From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

The emergence of TMZ was undoubtedly a significant change, creating ripples and sparking waves in the existing Hollywood gossip news market.

The information network built around Harry and Colin, two seasoned paparazzi, has indeed found a unique path.

Of course, no one knows what will happen next, but at least for now, Harry is full of confidence, seeing different prospects for his career development.

The premise is that they need to seize opportunities and firmly grasp every exclusive.

Like right now—

Anson.

In the early stages of TMZ's creation, 80% of the traffic came from Anson and 'Bennifer.' Now, the website's foundation is still too fragile to withstand any storms, so he must closely follow Anson's movements.

Colin used his inside connections to get information about Warner Records' contract. Anyway, Anson doesn't have much weight in the music field, so it's not confidential. After a bit of effort and a tip, Colin successfully saw the original contract.

Eight hundred thousand dollars, 20% royalties, one album.

However, Warner Records has the right of first refusal for the band's second album.

That is to say, if the band chooses to sign with another record company for their second album, as long as Warner Records matches the contract terms, the band must sign with Warner Records, with no room for negotiation.

For a moment, it's hard to say whether Warner Records or the band is at a disadvantage.

However, it can still be seen that Warner Records is very accommodating to the band. Without sacrificing their own interests or harming their bottom line, they did not exploit the new band; instead, they showed sufficient respect.

Even Colin, a professional, said he couldn't understand this contract.

To say it's special, the band didn't gain any advantages; to say it's not special, Warner Records didn't push their luck. Overall, it can even be called… 'fair.'

This wave of operations immediately mobilized all netizens and industry media. Regardless of the news, TMZ has already reaped a wave of traffic.

Anson is still standing at the forefront, and the heat shows no sign of waning.

Not to mention Harry, even Colin said that they must firmly grasp Anson's exclusive. Now other competitors have joined one after another, and the entire melee situation has emerged. The next period of time is crucial.

Every cell in Harry's body is on alert—

So, the band is resting, but what about Anson?

Either the band is排挤isolating Anson, and internal strife has appeared before the album is even finished; or Anson has special matters to deal with.

Regardless of the possibility, Harry doesn't have time to deal with 'Entertainment Weekly.'

…That's how it is.

You can think and discuss it. You are welcome to contact TMZ at any time. I await good news. Thank you for your cooperation and sincerely appreciate your call.

A burst of polite and perfunctory remarks were thrown out like that, without even thinking, and then the phone was hung up directly.

On the other end of the phone, 'Entertainment Weekly': …

Beep beep beep.

Looking at the busy tone of the receiver, they stood there in a daze, doubting their life. Just now, did that paparazzi hang up the phone?

However, Harry didn't have time to take care of the fragile hearts of traditional print media. He pushed open the car door and walked over. Although his whole body was resisting getting close to Anson, there was no way now, was there?

Anyway, Anson is not in sight.

Harry kept persuading himself, preparing to interact with Connor and them.

So, where is Anson?

Anson is on the phone.

To be precise, the band's work in the recording studio today was not smooth. Being confined to the recording studio for a long time inevitably made their state strange, both depressed and suffocated. Some ups and downs are normal.

Originally, they were going to rest for thirty minutes, emptying their heads to adjust their state. Anson was with everyone, but before leaving the recording studio, he inadvertently glanced at his phone and noticed that there were three missed calls.

All from the same person.

Obviously, there must be something important, but all three calls failed to reach Anson. Anson, who was wholeheartedly immersed in the recording work, didn't pay attention to his phone at all.

Now that he saw it, he took advantage of the break to call back.

The phone also waited for a while before finally being connected.

Uncle Darren, I'm sorry, I was in the recording studio just now.

The missed call was from Darren Star. In any case, Anson had to return the call.

On the other end of the phone, there was a slight pause, and Darren's brain also reacted, 'Ah, oh oh oh, I remember, it seems like there was such a thing, saying that you were recording an album. God, I forgot all about it. It seems I'm getting old.'

'Uncle Darren, your head is already filled with information about TV series production, and all other useless news is stuffed into the corners. This is the right approach.'

With a joke, Anson successfully made Darren laugh heartily, 'Only you can find a reasonable explanation for such a sad thing.'

'So, is the album recording going smoothly?'

Anson let out a long breath, 'One step at a time, it takes a process. To be honest, I've encountered some bottlenecks in the past two days, so much so that I can't help but start thinking that maybe making an album is a bad idea.'

Darren was a little surprised, 'Why?'

Anson shrugged lightly, 'This is only our first album, and we've encountered a creative crisis halfway through. It doesn't sound good.'

'Haha.' Darren laughed, 'Of course, there's another explanation. You're novices, everything is unfamiliar, temporarily unskilled, inevitably needing to run-in and explore. When you gradually become skilled, it will be smooth.'

Anson, 'Hmm, that sounds like it makes sense.'

Darren, 'That's for sure. Look at those legendary singers, their first albums are often immature and incomplete, and they slowly mature until the third and fourth albums; otherwise, if the first album reaches its peak, it can only go downhill.'

'Ha.' This time it was Anson's turn to laugh, 'Don't think I can't tell, Uncle Darren, you're tricking me into making a few more albums.'

Darren did not hide his surprise, 'Wait, you only plan to record one album?'

Anson: … 'One album at a time, let's make the first album first.'

Darren deliberately joked, 'Oh, millions of girls will be disappointed. Your performance in 'The Princess Diaries' was pretty good.'

Anson smiled wryly and scratched his head, 'Uncle Darren, you called me, it shouldn't be to confess for millions of girls, right?'

'Haha. Anson, I like your confidence, haha.' Darren burst out laughing, 'No, I called you because I have a request, about a movie, that may need your help, I don't know if you have time.'