LOS ANGELES, California--World boxing icon, Manny Pacquiao was scheduled to have another after-fight party (after the one at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas) at the Felix Event Center, Asuza Pacific University in Los Angeles May 10, Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Manila) with L.A. based talents like Antoinette Taus, Jo Awayan, Chelsea Emata and “American Idol” contestant, RJ De la Fuente as front acts, along with Madonna Decena and Manny's regular back-up, MP Band.

Unfortunately, it has been cancelled.

The reason? A source told us that the producers allegedly failed to comply with the agreement (to settle the remaining 50%  of the package cost before the show date) due to poor ticket sales. Some sponsors, we are told, reneged on their promise to give their dues before the show date.

Pacquiao fans were so enraged, especially those who drove from far away places (some all the way from Las Vegas, as they failed to get into the after party at Mandalay Bay).

They blame the producers for relying on early ticket sales and sponsorships. Had it not been called off, it would have been a big hit, they say. "They (the producers) should have believed in the strength of walk-ins," said Vanjoy Cue from Panorama City. "While it was promoted well, we didn't have the time to buy tickets from outlets."

Oh, well...other show producers should know better next time.

MARIA FRANCE A GREAT PERFORMER

FANS today may not have heard about Maria France, but this Filipina singer enthralls the crowd when she performs.

Last week, she   proved that she has the genes of a great performer as she held her own against Imelda Papin at their show at Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, along with The Cascades' John Gummoe and Imelda's sister, Gloria Papin.

Of course, it runs in the family. Maria France, before migrating to the US and settling down with her husband, was otherwise known as Maffi Papin on German Moreno's “That's Entertainment.”

Maffi is Imelda's only daughter by former Marinduque governor  Bong Carreon.

Maffi now has three kids, and looks happy and contented with her life in the US.

GOOD WORDS FROM MEXICAN SINGER-COMPOSER

WE met Francisco Villasenor, a Mexican composer and singer. He has a group called Zueno which has recorded hit Spanish songs, some of which had been revived by other top Mexican singers.

While he now lives a simple life, he still gets the attention. When he dines out with friends (especially in Mexican restaurants), some fellow Mexicans ask to be photographed with him.

"Popularity is fleeting, but when you leave a good legacy, people will remember you," he says.