s comment was caught in a TikTok video in June, which resurfaced following Soriano’s resignation from her glam workforce, confirmed the actress-fashionista showing to be distraught about any individual supposedly betraying her such that she couldn’t use her bank card.
“‘Yung prepared ka na sana magwaldas dahil might mga nangg*g* sayo pero nakalimutan mo na might 24 months to pay na pala sa card mo,” the video learn, which confirmed Evangelista with a considerably shocked expression.
The actress-vlogger additionally shared a video of herself showing absent-mindedly saying “sure” to somebody asking if she wished “chips and popcorn” in a separate publish days later.
Netizens couldn’t assist however surprise if the actress-socialite was referring to her former glam workforce, with some latest feedback hinting that the video appeared on their timeline amid the speculations.
Soriano earlier denied that Evangelista fired them as a consequence of cash issues, following allegations that they “maxed out” the latter’s bank card with out her permission and have been delayed in settling their funds.
The actress-socialite and Aguilar, nonetheless, have but to subject an announcement concerning the allegations, as of this writing.
MTRCB vs ‘It’s Showtime’
Ion Perez and Vice Ganda. Picture: Instagram/@praybeytbenjamin
“It’s Showtime” producers was referred to as to testify by the Film and Tv Overview and Classification Board (MTRCB) on complaints it acquired about “regarding scenes” exhibiting alleged indecent acts by hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.
MTRCB, chaired by Diorella “Lala” Sotto-Antonio, launched a “Discover to Seem and Testify” to the noontime present’s producers final July 31, citing the superstar couple’s gestures throughout its “Isip Bata” phase on its July 25 episode.
“Mentioned scene is in violation of Part 3 (c) Presidential Decree No. 1986. The listening to date is scheduled on 31 July 2023, 10:00 am on the MTRCB Workplace in Timog Avenue, Quezon Metropolis,” the MTRCB stated.
Within the assailed phase, Vice Ganda and Perez have been supposedly sharing a young second, the place the latter supplied cake icing to his accomplice together with his finger. A clip of the couple was proven in a video uploaded on ABS-CBN Leisure’s YouTube channel.
With an enormous smile, the “Praybeyt Benjamin” star responded to his gesture by scooping the icing from Perez’s finger earlier than placing it in his mouth.
The couple’s interplay caught the eye of web character Rendon Labador, who identified that their second was “out of line.”
“Wala namang masama na magbaklaan kayo, pero sana ilugar ninyo ang kahayupan! Huwag sa present ng mga bata… Could MTRCB pa ba? Nag-eexist pa ba sila? Galaw galaw mga boss,” he stated within the feedback of ABS-CBN Leisure’s video.
“It’s Showtime’s” producers and ABS-CBN have but to subject an announcement, as of this writing.
Nevertheless, final June 26, Vice Ganda posted on X (previously Twitter), a few sure particular person who would select to change into poisonous simply to remain related. Whereas he didn’t title who he was referring to, it was broadly imagined to be Labador due to the latter’s caustic remarks the day earlier than.
The couple are at present on a visit overseas amid the controversy.
READ: MTRCB summons ‘It’s Showtime’ producers over ‘indecent acts’ by Vice Ganda, Ion Perez
Arjo and Maine get married
(From left) Maine Mendoza, Arjo Atayde. Picture: Instagram/@iceseguerra
Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde have lastly tied the knot in an intimate marriage ceremony in Baguio final July 28.
The couple exchanged “I dos” in a ceremony held at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges, per info obtained by INQUIRER.internet. The solemn occasion, organized by occasion planner Amanda Tirol, was attended by household and mates solely.
The “E.A.T.” host walked down the aisle to her groom, who had his brother Xavi beside him because the actor-politician’s greatest man. The friends, in the meantime, wearing heat earth tone formal apparel.
Other than Mendoza’s fellow “E.A.T.” hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, the couple’s principal sponsors additionally embrace Quezon Metropolis Mayor Pleasure Belmonte, Diamond Star Maricel Soriano and Nova Villa. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and present Home Speaker Martin Romualdez have been reportedly among the many pair’s godparents as nicely.
The marriage reception was then held on the Baguio Nation Membership. ABS-CBN executives Mark Lopez, Carlo Katigbak, Cory Vidanes, Laurenti Dyogi, Deo Endrinal, Ruel Bayani, in addition to APT Studios’ Toni Tuviera and his kids Celeste Tuviera and Mike Tuviera have been amongst these included on the visitor listing.
Different celebrities reportedly current have been Allan Ok., Wally Bayola, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Lorna Tolentino, Eula Valdes, Korina Sanchez, Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño, Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto, Ciara Sotto, Sheena Halili, Ogie Diaz, Miles Ocampo, MJ Lastimosa and Thou Reyes.
Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Ria Atayde’s boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo, Enchong Dee, Kyle Echarri, Joseph Marco and Vin Abrenica have been additionally on the visitor listing.
As much as the final hour, the couple had chosen to maintain particulars of their marriage ceremony confidential and free from media protection with a purpose to maintain the ceremony solemn.
The date July 28 is important to the couple because it witnessed a number of milestones of their relationship, together with Mendoza’s viral “Arjo cutie” tweet in 2013, first assembly in 2018, engagement in 2022, and their eventual marriage ceremony.
READ: Maine Mendoza, Arjo Atayde are actually married
Ataydes’ Europe journey
Actor-lawmaker Arjo Atayde and his spouse Maine Mendoza accused INQUIRER.internet of publishing a “deceptive” article about their upcoming Europe journey, claiming that it’s a “private” journey even when a launch from the lawmaker’s workplace the place the story is predicated indicated that it was to be an “official journey.”
The newlyweds took to X (previously Twitter) to specific their displeasure, with Mendoza claiming the story about their Switzerland, Italy and Greece journey is “deceptive and false.”
“Arjo will go to Locarno as his movie is a part of the Locarno movie fest. Our private journey after that’s at private expense… out of our personal pockets,” she stated.
“Subsequent time yung magagaling nating netizens, kung walang time magazine fact-check, huwag padalos-dalos sa pag react. Mema minsan. Pati kayo nagpapaloko sa maling balita at impormasyon. Sayang ang pagiging ‘woke’ kung lahat nalang papaniwalaan,” she stated in a separate publish.
Mendoza was referring to the 76th Locarno Movie Competition in Switzerland whereby Atayde’s film “Topakk,” helmed by director Richard Somes, was acknowledged anew, as per a press launch from Atayde’s camp. Atayde, for his half, stated the article was “disappointing.”
The couple ultimately deleted their posts.
Nevertheless, on Wednesday morning, Mendoza once more took to X, saying the follow-up story was nonetheless “deceptive and missing context.”
“It insinuates that this journey is at authorities expense. There are two sorts of ‘official’ travels and I hope you embrace that in your article and the place this journey falls below. I’ll most likely be requested to delete this once more however I shall say it once more one final time, EVERYTHING is at PERSONAL EXPENSE. 100%. No authorities funds can be used,” she stated.
Regardless of this, INQUIRER.internet stands by its tales, as these are backed by paperwork obtained from highly-placed sources. Neither tales alluded that authorities cash was concerned of their journey, despite the fact that it was ultimately confirmed by the Home of Representatives that their Europe journey is “official.”
The primary story, which clearly talked about Atayde’s journey to Switzerland, Greece and Italy will occur from Aug. 5 to 27, and it was labeled “official” as a part of his place as vice chairperson of the Home particular committee on inventive business and performing arts.
Home secretary common Reginald Velasco confirmed in a journey authority that Atayde would certainly be touring to Europe as a “public official” regardless of personally footing the invoice.
Which means Atayde would nonetheless obtain his wage as a lawmaker at some stage in the journey, as he would attend the Locarno Worldwide Movie Competition of “Topakk” in his capability as Home particular committee on inventive business and performing arts vice chairperson and is ready to “go to Filipino communities in Italy and Greece.” Being on “official” journey, he would even be be marked “current” throughout congressional hearings for the whole lot of his 22-day Europe journey.
The journey authority additionally famous that Atayde is “entitled to journey tax exemption” because it has the approval of the Home.
EB’s new theme tune
Picture: screengrab from Fb/TAPE Inc.
“Eat Bulaga” hosts celebrated the noontime present’s forty fourth anniversary final July 29, by launching its new theme tune, which they described as “akma sa bagong panahon” (appropriate for the brand new period).
“Tahanang pinakamasaya, Eat Bulaga! Dahil kayo ay nandyan, hatid namin ang tulong at saya. Kayong lahat ang dahilan kaya kasama pa rin ang Eat Bulaga,” the hosts sang a line in the course of the episode.
Previous to unveiling the brand new theme tune, Paolo Contis reiterated their dedication to offer pleasure and repair to their viewers.
“July 29 mahalaga po ang araw na ito sa ‘Eat Bulaga.’ 44 years in the past sinimulan ng ‘Eat Bulaga’ ang pagbibigay ng saya,” Contis stated. “Lumipas man po ang panahon—sa kahit anong pagkakataon, magkakaiba man po ang mga artistang humaharap sa inyo araw-araw—ang hindi po magbabago ay ang hangarin ng ‘Eat Bulaga’ na magbigay ng saya at magbahagi ng pag-asa.”
“For the primary time in 44 years, sabay-sabay nating maririnig ang bagong kanta na magbubukas ng masayang tanghalian dito sa ‘Eat Bulaga,” he continued. “Ang gusto namin recent lang kaya mas pinaganda namin ang kantang ito, na mas akma sa bagong panahon at bagong panlasa. Pero, ang puso at hangarin ng ‘Eat Bulaga’ syempre ay hindi po mawawala.”
This got here amid the continued authorized battle of unique “Eat Bulaga” mainstays Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon (TVJ) and TAPE Inc., manufacturing firm behind the revamped EB.
Other than the copyright infringement and unfair competitors complaints, TVJ filed a petition for the issuance of a writ of preliminary injunction in opposition to TAPE and GMA Community. EDV
READ: ‘Eat Bulaga’ unveils new theme tune on forty fourth anniversary
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