hollywood billionaire

Chapter 234 VMA Awards Ceremony

"easy."

Zhao Youzhen finally relaxed after focusing carefully to see the face of the visitor. From his expression to his posture, he interpreted the words alertness and vigilance to the fullest.

"Huh?" Han Yi reacted almost subconsciously.

"Are you stupid?"

You Zhen crossed his arms and carefully examined the surprise in Han Yi's eyes.The sound of breathing that suddenly stopped for her and then became rapid again caused a trace of joy and a slightly cunning smile to appear on her lips.

"It's not stupid, it's just..."

Han Yi breathed a sigh of relief with a sincere tone.

"really beautiful."

"Does it look good?" The teasing words slipped quietly from her lips, leaving only the shyness of a little deer.Zhao Youzhen pursed his lips tightly. Although his cheeks were stained with a blush that no cosmetics could replicate, his hands quietly dropped to his sides.

"It's very beautiful."

Han Yi increased his affirmative tone and emphasized again.

Compared to all the celebrities gathered in One57 #79 apartment this afternoon, including Lana Del Rey who had put on full makeup and went to the conference room downstairs for an interview, and Elle who occupied a guest room and was busy modifying her dress- Including Goulding and the four K-Pop idols from Seoul who were obviously a little embarrassed sitting in the corner, Zhao Youzhen was obviously the more dazzling one.

With a very obvious advantage, far ahead.

At least in Han Yi's mind, this is the evaluation.

In fact, Zhao Youzhen's outfit for the award ceremony was not exaggerated at all, and could even be described as low-key and restrained.A tanzanite blue strapless curtain-style Cady country-style dress. The ruffle-style skirt hangs naturally, and the back end spreads out like soft and flowing ripples, pouring on the floor, just like the French Riviera and the Mediterranean Sea in South France. The water surface at the junction reflects a shimmering light under the light beam.

The shoulders, which are like mutton-fat white jade, and the clavicle, which symbolizes the delicate female figure, are completely exposed to the air, but there is no hint of color or desire, because the most important lines are all hidden in the wide neckline of double fabric. Let all the snow-colored skin that breathes freely only exude the flawless brilliance of a girl, and will not be contaminated by the filth of worldly eyes.

To be fair, this dress does not seek to highlight or exaggerate the wearer's figure. The reason why the designer chose khadi fabric and drape design is because he does not want excess sexual tension to destroy the beauty of the dress itself, and also make the wearer himself Become gaudy.Not every woman who steps on the red carpet is from the Kardashian family. In other words, the Kardashian family is a group of aliens who are raising eyebrows.A truly elegant and powerful independent woman does not need to self-objectify, commercialize femininity, go to great lengths to become a role model for materialism, profit from existing social and economic privileges, or profit from existing social and economic privileges. Unrealistic standards of beauty need to be disseminated and perpetuated to the masses.

The concept of "true standards of beauty" is highly subjective.It all varies greatly based on culture, history, and personal perspective.Beauty standards have evolved over time and vary significantly between different social climates.What’s more, attempts to define “real” or “universal” standards of beauty often run the risk of marginalizing or excluding others based on race, body shape, age, or other characteristics.

Therefore, it is almost impossible for anyone to become a unified global beauty template. No matter how hard Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner try to make a generation of European and American girls fanatically pursue their plumpness, it will be difficult for them to gain resonance in Far Eastern society. ,vice versa.

But if there is a word for perfection in this world, Zhao Youzhen is undoubtedly the closest to the standard answer, one of the very few people.From her appearance to her body, to her personality and inner nature, she can be called a high-altitude flower standing on the top of the mountain.

A beautiful woman is pleasing to the eye; a wise woman is refreshing; an innocent woman is pleasing to the soul.

Minna Antrim's famous saying is consistent with Han Yi's Yu Zhen.

"Did they rent it to you?" Han Yi coughed twice, "It's true...it's really good-looking, and he knows how to choose."

"You've said it three times."

You Zhen covered her mouth and snickered, with uncontrollable charm flowing from the corners of her eyes.

"It's not a rental. I bought the dress myself during the prom."

"Do you still have it now?"

"Oscar de la Renta, it's very expensive." Youzhen lifted the hem of her skirt a few inches with her left hand and swung it left and right to show him.

"No wonder."

Han Yi nodded clearly. Oscar de la Renta is the best designer of women's dresses in the world. Judging from the time when Zhao Youzhen graduated from high school, this treasure on her body should be de la Renta's last. A series.

It is of extraordinary significance and must be precious.

"Don't you think it's kind of weird?"

Zhao Youzhen lowered his head, brushed his hands from the thrilling waistline, and threw a fishhook at Han Yi with all his might.

“I’ve gained a lot of weight in the past two years, and I feel like I can’t even wear them anymore.”

"No way." Even if there is no bait, the hook must be bitten. "You are gaining weight, but others will not survive."

"Only you think so." You Zhen bit his lower lip and shook his head proudly with an imperceptible arc, but his facial expression was pretending to be calm.

"It's definitely not just me. Let's put it this way, this dress, paired with this..."

Han Yi took another step back so that he could observe Zhao Youzhen's overall appearance more comprehensively.Only then did this man, who was not very sensitive to jewelry, realize that Yu Zhen was only wearing two pieces of jewelry today.

77-carat Fifth Avenue Crossover diamond necklace.

There are also 12.97-carat chandelier Diamond Loop diamond earrings.

It's all Han Yi... no, it's a meeting gift given to her by Han's mother.

"You brought it here."

Han Yi's tone was a little surprised. After accepting the gifts, Zhao Youzhen kept them properly in a specially purchased safe and never took them out.

"Yes, I brought it here in my carry-on bag. I was almost scared to death along the way."

J.P. Morgan's Gulfstream G650ER is still going through the payment process. This time the large group came to New York to attend the VMA awards ceremony, and they were still flying commercial airlines.In order to maintain the relationship with her colleagues and prove that she is not a special person, Zhao Youzhen did not choose to fly in the business class with the artist this time, but sat in the economy class with the behind-the-scenes team.

The packed cabin made Zhao Youzhen's already tight heart even more overwhelmed. For more than five hours, she didn't even dare to close her eyes to relax, let alone close her eyes. She kept carrying the Chanel that was also a gift from Han Yi. Large Shopping Bag holds firmly in your arms.

It was so exciting to travel with $167.42 million worth of high-end jewelry for the first time.

Moreover, it is not the kind of rental property that is branded and insured, so even if you lose it, you won't feel bad about it.

This is a... token given to him by Han Yi's family.

Is that how the word is used?You Zhen didn't know, but she insisted on this statement... because it was very romantic.

"I think……"

Fingertips rubbed between the necklaces on her chest. Youzhen rarely showed the shy daughter's posture, her red lips were slightly opened, and she whispered.

"I want to wear what you gave me."

I want to kill these two girls.

This is a sweetness competition held in the air.

Han Yi, who was knocked down by a straight ball, was dizzy. He cleared his throat and tried his best to stay calm and gentle.

The apartment is full of entertainers and staff, and if you don't exercise restraint, something will definitely happen.

"What...what do I want to say?"

Facing Yu Zhen's smiling and victorious eyes, Han Yi thought for a long time.

"Oh, yes, with your outfit like this, when you get on the red carpet, maybe...someone will mistake you for some Asian celebrity."

"Miss... Miss!"

"Are you calling me?"

Zhao Youzhen, who was walking side by side with Han Yi on the edge of the VMA white carpet and heading backstage, turned around and looked at the staff member in front of him who was holding a mobile phone in one hand and holding a script and a Starbucks plastic cup in the other hand, with a confused look on his face.

She didn't pay attention to the shouts coming from behind her at first, because the MTV network's slightly chaotic entrance ceremony was full of shouting staff.There are still nearly two hours before the official opening of the VMA awards ceremony. Celebrities from all walks of life participating in the celebration are arriving one after another in extended limo cars according to their respective cue times.

Madison Square Garden has a small outdoor space for activities. On the left is Penn Station, the busiest National Railroad Passenger Transport Company, with an annual visitor throughput of 800 million people. On the right is the Tango Publishing Group Building connected to the venue, as well as the Penn Station. There are two buildings, 11 State Plaza and 15 Penn Plaza.To the south is the New York State DMV office. Residents in Midtown who want to renew their driver's licenses will go to this outlet. To the north, on the two wings of the 1 Penn Plaza building, are 34th Street-Herald Square and 34th Street-Penn Square. State Plaza two subway stations.

Therefore, even if there are no large-scale events, the two or three blocks radiating outward from Madison Square Garden are the most densely populated areas in New York. The VMA Awards ceremony on August 8th falls on a weekend. The outfield of Madison Square Garden has become every city manager’s worst nightmare. Hundreds of stars have to step onto the white carpet from a cramped passage in the northwest corner of the venue. , surrounded by fans who came specifically to support their idols, or pedestrians who were just passing by to join in the fun.

All members of the Sixth Precinct of the New York City Police Department in charge of this area canceled their vacations and went out en masse. They set up four iron horses and three levels of barriers around Madison Square Garden, but they still could not stop the crowds from gathering.In addition, Hollywood stars have become accustomed to being free and loose. Not to mention emergencies such as returning to the hotel to pick up things in the middle of the white carpet, there have even been many dramas of disappearing out of thin air.Under the continuous accidents and high pressure from both inside and outside, the entire MTV production team became a mess. They could only work on their own, trying to maintain the rhythm of the white carpet ceremony before the ceremony. "Yes, miss... your group's entrance time is coming soon, please stand back first, okay? Also... Sir, I may need you to step aside a little further, otherwise our camera will capture it later. "

The staff pointed to the camera hanging diagonally above the three people in the distance and transmitting signals to the YouTube live channel, and said to Zhao Youzhen and Han Yi respectively.

"Me? Combination?" Zhao Youzhen pointed at himself, even more confused.

"You're not... a member of Blackpink? That K-Pop group?"

"I'm not." Glancing at Han Yi, who was enduring a lot of pain next to him, Zhao Youzhen shook his head, "They are... they are already standing at the entrance."

"Oh, sorry."

Looking at the script in his hand, he then looked back at the four awkward Asian girls not far away. The short, fat Mexican staff member showed an apologetic smile.

"Then who are you? Let me see your order."

"I'm not on the white carpet list." You Zhen waved his hand gently, "I'm a staff member... from Han Music."

"Okay, if you need anything, remember to find me... Let me know."

After staring deeply at Zhao Youzhen for several seconds, the staff member opened his legs and walked backstage.After taking a few steps, he turned back and frowned more and more, as if he didn't believe that Zhao Youzhen, who was so glamorous, was just a behind-the-scenes worker.

"He was wondering if this star was recording some kind of show like 'Undercover Boss' and was deliberately pretending to be a staff member to deceive him."

Han Yi leaned into Zhao Youzhen's ear and teased.

"Don't come here." You Zhen glanced at him angrily, "He just...can't tell what Asians look like."

"Then why did he only ask what your name was, but to me it was, 'Sir, please step aside'?"

"Because you talk a lot."

Not choosing to continue bickering with Han Yi, Zhao Youzhen pointed at the four girl idols who had come all the way from Seoul mentioned by the staff just now, raised his chin and spoke in a cold tone.

"The girl you wanted is brought to you."

"What do I want..." Han Yi was furious for a moment, "I think they can bring three invisible growth points to Han Music, that's all."

"But they can't see us." The dissatisfaction in Zhao Youzhen's tone was quite obvious. "We talked about it for two or three months, and finally we decided to do the distribution in the United States."

The team led by Karen Kuo negotiated with YG for a long time on the channel distribution rights of Blackpink's first EP, but the Koreans, who were full of concerns, ultimately chose to list their own music in the European and American markets.

"We can't say that if we want to cooperate with others, others must cooperate with us. There is no reason." Han Yi gently comforted us, "If we cooperate in the issuance, we should give us 25-50%. If we don't cooperate, we will get it all. If there is not enough Driven by profits, how could they give up such a large share?”

"I understand, it doesn't matter whether we cooperate or not." Zhao Youzhen crossed his arms, still caring, "I just don't know, since I won't cooperate, why would I bother to help them get a VMA invitation letter?"

"You saw the results of their song "Boombayah" after its release." Han Yi explained, "It reached No. 36 on the World Digital Music Chart in the first week. It was just the first single of their debut. As an Asian artist , it’s very rare to get this ranking.”

"Inviting them to attend the VMA this time is, firstly, to show our sincerity, secondly, to show our strength, and thirdly... to see if there is any artist who can collaborate with them on a song first and see the effect. The specific thing is still To put things in perspective, it's one thing to see our Billboard chart hit three times in a row, and it's another thing for them to be at the top of the charts themselves."

Having said this, Han Yi's eyes shifted a little to the left, drifting towards Dua Lipa, who was standing with Anne-Marie in front of MTV's blue and white background wall, receiving a flash of light.

"Do you want Dua to cooperate with them?" Following Han Yi's gaze, Zhao Youzhen understood instantly.

"Yes, judging from the current position, Dua is the most suitable candidate."

September is about to enter, and Dua Lipa, who was still unknown at the beginning of the summer, has become the most mentioned super newcomer in the British Isles by radio stations, newspapers and pop music fans.On the UK Singles Chart for the latest week, "Hotter Than Hell" ranked seventh, marking the third week the single has stayed at the same position.At the same time, Dua Lipa's first officially released work after joining Han Music ranked first on BBC Radio 1's playlist for six consecutive weeks.

The popularity spread along the English Channel to all of Europe, and the total number of fans on social media also exceeded the 30 mark. Dua Lipa's "Hotter Than Hell" tour of the same name was finally scheduled to be held in 7 cities in 13 countries.More than 90% of the tickets in Dublin, Manchester and London have been sold, while Amsterdam and Copenhagen, which are more enthusiastic about pop electronics, only have a dozen tickets left in their inventory.In Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan and Birmingham, the ticket sales rate has also reached more than 60%.

There is still a full month until the performance officially starts. For a venue with a capacity of 1000-2000 people, the current sales situation is enough for the marketing team of Han Onsite to open champagne at half time.

Just two days before the awards ceremony, Dua's second single "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was released simultaneously globally.This time, she no longer needs to stay in London to perform on radio stations, because commercial radio stations, including BBC Radio 1, have already put her new single in the heavy rotation playlist in advance.

The lingering power of "Hotter Than Hell" is still there. If "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" fails to land within the top [-] of the list, it will be a rare thing that will make Han Music stunned.Therefore, coming to Madison Square Garden to attend the VMA Awards is the first stop for Dua Lipa to promote her new single in the United States after her initial success in the UK.

After conquering the British singles chart, the next target is naturally the American Billboard. Dua Lipa will follow the successful route of Khalid, first along the East Coast from New England to Miami, and participate in various talk shows on local radio stations. , and then fly directly from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego to continue promoting in front of another ocean.

The idea is still to take the lead in occupying two-sided big cities. The basic base of popular electronic artists basically coincides with the heat map of Democratic voters.

"Dua, nice to meet you, I'm Lydia from Ones To Watch! Can I take a few minutes of your time for a brief interview?"

According to the media package provided by MTV to various record companies and music copyright distribution companies in advance, each group of guests only has 3 minutes of media photo time in front of the background wall. Of course, a superstar like Beyoncé who is present at the finale can enjoy it. Privileges, but newcomers like Dua Lipa who have no roots in the United States can only strictly follow limited time regulations.

Dua, who followed the staff's guidance and quickly left the mixed mining area from the right, was quickly stopped by a female reporter from Ones To Watch, a YouTube media channel affiliated with Live Nation that specializes in interviewing those who Working with the rising stars of Live Nation provides them with an additional exposure channel.

Although Dua Lipa herself has not signed a tour contract with Live Nation, Madison Beer and Billie Eilish, as well as Han Music and the management behind these two girls, are already No. [-] in the world An old acquaintance of the big performance group.

Billboard's three consecutive No. 45 singles helped Live Nation stabilize Future Now: The Tour's precarious box office.The duration of Madison Beer's performance has been increased to 45 minutes, and the director team is even considering whether to increase the length of Billie Eilish, who has two singles on the charts, to [-] minutes.

The main guest performed for 10 minutes, and the warm-up guests also performed for 10 minutes. This tour has gradually begun to deviate from the original intention.

"No problem, Lydia, fire away."

Dua Lipa used her eyes to consult Victoria White Mason, who was not far away. After receiving a nod of approval from the other party, confirming that this was a pre-arranged media cooperation, Dua showed off her front teeth, which she had deliberately whitened yesterday. , smiled.

"Ok, our interview is in the form of subtitles and answers, which means that my questions will be presented in the form of text in the final video, and then your answers. So, there is no need to react immediately, think about it Let’s talk later and we’ll cut off the gap in front of it, okay?”

"Okay." Dua Lipa nodded.

"First question - your first VMA, how does it feel? Is it crazy?"

"I mean, I was kind of overwhelmed when I got here. I didn't expect there to be so many people out on the street, literally... You know, no matter where I stood, there were people on all sides of me. It's a star that you only see on TV, really. So, yeah, it's really crazy and I'm pretty excited to be a part of this."

“What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen so far?”

"I'm a huge hip-hop fan, so seeing Future is a dream come true. I can't wait to watch his performance tonight... In addition to him, of course there are many, many great rap artists. , G-Eazy, Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla Sign, these are all my favorite rappers.”

"I know your last single 'Hotter Than Hell' did quite well in the UK market, charting... number eight, right?"

"Yes, number eight," Dua Lipa replied cheerfully.

"I... love that single so much, so much. But unfortunately, there probably wasn't a lot of promotion here in the States, right?"

"Yes, well, before venturing into a new market, my team and I still hope to lay a solid foundation in our home country and then expand to other places." Dua thought for a while and added, "My team and I both I believe that you have to try again and again to master the formula for success.”

"So... has "Hotter Than Hell" mastered the formula for success?"

"Well..." Dua Lipa shrugged, covered the tip of her nose, and chuckled, "Maybe, who knows? At least in London and Birmingham, it was successful... Then, let's Let’s try it.”

"You mean, you will shift your focus to the U.S. market next?"

"I will continue to work hard on both sides and strive to get good results. I hope the new team can do this."

"Speaking of good results, what are your expectations for your new deal?"

Lydia moved the phone away from her mouth and reminded in a low voice.

"First introduce your single, and then talk about your expectations for performance. We will cut it into two questions."

"Okay...ah, my new single has been officially released on August 8th. It's called "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)". It's a pop dance song that I personally like very much and is very innovative. I believe that if you listen to it, You will also feel the same way when it comes to the chorus.”

"As for performance expectations..."

Having said this, Dua Lipa and Victoria White Mason looked at each other, then turned their heads and looked at Madison Beer, who was in front of the background wall, almost deafened by the media's shutter and blinded by the spotlight. .

"I hope to...be able to be like Madison, who is in the same label as me in the United States, and work steadily and steadily to reach the top of the charts."

“…maybe not now, but one day.”

(End of this chapter)