Chapter 248： Spring Festival Gala invitation

Chapter 248 Spring Festival Gala Invitation

At the end of the year, the American entertainment industry began to fight.

In the film market, blockbusters are being released one after another, including "Avatar" directed by James Cameron, "Sherlock Holmes" by Robert Downey Jr., Fox's famous animation "Ray 2", and the biography starring Matt Damon. The Chinese-style movie "The Last Day", "In the Clouds" starring actor George Clooney, the new movie "Family Journey" by the famous Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, etc.

Including several blockbusters released in November, competition in the movie box office market has become fierce in December.

Because there are so many blockbusters, the Business Daily reported that this year, after the two-year trough of 2007 and 2008, the U.S. film industry’s total box office is expected to recover to more than 10 billion U.S. dollars. This is also a good thing for all film industry practitioners. news.

In addition to the film market, competition in the record market is also very fierce.

 Britney Spears released her second best album "The Singles Collection" in early December, and Lady Gaga released the revised album "The Fame Monster" for "The Fame".

Drake's first mini album "SoFarGone", Rihanna's fourth studio album "RatedR", and Link Music's singer Bruno Mars' first album "It\'sBetterIfYouDon\'tUnderstand", etc.

Counting the albums released in November, Lana’s “Young and Beautiful”, Carrie Underwood’s “Playon”, Justin Bieber’s first album “MyWorld”, etc.

According to statistics from Rolling Stone Magazine, there were 53 albums released in the last two months of the year, and 15 albums have currently sold more than 100,000 copies.

 Among them, Selena's first album "Come and Get It" was released for 7 weeks and sold 671,000 copies in the United States. Lana's "Young and Beautiful" was released for 6 weeks and sold 563,000 copies.

 Canadian boy Justin Bieber's first album "myworld" was released eight weeks ago and sold 537,000 copies in the United States, 172,000 copies in Canada, and more than 1 million copies sold worldwide.

Justin also became one of the youngest singers in the world to win a platinum album. He was also the second male singer to sell more than 1 million copies of his first album in 2009. He was called the "Wonder Boy" by the media.

There are also exciting events in the boxing world on Christmas Eve, including Klitschko, the Iron Fist Doctor, Samuel Pitt, the South African Nightmare, Shawn Bridges, the Eastern Behemoth, and Valuev, the Behemoth of the East.

It is worth noting that on December 10, in the WBA heavyweight championship match held in Nuremberg, Germany, British boxer David Haye fought Valuev for 12 rounds and won by points, winning the WBA heavyweight title. Boxing champion's gold belt.

The WBA heavyweight boxing championship belt changed hands.

Other levels have not changed much.

On Christmas Eve, Link took the tour team and held 9 concerts in 7 countries in South America.

Because "Despacito" is quite popular, the single's physical record sales reached 600,000, making it the best-selling single in South America in 2008/09. His two albums also sold 520,000 copies in South America.

And his reputation as a boxing champion is very loud in Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Brazil and other places.

The nine performances in South America were also quite sensational, with an average of 47,000 people per performance and a cumulative box office of about 18 million US dollars.

During the concert, he also held two gold belt lottery ceremonies on site.

According to the original arrangement, on Christmas Eve, six gold belts will be given to the boxing enthusiasts who filmed the video in batches, including one from the United States, one from South American netizens, one from Asian netizens, two from European netizens, and one from Oceania, which is just enough.

After a busy year, two days before Christmas, Link returned to the United States with the tour team to rest.

Since the weather forecast said it would snow in New York during Christmas, major shopping malls would hold holiday events, and Broadway theaters would have some special Christmas performances, Link and Taylor decided to go back to their apartment in New York for Christmas.

“I haven’t been back here for almost half a year. I feel like New York is quieter than Los Angeles.”

Link dragged two suitcases and opened the door and power switch of the Yorkville apartment.

The whole apartment instantly lit up, and through the window he could see the lights of thousands of houses across the street. He felt that living here had a more flavorful atmosphere than in a beach villa.

“It’s not quiet! It’s deserted!”

Tyler followed him with his pockets in his pockets.

Wearing a burgundy academic coat, a white spotted cardigan, blue pencil pants, with long blond hair, a knitted hat on his head, and his scarf around his neck, only his delicate white melons were exposed Face.

Wearing thick clothes, but making a lot of noise and being cold.

“I lived here for half a month in September. With the doors and windows closed, there was no sound at all. It was like living in a cave. I went to Nashville because I couldn’t stay any longer.”

Tyler said following him.

"Really? I happened to have time in those days. I said I would come over to accompany you, but you didn't want to. Now you say you're cold, aren't you asking for trouble?"

Link joked.

"It's your fault. I used to live alone and never felt deserted. After living with you, I gradually got used to having someone around me. Of course I would feel deserted when you suddenly weren't around."

Taylor bumped into him and said angrily.

“Well, it’s my fault!”

Link smiled softly, turned on the heater, helped her take off her hat, scarf, and parka and hung them on the rack.

Because Ms. Mandy sometimes arranges for people from the housekeeping service company to come and clean, the apartment is in good hygiene and there is no need for the two of them to do dusting.

After returning home, you only need to pack your daily necessities and go to the supermarket to buy some fruits and vegetables before you can move in.

“Dear, how are you spending Christmas?”

Tyler took off his shoes and lay on the sofa, turned on the TV with the remote control and shouted.

"Cook a Christmas dinner, visit Catherine's house and Mandy's house, go to Radio City to watch the Christmas Spectacular Cabaret, and then go to Times Square to watch the Christmas light show. I heard that the Winter Market on Central Park West will be very busy that day. , if you have time, go there for a walk, do you have any other suggestions?”

Link asked as he came out of the restaurant carrying a basket of washed fruits.

“Are you going to so many places? I think it would be nice to stay at home and spend time together.”

Taylor picked up a strawberry and took a bite.

Link nodded, "That sounds good. We can keep having fun at home. From Christmas Eve to Christmas Eve, what do you think?"

“Hey, nymphomaniac, what are you thinking about? Why are you thinking about all those pornographic things?”

Tyler raised his foot and gave him a weak kick. “Don’t you think this is very romantic? Just like in the movies.”

“Not at all, I’m not as lustful as you.”

Taylor wrinkled the bridge of his nose and said.

Link smiled softly, lay on the sofa, and watched an episode of the hit show "The Good Wife" with Taylor in his arms.

Taylor likes to watch movies and TV series with strong female characters, and wants to absorb nutrients from these strong female characters.

Link thinks the heroine Alicia is very eye-catching in her lawyer suit, and he doesn't mind accompanying her to see it.

While watching TV, Selena called and said she would go skating at the Rockefeller Center ice rink on Christmas. She asked him and Taylor if they could go, and if so, would she buy tickets for them.

Link said that he couldn’t skate and didn’t want to go.

Taylor immediately picked up the phone and said, "Go," and Selena said okay.

“Do you really want to see me make a fool of myself?”

"Yes!"

Taylor raised the corner of her lips and smiled, "You are so good at all sports, but you can't skate. This is so interesting, so how about Selena and I teach you how to skate on Christmas?"

“Thank you! You are such a good wife!”

Link pinched her cheek.

As soon as the phone hung up, it rang again. Ms. Mandy told him good news on the phone.

The organizer of the ‘American Spring Festival Gala’ invited him to perform in the halftime show.

Link was a little surprised when he heard the news.

‘American Spring Festival Gala’ is the NFL final, also known as the ‘Super Bowl’. It is the most watched sports event in the United States.

Generally held on the last Sunday of January or the first Sunday of February each year, it is also one of the most important annual unofficial holidays in the United States. The food consumption in the United States on the day of the Super Bowl is second only to Thanksgiving.

There is another data that can clearly understand the charm of the Super Bowl.

The total number of American TV viewers who watched the World Cup finals in 2006 was about 17 million, the audience who watched the Olympic opening ceremony in 2008 was about 12 million, and 120 million people voted in the presidential election in 2008.

In 2009, 130 million Americans watched the Super Bowl. At the same time, the Super Bowl is also broadcast live or broadcast around the world. The number of viewers who watch the Super Bowl every year exceeds 1.5 billion, which is no less than the number of viewers who watch the Spring Festival Gala.

The Super Bowl is divided into two halves, with a 15-minute break in the middle.

Before 1990, the halftime show format was mostly used to pay tribute to celebrities.

Since 1991, pop music stars have been introduced to perform, also known as the ‘halftime show’. The average viewership is 40%-60%, which is three times more than the combined ratings of Major League Baseball and the NBA Finals.

Because of the great influence of the Super Bowl, the singers invited to participate every year are top music stars, such as MJ, Shania Twain, Justin Timberlake, Diddy, U2, the Rolling Stones, etc. Little singers are not qualified at all. .

Link thought he would have a chance to make it to the Super Bowl, but he never thought it would be so soon. After thinking about it, he probably took advantage of the venue.

This year's Football League finals match is between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. It will be held on February 7 at the Dolphins Arena in Miami.

Now he has great influence in Miami, and the locals call him the ‘Prince of Miami’ and ‘The Pride of Miami’.

Before holding a concert in Miami in October, the city hall presented him with the title of honorary citizen and gave him a ‘Key to Miami’ symbolizing honor.

If this were not the case, he would probably have to wait a few years to attend the Spring Festival Gala.

“Link, do you want to participate?”

Ms Mandy asked.

The reason why I ask this is because he was invited to be a guest performer at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November, but he turned it down because he was busy touring and had no time.

Link thought about it and realized that this was a good opportunity. The Super Bowl has a huge influence. Performing at the halftime performance can further expand his influence in the United States, and at the same time, he can promote his third album.

“Come on, please contact the organizer to find out when the rehearsal will be and how much performance time there will be. We will make preparations in advance.”

“Okay, I’ll make arrangements right now.”

Mandy said.

Mandy asked him and Taylor again if they wanted to come over for Christmas, but Link refused. Last year, there was no one at home, so he went over to join in the fun. It would be better to spend Christmas at home.

“I heard you, the Super Bowl invited you to perform?”

Seeing him hang up the phone, Taylor looked at him in surprise.

“That’s right, that’s right.”

“You are so awesome! I haven’t received an invitation even after three years of debut, but you can do it after one year of debut, huh! Tell me, why are you so awesome?”

Taylor asked with her long legs wrapped around his waist and her hands around his neck.

“Of course it’s because I have a super beautiful and famous girlfriend.”

Link hugged her hips and smiled.

“Hmph! Smooth-tongued guy!”

Tyler curled up the corners of his lips and leaned forward to kiss him.

(End of this chapter)