American Entertainment: Taylor Swift wrote a song for the beginning

Chapter 237 Super Foreign Aid
"Welcome back to American Top 40. After the commercial break, we have a special guest! Ryan, or to be exact, another Ryan! Why does he have the same name as me? I'm almost losing my name now." Host Ryan Seacrest's tone became annoyed.

This is a music column under iHeartRadio. It reviews the most popular music based on the Billboard Hot 100 chart every week. It is considered to be the music program with the most listeners in the United States, covering more than 500 radio stations across the country and an audience of up to 2000 million.

Ryan and Taylor have previously teamed up on a radio program under Cumulus Media. iHeartRadio is the radio company with the largest market share in the United States. The company has not yet changed its name and is still called Clear Channel.

"Hello everyone." Ryan said into the microphone. He was sitting next to the host and listening to his opening remarks.

"First question, have you read the report in DJ magazine?" The host immediately got to the point.

"Of course, I read it as soon as it happened. Sean, the club's manager, told me before that the DJ magazine would give me a surprise, but I didn't expect it to be this kind of 'surprise'." Ryan said self-deprecatingly, without any Tai Chi, but in a relaxed manner.

"I'm almost being criticized like a rat on the street." Ryan added with a smile.

"So, those things are all fake?"

"Not entirely. For example, I did sign a contract with my DJs stipulating that they cannot perform in other clubs. From a contractual perspective, this is a bit overbearing. I admit that I will modify this aspect later, but then again, it won't be of much use even if I modify it." Ryan changed the subject.

"What do you mean?" The host expressed confusion.

"It's very simple. All DJs related to me, including myself, are strictly prohibited from performing in other nightclubs, especially those in Europe. This is a unilateral ban. Not only that, other well-known DJs are also forced to choose between the two. If they perform in a bad room, they will not be invited by other well-known nightclubs, especially those in Ibiza. The magazine said that I was not competing unfairly, so what are these nightclubs?" Ryan said bluntly.

"Ryan, I have to remind you that this program has a lot of listeners. If you spread some rumors, you may have to bear corresponding legal responsibility." The host immediately reminded when he saw this.

"Of course, I can always be responsible for what I say at this moment." Ryan nodded: "Some European friends told me about this a long time ago. For some reason, I did not announce it to the public at the first time. Everyone can check the recent performance catalog of Bad Room. We haven't invited other well-known DJs to perform on stage for a long time. You can also verify these issues with other well-known DJs."

"Obviously, some people have already done this. I think this program will cause an uproar after it is broadcast. However, the theme of our program is still music, so let's put aside these commercial battles for the time being."

"Well, the second question is, has Taylor Rivers read this report?" the host began to probe again, and this question was even more pointed than before.

"I think so, we spoke on the phone yesterday and she sounded calm, we didn't even talk about those things, here's a shout out to Taylor, I didn't have a private party with the cheerleaders after their performance." Ryan shook his head.

"Are the intimate actions mentioned in the report fake? Or are there other behaviors besides private parties? I am asking this question on behalf of Taylor!" the host continued to ask.

"Then I have to continue to clarify. High-fiving shouldn't be considered an intimate act, right?" Ryan said.

"You'd better just high-five." The host smiled and said, "The last question. I think no one has ever asked you this question before. As for your thoughts, we all know that you have always insisted on a zero-tolerance attitude towards all "drugs", including entertainment leaves. The deputy editor-in-chief of DJ magazine couldn't even enter the nightclub because his dress didn't meet the standards according to your requirements. Many people are quite dissatisfied with these rules and regulations. Nightclubs are entertainment venues, and everyone goes there to relax. Will your actions make people more nervous?"

"You're right, nightclubs are places for people to relax. In fact, the whole thing is a misunderstanding. I personally do not have any discrimination. The deputy editor was stopped outside simply because he did not meet the dress code. I asked my subordinates and he was wearing a pair of sandals at the time. It's that simple. It's not because of his identity." Ryan continued to clarify.

This can be regarded as avoiding the most controversial value point in the entire report.

"As for the zero-tolerance policy, I just strictly enforce it according to local laws. Everyone knows that these are harmful things. Many people die in nightclubs every year. I do this to create a safe, comfortable and relaxing environment." Ryan continued the host's words.

"It's also worth mentioning that Bad Room will also have activities in the near future, including the current two branches, which will launch ticket promotions. In addition, the three Bad Rooms will also have completely different on-site activities." Ryan did not forget to advertise.

"Okay, listeners, if you want to relax and listen to some exciting electronic music in the near future, you can log on to the official website of Bad Room or make detailed consultation by phone. Let me go to a commercial, and later Ryan and I will talk about his latest single "firends" which was just released not long ago," the host said finally.

"You can take off your headphones now." Through the glass, the host saw the staff giving him a thumbs-up, and then he said.

"I hope those questions just now don't offend you?" the host asked cautiously.

In fact, Ryan knew all these problems before, and they were communicated to him before the show started. In a sense, this was a crisis public relations.

"If the questions are not sharp enough and we only talk about trivial issues, then this program will lose its value," said Ryan.

"You see things more clearly than many people." The host smiled.

For a program, the most important thing is the ratings. As long as it can increase the ratings, anything can be done.

In the second segment, the host began to talk about Ryan's new song, focusing on it. This is a music program, and the previous song was just an interlude, so this is the main point.

"Ryan, your new song is refreshing enough. I noticed that Joe Muggs, a columnist for Mixmag, made a comment titled "Once Again, Changes Everything." Can you talk about what innovative changes you made in your new song?" the host cut to the topic.

"In the past, when we heard electronic music, our first impression was that it was noisy, with strong bass and energy, suitable for playing at parties, but if a person played it late at night, the neighbors might come to the door with guns."

"Taking into account a wider audience, my new songs no longer emphasize strong energy, removing kick drums and powerful drops. Instead, they are replaced with light pop rhythms, more soothing Future Bass Drops, and singing takes a dominant position rather than melody. In other words, electronic music has taken another step towards pop music." Ryan stated.

"Although I don't quite understand it and it's a bit too professional for me, I can still clearly feel the difference between the two songs. Thank you for your comments." The host nodded and then expressed the hope that the audience would support Ryan's new song.

"Anyway, pop music has gone through many iterations and is completely different from the original MJ-style classical dance music. How do you explain this phenomenon?" the host continued. He was the first person to compare Ryan to MJ.

"I can only say that every era has its own sound. Due to the limitations of technological development, perhaps the music now sounds more trendy, but that is only the sound effects that feel fresh. No one can compare to the real king of pop, including me, that's for sure." Ryan certainly would not compare himself with MJ.

This might just be an unintentional joke by the radio host, but the two people in the studio at this moment obviously would not have thought that the king of pop would suddenly pass away in more than a month...

The host then mentioned some major events in the music industry recently, including Robin Williams' return after three years, Bob Dylan's comeback, Green Day's new album "21st Century Breakdown", Eminem's new album after five years, Lady Gaga's redefinition of female pop singers, and Susan Boyle from the UK. "I think Susan Boyle is the real miracle." Ryan had to admit at this moment.

On the download charts in the European market, his new song was beaten by a 40-50 year old amateur lady. Who can he complain to? It's too outrageous.

"In addition, I have to mention the Black Eyed Peas. This group obviously found inspiration from your songs and combined elements of hip-hop and rap to create a cool album that shocked everyone. Ryan, although you are sitting here, I have to admit that the biggest surprise this year is The END by the Black Eyed Peas." The host said bluntly: "Of course, that is under the premise that you have not released a new album."

At the last moment, the host mentioned the singer Ryan collaborated with this time, Ellie Goulding.

"I noticed that this British female singer is also under your record company. Combined with some young DJs you signed previously, does this mean that you will continue to try to capitalize on the music market? Introduce more newcomers?"

Ryan shook his head. If he had to say that his only failed action so far was signing a female singer.

"My vision is a little worse than Jay-Z's in this regard." Ryan had to admit that the new female singer he spent a lot of resources to create didn't make any splash at all, not to mention the two people he signed. Taylor just threw them to him, and they don't even have a new song yet.

Look at Rihanna, she is on the same level as Taylor.

"In fact, Jay-Z has promoted many people, and Rihanna is just the one who stands out among many people. You still have many opportunities." The host encouraged at the end.

After finishing the recording of the show, Ryan went straight to the next announcement - "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". After that, he was interviewed by "Rolling Stone" and "Billboard" magazines, as well as music blog columns such as "All Songs Considered" and "The Breakfast Club". Coinciding with the release of a new song and being smeared, Ryan went all out in terms of publicity.

As for the inside information mentioned in the radio program, it has also begun to ferment rapidly in the past few days.

[I looked at the Bad Room's performance catalog, and since a while ago, no famous DJ has appeared on the Bad Room's DJ booth]

[Tiestor responded to this incident, saying that he had just appeared on Bad Room and had no plans to appear on stage again for the time being. As for being banned, he had not heard of such news.]

[Amin’s response is similar]

[David Guetta has not responded to this matter]

[Obviously, what Ryan revealed is not true.]

[It is also possible that these DJs have maintained unity in private. Don’t forget that they are also Ryan’s competitors. ]

[Now that both sides have their own opinions, who should we believe? ]

[Why do we need to find a good person or a bad person? When it comes to interests, there is no right or wrong. Besides, if Ryan makes money, will he give you a penny? ]

Ryan flipped through the responses from netizens on the Internet. Compared with the previous unanimous support, this time the public began to become rational.

"He who slays a dragon will eventually become a dragon." Ryan shook his head. He was no longer the rookie he had just started out.

If this trend continues, Bad Room Carnival will undoubtedly face severe challenges, and he must completely reverse the situation before that.

At this time, Taylor called. She and Ryan had been talking more and more frequently in the past few days.

"Don't care about what others say. Like you told me before, this is a long-term battle." Taylor comforted him on the other end of the phone.

"Your new song, as well as the new songs of your two DJs, are very popular. That's enough. Time is on our side."

"But the opening time of the Bad Room Carnival is almost up, and I must find a new way to break the deadlock, otherwise I'm afraid that few outside DJs will come to participate. No, even if these things don't happen, those European DJs will do the same thing." Ryan suddenly said.

Those people's remarks have already shown their attitude.

"There is only one person who can help us right now. We must seek external assistance this time."

"Who?" Taylor couldn't help asking.

"Jimmy! As the representative of Universal Music Group and the promoter behind Lady Gaga, we have worked with him before. He has many artists under his management, so it is easy for him to fill the carnival performance lineup. This time these Europeans have united, so we have to unite as well." Ryan continued.

"Why should he help you? Or, what is it about you that makes him excited?" Taylor thought.

"That's too easy... He wants to make money, doesn't he?" Ryan laughed.

"You want to sell him part of Carnival's shares?"

"No, this is a core asset. Relatively speaking, cooperation with Bad Room is more appropriate." Ryan thought for a while and said, Los Angeles is the most important city on the West Coast with strong consumption power. If you want to say who is the most suitable person there, it is undoubtedly Jimmy. Similarly, with this cooperation, he can further bind his interests with him.

"As long as the request is reasonable, I will cooperate with him." Ryan took a step back. At this time, he couldn't be fussy about trivial matters.

(End of this chapter)