Billy fihe Quidditch match process, a vish exercise in pure freedom. Without lingering, he was allowed to visit the studio as long as he didn't interrupt, but due to fidentiality, it was better to wait for another special occasion.

  The scripts were kept in the private vil that the studio had reserved for Billy during the year of filming, where he could find some peace. Alongside him were Spencer, or, and Jack Sauce. They weren’t just secluded for ag; they were als on their fifth album, which had been in the works sihe beginning of the year, titled Castles in the Sky, with no deep emotions attached. Billy slept until noon, as the location was secret and isoted from all civilization. Everonic devices were of questionable use, as the power went out every night and sometimes in the ms. It was just time for himself or with the guys, pying cards. They were prohibited fring family, girlfriends, or friends—it was all about making musitil the album was pleted. The first floor had an old studio that allowed them to record, and even now, Billy had many songs ing to mind, though he didn’t feel like singing.

  -I’m not making an album until I get a better role; it’s that simple, - Billy remarked on the phoo Ahmet Ertegun. -It’s a shame, I think a bit of motivation could he best role, you know, in film or television, and the album would be ready by month. -

  Ahmet sighed deeply, hating to deal with singers.

  -It’s not that simple, - he wao say.

  -What a shame. I think I’m going bnk—anreat hit slipping away as I listen to your words, dear boss… but what you do? These things always seem to happen, - Billy sighed into the phone, his mischievous smile betraying that he had spent a lot of time pying with people’s emotions. During his free time, his guitar skills had been honed uhe guidance of Jack Saud Spencer, practig five hours a day. Even Spencer helped him with his piano practice.

  -Look, Billy, what you’re asking for requires a lot of work, - Ahmet ented.

  -Well, making hits is exhausting too… How much did The Everflow sell? I think if you make a list of the money I’ve brought to the bel, I deserve a bit of special treatment. Just send over some scripts, and that’s it. I heard Universal would pay the tract buyout, - Billy replied.

  The tract buyout was worth 25 million dolrs, a price heavily criticized by War the time, as they hadn’t expected the kid to bee so popur. At one point, the st album had earned a diamoification in the Uates, which alo it was one of the best-selling albums of the year.

  -A plete game… By the way, send me an Italian teacher, I want to learn the nguage. Also, speaking yuage, I want a movie aimed at teenage girls. If I wihose teenage girls, the sales will skyrocket. Although I already have a solid fanbase, most of them are men. The data collected by Jerry shows that between the ages of 7 and 18, 70% are men, aween 18 and 33, 60% are men. If we improve the age range and create some good starting points, we’ll have a female market. I’d like to be part of a teen movie, and you know, win the hearts of my future fans, - Billy ented.

  -I’ll see what I do. -

  -e on, Ahmet, business is business… What if my album, boosted by the Harry Potter marketing, sells 40 million? We’re talking about a movie that’s released worldwide, with an average of 800 million at the box office—a global market… With ret sponsorships from Burberry, Vans, Bad Boy Carolina Herrera (perfumes), and Nike, I think it all depends oher you get me a great produ… I’ve heard Disney is doing interviews, as a little birdie told me, - Billy said, surprised at how easily he could ect things.

  -Ha, I should be a businessman; my ideas are majestic, - Billy thought, knowing that once he turned 18, he could make some good iments. He reized Facebook, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft as the big four, and he knew how marvelous these panies were, even after the global crisis of 2026, when these panies mao stay afloat.

  ***

  Billy and the Music House in the Fotten English Vilge. The first thing that came to his mind was how to make it all happen. For now, Billy focused oing the band to fiune all the songs. The main tracks this time had ara touch of pyfulness, rebellion, and irreverence. Hits like Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars," Kings of Leon's "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody," Muse's "Starlight," The All-Ameri Rejects' "Dirty Little Secret," Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Going Down," Green Day's "Holiday," Weezer's "Beverly Hills," and Three Days Grace's "Animal I Have Bee" were all part of the new album, and the singles were just as impressive.

  From Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" to The Fray's "How to Save a Life," these songs were full of double meanings, which many people might misinterpret, but they were undeniably big hits.

  -The songs will be ready by the end of this month. It’s up to you to keep up with the pace of this new album, - Billy told the band, who were sweating profusely after twelve hours of pying. Every song racticed, all of the year’s songs, and the band members could only describe this as sve bor. Yet, each member was top-notch, and the twin drummers were already being hailed as demons on stage.

  -I wish he’d shut up, - muttered Jack Sauce, breathing heavily. The life of a rockstar was far more borious than one might think.

  -I heard that, Sauce! - Billy shouted from the other end of the hall, tinuing his exercise routine. A routihat would be closely monitored by many eyes. Even while exerg, he had made a few adjustments.

  -He’s learning Italian and French. Maybe we’ll have to py some songs in those nguages. We already do it in Spanish, so it’s not too te to try Italian and French… we haven’t quered the old ti yet, - ented Spencer.

  -Drum-off, - said Huevo de Azúcar to or. There had always been a rivalry between them over who was the better drummer. Both performed differes, and occasionally, Billy would do the same with Spencer on guitar and piano. peting against his encyclopediowledge was almost like a prize in itself.

  -He doesn’t want to battle. My hands are full of calluses. Right now, Arizona is where I’d rather be, - or replied, showing his calloused, swollen hands, especially the thumb on his right hand, which had a small scrape between the joints.

  ***

  -That’s what the kid said, - remarked a strong voice. It was an old man with a powerful voice—Rob Pierce, senient at CAA.

  - He mentio, and I have to say, he’s one of the most rebellious people I’ve had the pleasure of listening to, but he’s right. I’ve seen that now is the perfect time to tap into that kind of audience, - said Ahmet Ertegun.

  -A multi-movie deal! I think if we make some arras, I allow Billy to take the role, as long as he meets the ag requirements, - Rob ented, a hint of desperation and difficulty in his voice.

  -Warner supports the idea, and so does Atnta Records, along with his agents… just secure the role, and ter, we’ll see what happens, - replied Ahmet.

  It was true, everyone already had a pn. The question was whether others were uain if this was the right path for Billy.

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