Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

Chapter 387: Announcing Retirement from the Music Industry

Apart from Will Guler’s new work, Link also agreed to Casey Affleck to make a cameo in his self-written and directed biographic movie "I’m Still Here".

This film tells the story of the big star Joaquin Phoenix who suddenly decided to quit acting to become a rapper.

Link will play himself in the movie, Joaquin’s friend, a top singer who has successfully crossed fields.

According to Casey Affleck, the role was specifically designed for him.

Link found it interesting and agreed to it.

After the premiere ceremony, the "Scandal Plan" crew started a nationwide roadshow, and Link, being a supporting actor, only participated in the publicity activities in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and other places.

Emma Stone was the leading actress and she joined the crew in almost every major city’s publicity events, which was quite exhausting.

However, her efforts were not in vain. "Scandal Plan" was released on a Friday, and over the weekend, it garnered 21.1 million US dollars at 2,856 theaters in North America, averaging 6,673 US dollars per theater, ranking second during the same period.

The weekend box office champion was "Resident Evil 4", directed by Paul Anderson and starred by Milla Jovovich and Wentworth Miller, which earned 26.65 million US dollars over the weekend.

The third place was taken by "Monteloca" starring Selena, which earned 14.86 million US dollars over the weekend at 2,668 theaters.

The fourth place was "American Citizen", starring George Clooney, which earned 9.37 million US dollars in its second week, accumulating to 26.41 million US dollars.

The fifth place was "Robbers" led by Paul Walker, in its fourth week of release, it earned 4 million this week, cumulatively reaching 42.34 million US dollars.

Although "Scandal Plan" did not achieve the highest box office revenue during the same period, with a production cost of 10 million US dollars and a box office revenue of 21.1 million US dollars in the first three days, it undoubtedly became a dark horse in the North American film market at the end of June.

The movie also received good reviews, with a freshness rating of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes by 21,338 voters.

"Los Angeles Times" commented, ""Scandal Plan" was originally just an ordinary youth campus film, but Emma Stone’s outstanding performance made this movie highly watchable and deserves a four-star recommendation."

"Chicago Sun-Times" commented, "This film is not just frivolously dealing with taboo topics, but aims to discuss some real social issues through a comedic film... Emma Stone’s brilliant performance added many highlights to the film and also showed the post-85 actor’s strong capability for character building... Link’s guest appearance brought some surprises to the fans, and through this role, he also showcased a faint talent for comedic performance."

"Hollywood Reporter" in its review mentioned that "Scandal Plan" earned 21.1 million US dollars in North America over the weekend, which compared to its production cost of 10 million US dollars, is a very commendable achievement.

While focusing on the movie’s box office, our reporters also noted that besides Silver Screen Treasures, another producer was Palm Beach Films—a company established less than two years ago, reportedly invested by the renowned singer, actor, sportsman Mr. Link Baker... Now, he has succeeded in another field yet again, truly an incredible guy.

During the movie’s promotion period, Link also appeared on CBS’s "The Ellen Show" to help promote "Scandal Plan".

"Link, welcome to The Ellen Show. We all know you are a formidable boxer, a highly talented and prolific singer, and an ambitious actor, and now we’ve learned that you’ve also achieved a great success in film investment."

In the CBS Studios of The Ellen Show, the blonde-haired host Ellen DeGeneres sat on the white leather sofa and said,

"I’m curious, how do you manage to be so successful? Many people in your industries struggle to succeed in even one area, yet you excel in each. Do you have a secret?"

Dressed in a blue suit, Link adjusted his sitting position and smiled, "Ellen, there’s a misunderstanding here that I must clarify. It’s true that I have invested in Palm Beach Films, but I have never interfered with its operations, nor do I have the time.

The huge success of ’Scandal Plan’ at the box office is the credit of the venture’s several managers. They have good investment insight and picked a great project.

Honestly, I was also very surprised when I saw the first-week box office results of ’Scandal Plan’. I think I should give them some extra bonuses after the movie’s release."

Link refrained from taking this credit mainly because he has been too successful these past few years.

His accomplishments in music, boxing, and investment have attracted quite a bit of envy, for instance from personalities like Big Daddy Bull, Little Epstein, and Little Kunas, whose coveting of Link’s music is evident.

To admit being a master of film investment would only invite more jealousy.

After becoming a billionaire, he preferred to quietly make a fortune.

"Bonuses? The staff at Palm Beach Films will be very happy to hear this news."

Explore more at

The host Ellen laughed.

"They deserve it."

Link shrugged and smiled.

"Alright, let’s get back to the subject."

Holding a cue card, Ellen said, "Recently, the internet and media have been buzzing with rumors about you dating multiple women simultaneously, calling you a playboy. Have you seen these news articles and do they bother you?"