American Entertainment: Taylor Swift wrote a song for the beginning

Chapter 67: The Great Combs

"Young man, your song is very popular. I'm so happy for you, aren't I?" Sean Combs, who was wearing white clothes and black sunglasses, couldn't help but whisper in Ryan's ear after the photo was taken, and took the opportunity to tighten his hand around Ryan's shoulders.

"Even though you only have two songs, you're definitely at the top of my party music playlist!" Sean continued.

There is no party lover who doesn’t like Ryan. His electronic music has the wonderful effect of “refreshing the mind” and makes people feel excited.

"You are welcome to come anytime. I will send someone to give you a number. This is my private number. Only my closest friends will get this number. No matter where you are, on the top of the Himalayas or in the uninhabited area of Antarctica, just make a phone call and someone will pick you up and take you directly to my party!"

"Do you want to know why? Because your songs are so damn great. Which record company did you sign with?" Sean Combs asked.

Seeing this, Scooter on the side immediately stepped forward to strike up a conversation, continuing the topic, mentioning Republic Records and Jermaine Dupri. Sean Combs nodded but didn't say anything.

Ryan felt a chill in his heart. He just came over and asked for a photo at the first opportunity. He couldn't just run away, right?

As the flashes went on, Ryan knew he was on the "guest list" and if this guy fell one day, he would never be able to clear himself.

A simple search on the Internet will reveal that this current entertainment and business tycoon has a "bad record". In 99, because Nas' new song MV was DISSed by him, Sean rushed into the office of Nas' manager with two people and beat him up.

Also in 99, he had an argument with someone in a New York nightclub, and a gunfight broke out between the two sides. His girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, nicknamed Chicken Leak, was present at the time.

His partners have accused him of being threatened with violence, and last year someone was violently beaten for talking to his girlfriend, and another man associated with his girlfriend had his car blown up.

All the lawsuits that Sean Combs experienced were finally settled quietly. These are just the things that are on the surface. Who knows what will happen in private.

After the photo was taken, Sean walked towards Rachel who was next to Ryan and took the same photo. During the process, Sean also put his hand on Rachel's waist.

He also said something to Rachel, who responded with a smile.

Then Sean left to chat with other guests. Among the six DJs, he only took photos with Ryan and Rachel.

Ryan looked at the time. It was only 3:30 in the afternoon. He had already achieved his goal and didn't want to stay here any longer.

"I have to go find Scout," Ryan said to Joel.

"Ok." Joel seemed absent-minded, probably still thinking about the beautiful woman in the room.

Ryan searched for a long time and finally found Scooter. At the moment, he was standing alone with Robin. The two were originally communicating about something, but when they saw Ryan coming, they stopped talking tacitly.

Ryan expressed his desire to leave early, using the excuse that he was unwell.

"At least you have to stay until nightfall and do your job well. Besides, there will be a highlight later. Don't you want to open your eyes? This is the 'original' that you will never see in your life!" Scooter reminded.

About half an hour later, Ryan found out what the so-called "original" was. It turned out to be Dunlap's version of the Declaration of Independence.

It was not the original document stored in the National Archives, but the handwritten copy on parchment that John Dunlap produced and sent to the colonies in about 1774 printed copies on the evening of July 7, 4. This was the first time the Declaration of Independence was publicly circulated.

As of now, there are only 25 copies of this batch in existence, two of which are still in the UK. They are veritable cultural relics for Americans.

This time, the copy that appeared at the venue was from the private collection of Hollywood producer Norman Lear. It was exquisitely framed and carried in by four security guards.

The atmosphere at the scene was also pushed to a peak by the sudden appearance of this artifact, and some people shouted USA. "Quiet, at this moment today, I want to say a few words to everyone." Sean had stood on a high place without knowing when, holding the upright photo frame with one hand and facing the crowd.

"Today, I don't think anyone would think that a young black man would bring the Declaration of Independence to a party. Today it came with me, and I promise not to spill the champagne on it..." He stroked his chest with his hand and gave a glorious speech. Words such as "love this land" and "unity" came out of his mouth, and the guests below couldn't help but become solemn.

Then Sean changed the subject and his tone suddenly became passionate: "But this year, our values ​​have been seriously challenged..." He mentioned a series of Guanhai's competitors, calling these people "hypocritical", "full of lies" and "incompetent", and then he did not hesitate to praise Guanhai with all kinds of words, calling on everyone to support the black candidate.

Some people whistled and some applauded.

"Are you sneering?" A voice came into Ryan's ear. It was the young woman named Rachel.

"Isn't this a black comedy?" Ryan asked.

"Indeed." Rachel couldn't help but sneer.

Ryan saw that the black man who had just communicated with Rachel was now standing next to Sean Combs. The bald head was very recognizable, and this man was obviously Combs' confidant.

"Why are you here?" A voice interrupted their conversation again.

It turned out to be Paris Hilton, and she warmly put her arm around Rachel's, and it was obvious that they were very close.

"Come with me, I'll introduce you to some people." Paris pulled her away, and in the process turned back and gave Ryan a meaningful look, reminding him not to forget what to do later.

Ryan stayed more on the DJ table. Although Scooter strictly asked Ryan to play more soothing music that was suitable for the party style, Ryan still played Harlem rock.

The melody of this song is already known to most people. As the lyrics "Let's Harlem Shake" appeared, many guests began to make funny dance moves. Ryan saw Mariah Carey, who had not yet had time to completely "turn into a cow", holding up her glass and started swaying along. Nicole Scherzinger even raised her hands and swayed her waist from side to side. She was really happy for her current boyfriend Hamilton.

Ryan took out the camera he had prepared in advance and recorded this precious shot slowly. Countless celebrities were dancing the Harlem Shake together, which would make the song even more famous.

It's a pity that the security personnel came over and stopped him sternly halfway through the playback, otherwise Ryan could have filmed more scenes, but these ten seconds are enough for now.

As the sun gradually sets, all the outdoor lights are turned on, and several "women in black" appear on the scene at some point. Their tight black skirts make their bodies look slim and graceful. They frequently interact with the guests, and the completely different outfits distinguish them from the guests.

Obviously, these were a group of "waiters" hired by Scooter at the instruction of Sean.

Ryan now finally knew who the so-called "distinguished guests" were. One was LA Reed, whom he had heard of before, and the other was Neil Portnow, CEO of the Recording Academy.

The full name of the Recording Academy is the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. It is more like an association, and its most important asset is the Grammy Awards.

Neil Portnow, the CEO, was once LA Reed's deputy. Now, together with LA Reed, he is Sean Combs' guest of honor. However, the two were very low-key when they arrived and went straight into the backstage, giving no chance to chat with the artists who swarmed over, otherwise the two might have been unable to move at the scene.

Ryan felt that he had gained a lot from this trip to the White Party. Not only did he find a partner to work with, but he also filmed a celebrity-led version of the Harlem Shake that had great publicity value.

Just as Ryan was about to pack up his belongings and leave, a woman's scream suddenly came from the distance.

Then Ryan saw the shirtless Joel being "escorted" by security personnel. Paris Hilton was wrapped in a bath towel, looking terrified. She turned her head and saw Ryan hurriedly preparing to leave.

"You bastard, you can't leave!" she pointed at Ryan.

(End of this chapter)