DOS Ch-295

Author's Note: I know it's a little late, but I have finally removed the part where Troy takes his revenge on the NBC reporter. Instead, I have added an online fan conversation, which would be important for this chapter. You can check out Chapter 283 here, or simply read the changed part in this post. No need to reread the full chapter again.

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LunaBliss: So, does anyone else think that Troy calling out Harvey Weinstein on the Grammys stage means something, or am I reading too much into the situation?

PatAttack: OMG! You felt that too? My friend and I were just talking about the same thing. It definitely means something.

NovaKnight: I’m not into conspiracy theories, but Troy doesn’t thank a lot of people in his award speeches. Usually, he goes for funny or motivational speeches. At best, he thanks his parents and his team. So if he is pointing someone out and doesn’t thank him, it makes me think something is fishy.

TinFoilHatExpert: Guys, I did some digging and found that this Weinstein guy is some big-shot Hollywood producer and distributor with a lot of sway in the award bodies (which you all probably know by now). I read a blind item on the internet that basically says if you win an award for doing his movie and don’t thank him, he gets furious and can even threaten to ruin your career.

SereneDreamer: Maybe Troy was just poking fun at him, and off-screen they are good friends?

FireStarter12: You really think a man in his late fifties would be friends with Troy when the two haven’t even worked together? I think it’s something sinister. I watch award shows religiously, and a lot of people thank Harvey Weinstein. I think he runs the Illuminati, and you have to take his name during an award speech to get inducted into it. And now, technically, Troy did so as well.

NovaKnight: That is wild, @FireStarter12. I don’t buy it for even a second. I’d rather believe that Troy and Harvey had a feud of some kind, and Troy is retaliating. Or maybe he’s provoking him. I’m not exactly sure about which one this is, but it has to be one of those.

SereneDreamer: You all are crazy! I think you’re reading too much into it. Sure, Troy called Weinstein out, but it doesn’t have to mean something sinister. Unless someone has insider information, we’ll never know for sure what actually happened between the two. Why don’t we instead talk about something interesting?

LunaBliss: Like what?

SereneDreamer: Like the fact that Troy still doesn’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

PatAttack: That’s because it needs money to inaugurate and maintain the star. Most actors nominate themselves, but Troy didn’t feel like doing it. There’s no way they wouldn’t have given it to him otherwise.

NovaKnight: I just checked the rules, and it says that fan clubs can nominate their favorite celebrity. What do you say we start a campaign for Troy to get his star on the Walk of Fame? I think he deserves it more than most names on that sidewalk.

FireStarter12: Love the idea! If someone starts the campaign, I’ll definitely donate.

SereneDreamer: I’ll do it. Setting it up already. Let’s see how far we can take this campaign and if we can actually get it for our idol.

PatAttack: But which category should we nominate him for? Movies or music?

LunaBliss: Let’s do both. It will be their decision which one they want to bestow upon him.

SereneDreamer: Two nominations would be possible only if we raise a lot of money. The nomination alone requires funds.

SweetStone: Hey, guys! I know I haven’t been active in this group much, but I would gladly donate enough to cover both nominations, and if he’s selected, I’ll pay for the ceremony as well.

PatAttack: Ooh, someone’s rich.

SweetStone: Just came into a bit of money recently. Wouldn’t mind sharing some with the guy who was my first love and inspires me to do better each day.

NovaKnight: That sounds a little creepy, but if it takes creepy to get our boy nominated, I’m all for it.

SereneDreamer: I’ve created the campaign. Here’s the link. Donate generously, and I’ll contact the organization to get the ball rolling by tomorrow.

SweetStone: Donated $50k. The fee is $25k per category, so that should cover both nominations and the ceremony for movies as well as music versions of the stars.

(Break)

Link for Chapter 295: FableFic and Google Docs.