The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 496: Grammy's power transfer, boring yet turbulent awards ceremony
"After our discussion just now, on behalf of Grammy, I would like to formally invite Mr. Lyon to become the Honorary Chairman of Grammy. What do you think of this?"

Neil turned his head to look at Zhang Chen who was a little surprised and asked, "Leon?"

Zhang Chen took advantage of the situation and stepped forward, but did not speak directly. He lowered his head as if he was thinking about something.

"Leon, this is our Grammy's sincerity to you." Neil pointed to the audience, "Look at everyone."

Zhang Chen looked at the singers on the stage.

Jay Chou, Zhang Shaohan and others upstairs all looked at him hopefully.

Even Han Hong and the others behind them had anticipation in their eyes.

The honorary chairman may not have any real power, but it is definitely a key step for Chinese music to go global.

But Zhang Chen on the stage still didn't speak.

"Oh, right!" Neil suddenly added, as if he had thought of something, "In the future, we will expand the jury. Leon knows music from so many countries. How about you lead this group of judges to conduct nominations and award screening for each session?"

Hearing this, Zhang Chen smiled and said, "Then I don't know the venue."

Neil gritted his teeth and asked tentatively, "I think Leon must have put a lot of thought into this."

Zhang Chen smiled even more brightly: "I'm having a headache too. After today's Grammy Awards, should I take these things apart?"

"No! Don't do that!" Neil was anxious and waved his hands. "I think this is the best stage in the world. It's much better than our venue in Los Angeles. It's a bit out of date."

Zhang Chen keenly caught a word in Neil's words.

He thought for a moment and then replied, "I left room for transformation here. This is currently the world's top stage and will always be in the future."

After hearing Zhang Chen's "guarantee", Neil felt greatly relieved.

The reformed Grammy Awards urgently needs a new sponsor.

It is impossible for him to go back to the United States to raise funds to come to China to continuously update the current venue.

Now Zhang Chen is willing to maintain the current venue and guarantee funding for future equipment and other issues, which has resolved a major concern in his mind.

He also didn't think that a small award ceremony venue would embarrass Zhang Chen, a world-class billionaire.

The annual site maintenance costs are at most tens of millions.

With Zhang Chen's wealth, the dividends from so many companies every year are enough for him to hold 100 award ceremonies of this type.

With such a wealthy sponsor, Grammy does not have to worry about funding issues after expansion.

The conversation between the two on the stage left the audience below the stage and in front of the screen confused.

But some smart people have already reacted.

Zhang Chen, this is
Becoming the person in charge of the Grammy Awards?
Has China become the new venue for the Grammy Awards?

They want to know finer details.

But they also know that many things will definitely be discussed later.

At the same time, it is a tug-of-war between Zhang Chen and Grammy, which is not something that small people like them can get involved in.

But the fact that an award with a long history and global influence is held in China still makes audiences and singers around the world feel like they are in a dream.

When will China be able to bite off such a big piece of meat from the mouth of the United States?
Thinking about this question, they couldn't help but turn their eyes to Zhang Chen who was chatting and laughing with Neil on the stage.

It was this person who stirred up the world entertainment industry after his debut.

It has now grown to the point where it can influence the future of world-class awards.

Very magical!
But it's also realistic.

If you think about it carefully, Zhang Chen now seems to be really capable of making the Grammys bow down to him.

His status, strength, influence as a singer, as well as the huge chain of interests and network of relationships behind him, are enough to enable him to accomplish what he has today.

The difference between Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson, once the world's No. 1 music star, is that MJ is admirable as a singer.

On this basis, Zhang Chen has grasped the lifeline of singers all over the world - the promotion, sales, and release channels of albums, that is, Chenguang Music's online platform and matching online sales channels.

For most fans today, if they want to buy albums, the first choice is the Morning Glory Music’s online album store.

You don't have to worry about buying fake albums on it.

They can safely place orders to purchase their favorite singers' albums, peripherals, posters, and any other items to support the singers.

The development of this channel has made fans all over the world dependent on Morning Light Music.

When a singer's bread and butter becomes dependent on a platform, that is when the platform in turn controls the singer as a creative group.

If it had been a few years earlier, perhaps there would have been a platform that matched Morning Music to compete with it.

But in the early stages of Morning Light Music's development, it signed exclusive cooperation agreements with MJ and several others for more than five years.

When most of the world's top artists joined this platform because of the reputation of world superstar Zhang Chen and the attraction of the platform itself, Morning Light Music has completed the "monopoly" of world music.

The siphon effect is too obvious.

In addition, the singers brought out by Zhang Chen’s own company are among the best in China and the United States.

After this new era of fresh blood unconditionally supported their own company's platform, it was destined that Morning Glory Music was the only one in the world music at present and in the future.

No capital that wants to enter the market can compete with Morning Glory Music, which has such strength.

Unless they can spend money regardless of cost to help these singers pay the expensive termination fees, or poach singers from the Morning Light Group.

but.
Let’s not talk about the capital money first, whether he is qualified to fight with Zhang Chen.

Considering that those current world-class singers are all Zhang Chen’s “disciples”, will it really work to poach them?

It’s not that no capital has thought about it, some capital has even tried it.

But without exception they all failed.

Avril, Taylor and others' personal worship of Zhang Chen has reached the point of sealing the devil.

There is absolutely no possibility of switching to other companies.

Thinking of this, many singers reacted belatedly.

Their future is completely in the hands of the young man on the stage.

Even if the Grammys do not give up their rights today, Zhang Chen can force these singers to move to a new awards ceremony.

But the scene would be a bit awkward at that time, and it would also make the singers feel disgusted.

And today's transfer of power is a confusing thing in the hearts of some singers who don't understand it.

But in the eyes of those who are concerned, this is something that is bound to happen.

The difference lies in whether Zhang Chen wants to do it, or when he wants to do it.

Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and other top singers of the old era who watched Zhang Chen grow up looked at the young man on the stage with complicated eyes.

What they couldn't do was accomplished by their good friends today.

While I was happy for him, I also felt a little emotional.

"Leon is better than me."

Celine Dion looked at Michael Jackson in surprise, but she still nodded in agreement: "We are old."

"Well, we're old."

"The future of the world music scene will belong to Lyon."

"I have always believed this, but I didn't expect this day to come so soon and so suddenly."

"But that's a good thing, isn't it?"

"Yes! It's a good thing. Leon's heart is towards the world." Michael Jackson nodded affirmatively. "His contribution to charity makes me firmly believe in this!"

"Indeed, he never treated any singer unfairly. No matter what their background was, Leon treated them equally."

“So, we should support him.”

"Yes, we should support him!"

The singers who led the world music scene in the old era all identified with Zhang Chen.

Not only because of his achievements in music, but also because I recognize that he treats all singers equally.

Although in some aspects, there is some preference for Morning Light singers.

But that is also the boss's care for his employees.

If they want, Zhang Chen welcomes them to join Chenguang Entertainment, and they can also receive Zhang Chen's care.

It’s just that some singers don’t want to turn their friendship into a superior-subordinate relationship.

Everyone has their own choice, and their recognition of Zhang Chen is enough to make them believe that Zhang Chen can lead the world music scene to go further.

"It's a pity that Lyon's Chinese song still didn't win an award."

Celine Dion glanced at Neil on the stage, and when she saw the smile on the old man's face, she smiled at Michael Jackson and said, "That's not necessarily true."

"Huh?" Michael Jackson raised his eyebrows.

He was so absorbed in his own world that he didn't notice what was happening on the stage.

At this time, Neil and Zhang Chen had returned to their respective positions.

Even the singer Liu Yifei, who had just surprised everyone, followed Zhang Chen's footsteps and returned to the guest seats.

The scene was somewhat silent because of the sudden news.

Teacher He is trying hard to get everyone's attention back to the award ceremony.

But although everyone's eyes were on the stage, their attention began to spread to the entire venue, and they discussed with the people around them what the Grammy Awards would be like in the future.

From time to time, his eyes would look at Zhang Chen who was sitting in the front row.

For a moment, the Grammy Awards scene fell into an unprecedented awkwardness.

No one cares who the guest performers on the stage are, and no one cares who receives the awards.

Instead of looking at who won the award, it is better to think about how the Grammys will change under Zhang Chen's leadership.

What changes will the Grammys make in the future?

This concerns whether they can take advantage of this favorable situation to rise in the future, or disappear with the change of the old era.

Christina Aguilera won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ain't No Other Man," and no one cared.

The Black Eyed Peas won the "Most Popular Pop Band" award for "My Humps", but no one paid attention.

Until the "Best Pop Vocal Album" award was given to Zhang Chen's album "Love".

This brought everyone's attention back to the stage.

But it just made everyone's desire to discuss even stronger.

“No doubt about it.”

"As it should be."

“No surprises.”

"It makes sense."

It would be surprising if an album with global sales of over 5000 million did not win this award.

It is reasonable for Zhang Chen to win the award.

The big news is that Zhang Chen did not win the award.

But I think the Grammys, which were questioned last year, will not make such a stupid mistake.

Giving this award to Zhang Chen is the simplest and most effective way for them to restore their reputation.

But this also made the originally suspenseful Grammy Awards ceremony boring.

If nothing unexpected happens, Zhang Chen will also win the "Best Male Pop Singer" award from now on.

As expected, the three most prestigious Grammy Awards, namely "Album of the Year", "Single of the Year" and "Album of the Year", will probably go to Zhang Chen.

Every award given to Zhang Chen is like the golden light on the "golden gramophone" of the Grammy Awards that has begun to fade and is now shining again.

When these awards are given to Zhang Chen, the Grammys will be recognized by everyone again, and will be recognized by the world music scene again. This is also a necessary process for the Grammys to regain its vitality. The audience at the scene and in front of the screen all understand this.

Grammy naturally understands.

Perhaps only a "Best Newcomer" can arouse everyone's curiosity.

When the "Best Newcomer" award was given to Carrie Underwood, the latest signing of Morning Glory Entertainment, everyone was just surprised for a while.

But there were no surprises.

Given Chen Guang Entertainment's current status in the world music scene, it is not surprising that it was chosen by this talented contestant.

On the contrary, it would be strange if a singer who has climbed out of the bottom did not choose Chenguang Entertainment.

You should know that the world's eight major record companies have all invested in Morning Glory Music before.

It can be said that the current world music scene is spreading outward with Morning Light Music as its core.

Unless the eight major record companies are willing to spend a lot of money to tie a singer to their own record companies and make him the exclusive guest.

But even so, they will still release the singer's album on the Morning Light Music platform.

So for singers, when they can sign directly with the source, Chenguang Entertainment, which is also part of the Chenguang Group, why would they go to such great lengths to choose one of the Big Eight record companies, of which they are only one of the shareholders?
If we also take into account that the reason why most singers can succeed nowadays is because of the platform of Morning Glory Music that allows them to release their works, their gratitude to Morning Glory Music comes from the bottom of their hearts.

When he was able to sign with Morning Glory Entertainment, he did so without hesitation.

Unless someone is willing to offer them a price they can't refuse.

Apparently, Carrie Underwood hasn't met anyone willing to take a big risk to invest in her.

But she did not feel frustrated. Instead, her face flushed and she expressed her gratitude with great excitement.

"I really didn't expect that I would receive this honor!" Carrie Underwood excitedly kissed the trophy and looked at Zhang Chen in the audience. "I want to thank my boss for giving me and newcomers around the world a chance!"

She said to the live camera seriously: "I believe that the world music scene will move towards a more brilliant tomorrow under the leadership of the boss!"

"Only the boss can treat all singers fairly!"

At this point, she suddenly laughed: "After all, our boss doesn't need any shady operations to make money. There are few people in the world whose wealth can compare with his."

Carrie Underwood's words expressed the thoughts of singers all over the world.

Yes, this is the core reason why they believe that Zhang Chen can lead the Grammy Awards and the world music scene towards a fairer and more prosperous future - Zhang Chen is not short of money and is also very generous.

"Your reputation as a money-spending boy has spread all over the world."

Teacher Song, who was beside Zhang Chen, looked at Zhang Chen with amusement.

"The effect is pretty good, isn't it?" Zhang Chen raised his eyebrows, "This is the effect I want."

"Well, the money is well spent!" Teacher Song nodded in approval.

Next year will be an important year for China.

Zhang Chen's influence continues to expand, and the world's attention is increasingly focused on China, which is something some people are happy to see.

Many people who were watching the live broadcast in the core area of Yanjing smiled with satisfaction when they saw Zhang Chen in the camera.

"I knew it would be a good idea to entrust this mission to this guy!"

"The position of special advisor is really the right one!"

"Zhang Chen is still a reliable guy. I believe that next year's Olympics will attract more people to consume and allow everyone in the world to see the huge market of China."

"We have waited for this day for so long, and finally Zhang Chen has knocked on the door."

"Not enough, not enough! How can music alone be enough? Isn't this guy also a director? I wonder when he will bring over the three major European companies?"

"In the cultural field, it is a good idea to let Zhang Chen take the lead!"

"If anyone dares to gossip about Zhang Chen's extravagant spending in the future, just throw him to a remote place!"

Zhang Chen couldn't hear these words.

But he could feel the mood of the singers on the scene.

Just by looking at the expressions of hope and longing for the future on their faces, he knew that he had accomplished something.

The character building he has created over the years has made everyone in the world believe that he is a wealthy man with no shortage of money and who treats others generously and fairly.

"I am the only one who knows that you are a stingy person, huh~"

A small complaint brought the slightly complacent Zhang Chen back to reality.

He asked Liu Yifei, who was standing aside and looking somewhat unconvinced, "Me? Stingy?"

"Yes, unless you return all my New Year's money to me!"

Liu Yifei stretched out a hand and placed it in front of Zhang Chen.

Snapped!
Zhang Chen raised his hand and patted the little girl's hand gently: "I don't have any money, but I have a life."

Return Liu Yifei’s New Year’s money?
impossible!
Impossible in this lifetime!
This was another fortune of his and also his most proud trophy.

How is it possible to eat something and then spit it out?
"Humph~"

He was responded with a barely audible snort.

Teacher Song on the side looked at the stage, but a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

The little incident between Zhang Chen and Liu Yifei did not affect the Grammy awards ceremony.

The following "Best Pop Male Singer", "Album of the Year" and "Record of the Year" awards were unsurprisingly given to Zhang Chen's "Love" and "Sugar".

Up to now, all the awards that Zhang Chen was nominated for have been won by Zhang Chen without any surprise.

The other nominated singers felt regretful but could do nothing about it.

They finally got a Grammy nomination.

But no one expected that Zhang Chen, who had been away from the Grammy Awards for many years, would suddenly come back.

Even if it is not for the purpose of restoring his reputation, the long-term dominance of Zhang Chen's albums on the Billboard and Morning Light Music charts, as well as the quality of each song, are enough for Zhang Chen to win these awards.

The other nominated singers can only blame themselves for their bad luck.

At the same time, I am also full of hope and worry about the external Grammys.

I hope it’s because the Grammys have more influence and their stage is wider.

The worry is also because the Grammy Awards have become more influential and the stage is broader.

Because the competitors suddenly expanded from Europe and the United States to the whole world.

The probability of winning an award in the future is even lower.

But the value is also higher.

A talented singer, full of energy.

Just look at the eyes of Ayumi Hamasaki, Jay Chou and others on the second floor and you will know.

They have renewed hope for this.

Singers who have just debuted are full of anxiety.

Life or death depends entirely on your own ability.

They didn't think they had the chips to impress Zhang Chen and make him give them a preference on the award.

Perhaps in the future, the Grammy Awards will be the pinnacle of world music where awards can only be won based on one’s own strength.

none of them!

Maybe, that little girl was an accident?

Many people secretly looked at Liu Yifei who was beside Zhang Chen.

If it was her, would Zhang Chen open a back door?
But when I think about the extra harsh conditions that Zhang Chen added for Liu Yifei's victory on "The Voice of China".

They put their hearts back into their stomachs.

They felt that it would be better if Zhang Chen did not make it more difficult for Liu Yifei to win the award. It was simply unrealistic to expect him to give Liu Yifei a back door.

Poor Yifei
Poor Sissi
Poor Liu
"Why are they all looking at me?"

Liu Yifei felt that many people were secretly looking at her, but when she turned around, she found that they had turned their gazes away.

This left her a little confused.

"Huh?" Zhang Chen also turned around.

When Zhang Chen saw a bit of "pity" in some people's eyes, he guessed something.

But that's just speculation.

He blinked and explained to Liu Yifei: "Maybe it's because you're too beautiful?"

Liu Yifei looked down at herself, then raised her head and smiled smugly: "Hehe."

No woman can resist being complimented on her beauty.

Even Liu Yifei.

Especially when these words came from Zhang Chen, a guy who can't even spit out ivory from a dog's mouth.

It made her even more proud.

"what's for dinner?"

The award ceremony was so boring.

It goes without saying that everyone knows who will be awarded the "Single of the Year" award.

They all started gossiping in private, and Liu Yifei was no exception.

Sitting for a long time made her feel hungry and sleepy.

Now she just wanted to go home, lie on bed, have a nice midnight snack and go to sleep.

The amount of exercise today was a bit excessive.

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Zhang Chen beside her.

It's all this guy's fault.

She hasn't had a good night's sleep recently.

"As usual?" Zhang Chen asked tentatively.

"roll!"

In response, he got an even bigger eye roll.

Others may not know what Zhang Chen was talking about, but Liu Yifei knows it very well.

Sometimes she didn't know what was going on in this guy's mind all day.

I know this stuff day by day!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and she couldn't help but secretly reach out and pinch Zhang Chen.

"hiss--"

Zhang Chen was about to fight back when he heard the surprised voice of Michael Jackson, the award presenter on the stage.

"Nominees for 'Single of the Year' are:
Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

Leon Zhang-Sugar

Dixie Girls-"Not Ready To Make Nice"

James Blunt - "You're Beautiful"

Leon Zhang - "I Believe So Much"

When the list of winners was announced, Michael Jackson's words were full of surprise.

Many people can't figure out where Michael Jackson's surprises came from.

Because this award must belong to Zhang Chen, right?
“The winner is.
Lyon"

(End of this chapter)