Chicago 1990

The evening of July 10, 2003.

The smart girl starring Mariah Carey wisely chose to start painting after the blockbuster Independence Day schedule, and the premiere ceremony was also held in her hometown of New York.

Song Ya helped the platform, and also brought in a lot of A+ to help the stars.

"There are a lot of powerful enemies."

Last week, Terminator 3, Charlie Belle 2, Pretty Lady in Law, 28 Days of Surprise, Pirates of the Caribbean, plus the extended screenings of Fifty Shades of Gray 2, Finding Nemo, The Hulk, Sinbad’s Legend of the Seven Seas, It can be described as hell-level difficulty.

Although there was only one Raiders of the Fallen that was opened this week, according to the effect and evaluation of the smart girl's previous screening, Song Ya knew that the ex-wife's movie was set again, so he said strange things with a smile on his face.

"Humph!"

Mariah Carey was in double happiness. She starred in the movie and finally won a contract of 100 million yuan from Viking Records. She successfully transferred from Sony Columbia Records to the EMI camp. Yin and Yang were strangely indifferent, "Wait and see."

"Hey-hey……"

Song Ya was happy again when she heard her words. Viking Records’ seven-year one-billion-dollar contract was very fictitious. The gambling record sales figures are almost impossible to complete in this era. Therefore, she can actually get only two of them. Thousands of looks.

But the ex-wife doesn't matter, just earn enough face. She, EMI and Viking Records are busy publishing drafts all over the world. The transfer price of 100 million still proves that she is a top DIVA, and everyone is happy.

"Hey! Welcome! Lee! Jenna!"

Mariah Carey squeezed her throat to greet the little plums Li Peisi and Jenna Dewan who walked through the red carpet together. Next month, their dance show My Life 6 is about to start, and they are also gaining exposure.

After the sixth part of the Dancing My Life series, there is no stamina. As far as the career planning of the two stars of Xiaoli and Jenna Diwan is concerned, they all need to say goodbye to this high school musical series for three consecutive years. A higher goal is moving forward, so after the negotiation broke down, both of them chose not to renew the contract.

However, after losing the two leading actors who have accumulated a fan base and have a certain box office appeal, Warner Pictures, Geffen Pictures and A+ Entertainment have no intention to continue this project that has been drained of the last trace of value, and dance my life series. It was refrigerated the second time.

Mariah Carey deliberately held the tall and handsome little plum in front of her little ex-husband and scratched her head in front of the camera.

"Who is his new boyfriend?"

"It seems to be obsessed with someone in the hormone crew."

Song Ya and David Geffen leaned together and looked at the little plum who didn't dare to come out with a smile.

Of course, David Geffen used this opportunity to come here mainly to communicate with MJ. Although MJ's resistance was fierce, it was of no avail. Being sent to court is no longer certain. Sony Columbia Records also decided to let his collection. Issued as scheduled.

"I heard Howard Stringer hates him." Song Ya tentatively said.

"Human nature. I heard that if it weren't for him to jump out, Howard Stringer might have been ordered to go to Tokyo as CEO of the head office after the Sony shock. Now...hehe, there is only a vacant Sony head of the global entertainment business. "

David Geffen still didn't have any doubts about the black pharaoh beside him, "but this result may be better, MJ still can't jump out of his palm."

"Yes."

MJ can’t hide from this difficult situation. After that, he can only look at his own willpower. On the surface, Song Ya has already withdrawn from the “Injury Alliance”, and it is difficult for him to show more interest and actively change the subject. “Do you think Sony’s Tokyo headquarters Will it authorize the Beats Music Store?"

"What? Do you want to bypass Howard Stringer?" David Geffen was keen.

"No way, I tried, Howard Stringer hates me too much."

The agreed deadline is in October. The Beats Music Store has been authorized by Disney, Warner, EMI, and BMG. Universal Music is only waiting for the final contract, leaving the last Sony/music copyright library and Sony’s other local copyright library in this book. Authorization, time is running out, it must be done as soon as possible.

"Hey!"

David Geffen sighed. He couldn't do anything about it. For Harvey, his relationship with Song Ya is better, and his interests are deeply bound. He also understands Song Ya better as soon as he finds that Oprah is also in the game. Immediately quit with anger. After all, the grievances between the two groups ended early, and they were on guard against each other and could no longer cooperate.

It's a pity that Rick Rubin ran away...

He is still struggling with this. He knows that the early festivals between Rikrupin and Song Ya do not involve fundamental contradictions and can be bridged.

"Why... I'll be an intermediary and arrange for Howard Stringer to meet you?"

The clever girl’s movie-watching experience is really bad. After repeated consideration, David Geffen simply pulled Song Ya out of the room and made suggestions.

Black Pharaoh has a net worth of over ten billion, and he is a tycoon who is wrestling with Steve Jobs. He has a bag in his mind to turn his face on MJ.

"Can."

Song Ya refused. According to the information obtained through Underwood and the Ministry of Justice insider Cassidy, the FBI trio leader Hines had called Howard Stringer’s office a few times before he was killed, although the FBI did not suspect. The target is directed at him, but this little evidence is enough for himself.

It's time to face each other once.

The only surviving FBI trio, Dave Norton, is already shocked. In order not to be wiped out, he must choose to protect himself. Old Mike and Franklin are planning to get evidence from there, hoping that it will not be one step later.

"That's right."

David Geffen didn’t notice the hatred in Song Ya’s twisted eyes, and said happily: “Don’t forget, because of XBOX, the PS Gang at Sony’s Tokyo headquarters does not like you either. Things can be done in Howards. Ginger is the best solution at this level."

"I know."

Song Ya smiled faintly, "There is always a way."

Seeing the meaning, David Geffen should indeed be unaware that Howard Stringer was involved in the shooting, and he did not expect Howard Stringer. For Sony, he has two plans, one soft and one hard, waiting for someone to go to Tokyo and the other party. It is too late to make a choice after the negotiation.

After staying in New York for a few days, he comforted his ex-wife, who rushed to the street again, to accompany their son Rega by the way. On a sunny morning, he met Howard Stringer.

"Haha! David."

The location is still a golf course. The Howard Stringer in the white T and white ball cap is also a standard old white man. He wears glasses and has a square face. He looks very kind. He enthusiastically walked towards Song Ya and David Geffen, who had come together, "Happy meeting, APLUS."

However, his current public image is a bit similar to the Goldman Sachs boss Paulson. After being dirty by MJ, people think of the photo with devil horns shown by MJ when they mention him, just like when Paulson is mentioned, people’s minds Movie characters in The Wolf of Wall Street will appear in the movie.

"Have you two met?" David Geffen asked.

"Really? It doesn't seem to be?" Howard Stringer made a look that he was not sure.

"should not."

When the enemy met, Song Ya still maintained a good demeanor. He couldn't let the other party see that he had locked the target.

The three of them exchanged simple greetings and chatted while playing ball.

After playing and socializing for a long time, Song Ya is no longer a proficient player at the beginning.

"Howard, since you have authorized the songs in the Apple Music Store, are there any obstacles to cooperating with APLUS companies?"

David Geffen knocked on the side to help lobby, Howard Stringer never accepted the move, which made him feel a bit shameless, after all, he has a net worth of about four billion this year, and Howard Stringer is just a senior manager who works for the book. people.

Before Song Ya, he said that he was not polite, "Everyone is a friend, what are your concerns, can you just tell them and help solve them?"

"Mainly from the headquarters, because of the game console business..."

Howard Stringer shied away.

"I will go to Tokyo, I believe I can coordinate." Song Ya said with a smile on his face.

"Um."

Howard Stringer nodded and said nothing.

David Geffen and Song Ya exchanged glances, opened the ball first, leaving time for the two to get along alone.

"Then we will talk after your Tokyo trip?"

Howard Stringer made gestures to prepare to hit the ball. It seemed that he had no idea about today's meeting, mainly because of the face of David Geffen, who was out of the game.

"Okay." Song Ya stood behind, his eyes fell on the back of his head, and suddenly remembered the sturdy metal cue in his hand. If you start at this time...

Forget it, shake his head to drive the thought out of his head.

'boom! ’

Howard Stringer also hit the ball, and then said as he walked forward: "By the way, I heard that the parent company of Beats is having some trouble?"

"Yes, mainly patent litigation."

Business competition is unlikely to go smoothly. After the merger of HandSpring and Palm, the new company began to encounter intensive litigation, mainly from Jobs’ Apple and smartphone competitors, BlackBerry’s parent company RIM, and Apple’s troubles caused by HandSpring’s Beats , And the patent dispute with RIM has always been with Palm.

Jobs seems to have reached a tacit agreement with RIM. The lawsuit this time, in line with the uproar of the technology media, came very violently, in a posture to stifle Palm that has already risen.

"Howard, I know that you and Mr. Motula used to have a good relationship. I don't think those past events will affect our relationship, right?"

Song Ya said this deliberately, putting on a posture of seeking reconciliation for the authorization of the music store, and did not mention MJ. "I don't deny that we urgently need the help of Sony Music Copyright."

Even dare to mention Motura in person? ! Howard Stringer also wanted to swing a club back, but he thought of the bulging muscles under the other's T-shirt and the accompanying bodyguards in the distance, suppressing this impulse, and sneered in his heart and thought: "Never should never be wrong," Let you fall into my hands again this time!

Authorization is impossible. If I don’t give it, the Walkman business you spent a lot of money on will lose to Apple because of incomplete songs. With Jobs’s ability, it’s impossible to let go of this advantage. Palm’s market value will be very fast. I was hit hard, how could this kind of good thing be done by you in my hands?

"Don't mention those... I understand, I also want to help, but you know, I can't count this alone."

I dare not violently beat people, but I am happy to take the opportunity to watch your jokes! Howard Stringer played dumb: "Is that authorization... important?"

"certainly."

"OK, I will call Sony Columbia Records and wait for my message."

It’s also good to be able to delay you some time. He smiled and asked, “By the way, I also heard that the three founders of 3DFX are also preparing to initiate a lawsuit.”

"The three of them are clowns." Song Ya replied disdainfully.

"Also, I heard that Beats is also planning to open its own chain store?"

"Yes."

"It's going to cost a lot, right? Now the rent of a good store has risen too far." He pretended to be concerned.

"Yes, although we started later than Apple, we have to do this sooner or later."

"I heard that Apple is cooperating with the developer who just bought the General Building in New York to open a flagship store on Fifth Avenue?"

Every question he has is rumored to be unfavorable news for him, and Apple’s pressure is also all-round. “I also heard that you seem to care about my business?” Song Ya slammed the ball out and squatted. Cue, look straight into the opponent's eyes.

"You are the most successful idol in the past decade. Whether in the entertainment or technology industry, APLUS, not only me, I am afraid everyone is studying you now."

Howard Stringer will not lose at least, "They want to copy your path to success, or find a chance to beat you and replace it."

"I can understand too."

Song Ya was too lazy to talk nonsense, and asked bluntly: "A condition?"

"Sorry, I still have to say sorry..."

After Howard Stringer said these words, the two people who looked at each other fell silent, and time seemed to be frozen. At this time, a gust of wind blew on the court, blowing their trousers like a flag.

"Sir?"

Until the caddies carrying equipment turned around and asked.

"OK, that's it?" Song Ya asked coldly.

"What else? I said nothing more."

Howard Stringer didn't want to be at a disadvantage when faced with this young face, even if the wealth gap was infinite.

Song Ya threw the caddy in his hand to the caddy, "Tell David, I have to leave beforehand."

"Stop playing?"

"I still prefer the kind of colorful play with Jordan." Song Ya walked to the golf cart.

"It's okay, I'll make an exception for you!" Howard Stringer shouted at his back.

"I'm afraid you can't afford it."

Song Ya waved goodbye domineeringly, as if driving away a fly.

This crazy Nger!

Damn it!

Howard Stringer was frustrated by his last sentence. He returned home and vowed that he would not let the other party get the copyright library authorization, and contacted friends in the Tokyo headquarters to ensure this, and even ordered his men to see if they could find the other party's company. Evidence of infringement of Sony's patents.

As the former overlord of the Walkman industry, the reasons for initiating a lawsuit can always be found.

A few days later, he was very happy about this incident, and began to contact Jobs to seek the possibility of a class action. The Bloomberg machine on the desk suddenly jumped out of a newsletter.

‘YAHOO acquired 80% of APLUS’s Goto company by way of share swap and cash. It is believed that the total amount of this transaction is $1.6 billion. ’

1.6 billion?

So how much did Nger cost to buy AltaVitsa plus Goto? 800 million?

He stunned ~www.NovelMTL.com~ and began to search for news on the Internet, and called to ask people.

After a while, a photo of his CEO Terry Semel and GotoCEO William Zhang shaking hands and signing a contract was published on the homepage of YAHOO Finance. The smiles of YAHOO founders such as Song Ya and Jerry Yang standing behind and applauding were particularly dazzling.

He even saw the Wall Street Wolf King Carl Icahn in this photo!

Don't they have a grudge? Why did you get it together? ?

Yeah! It was from this Nger that Karl Icahn took over a lot of YAHOO stocks back then!

"The new alliance between YAHOO and APLUS will definitely initiate a patent lawsuit against Gugou!"

A friend said on the phone: "Yahoo has supported Jugou for many years, and Goto is the pioneer of the website advertising bidding ranking model. Now Jugou's IPO plan is in big trouble!"

(End of this chapter)