Chapter 248 Spring Festival Gala Invitation

At the end of the year, the American entertainment industry began to fight.

In the film market, blockbusters are being released one after another, including "Avatar" directed by James Cameron, "Sherlock Holmes" by Robert Downey Jr., Fox's famous animation "Ray 2", and the biography starring Matt Damon. The Chinese-style movie "The Last Day", "In the Clouds" starring actor George Clooney, the new movie "Family Journey" by the famous Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, etc.

Counting several blockbusters released in November, competition in the movie box office market has become fierce in December.

Because there are so many blockbusters, the Business Daily reported that this year, after the two-year trough of 2007 and 2008, the U.S. film industry’s total box office is expected to recover to more than 10 billion U.S. dollars. This is also a good thing for all film industry practitioners. news.

In addition to the film market, competition in the record market is also fierce.

Britney Spears released her second greatest hits album "The Singles Collection" in early December, and Lady Gaga released a reimagined album of "The Fame" titled "The Fame Monster."

Drake's first mini-album "So Far Gone", Rihanna's fourth studio album "Rated R", and Link Music's singer Bruno Mars' first album "It's Better If You Don't" Understand" and so on.

Counting the albums released in November, Lana's "Young and Beautiful", Carrie Underwood's "Play On", Justin Bieber's first album "My World", etc.

According to statistics from Rolling Stone Magazine, 53 albums were released in the last two months of the year, and 15 albums currently sell more than 100,000 copies.

Among them, Selena's first album "Come and Get It" was released for 7 weeks and sold 671,000 copies in the United States. Lana's "Young and Beautiful" was released for 6 weeks and sold 563,000 copies.

Canadian boy Justin Bieber's first album "My World" was released eight weeks ago and sold 537,000 copies in the United States, 172,000 copies in Canada, and more than 1 million copies sold worldwide.

Justin has also become one of the youngest singers in the world of music to win a platinum album. He is also the second male singer to have his first album sell more than 1 million copies in 2009. He is called the "Wonder Boy" by the media.

There are also exciting events in the boxing world on Christmas Eve, including Iron Fist Doctor Klitschko, South African Nightmare Samuel Pitt, Cannon Shannon Bridges, Eastern Behemoth Valuev, etc.

It is worth noting that on December 10, in the WBA heavyweight championship match held in Nuremberg, Germany, British boxer David Haye fought Valuev for 12 rounds and won by points, winning the WBA heavyweight title. Boxing champion's gold belt.

The WBA heavyweight boxing title belt has changed hands.

Other levels have not changed much.

On Christmas Eve, Link took the tour team and held 9 concerts in 7 countries in South America.

Because "Despacito" is quite popular, the single's physical record sales reached 600,000, making it the best-selling single in South America in 2008/09. His two albums also sold 520,000 copies in South America.

And his reputation as a boxing champion is very loud in Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Brazil and other places.

The nine performances in South America were also quite sensational, with an average of 47,000 people per performance and a cumulative box office of approximately US$18 million.

During the concert, he also held two gold belt drawing ceremonies on site.

According to the original arrangement, on Christmas Eve, six gold belts will be given to the boxing enthusiasts who filmed the video in batches, including one from the United States, one from South American netizens, one from Asian netizens, two from European netizens, and one from Oceania, which is just enough.

After a busy year, two days before Christmas, Link returned to the United States with his touring team to rest.

Because the weather forecast says it will snow in New York during Christmas, major shopping malls will hold holiday events, and Broadway theaters have some special Christmas performances, Link and Tyler decide to go back to their apartment in New York for Christmas.

"I haven't been back here for almost half a year. I feel like New York is a little quieter than Los Angeles."

Link dragged two suitcases and opened the door and power switch of the Yorkville apartment.

The whole apartment suddenly lit up, and through the window he could see the lights of thousands of houses across the street. He felt that living here had a more flavorful atmosphere than living in a beach villa.

"It's not quiet! It's deserted!"

Taylor followed him with his pockets in his pockets.

He was wearing a burgundy academic coat, a white spotted cardigan, blue pencil pants, with long blond hair, a knitted hat on his head, and his scarf around his neck, revealing only his delicate white melons. Face.

He was wearing thick clothes but his mouth was noisy and cold.

"I lived here for half a month in September. With the doors and windows closed, there was no sound at all. It was like living in a cave. I went to Nashville because I couldn't stay any longer."

Tyler said following him.

"Really, I happened to have time in those few days. I said I would come to accompany you, but you didn't want to. Now you say you're cold, aren't you asking for trouble?"

Link joked.

"It's your fault. I used to live alone and never felt deserted. After living with you, I gradually got used to having someone around me. Of course I would feel deserted when you suddenly weren't around."

Taylor bumped into him and said angrily.

"Well, it's my fault!"

Link smiled softly, turned on the heater, helped her take off her hat, scarf, and windbreaker and hung them on the rack.

Because Ms. Mandy sometimes arranges for people from the housekeeping service company to come and clean, the apartment is in good hygiene and there is no need for the two of them to do dusting.

After returning home, you only need to pack your daily necessities and go to the supermarket to buy some fruits and vegetables before you can move in.

"Honey, how are you doing for Christmas?"

Taylor took off her shoes and lay down on the couch, turned on the TV with the remote and shouted.

"Cook a Christmas dinner, visit Catherine's house and Mandy's house, go to Radio City to watch the Christmas Spectacular Cabaret, and then go to Times Square to watch the Christmas light show. I heard that the Winter Market on Central Park West will be very busy that day. , if you have time, go there for a walk, do you have any other suggestions?"

Link asked as he came out of the restaurant carrying a basket of washed fruits.

"Do you want to go to so many places? I think it would be nice to stay at home and live a world of two people."

Taylor picked up a strawberry and took a bite.

Link nodded, "That sounds good. We can keep having fun at home from Christmas Eve to Christmas Eve. What do you think?"

"Hey, nymphomaniac, what are you thinking about? Why are you thinking about all those pornographic things?"

Taylor raised her foot and kicked him.

"Don't you think this is romantic? Just like in the movies."

"Not at all, I'm not as horny as you."

Taylor said, wrinkling the bridge of her nose.

Link smiled softly, lay on the sofa, and watched an episode of the hit show "The Good Wife" with Taylor in his arms.

Taylor likes to watch movies and TV series with strong women and wants to absorb nutrients from these strong female characters.

Link thought the heroine Alicia was very eye-catching in her lawyer suit, and he didn't mind accompanying her to see it.

While watching TV, Selena called and said she would go skating at the Rockefeller Center ice rink on Christmas. She asked him and Taylor if they could go, and if so, would she buy tickets for them.

Link said he couldn't skate and didn't want to go.

Taylor immediately picked up the phone and said, 'Go,' and Selena said yes.

"Do you really want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"Yes!"

Taylor raised the corners of her lips and smiled, "It's so funny that you are so good at all sports, but you don't know how to skate, so how about Selena and I teach you how to skate on Christmas?"

"Thank you! You are such a good wife!"

Link pinched her cheek.

As soon as the phone hung up, it dinged again, and Ms. Mandy told him good news on the phone.

The organizer of the "American Spring Festival Gala" invited him to perform in the halftime show.

Link was a little surprised to hear the news.

The 'American Spring Festival Gala' is the NFL final, also known as the 'Super Bowl', and is the most watched sporting event in the United States.

It is generally held on the last Sunday of January or the first Sunday of February each year. It is also one of the most important annual unofficial holidays in the United States. The food consumption in the United States on the day of the Super Bowl is second only to Thanksgiving.

There is another statistic that clearly illustrates the appeal of the Super Bowl.

The total number of American TV viewers who watched the World Cup finals in 2006 was about 17 million, the audience who watched the Olympic opening ceremony in 2008 was about 12 million, and 120 million people voted in the presidential election in 2008.

In 2009, 130 million Americans watched the Super Bowl. At the same time, the Super Bowl event is also broadcast live or broadcast around the world. The number of viewers who watch the Super Bowl every year exceeds 1.5 billion, which is no less than the number of viewers who watch the Spring Festival Gala.

The Super Bowl is divided into two halves, with a 15-minute break in the middle.

Before 1990, the halftime show format was mostly used to pay tribute to celebrities.

Since 1991, pop music stars have been introduced to participate in the performance, also known as the 'halftime show'. The average ratings are 40%-60%, which is three times more than the combined ratings of Major League Baseball and the NBA Finals.

Because of the great influence of the Super Bowl, the singers invited to participate every year are top music stars, such as MJ, Shania Twain, Justin Timberlake, Diddy, U2, the Rolling Stones, etc. Little singers are not qualified at all. .

Link thought he had a chance to make it to the Super Bowl, but he never thought it would be so soon. After thinking about it, he probably took advantage of the venue.

This year's NFL finals will be played between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints on February 7 at the Dolphins Arena in Miami.

Now he has great influence in Miami, and the locals call him the 'Prince of Miami' and the 'Pride of Miami'.

Before holding a concert in Miami in October, the city hall presented him with the title of honorary citizen and gave him a 'Key to Miami' symbolizing honor.

If not, he would probably have to wait a few years to attend the Spring Festival Gala.

"Link, do you want to participate?"

Ms. Mandy asked.

The reason why I ask this is because he was invited to be a guest performer at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November, but he turned it down because he was busy touring and had no time.

Link thought about it and decided that this was a good opportunity. The Super Bowl has a huge influence. Performing at the halftime performance can further expand his influence in the United States and at the same time promote his third album.

"Go ahead, contact the organizers to find out when the rehearsal will be and how much time you have for the performance. We'll prepare in advance."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Mandy said.

Mandy asked him and Taylor if they wanted to come over on Christmas, but Link refused. Last year, no one was home, so he went over to join in the fun. It's better to spend Christmas at home.

"I heard that the Super Bowl invited you to perform?"

Seeing him hang up the phone, Taylor looked at him in surprise.

"Yes, that's right."

"You're amazing! I haven't received an invitation for three years since my debut, but you can after one year of debut. Humph! Tell me, why are you so amazing?"

Taylor wrapped his long legs around his waist and asked with his hands around his neck.

"Of course it's because I have a super beautiful and famous girlfriend."

Link smiled, hugging her hips.

"Humph! Slippery guy!"

Taylor curled the corners of his lips and leaned over to kiss him.