The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 472: Grammy's Dilemma, a Disturbing Announcement
2006 was a disastrous year for the Grammy Awards.

With the rise of the Internet and the rapid development of the world's entertainment industry, the public has more choices.

This resulted in a precipitous drop in the Grammy ratings throughout the year.

This is fatal for an award show that relies on television broadcasts and advertising sponsorship.

The key reason actually has to do with a female singer who debuted earlier than Zhang Chen, had the same number of nominations as Zhang Chen, but whose winning rate was far lower than Zhang Chen - Mariah Carey, also known as Sister Niu among the Chinese.

When she first debuted in 1991, she received five Grammy nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocalist, and Best New Artist.

These include the four most valuable comprehensive awards and the Best Female Singer Award, the highest honor for a pop singer at the time.

It can be said that his debut was his peak.

Although he only won the "Best Newcomer" trophy in the end, it cannot conceal his talent and ability.

The nominations when he debuted were comparable to Zhang Chen's.

But her road to the subsequent Grammy Awards was not smooth.

In the 92 Grammy Awards, he received only two nominations but no awards.

In the 93 Grammy Awards, she received two nominations but no awards.

In the 94 Grammy Awards, she received two nominations but no awards.

In the 95 Grammy Awards, she received two nominations but no awards.

In the 96 Grammy Awards, she was nominated for six awards but did not win any.

In the 97 Grammy Awards, she was nominated for three awards but did not win any.

In the 98 Grammy Awards, she was nominated for three awards but did not win any.

00 Grammy Award, one nomination, no win.

01 Grammy Award, one nomination, no win.

In the following years, he was suppressed by the company and his music career plummeted.

And because of Zhang Chen's rise around the millennium, the attention paid to this female singer dropped again.

After Zhang Chen faded out of the music scene, she returned with her new album "We Belong Together".

Received 48 nominations at the 7th Grammy Awards.

These include 4 blues music awards, 1 pop award, and 4 comprehensive awards including "Song of the Year" and "Album of the Year".

But the only awards she received were "Best R&B Song" and "Best R&B Female Vocalist".

It is understandable that Niu Jie did not win any awards during the years when Zhang Chen dominated the Grammy Awards.

After all, all the singers in the world were trembling at Zhang Chen's feet at that time.

They had absolutely no ability to resist.

But after Zhang Chen withdrew from the Grammy Awards two years ago, the world music scene should have been flourishing.

The reality is just as everyone expected.

After Zhang Chen created "The Voice of China", a "talent show" craze swept the world, allowing singers with musical dreams from all over the world to enter the music scene early.

Under such circumstances, Sister Niu also returned strongly with her own powerful strength, vowing to regain her lost glory.

During last year's Grammy performance, she proved her strength with her songs, and her performance also won the highest ratings at last year's Grammy Awards ceremony.

Unfortunately, despite selling millions of albums and winning the Grammy Award for Best Performer, she still lost to U2.

This also caused many fans to question the Grammy Awards.

It also suddenly made everyone realize that over the years, the Grammy Awards have always been stingy in awarding awards to female singers.

Coupled with the ratings shared by other entertainment activities, the Grammys put a lot of effort into this year's awards ceremony.

What they are most looking forward to is Zhang Chen’s return.

Zhang Chen, the world-renowned number one singer, the king of golden songs, and the world-famous superstar who is a guide for all the superstars, returned to the Grammy Awards with a Chinese song.

Nothing could have caused a bigger stir around the world than this.

For the organizers of the Grammy Awards, this year's Grammy Awards ratings, attention, and reputation all need Zhang Chen to save.

As long as they stick to the principle recognized by everyone that "it is fair for the Grammy Award to be given to Zhang Chen."

Then they can save the reputation that was suddenly lost last year due to Sister Niu's unexpected failure to be selected.

To them, Zhang Chen is their savior.

"Ellie, has Leon replied?"

Neil Baumgartner is the president of the Recording Academy of the United States and the current organizer of the Grammy Awards.

He has lost his appetite in the past few days and has been sitting in front of the phone every day.

What I'm waiting for is Zhang Chen's reply.

The Grammy Awards cannot decline because of him.

Otherwise he will be nailed to the pillar of shame forever.

"BOSS" Neil's secretary was a little scared under Neil's bloodshot eyes.

But thinking that this was what her boss was most concerned about recently, she could only continue to report under pressure.

"Lyon's assistant said that Lyon is busy with a major event in his country recently, and there is a scheduling conflict."

"Doesn't he realize how important this is to the Chinese cultural community?!" Neil stood up suddenly, slammed the table and said anxiously, "They should really need this award."

After hesitating for a moment, the secretary carefully suggested, "Boss, how about we tell him that he can get a prize as long as he comes this time?"

Neil refused without a second thought: "No! Where is the fairness of our Grammys then?"

"But Leon is probably the singer who understands the Grammys the best. One nomination is not enough for him."

The secretary had spent more time at the Grammy Awards than the chairman in front of him.

He had been working in various positions at the Grammys long before Zhang Chen made his debut.

He also knew some information about Zhang Chen.

He knew that the person had relied on Warner's help to snatch a piece of meat from the Grammy Awards since his debut.

Do you want to make this kind of person believe that the Grammys are completely fair and have no inside information at all?
Totally impossible!
For a person like Zhang Chen, if he was not sure of winning the award, he would never attend the award ceremony.

Otherwise, it would be a huge embarrassment.

For world superstars like Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson.

If I attend various award ceremonies, it will be as an award presenter.

It is an honor for them to attend the award ceremony when they have already reached the pinnacle.

If they participate as winners, they will not take the risk to participate without a clear hope of winning.

"Didn't Leon himself sign up his team?" Neil said angrily.

He signed up for it himself and gave it a lot of nominations, so why is it so difficult now even to attend an awards ceremony?

“Boss, I think it would be best to ask Leon what he wants.”

"We are the Grammys, why do we have to ask the winners for their requirements before giving out an award?"

"BOSS, ratings"

After the secretary's reminder, Neil calmed down.

Indeed, compared with the current dismal ratings and reputation, we should put aside the issue of face.

If the ratings drop further, the reputation will not improve.

His position is no longer stable and he faces the danger of being despised by everyone.

"Then go and communicate with the Lyon team and correct your attitude."

"it is good"

My attitude has always been correct. It's you, the boss, who hasn't adjusted your attitude yet.
The secretary complained in his heart, but kept backing away.

Grammy is worried about whether Zhang Chen will attend the Grammy Awards.

Some people are also preparing for whether Zhang Chen will participate in the Grammy Awards.

"How are the arrangements going?"

"We have arranged for 10 people to enter the country." "What about the weapons?"

"Barrett, M16"

"What about the area around that guy's villa?"

"There is always heavy firepower guarding there. It is impossible to attack without the permission of the commander-in-chief to mobilize enough people."

"In his diet?"

“No one can figure it out.”

"What about the flight?"

"Leon always travels in two private jets, and which plane he gets on is random each time."

"How about arranging staff for the party?"

"Lyon never throws a party unless he can get a director from his country to invite him to an Oscar party."

"You're just like a turtle!" The man who asked the question gritted his teeth and said, "Keep a close eye on those three people and make them disappear after you're done."

"Yes!"

"Let our people write more articles on the Internet to highlight the importance of Chinese songs in Lyon. It would be best if everyone in their country knows about this!"

"it is good!"

After his men left, the man returned to his desk and picked up a document.

This is a financial report.

The content above shocked him.

In just half a year, several banks have already had a large amount of bad debts.

If this continues, it’s only a matter of time before the bomb explodes.

The worst thing is that Zhang Chen has customized a lot of insurance from these banks and financial institutions.

If these financial assets were to explode, the amount they would need to pay Zhang Chen would be more than tens of billions of dollars.

The great leader who wanted to use silver to shake the status of the US dollar could die, so why can't Zhang Chen, a foreign kid, die?
As long as their core interests are touched, the easiest way is to kill this person.

They don't care about their face at this time.

Compared with the expenditure of real money, or even the threat of bankruptcy, a little bit of face is not worth mentioning at all.

As long as the person dies, those who follow Zhang Chen will lose their backbone, and everyone can reach a balance through exchanging interests.

Hundreds of billions of dollars.
That kid has such a big appetite!
"I don't believe they will allow you to disregard such a great honor!"

The overwhelming online comments during this period were arranged by him.

He helped Zhang Chen's Chinese songs enter the Billboard charts and get Zhang Chen's Chinese songs nominated for Grammys.

Then let a large number of internet trolls publicize the necessity of Zhang Chen winning the award.

All of this was to force Zhang Chen to come to the United States before the incident broke out.

As long as Zhang Chen can set foot on this land, he will have plenty of ways to resolve the current crisis.

The easiest one is to kill it!

If something unexpected happens, he will spend some money to get those lawmakers to push a bill in parliament.

The price is just a bit high, and he is not willing to do this when funds are tight.

Coincidentally, Grammy also used Zhang Chen's fame to restore its reputation for its own reasons.

He had reached some kind of tacit understanding with them.

Their core demand is to get Zhang Chen to come to the United States to attend the Grammy Awards ceremony.

"I don't know how much they are willing to give. If it doesn't work, I can only go directly to Old Neil."

I believe Neil also very much wants Lyon to come.

They both have the same demands.

They all want to give Leon a "reward"!
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the man's face.

But this smile was interrupted by a loud sound of a door opening.

"BOSS!!! This is bad!"

He suddenly raised his head and looked at the secretary who suddenly broke in, and shouted angrily: "What happened that makes you lose your manners? Get out! Knock on the door before coming in again!"

He absolutely cannot tolerate subordinates who do not follow the rules.

It’s okay today, but what if one day he is having fun with some young model in the office?

Thinking of this, he became furious and roared again: "Get out!"

The secretary looked stunned for a while, then walked out angrily.

A full minute passed before there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

That's right, he should be mentally prepared at all times.

The secretary slowly opened the door, glanced at the boss sitting in the boss chair in front of him and reported: "Boss, the latest news from Grammy."

"Is there any good news for Grammy?"

The man was so delighted that he walked over the desk and took the computer from the secretary.

He flipped through the latest news with an irrepressible smile on his face.

But this look made his smile freeze on his face.

"What on earth was that old guy Neil thinking!" He was so angry that he threw the computer to the ground. "Where's her face! Where's Grammy's face! When did Grammy become so servile?!"

As he spoke, he suddenly looked at the secretary: "How long has it been?"

"ten minutes."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier!" He was furious. This was the most important thing.
If he had known this earlier, he could have tried to mediate.

But now the Internet is so developed, it would have spread all over the world in ten minutes!
Just now he saw that it had millions of views on Facebook.

It was too late for him to think about mediation now!
Thinking of this, he stared at his secretary fiercely: "Why didn't you tell me earlier!"

“It’s you.”

"roll!"

The secretary left the office in disgrace.

My boss has been thrown into disarray by recent events.

He is no longer the rational and careful boss.
But when he thought of the latest news about the Grammys, he couldn't help but shake his head.

He should consider taking his family away from here.

His boss is hopeless.

perhaps
He thought of another possibility.

"Try it!"

The secretary put down the news excerpt in his hand that he had not yet handed in, and left quickly.

This piece of news that he hastily copied down was the reason why the secretary's boss lost his mind.

This also allowed the secretary to see the situation clearly and see Zhang Chen's methods and vision.

[In order to better understand the music culture of the world and to listen closely to the voices of fans in different regions, future Grammy Awards ceremonies will fully consider the needs of global fans and choose different award ceremony locations.

The 49th Grammy Awards will be the first attempt.

At the invitation of Mr. Lyon and the Chinese side, this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on February 2, 12th Eastern Time.

The venue is Yanjing, China. 】

　Did anyone actually guess it?

　　But there is no prize, hahahaha!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)