Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 639 Turbulence Erupts in the Concert Hall

The hand that was held.

Shakira quickly released him.

She maintained only a faint, very polite smile on her face.

Her records have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, and her world tour in 2006 achieved the astonishing feat of selling $100 million worth of tickets, making her a true Latin pop diva.

Therefore, Shakira simply couldn't understand it.

I really don't understand why the organizing committee would arrange such an award presenter for me, having a newcomer who only played a small role in a popular movie as my fellow presenter.

Yes, that's right.

The movie actors are truly amazing.

They occupy an upstream position in the entire entertainment industry ecosystem.

But this guy is a newcomer after all, isn't he taking himself too lightly?

There are complaints in my heart.

Naturally, there won't be much enthusiasm.

After politely greeting Li Luo, Shakira maintained a calm smile.

The other party's attitude.

Li Luo was very perceptive in noticing this.

He maintained his calm smile, refusing to offer any flattering words. He wasn't Benjamin Franklin, after all, and couldn't possibly be liked by everyone.

Moreover, no matter what the other party's attitude is, it does not cause him any trouble.

The task is considered complete once the awards are presented.

"OK."

After the two greeted each other, the staff quickly arranged the upcoming awards ceremony: "You are about to present the Best Female Singer Video Award. Please confirm who will announce the winner."

"Who will present the trophy next?"

"A trophy."

Shakira accepted the option that would garner more media attention without hesitation.

Shrug your shoulders.

Li Luo only has one option left.

"Good."

The staff didn't care who went first or last, as long as the next segment went smoothly: "In the next few minutes, please discuss your opening remarks on stage. Please be mindful of the time."

"Your presentation time must be kept within one minute."

"Next."

"You will enter from the side of the stage."

"After the opening remarks, during the time the nomination video is playing, you will walk along the aisle to the front of the main stage, where two supermodels will come on stage together with the trophies."

"plum."

"You announce the award winners."

"Shakira".

"You will present the trophy to the winner."

"Is everything clear?"

"Yes!"

Li Luo and Shakira answered together.

This is something the staff must explain clearly. The MTV Video Music Awards is a large-scale event broadcast live across the United States, and even Latin pop stars have to follow the prescribed procedures.

Live broadcast mishap.

This is something most people don't want to see.

Even if Shakira is unhappy with her award presenter, she still has to do the job perfectly.

After a brief discussion.

Led by staff, the two quickly passed through the busy backstage area.

We came to the side.

Climbing the steps upwards.

The entrance location is on the side of the main stage, and the overall design is somewhat like scaffolding on a construction site, intended to embody an industrial-era art style.

Li Luo didn't understand.

He wasn't interested in understanding it either.

There were also many staff members and fans gathered there, laughing along with the host's talk show.

When they noticed Li Luo and Shakira passing by.

They quickly cast excited and envious glances their way.

"Hey."

"Jacob."

"You're so beautiful, Shakira."

Excited whispers rang out one after another, and hands quickly shot out.

"Hi~"

Li Luo immediately got into work mode, clapping his hands repeatedly with a handsome smile, and then walked along the narrow passage to the left until he reached his stage and stopped.

There's nothing you can do about being called Jacob.

Actors sometimes have to go through situations where they only recognize the role and not the actor.

To change this situation, actors need to work hard to produce more memorable roles, until they become unforgettable.

At this moment.

It must be three or four meters above the ground.

Not far below the scaffolding were the audience members in the inner field of the main stage; their positions could not be described simply as close.

It's practically part of the stage.

The entire stage.

It has a roughly I-shaped structure.

The horizontal and vertical strokes represent the passageways and the performance stage, while the two blank areas on the left and right are filled with a dense number of temporary actors.

That's right.

I thought they were fans.

However, over 90% of them are hired extras.

Under normal circumstances, the organizers would not dare to open these two inner-field seats to fans. If they encounter those extreme fanatics, they could jump onto the stage and knock the guests down.

We must be careful.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this spot offers close-up views of celebrities and the constant possibility of being photographed.

In fact.

It's an extremely grueling job.

They had to stand the whole time.

They also have to act out joy, screams, and celebrations as the show progresses. The whole two-hour ordeal is quite a spectacle, and they have to keep up with all sorts of rhythms. It would be really hard for an ordinary person to handle.

to be honest.

These people are similar to the atmosphere-building team in a bar.

The spot where Li Luo was standing.

Excellent view.

Overlooking the entire stage.

The spectacular stands next to him were also in full view, and he could even see Christine, Pattinson, and Ashley waving excitedly at him.

Look back.

Li Luo quickly adjusted his state.

Although the scene before him was very large, it was not enough to make him feel intimidated.

No matter what.

He too fought his way out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

"Ready to enter."

Upon receiving the notification through his earpiece, the staff member standing nearby immediately handed Li Luo the winning card and microphone, repeatedly instructing him not to turn them on before the prize draw.

After receiving the two items, Li Luo breathed a long sigh of relief.

"ladies and gentlemen."

The host finally finished his seven-minute stand-up routine and opening introduction, waving his hat vigorously to the side: "Next, please welcome our first award presenter."

"Shakira, Lee, welcome them!!!"

The large swing arm is rocking.

The camera, which was aimed at the center of the stage, was quickly moved to the side and filmed the red steel scaffolding that was more than ten meters high.

Music starts.

Lights flicker.

Inside the stage, the atmosphere crew waved their arms, and screams erupted wildly.

Even though it was a polite welcome to the award presenters, there were more than 6,000 guests gathered in the concert hall, so thunderous applause surged onto the stage like a tide.

The instant I heard my own name.

Li Luo quickly put on a handsome smile and strode down the steps with his long legs.

The other side.

Shakira struck the same pose.

The two walked down the scaffolding along the inclined ladder, one on each side. They first stood on the small platform below, and waved to the entire concert hall with bright smiles.

Finally, they walked down the remaining steps together.

They officially stepped onto the stage.

The extras inside were incredibly dedicated; they not only jumped around excitedly but also stretched out their arms with great enthusiasm.

Black, white, Latin, mixed-race and other diverse faces are all represented.

Used to highlight diversity
Li Luo smiled and gave the extras high-fives, then excitedly stopped to greet the photographer.

As for Shakira...

The other side performed similarly.

"Thank you."

"Thank you everyone."

The two exchanged a glance, and Li Luo, understanding the gesture, held the microphone in front of him.

Latin pop diva.

And Jacob from Twilight.

The blonde woman exuded confidence, while the dark-haired Asian man was tall and handsome. Their joint appearance in front of the camera caused the live stream's viewership to jump noticeably.

Again.

False heat.

That's fire too.

Regardless of how Li Luo behaves after leaving the Twilight crew, he is now openly appearing before American audiences and driving hundreds of thousands of teenage girls crazy.

The surfboard I won at the Teen Choice Awards is the best proof of that.

"Best Female Singer Video Award"

Shakira looked at the camera and said in English with a slight Latin accent, "This is a gathering of some of the best female singers in the world: Madonna, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson."

"Women can be strong, talented, and even a little dangerous."

The words fell.

She smiled and looked at Li Luo.

"Wow~"

Li Luo raised his eyebrows and exclaimed in amazement, "They sound like a pack of female wolves, incredibly elegant and powerful, and capable of radiating an extremely dazzling light."

You have to perform the play that suits the stage you're on.

Since we're going to award a Best Female Singer award, we should definitely give it a proper shout-out.

The two sang together.

This sparked another round of enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

"I believe it must be true."

Shakira smiled and said with satisfaction, "Let's see who will join the pack. Next up is the nomination list for Best Female Video."

The words fell.

The two smiled and looked at the camera.

Once the camera indicator lights went out, the giant LED screen on the main stage began playing nomination clips.

The screen flickered.

Li Luo and Shakira quickly walked forward along the corridor.

There was no time to dawdle here; they had to get to the most prominent spot on the main stage before the nomination videos finished playing, to prepare for the upcoming awards presentation.

On the side of the stage.

The two supermodels walked out quickly, each carrying a trophy.

These two tall models didn't get a chance to speak in front of the camera; they were more like background figures holding trophies. However, this kind of work was nothing new to them.

on the big screen.

A short film is playing.

The first nominee was very familiar to everyone; it was none other than Lady Gaga, who was sitting in the audience.

Coincidentally not.

Li Luo had just heard this song before.

This song has a very wide influence. The subtitles on the screen say it's called "Poker Face." The rhythm of this song is just as catchy as Lady Gaga's style.

I don't know the next nominee.

I've never heard of the song.

He didn't recognize the next singer either, but after looking at the introduction on the screen, he realized that it was Beyoncé. Upon hearing the familiar melody, Li Luo quickly realized what song it was.

歌名
Well, he didn't know either.

It was three Black women dancing an extremely mesmerizing dance.

The lyrics are also catchy.

What left a strong impression on Li Luo was the very strong rhythm in it: "Oh~ Oh oh, oh oh~ Oh."

When he regained his footing, the screen flickered.

"Taylor Swift, You Belong With Me."

As the introduction to the short film began, the screen switched from black to white, revealing a blonde girl with black-rimmed glasses standing in front of a window, swaying her body, her T-shirt exuding a playful and cute charm.

Hey.

This understanding.

Taylor Swift.

In the future, he will be an absolute top star in the Western music scene.

I recall reading an online report that described how one of their concert tours generated a staggering $2 billion in revenue, with nearly $200 million going to the staff alone.

Their ability to attract money is terrifying.

She even once held the title of the world's richest female singer, and is expected to become a super-rich woman in the Western music scene, making a fortune just from music copyright revenue.

She also has a rather dazzling label: she has so many ex-boyfriends that there aren't enough seats on a table.

But for now.

It shouldn't be to the point where one can walk through a thicket of trees without a single leaf touching them.

Even though Li Luo wasn't familiar with the Western music scene, he had heard Taylor Swift's "Love Story" released last year. Taylor was already incredibly popular, and this single made her even more famous.

The short film was about to finish playing.

Li Luo quickly stood at attention.

He happened to see Taylor Swift sitting in the audience, only seven or eight meters away from him.

Her hair was long and golden.

That face is quite pretty.

The other person was wearing a white, one-shoulder dress with countless sparkling sequins embedded on it, giving it a dazzling and shimmering look.

His ice-blue eyes were very unique, like a clear lake.

Despite maintaining a faint smile.

However, one could sense the tension in the other person, who seemed to take the upcoming award very seriously.

At this moment, Li Luo's every move was the focus of attention on the stage.

It has nothing to do with people.

The main thing was the card he was holding in his hand.

Therefore, Taylor Swift immediately noticed that Li Luo was staring at her. After a slight surprise, the 19-year-old country music star smiled and nodded at him.

Respond with a smile.

Li Luo quickly looked away.

It was very strange, though, that the scene before him gave him a sense of déjà vu.

There's no time to think about it now.

The short film on the big screen had finished playing, and the screams from the fans intensified, with the eyes of thousands of guests focused on his hand.

"Next."

Li Luo smiled as the camera slowly advanced in front of him, his tall figure standing firmly in the center of the stage: "The winner of the Best Female Singer Video award is..."

Hold the card up with your left hand.

With a snap of my thumb, I easily pried it open.

A line of English letters printed inside caught my eye.

"Congratulations."

Amidst the eager gazes of countless people, Li Luo smiled and nodded towards the audience below the stage: "Taylor Swift!"

A slightly magnetic voice.

As the microphone in his hand spread out in all directions.

The screams of the fans exploded, and the song "You Belong With Me" echoed throughout the huge concert hall, leaving Taylor Swift speechless.

I was stunned for a full second.

She stood up amidst applause and screams from the audience.

After giving a hug to the friend next to her, she excitedly walked all the way to the stage.

"Congratulations."

Li Luo smiled and extended his palm.

I've met quite a few big stars, but I don't really know many who have reached the level of a global pop superstar like her. So seeing the future pop diva standing in front of me still feels quite novel.

She is very tall.

I'd guess he's around 178cm tall.

This tall woman easily surpassed 1.8 meters in height with high heels. Fortunately, her height is also quite good, reaching 1.85 meters with shoes on, so she was not at all intimidated when appearing on stage alongside Taylor.

"Thank you."

Taylor Swift's voice trembled slightly; she was clearly very excited.

Receiving such a prestigious award at the age of twenty must have been an incredibly exciting experience for her, especially since she was the first country singer to receive this award.

Besides being excited.

Taylor completely ignored the palm in front of him.

The country music star, dressed in a white dress that revealed her beautiful back, not only thanked Li Luo repeatedly but also gave him a very firm hug.

The scent of perfume is irresistible.

This caught Li Luo somewhat off guard.

However, this action didn't make Li Luo think much about it. If he were to win a similar-level Best Actor award, he was sure he would be so excited that he would hug everyone he met.

Listening to the cheers and screams from the crowd.

He took a few steps back.

I smiled as Taylor excitedly accepted the trophy from Shakira and gave her a thank-you hug in return.

Next, all we need to do is wait for the recipient to give their acceptance speech.

You can consider yourself to have completed the task.

The scene before him only intensified his sense of déjà vu, as if he had witnessed the events unfolding before.

That's strange.

I have no interest in the Western music scene.

The Western songs I'm familiar with are the ones that are played everywhere. I've never paid special attention to Western singers, so how could I possibly remember a music awards ceremony from 09?
He frowned.

Li Luo was completely baffled.

“Thank you very much!!!”

As the presenter stepped to her side, Taylor Swift excitedly weighed the silver astronaut trophy in her hand and said in a trembling voice, "I once dreamed that I might one day receive this award."

"I never imagined it would happen now, and I certainly never expected it to actually come true."

Looking at the girl standing in the pillar of light.

Li Luo narrowed his eyes.

Familiar with.

This is so damn familiar!

I've definitely seen this scene before; I wonder what happened.

Li Luo glanced around the audience with a puzzled look, trying to get more information about what was happening.

Um.
Their gazes froze instantly.

A bald black man stood up from below the stage and, exuding a cool and aloof air, headed straight for the steps leading up to the stage.

hiss! ! !
A bolt of lightning struck his brain.

Li Luo's eyes widened as he instantly recalled what had happened.

What happened next was one of the most dramatic events in American entertainment, sparking months of heated discussion and igniting a feud that had lasted for more than a decade.

Look at Taylor Swift, who is giving her acceptance speech, and then shift your gaze to Kanye West, who is charging aggressively toward the stage.

Li Luo's eyes flashed with an astonishing light.

For myself.

This is absolutely an opportunity to become a national celebrity!

He could use this opportunity to win over countless North American viewers, thus making it easier to break into the Hollywood market and earn even more money!

"Uh"

Taylor Swift's acceptance speech came to an abrupt halt as she stared blankly at Kanye West, who was rushing onto the stage.

The latter was wearing jeans and a black shirt.

Then he put on large sunglasses.

He exudes the vibe of a street hustler.

This is not the point.

American hip-hop artists have always dressed like this, so there's nothing unusual about what they're wearing.

The main point is that when you're giving your acceptance speech, suddenly this burly, bald old man with a black face appears and runs over. Who wouldn't be scared?

Besides, she's only a 19-year-old girl.

Just as Taylor was at a loss.

A strong gust of wind flashed around me.

Just then, the Asian man who had just announced his award appeared from the side and stood firmly between himself and Kanye West.

"gentlemen."

Li Luo gestured for the old black man in front of him to step back.

The sudden appearance of the person made Kanye West stop in his tracks. The extremely unfamiliar Asian face made him even more annoyed. Did anyone dare to stop him now?

"Step aside."

Kanye West looked displeased.

Even from a distance of more than a meter, Li Luo could clearly smell the strong smell of alcohol coming from his mouth.

"No."

Li Luo shook his head firmly and pointed directly to the audience below: "Please get off the stage."

In the eyes.

It quickly sparked a playful exchange.

Used to provoke the other person's emotions.

"Fuck off!"

Kanye West, in a fit of rage, slapped away the arm in front of him and then took a step forward to shove the obnoxious Asian man. But as his hands reached Li Luo's chest...

It felt like pushing down a wall.

Instead of moving forward, the force of the rebound caused it to stagger backward half a step.

He looked incredibly disheveled.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye.

The more than 6,000 people in the audience stared blankly at what was happening before their eyes, and the previous noise completely dissipated, making the huge concert hall virtually silent.

Taylor Swift was stunned.

I never imagined that something like this would happen when I won the award.

The director was dumbfounded.

I've never encountered anything like this before.

Therefore, he had no idea what to do. When he turned back to ask his executives if he should cut the screen, the excitement and madness in their eyes made him realize that if he dared to cut it now...

If it dares to affect the ratings.

Executives would never mind being devoured alive like an angry lion.

Christine was stunned.

She didn't understand why Kanye West would go crazy and run onto the stage, and she was even more confused as to why Li Luo would suddenly step forward to stop him.

As for our top agent, Emmanuel, he was even more bewildered.

what happened.

I'm telling you not to be afraid of trouble when you encounter provocation.

Why are you so brave?

How dare they go there and cause trouble for no reason!

Kanye West is a highly influential hip-hop producer who has won five Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, and twelve Grammy Awards.

Who cares what Kanye West wants to say to Taylor?

Let him talk!

in front of the TV.

Countless fans were even more dumbfounded.

With a loud "Hey, thank you!", Connor, the chubby boy, suddenly sprang up from the sofa. Wahlberg and Irving quickly sat up as well, staring wide-eyed at the screen.

No matter how alluring the strippers' performance was, they couldn't attract their attention.

Kanye regained his balance.

His face was flushed from the earlier embarrassment
Ok.

It was originally black charcoal.

"No."

Li Luo strode forward, standing like a wall in front of Taylor Swift: "You're the one who's fucking off!"

The two exchanged hushed words.

Only the country music star standing behind him could hear it clearly.

His body swayed.

Taylor was completely disoriented.

Stared at intently by Li Luo's smiling eyes, Kanye could only reluctantly abandon his idea of ​​grabbing the microphone. He turned around with an annoyed expression and waved his arms vigorously at the audience:

"I'm happy for Taylor, and I'll let her finish her acceptance speech."

"But I'm going to say it!"

"I have to say that Beyoncé's videotapes are the best ever made, she's the best ever!!!"

Although there was no microphone.

Unfortunately, Taylor's microphone wasn't very far away.

Therefore, these excited roars quickly spread throughout the concert hall through the microphone, leaving the guests directly below the stage dumbfounded and completely at a loss as they looked at this irritable old black man.

Li Luo remained expressionless.

He used all his strength to suppress the urge to curl his lips into a wide smile.
(End of this chapter)