The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 289: Collaboration between two world pop superstars

August 2004, 8, around 27 p.m.

The Temple of Heaven in the capital of China.

Today will surely be a sleepless night for those living in the capital.

Because starting this morning, many workers discovered that the entire capital had been under martial law.

Starting from the Second Ring Road and going inwards, there are countless people maintaining order.

Today, some are happy and some are sad.

Those who are happy are because they have obtained the qualification to enter the Temple of Heaven.

Those who were unhappy were because they could only watch the live broadcast at home. The most depressed among them was those who spent 1 yuan but did not win a ticket.

However, for many people who are eligible to purchase, this is only a small amount of their living expenses, and they will not feel heartbroken over this "small" ten thousand yuan.

Today's Temple of Heaven is very different from its previous quaint image.

On this square, dozens of rectangular arrays have been divided into areas, and each array can accommodate nearly a thousand spectators.

In front of the Temple of Heaven, a large stage of nearly 100 meters square has been built in the past few days.

There is an ultra-clear screen with a resolution close to P2 on each side and directly behind the stage, and the size of a single screen exceeds 40 square meters.

It allows the audience who cannot see the specific scenes on the stage clearly in the back to get first-hand information on the stage through the big screen.

In addition, the stage sound field and lighting had been debugged three days ago, just waiting to arrive at 7 o'clock today to show everyone the strong financial strength of Morning Glory Entertainment.

Because this entire set of stage equipment cost Morning Glory Entertainment hundreds of millions of dollars.

Although it cannot be counted as the cost of a single concert, it will be spread over all subsequent performances using this equipment.

But in terms of concerts alone, the standards of the World Popular Music Exchange Conference have exceeded 99% of the concerts in the world.

We strive to make fans who spent 1 real money feel that they got great value for money.

Not far from the concert ticket gate, there is an area specially reserved for media reporters from all over the world.

These reporters were carrying cameras and interviewing any fans they could find entering the venue.

Since all flights to China's capital were sold out in a short period of time, many media outlets did not have much time to prepare to come here to report.

So this time many countries sent a group of elite journalists to interview foreign affairs departments in the capital of China.

"Hello, friend. Are you a fan who has obtained admission?"

A female reporter of Asian appearance stopped a young man who was about to go to the ticket check-in counter.

The young man looked the female reporter up and down and asked, "Aren't you talking nonsense, you're from an island country?"

Japanese people can tell the accent just by listening to it. That Chinese accent with a colonel-like flavor is the most profound memory of every Chinese person.

"Yes, aren't you talking nonsense?" The young man looked at the female reporter from the island country who looked to be only about 30 years old with a fool's eyes.

She was very young, and looked quite like the heroine in a short film he had seen, except that she was not very smart.

He went through so much trouble to pass so many security checks to get here. What else could he be doing here if not to attend a concert?
"Then among all these singers, which one do you think is your favorite?"

"I flew all the way from Athens just to catch Zhang Chen's concert." The young man spat, "This guy, we fans have been calling for him for years, and today he barely held a communication meeting that can't be considered a concert."

"So you mean you think Zhang Chen is bad?"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't say that. I just think this guy is a little too lazy and doesn't consider the feelings of our fans at all."

"So what do you think of our country's Ayumi Hamasaki?"

"After all this talk, you just want to ask me this question, right?"

"Uh"

"Okay, I get it." The young man looked at the female reporter with disdain, "Ayumi Hamasaki, you're still far from it."

After saying this, he walked towards the ticket gate without looking back, regardless of the reporters who were standing there in a daze.

Although he still wanted to argue with the female reporter for a while, he saw that the time was about to start. If he didn't enter, his ticket would be invalid.

If other fans knew that he had wasted such a precious opportunity, they would probably fly over and beat him to death.

The loss of ten thousand dollars is a small matter; the most fatal thing is not being able to hear a direct competition between the world's top singers.

This is just a small microcosm of the outside field of this exchange meeting.

Reporters from various countries are interviewing fans from all over the world.

Today, they couldn't even get into the venue and could only get some useful news through feedback from fans.

In particular, reporters from the United States, Britain, the Maple Leaf Country, and Japan all asked similar questions. They wanted to see what fans from all over the world, especially Chinese fans, think of singers from their countries.

But basically, except for Japan, everyone received relatively positive reviews.

After all, fans have never attended the Grammy Awards, but those who have listened to the live broadcast of Zhang Chen's performance know how strong such a singer is.

And after watching the show "Singer", they truly felt what the highest temple of world music is.

Perhaps there are singers in China who can match him, but they are not in the pop music field.

Their only hope now is the performance of Zhang Chen, a 100% Chinese who can win awards at the Grammys and look just like a commodity.

"Zhang Chen, you better fight for your reputation. The reputation of the Chinese music scene depends on you."

This is the feeling of many fans when they enter the venue.

As the time approached 7 o'clock, the best viewing spots right in front of the stage were already filled with big names.

It can be said that all the big-name stars in the Chinese entertainment industry were invited to the event.

After all, even if they are well-known domestically or even internationally, they can only stand aside in front of the likes of Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson.

Moreover, the stars who are eligible to get tickets to Morning Light Entertainment today and sit in the front row are all first-tier stars or above.

Other second-tier and lower stars can only get an admission ticket by passing the lottery conditions of Chenguang Entertainment.

So even though there are only dozens of stars at this location, there are countless stars in disguise who can only be seen on TV throughout the entire scene.

In addition to these Chinese stars, a number of minority stars from all over the world were also invited. For example, several main creative staff members of the "Harry Potter" crew, including Rowling, were picked up by Zhang Chen's private jet.

It just so happens that next month is the Chinese premiere of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".

"Crystal, why didn't you get the chance to perform on stage?"

Emma, who looked like she had grown into a big girl, happened to be sitting next to Liu Yifei. While waiting for the exchange meeting to begin, she asked a question that touched her heart.

Why didn't you get the chance?
Both of them knew that it was because they were not qualified.

In today's occasion, only Yao Bei, a young singer who has been exposed to music since childhood, and Taylor Swift, who has a musical talent since childhood, are able to be included in the list of singers for today's exchange meeting as guests of the "Singer" competition.

As for her, Liu Yifei?

It’s okay to sing nursery rhymes or simple lyrical songs.

On this stage today, one needs superb singing skills to win applause.

Her vocal condition is probably only slightly better than Jay Chou's.

But his ability to control the stage is so poor that it's embarrassing to go up there.

Although Liu Yifei knew that she had no ability, she couldn't show her weakness in front of Emma: "It's because I don't want to, otherwise my brother would definitely let me go."

After saying that, he snorted.

"Yifei, are you familiar with Emma?" Shu Chang, who was sitting next to Liu Yifei, asked curiously.

Emma is currently the most famous movie star in the world.

It was the first time for her to see this star who could only be seen on the big screen.

Both of them debuted as child stars, but the gap between them is really huge.

"Don't be naughty." Liu Xiaoli on the other side patted her daughter's head and pointed to the front row of the guest seats, "Be quiet!"

Liu Yifei looked in the direction her mother pointed, and saw a large number of dignitaries from various countries sitting there. Normally, these people could only be seen on TV, but today, for the first time ever, so many people came.

Who says Z-ers don’t chase stars?

Especially those in the West, basically they all have their favorite stars.

It’s just that ordinary little stars don’t arouse their interest.

But they still like world-class superstars like Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson.

And it was the other way around who had no chance to meet the two of them, not that Zhang Chen and the other two couldn't meet these Z guests.

Even a star like Ayumi Hamasaki was received by the highest level when she visited a country in Southeast Asia last time, not to mention the level of Michael Jackson.

It’s just that Zhang Chen’s schedule is usually more secretive, so there is no such reception ceremony.

Otherwise, every time he goes to a country to participate in an event, the welcoming ceremony must be the best among all the stars in the world.

"I'm coming!"

As everyone chatted, the lights at the scene dimmed.

When the lights on the stage came back on, the youngest singer in this exchange meeting appeared on the stage - Taylor Swift

This 15-year-old girl showed off her performance costumes that many singers dare not try.

The performance outfit looked more like a one-piece swimsuit than a piece of clothing, and her two long legs were revealed in front of nearly 100 million viewers around the world under the lighting.

“Fever dream high in the quiet of the night
(A fever dream, too high to be realistic in the silent starry night)

You know that I caught it
(You know I caught it from the confusion)

Bad, bad boy
(My bad boy)

"

Sure enough, under the strong pressure, Taylor Swift actually wrote a song during these few days.

Both of her experiences in China took place in midsummer. It is not known whether the song "Cruel Summer" is a reflection of her mental journey in China or something else, but in any case, this song was born in China 14 years earlier than the original one.

However, this song was indeed written by her, and some of the lyrics were reproduced from the original version under the guidance of Zhang Chen.

After all, you can't really expect a 15-year-old girl to have much understanding of love.

".
And it's new, the shape of your body
(Your body makes my eyes light up)
It's blue, the feeling I've got
(But I can’t get what I want, which makes me very sad)

And it's ooh, whoa oh~It's a cruel summer
(It is the cruel and merciless summer time)

"

Taylor Swift finished her performance in just four minutes.

The effect is also obvious.

Because of her bold outfit and her opening performance, many fans at the scene gave the little girl the warmest applause.

After such a good start, many singers performed their famous songs on the stage.

Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On"

Madonna's "Hung Up"

Zhang Guorong's "A Chinese Ghost Story"

Liu Huan's "Hero Song"

Even a singer like Yao Bei, who does not have a famous song, carefully selected a song that suits her and adapted it to make the whole style more in line with her own style.

It can be said that at this exchange meeting, all the fans who came to the scene and the audiences in every corner of the world felt the full sincerity of each singer.

This makes them feel that the 1 yuan is worth it.

It also makes the viewers who watch it in front of the TV day and night feel it is worth it!
As the exchange meeting progressed, fans at the scene continued to interact with the singers on the stage.

If you come across a song you know how to sing, just sing along with the group.

If you come across a new song by singers like Taylor Swift, Jay Chou, or Avril Lavigne, just hum a few lines along.

Anyway, be happy however you want and be excited however you want.

If measured by the number of fans, more than half of the fans came for Zhang Chen.

This is also due to the fact that this is China, which has inherent advantages.

Moreover, Zhang Chen's fans around the world are no less than those of Michael Jackson and others. The combination of these two factors created a strange sight of people holding up Zhang Chen's cheering signboards throughout half the game.

When most of the exchange meeting time had passed, the singers had almost finished their performances.

Now there are only two positions left that everyone is most looking forward to.

These three are also the two kings of pop music in the world today - Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson

Of these two, the latter has been famous for a long time, and has long stood at the top of the world pop music scene with his solid skills and a series of well-known hits.

And Zhang Chen has never released a non-golden song since his debut in 97. Relying on the reputation of "Golden Song Maker", he stepped on countless predecessors and stood beside Michael Jackson.

At today's live performance, many singers performed improvised songs.

All of Zhang Chen’s fans around the world are waiting to hear Zhang Chen’s new song debut tonight.

After all, this year, Zhang Chen abandoned the habit of the past seven years and did not release any albums this year.

Although he released a new song a few days ago, it is far from satisfying the appetite of his fans.

According to what they said, the wallet had already been prepared for Zhang Chen, but how could just one song be enough?
"Ladies and gentlemen, let us now invite two world pop stars, Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson, to perform some songs for you."

"Both of you together?!"

“Two world pop superstars singing a song together?”

“Witness history!!!”

"I know that my ten thousand dollars was definitely not wasted!"

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