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FASHION PULIS: Plot thickens

Published Jan 3, 2026 12:06 pm

At A Glance

  • Happy Actress (HA) discovered truths that eventually set her free.
Last year was filled with happy, intriguing, and shocking news in the entertainment industry. Weddings, breakups, new relationships, deaths, awards, charity works, etc. provided the public with glimpses of the private lives of celebrities. Still, the most intriguing was the news that Happy Actress (HA) discovered truths that eventually set her free.
HA has been in the industry for decades. Like others, HA was discovered because of her talent. Her opportunities were endless and the work provided for her comfortable life. HA never forgot her family. Money did not change her at all in terms of dealing with people. Rather than keep her blessings, HA made sure other than family benefitted as well. She was charitable. Peeple praised her heart.
The problem with HA emerged and she soon became the victim of the consequences. HA was too trusting to the point it led to losing the fruits of her work. When HA woke up, she was only able to recover the spoils and the bulk benefitted the personal wants of a Trusted Person (TP). HA had no choice but to act on the betrayal. Nonetheless, only worse news spread within the grapevine.
Allegedly, TP was not alone in her deed as others were in conspiracy. Close kin, which extended to the non-immediate others, knew about TP’s acts and got their fingers into the pie, as well. The rumor was that they kept their connivance in silence and away from HA. No wonder her hurt was irreparable.
“Always seek less turbulent skies. Hurt. Fly above it. Betrayal. Fly above it. Anger. Fly above it. You are the one who is flying the plane.” — Marianne Williamson
Arrogance vs. humility
Celebrities often project an image—one they deliberately craft or one shaped by fan perception. Musician One (MO), over time, came to be seen by fans as having grown old. Yet from the beginning, MO had already established his rocker persona. Fans embraced his music, memorized his songs, and performed countless covers. Despite this devotion, MO remained private. Even as he branched out into other showbiz activities, he kept his distance.
As the years passed, MO’s music matured, but its message remained deep and relevant. His involvement in other areas of the entertainment industry led the public to take a closer interest in his private life. For a brief moment, MO let his guard down, allowing a surge of youthful energy into his world. In the end, however, his maturity prevailed, and his reserved persona once again defined him.
Some time ago, MO and Musician Team (MT) found themselves sharing the stage at an overseas performance. During a dinner with sponsors, MO behaved as expected—aloof and distant—yet he carried the unmistakable air of a big-name rocker. He declined fans’ requests for photo opportunities.
In contrast, MT readily mingled with guests, leaving a strong impression through their warmth and approachability. MT boasts a monster hit and enjoys immense popularity among younger fans. While MO embodies the timeless classic, MT represents the future of the music industry.
‘There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.’ – Ernest Hemingway.
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