Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

Chapter 390: Finalizing Captain America

"The Ellen Show," also known as "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," is a popular talk show on CBS in the United States that combines current events, humor, celebrities, musical guests, and human interest stories. It’s one of the most beloved talk shows among the American public.

According to Nielsen ratings, the show averaged 3.62 million viewers per episode in 2010, while the episode featuring Link reached an audience of 10.15 million, breaking the show’s record for highest viewership.

Link’s announcement on the program that he planned to retire from the music industry after the release of his fifth album quickly became the most sensational news in entertainment circles in the United States and even globally. It was reported and discussed by numerous media outlets, and many netizens discussed it online as well.

Some thought it was a publicity stunt to promote his album "The Woman I Love," intended to boost album sales.

Others expressed regret, pointing out that the quality of Link’s first three albums was high and that his songs were great to listen to; an early retirement from the music scene was a loss for the fans.

There were also those who supported the decision.

These supporters were mainly Link’s boxing fans, who hoped he would drop all his work and focus on training in boxing. They believed he had a great chance to become a boxing superstar on par with Ali and Tyson, arguing that becoming a sports star was more memorable than being a music star.

Meanwhile, Link’s music fans flocked to his Twitter to inquire about the situation, hoping what he said on the show wasn’t true.

Many fans expressed their affection online, saying they loved him for his music, regardless of his Playboy persona or how many girlfriends he had. They urged him not to feel too pressured and to continue creating music.

Touched by his fans’ messages, Link felt moved.

He tweeted a new message, telling his fans that he wasn’t retiring immediately, but rather after releasing two more albums.

During the upcoming time, he planned to work closely with several producers at Link Music to create these two albums and provide fans with even better music.

Additionally, he told his fans that in the future, if there were good songs, he would give them to other singers to perform or release new singles online instead of producing new albums.

After this tweet went out, it racked up 1.03 million retweets, received 830,000 comments, and garnered 4.27 million likes within 24 hours, setting a new record for likes and retweets on the Twitter platform. It also became the tweet that received over 800,000 comments in the shortest time.

On June 26, 2010, Link’s Twitter account officially surpassed the 60 million mark, reaching 60.69 million followers.

Becoming the most followed user on Twitter, he was also one of the most followed users on all social media platforms, including Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Weibo, and Instagram.

After the show aired, many acquaintances called to ask about the situation, to which Link confirmed it was true; he had been too busy over the past two years with no time to rest or deal with personal matters.

Retiring from the music scene after releasing two more albums would give him more free time.

People like Paul Walker joked that he was only thinking of retiring because he had made too much money; without money, he never would have considered it.

Link didn’t deny their point.

Musicians like Lady Gaga and Adele suggested that his last two albums should be deluxe editions with 50 songs each, released every three to five years, with one album equating to five of others’ albums.

Link said he would consider it.

Singers like Selena and a few others who were close friends suggested he should mentor them more on their albums, so they, too, could sell tens of millions of copies.

Link agreed that it wouldn’t be a problem.

Even Taylor, who typically didn’t bother much with him, took the initiative to send a message.

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"Are you really retiring? Why, I thought we had an agreement last time."

"Did we? My album sales are too high. If I don’t retire, none of you will get ahead. I think you should be happy about that."

"You’re so arrogant. It’s just that this album of yours sold a bit better. Not all of them do. My new album will definitely outsell yours in the United States."

"Nationwide sales? Impossible, you don’t stand a chance."

Link remembered that her third album didn’t outsell Eminem’s, selling somewhere between two and three million copies.

"Let’s make a bet, then. If you lose, you take back your statement about retiring."

"And if you lose?"

"You name it!"

"Come back! Be my girlfriend again!"

"What about Ivanka and all those other scandalous girlfriends of yours, are you willing to kick them to the curb? Jerk!!"

"I meant, as one of them."

"Get lost!!!"

"You really are a shameless bastard."

After sending three messages in quick succession, Taylor said, "If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me."

"???"

Link also sent two messages back, "Are you serious? You should know what kind of person I am, I’m definitely not a gentleman."

"I know exactly who you are, you lecher. I also know what I’d be in for if I lost, but I absolutely don’t believe I will lose," Taylor responded.

"This is your own doing. How long is the timeline? It can’t be ten years from now."

"July 22nd next year. My new album is planned to release on that date this year."

"That’s too far off, make it April 14th next year, the day you left the Bay villa."

"April 13th, 13 is my lucky number. I’m sure to beat you on that day."

"You really are a competitive woman."

Shaking his head, Link sent another message asking if she had taken a boyfriend, hoping she hadn’t. Taylor replied that it was none of his business.

"Remember the last time we were together on April 14th, you asked if there was a chance for us to get back together in the future if you succeeded and I wasn’t married, perhaps even making it down the aisle."