Chapter 1448 The Bottom Line of Ordinary People

‘Sony Columbia Records suddenly announced the cancellation of the Invincible world tour plan in the second half of the year, triggering massive protests from MJ fans…’

'The company has no intentions of being invincible,' MJ told reporters, complaining that Sony Columbia Records president Rick Rubin was primarily responsible for the poor sales of the new album. '

'MJ's sudden public bombardment of the company's executives caused a major earthquake within Sony Columbia Records and Epic Records. President Rick Rubin then responded that the situation MJ said did not exist at all. In just six months, they have already burned 25 million dollars in publicity expenses. The poor sales of the album and the suspension of the global tour plan are due to the September 11 incident and the subsequent security issues. Rick Rubin also admitted that there is not much confidence within the company about the tour's box office, and it is a combination of factors that led to this final result. '

'MJ's personal lawyer Blanca then refuted Rick Rubin's so-called 25 million statement. He believed that the production and publicity costs of the Invincible album were deliberately overestimated. '

'Rick Rubin scolded Branca's statement as baseless. He argued that the high production cost was due to MJ's high and weird requirements for recording. Ready for the best of the Invincible production team artists at all times, which included a professional recording studio and a full crew of recording crews in the basement parking garage of a luxury villa... but in reality, MJ never went there , the company had to struggle to satisfy his various eccentricities. '

'The earthquake has brought to the surface the internal contradictions of Sony Columbia Records. Rick Rubin, who is generally considered to be mediocre at the helm by the outside world, has recently suffered from the lower than expected sales of MJ's Invincible album, and he has been troubled both internally and externally. In the past five years, Sony Columbia Records has fallen from the number one in the industry to the third largest record company. It has completely missed the trend of teenage pop, and has not produced any local first-line stars... As Branca said, if the former president Morgan With Tula alive, this would never have happened. '

The TV screen in the hotel is showing Rick Rubin leaving the headquarters building of Sony Columbia Records in embarrassment. His iconic beard is flying in the wind, protected by security personnel, and squeezed away from the reporters. Not far away It was MJ fans holding protest signs and shouting slogans neatly.

"Fire Rick Rubin! We're going on tour! Fire Rick Rubin! We're going on tour!"

Rick Rubin glanced hastily at the crowd of protesters and got into the car.

Seeing this scene, Song Ya frowned.

Hayden turned off the TV, held his breath and waited for his master's order.

"You climbed the backstage window again?"

Song Ya spoke.

He remembers one time Hayden met MJ by climbing the backstage window.

"I..." Hayden lowered his head and looked at the big beer belly that was blocked by his house, and he couldn't see the big beer belly on his feet at all. Reese can't be sure, and after being your agent for so many years, I am now considered a relatively big target, and too many people and the media can recognize me."

"Climbing backstage windows is just a metaphor Hayden!"

Song Ya emphasized quietly: "If you don't pass William Morris, don't tell anyone about this matter, and arrange specific matters to be handled by assured people."

"Of course, of course... I will find a way." Hayden had no choice but to agree.

"In any case, before you speak, make sure that there is no one else around MJ, and that he is in a normal mental state." Song Ya urged again.

"I try not to screw it up."

"Never mess up..."

"yes."

At this moment, the phone rang, and the calling number belonged to Rick Rubin, and Song Ya went to the window to answer it.

"Damn it! APLUS!"

Rick Rubin complained loudly: "Haven't you told MJ we're on his side?"

"Nonsense, MJ is surrounded by people from Epic Records and David Geffen, Branca's position is also very confusing, and he himself... just like Motura commented back then: Anyone who pops a balloon will not be in his Staying around for too long, even if it is right. He has been a king in the deep palace for too long, even if he can accept a little bit of harsh advice, it will not force the new album to be released as scheduled after the outbreak of September 11."

Song Ya has seen through MJ for a long time, "You and I don't need to be betrayed by the person we help in order to be a good person, even if the other person is unintentional... that would be too wronged."

"That's true, but I'm wronged now! MJ took all the anger out on me for the canceled tour and the poor sales of the new album, damn it! I've always been nice to him..."

Rick Rubin pitifully said, "I don't even know what to do now, aren't you omnipotent APLUS? At least communicate with MJ before he gets mad at me."

"I told you, I have to find a chance! Rick, it's your sudden conscience that wants to be a saint, so you should have the consciousness to sacrifice yourself..." Song Ya teased him with a smile.

"You're a millionaire, you can still laugh... Saints, sacrifices, etc. are not enough. I'm just an ordinary person in this circle with a slightly higher bottom line."

Rick Rubin replied dejectedly: "That's fine, I'm going to take the opportunity to run away anyway, as long as I can live up to my conscience, the rest of the work belongs to you APLUS."

"What... why run away? You have to hold on for a while, hey!"

"Ah? What are you talking about? The signal over there is not good! Are you in Silla, right? It's too far away...Hello!? APLUS? Hello!?" Rickrubin deliberately yelled.

'Beep beep...'

A busy tone came from the phone.

"Huh! It's really..." Song Ya shook her head and smiled bitterly at Hayden helplessly, "You and old Mike fly back to the United States to settle it, and he will fully cooperate with you."

"Okay." Hayden led the order and hurried to pack the luggage with Old Mike, and then came back to say goodbye.

"Be smart, Hayden, don't expose us this time." Song Ya warned for the last time, and at the same time exchanged a knowing look with Old Mike.

"Don't worry, boss." Hayden and Old Mike went out.

"Why!"

Song Ya continued to meditate alone in the hotel room. If she followed the action plan that David Geffen and Harvey fooled before, she would definitely sit back and watch MJ suffer bad luck, because according to what David Geffen and the others said, it was nothing more than waiting until MJ's economy Hidden dangers broke out, and then he stood by and did not give MJ financial help, and his media also remained silent and did not speak for him.

Although it should not be bankrupt as rumored by the tabloids, but in order to keep half of the equity in Sony’s copyright library, MJ has been following Sony’s efforts to increase the copyright of new songs and new acquisitions in recent years. He is now in debt to David. Geffen, Sony, and banks have a lot of money, and the specific figure is at least 200 million or more.

When MJ sold off half of Sony's copyright library under the pressure of bankruptcy, he took the opportunity to buy back the copyright of the previous songs according to the agreement with David Geffen.

But it is obvious that David Geffen and the others lied. Their real plan is more sinister, and they are rushing to expose the old scars of the MJ case in 1992, and the method is still framed. The trap has been dug. This is impossible. It was simply to make MJ go bankrupt.

After Rick Rubin's conscience found out that he had quietly betrayed, Song Ya knew that David Geffen's so-called "buy back" copyright library was not true, and the word "robbing" might be more accurate.

On the one hand, Song Ya considers herself a person with a bottom line, and disdains to do such insidious things with David Geffen and the others. On the other hand, David Geffen and others may not be able to execute their plans perfectly. Some places are very shrewd and have the strength to fight back. If I cooperate with them to do this kind of thing, there is a risk of being exposed later. One black light teamed up with white people to persecute another black light... This kind of material is too disastrous up.

The most important thing is that Song Ya smelled the familiar shadow of Motura when he dealt with him from the plan relayed by Rick Rubin, and Motura was already dead. Howard Stringer, thinking about it now, the shooting case back then Howard Stringer is likely to know in advance, and there is even a certain probability that he is the boss behind the scenes, because Motura must be a thunderbolt, he was able to command Motura back then, and he also has the power to make Motura see hope .

In the investigation of the FBI trio, the head of the trio Steve Hines and Howard Stringer also have an intersection. Had dealings with him.

If it wasn't for Rick Rubin's betrayal, it would be impossible for David Geffen and the others to tell themselves that Howard Stringer was also involved in the plan against MJ, and he may even be the actual commander-in-chief.

This bureau also has one of the people I hate the most: Oprah.

I wouldn't get involved in that kind of thing and go along with the deadly enemies, and it would be like handing over another handle for no reason.

So does David Geffen know the role and true intention of Howard Stringer? After all, the close relationship between David Geffen and himself is clear in the industry, and Howard Stringer is likely to have deceived David Geffen.

"Hmm..." Song Ya pondered lightly.

Regardless of whether David Geffen knows it or not, he will definitely be furious if this plan is destroyed by himself, and the good relationship that has been established for many years will be destroyed. He and Harvey also cooperated with former Prime Minister Lazarenko in blackmailing Ermao At one time, they were the kind of Hollywood scavengers who just swapped out the new target for MJ.

MJ is unlucky, will it be his turn soon? I am much richer than MJ...

It was too much to take it for granted that I readily agreed to David and Harvey. These Jews in the media industry are too powerful, and it is dangerous and unnecessary to turn against them.

This point cannot be ignored, and the heart of defense is indispensable.

In any case, let's follow your heart first, Song Ya has strengthened his faith, and it is just during this time that he can hide away and watch the development of things quietly.

‘Earlier, Rick Rubin announced through his personal lawyer that he would be responsible for Sony Columbia Records’ business difficulties and internal turmoil in recent years, resigned from the position of president of Sony Columbia Records, and bid farewell to the record company he had served for five years...’

‘Rick Rubin’s friend told this reporter that he has endured pressure beyond imagination during this period, and was on the verge of a mental breakdown. Now it’s time for him to take a good vacation...’

On June 30, 2002, good guy Rick Rubin got his feet wet. Reporters and paparazzi flocked to what they believed to be the winning side: firing the boss of the company, MJ, in one fell swoop with a simple public opinion campaign.

'MJ! Do you have anything to say to Rick Rubin? '

Facing the reporter's question, MJ, who was holding his four-month-old son in his arms, smiled and said: "I am shocked by Rick's choice, I don't deny that I had some unhappiness with him recently, but it was just a disagreement at work. In private, we are friends, my family and colleagues love him, Rick is a good guy and I wish him a speedy recovery."

'MJ! Is your world tour expected to resume in the second half of the year? ’ another reporter asked.

"I don't know, I'm working tirelessly for it, and I don't want to disappoint fans all over the world..." MJ coped with it with ease, "In short, I'm working hard, please don't give up hope."

"Sony executives are persuading Rick Rubin to change his mind. His move is likely to be a retreat..."

Turning his face away, as soon as he left the camera, his personal lawyer Branca came over to report: "It's hard to say, we can't be careless."

"The new president candidate is very important to us, isn't it? You should start related activities as soon as possible to see if you can exert some influence on Sony. Some of our friends are also eligible to be considered by Sony, aren't they?"

MJ's thinking is very clear. Rick Rubin's mental breakdown and resignation have instantly increased his deterrent power. The current situation is very favorable. As long as the global tour resumes in the second half of the year, the sales of Invincible's album will be greatly improved." We need this expected revenue," he told Branca.

"I see."

Branca and other subordinates were on the phone, leaving the errands to do errands. MJ carried his youngest son and walked into the mansion of Elizabeth Taylor, a good friend who had forgotten his age, under heavy protection.

"The British paparazzi are still so annoying..." Elizabeth Taylor was reading the newspaper, and rumors such as 'MJ bullying the president of the record company' were already spreading in the UK.

The British tabloids have always disliked him. MJ knew this well, and it didn't matter. He looked at the TV in front of Elizabeth Taylor.

Lucky that my lips not only mumble

They spill kisses like a fountain

Soyoudon'

Lucky that I have strong legs like my mother

It is the MV of Shakira's hit single WheneverWherever.

"How did this girl do it? Her waist twisted like a water snake. It's so good to be young..." Yu Po noticed his gaze and said in an envious tone.

"Um."

Shakira's new album released at the end of last year became popular all over the world except the United States. She is a rare and legitimate singer under Sony Columbia Records. Except that Mi J actually doesn't like this colleague very much. It's not that she had a relationship with APLUS. Mainly hate the Latin gang behind her.

But today I am in a good mood, so I smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Congratulations, you defeated Rick Rubin." Yu Po said again.

"I'm not that bad..." He would no longer hide his small complacency in front of his close friends, but felt embarrassed by this complacency, and smiled with his head down.

"By the way, someone wants to see you, inside." At Yupo's place, his subordinates will not be around, but the personal bodyguards, nannies and nurses who take care of the youngest son are all there.

"Go in and talk to them." Yu Po pointed to a door, "I hold the child."

"Who is it?" MJ asked confusedly.

"Go in. You guys, just wait outside..." Yu Po pointed at the bodyguards, preventing them from following in.

"Yo, MJ! Seriously, it's hard to see you."

The King of Pop was almost terrified by a well-known fierce blackie. At first he thought it was someone's bodyguard, but there seemed to be some familiarity, especially the voice.

"I seem to have heard about you somewhere..."

"Is my song right? I have collaborated with APLUS on many famous songs!"

Old Hei's boasting reminded him, "Oh, you are..."

"Al! Ha!"

Lao Hei patted his chest to introduce himself, then suddenly approached, "Someone asked me to tell you..."

Half an hour later, MJ walked out of the room with a frown, and his subordinates came in to report, "British director Martin Bashir is waiting for you at Neverland. He wants to talk about the documentary 'Living with Michael Jackson'."

"Tell him that I don't have time right now, and I'll make an appointment later." MJ replied.

"But Martin Basher's documentary team has been waiting for a long time. The director introduced by Mr. Weinstein is the most suitable in the industry." The subordinate added.

"I don't have the energy to deal with the film crew right now, you know." MJ took a deep look at the subordinate who used to work for David Geffen, "Put it off indefinitely for now, just apologize to Harvey for me .”

"All right."

In Xinluo, Song Ya, who was holding a microphone in his hand, was closing his eyes and resting his mind. The silencer handed over the phone, "Who? David? What? Is there something wrong?"

He probably took the phone away, and shouted: "The signal here is not good! Who resigned? Can't hear you clearly! I'm going to play, can we talk later? Yes! The closing ceremony of the World Cup! OK, hang up!"

Throwing the phone back to the muffler, he ran out of the stadium channel under the escort of the staff, waved his hands and rushed straight to the stage amidst the crazy cheers of the audience, where he joined other local Silla singers and sang in unison: " Arirang, Arirang, ah Larirang..."

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