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Cherry Pop is the fastest selling new artist in history. Her first album

reaching platinum in just days.

And in a couple of weeks, she'll be releasing her eagerly awaited second

album. Come with me.

So today on Rockstar Undercover, we ask, what inspires Cherry?

We're going to talk to the superstar herself.

She'll be here any second.

I promised her an exclusive on the new album.

The interview's being broadcast live right now.

Cherry?

You even listening to me?

Yeah, of course, Abe.

Please don't call me that, okay?

Oh, isn't that your name?

Yeah, my parents' idea of a joke, I guess. Listen, this girl Rachel's

waiting for you outside right now.

You know, there's something about this outfit.

I talked to her manager, and he promised that she'd give us an exclusive on her

new album.

It's just, like, too much.

You're cherry pop. You can't wear anything that's too much.

You know what?

You are so right.

Oh, that's much better.

Okay.

So, um, I guess that this is where the magic happens. Perhaps she's laying down

some new tracks now.

Have you laid down some tracks yet?

Oh, something is getting laid, and I ain't talking about music.

Listen, the record company is paying for this place by the hour. Mm-hmm.

Well, then we should give them their money's worth.

Ladies and gentlemen, we're getting an exclusive first listen from new tracks

from the one and only Cherry Pop.

Oh, my eight-man.

Oh, my eight-man. Amazing. What a climax.

Rachel, is this going out live?

To the whole of Ohio.

Yeah. What's up, Cleveland?

That was a mistake.

You mean getting cut naked on live TV?

Hell of a start to my broadcasting career.

Hell of an end, too.

I take it the whole wardrobe malfunction thing ain't gonna fly.

I really messed up.

You mean having an album to release in two weeks without having anything

written?

You haven't written anything yet? I've been trying. I just... Man, I screwed up

big this time.

You mean spending hundreds of thousands of dollars at the record company's

money? What are you trying to say, Ape? You and me.

You mean that was a mistake?

It's Chad Leroy from Conglomerate Records.

Hey, Chad!

Well, I should get going.

It's a long walk to Ohio.

You're walking?

Yeah. Station canceled my plane ticket, said they'll put the money towards the

FCC fine.

I feel so bad about all this.

Don't. There's an old Chinese proverb I believe in. It says, fate leads those

who are willing, pushes those who are not.

You believe in all that stuff?

Fate?

Sure. There's another proverb I believe in, too.

It says, the higher the monkey climbs, the clearer you can see its ass.

They brought me here, and I showed my ass.

Hey, listen.

Why don't you stay here?

Document the entire making of the album.

Present that to the network, and before you know it, you'll be hosting your own

television show.

What have I got to lose?

I've got to go.

Chad wants to have a meeting.

Oh, okay.

Can I come?

No, it's okay. You stay here and write.

About what?

I don't know.

Whatever inspires you.

Think about somebody you love.

Think about someone who loves you.

What

the shitting

hell is this?

She's been working hard. I can see that.

But a pathetic three-minute single featuring moaning and groaning isn't

going to top the charts.

Didn't work for Celine Dion.

Ain't gonna work for Cherry Pop.

Technically, there was enough moaning and groaning for a couple of bonus

tracks, but... Conglomerate Records made Cherry Pop a star.

We took her to number one around the world.

We made her rich and famous.

We made her everything she is today.

You know, I think maybe in truth she made herself everything she is today.

You're supposed to manage her. So manage her.

I'm doing my best, okay? But she's a little blocked.

So unblock her, man. That's what I was trying to do.

That album's coming out in two days, Abe.

Your pre-publicity made sure of that.

Two days?

No more moans and groans.

I want hits, and I want them now.

Look, I'll do my best, but you know Jerry.

Two days, or I'm finding a replacement.

So, what can you tell me about the inspiration for your new album?

Nothing.

What? I thought I was going to get an exclusive.

This is an exclusive.

I can't tell you about my inspiration because I have none.

I've been living this rock and roll life for...

So many years I'm just burnt out, you know?

Just lost its spark.

What about someone you love or someone who loves you?

Well, I kind of have a hard time, you know, trusting guys

after what happened.

You got burned in the past?

He inspired every song on my first album.

They were all about love and pain.

Love is pain.

Ouch. Who is this guy?

His name is Jonah.

He... He was amazing.

He, um... He wanted to be this NASCAR racer.

He just had...

So many big dreams.

What happened?

It happened the night before I was supposed to leave for New York for the

music conservatory.

He asked me to the prom.

I was so excited.

That night was amazing.

Everything was perfect.

We were so in love. I mean, he was the one.

I trusted him totally.

I, uh... I still dream about what could have been.

About that night.

What we would have heard.

Peace.

Jonah, where are you?

So he never showed up?

He... He left me a note saying he was going to follow his

heart and then went off to be a NASCAR

racer.

I guess from what I hear, he...

gave it all up, and then opened up an auto shop.

Sounds like there's still some unfinished business there.

Here I am, thinking that I'm going to get my cherry popped, and instead

I left it all and became Cherry Pop.

Maybe resolving things with him is just the inspiration you need.

Ape, what the hell?

I need to speak to you.

I knew you were going to do that.

I know. I know I should be writing songs for my new album. But you just can't

rush genius.

But you can put a deadline on it. Two days.

Conglomerate Records is going to replace you if you don't deliver the new tracks

by then.

Look, whatever I can do to help, you know I will.

Ah, thanks, Abe.

You're the best.

But not the best.

I was, um, looking for a little inspiration.

You know, like you said.

Uh, is he okay?

About who, Abe?

Oh, yeah. It's fine.

It's always fine.

Okay.

So, how's it going?

Write anything yet?

Well, I did get a little inspiration last night.

So, let's see.

Would... But... I... Your

touch...

Love. Oh, God.

I don't even know what this record is supposed to be about.

It could be about rock and roll. It could be R&B. It could be...

It could be country western.

What gives?

I need you to find me that cowboy.

Say what now?

Yeah, thanks for coming down to Addition.

No problem.

So we're looking for new artists to replace Cherry Pop.

Oh my God, Cherry Pop?

Yeah. She's like my favorite. Where'd she go?

Nowhere. Fast.

Oh.

So you're Kitty Cat.

Yeah.

You know, some...

Guys like dogs.

Me, I've always loved pussy.

Me too.

It gets better and better.

And porcupines. I had one named Donnie and one named Marie, and they were so

cute. Fascinating.

So tell me, how would you describe your sound?

It's like singing, but with music and stuff.

Oh, great.

Yeah. Great.

Let's hear a little something.

Right now?

Yeah. Okay.

Kitty cat.

Oh, kitty cat.

She's so sexy.

Meow.

Nice.

Acapella. Yeah, I wrote that myself.

Oh, stripped down.

That I can do.

Meow.

Hope Kitty's been declawed.

Thank you.

Oh, my God.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What the hell is this cowboy?

You found the place okay?

Sure. I got GPS on my horse.

Hi.

I'm Sherry.

And this is Rachel.

You must be the man with no name.

Actually, his name's Ian.

I found him on the IMDB.

I bet you've ridden a few wild horses in your day.

Broken in a few bucking broncos.

Teach me.

I want to be a cowgirl.

Shame.

I could have given you a hell of a lot more than just an eight-second ride.

All right.

Let's see what you got.

All right.

Cowboys got to know how to shoot.

You got to be kidding me, Cherry.

Don't even think about it.

Look, this is insane. Somebody's going to get shot.

Kill or be killed.

This is inspiring. How?

Five paces and drop. No, no, whoa, whoa.

Time out, Cherry, okay?

Four, three, two, one.

Partner, you got yourself a real wild one here.

Now... Cowboys gotta have a trusty steed.

Uh, yeah. You see, that's where I have a problem. Um, I don't really trust

anybody, so... Saddle up, throw your leg over and take a chance.

Uh, on what?

Time to play horsey.

Get on there and ride him, cowgirl.

All right.

Whoa! Yeehaw!

I went to Harvard Business School for this.

Sure looks a lot easier in movies.

Look at here. It's all in the wrist.

There you go.

Bet you got a strong wrist out on that ranch of yours.

Tell you what, you tame this rope, you can tame just about anything.

Enough!

Put a fork in me because I'm done.

We're running out of time and you're busy playing Wild Wild West.

I was just kidding, Ape.

Don't call me that.

Ape!

So, what's next?

We build a fire, find some shelter, camp under the stars.

I don't know. My mom's expecting me back around seven.

Must have

recorded something.

Nothing usable.

What?

But...

Told you.

Your touch. We've been through our first year of scrapes, but this time I don't

know if I can help.

Oh.

Oh, that is inspiring.

Wood, but I... Your touch.

It ain't over till the beautiful lady sings.

Yeah.

So I don't think that you're what Cherry expected.

No, neither is she.

What did you expect?

Well, I expected some big shot rock star who was all full of herself.

You know who she is?

Yeah, I mean, you know, we do have TVs on the ranch.

By ranch, I assume you mean your mom's basement?

All these lonely nights under a shooting star I search for you, wondering where

you are.

All these lonely nights under a shooting star I search for you, wondering where

you are.

I just can't quit you.

All right, Kitty. Give us a few notes for sound check.

Okay.

Don't you want to pet my little kitty cat?

Enough, enough, enough.

All right, we're going to enhance your vocals.

It's an old trick.

All the big names use it.

All you got to do is kind of open and close your mouth like a goldfish.

You know what? To hell with it.

We'll get you in the right outfit. No one's going to be looking at your mouth.

I got them.

I got the new cherry pop tracks.

Really?

Fine.

Take a listen.

Nothing special.

How does that move?

Shit,

Dan, look,

it needs a little more work.

You're going to need work, Abe, because your client is so fired. Well, you said

she had two days.

I already found a new singer who knows more about rock than Cherry ever will.

You know what? You're right, because she certainly does look as dumb as a rock.

Come on. Just give me one more day. I'll deliver you the cherry pop tracks

personally.

One more day.

But it better rock hard.

So you riding off into the sunset?

Actually, my mom's picking me up.

Good day.

That was a hell of a night.

Yeah, well, thanks to you, I've got this country track all wrapped up.

I think this album's really coming together.

Chad wants it hard.

Well, Ape, you're my manager. Why don't you take one for the team?

No, he wants a rock track, and he wants it hard.

Rock and roll, huh?

I'm going to need a little more inspiration.

Hmm. What's rock and roll without a bad boy?

Hmm. Someone dangerous.

And sexy.

What do you got, Ape?

What? Hey, really?

Huh? What?

You want a bad boy?

Come on. I'm bad to the bone.

I have four letters for you.

Why?

C-A.

Hey, I was looking for an outlet. I need to charge the camera batteries.

No can do.

I got this whole place rigged. Don't touch the coffee maker, whatever you do.

Um, this might sound stupid, but why?

Cherry wants danger?

I'll give her danger.

By electrocuting her?

Too much?

I know that you're trying to help, but sending 120 volts through her might not

be the shock that she needs to finish this album.

Man, I need some caffeine to get me going.

No!

What's that smell?

Rock and roll?

Dangerous.

Love.

Sexy.

Can't do this.

Me or moi?

I, uh...

Think you meant to say mi amor?

Whatever. It's all Greek to me.

You know, in a weird way, I think there could be something

sexy here.

Do you

hear

that?

It's Rachel.

She's taking a shower.

Mmm.

Now that, rock and roll.

And the rhythm moves you.

Watches over you.

You just gotta get it.

Thank you.

That's a hell of an outfit right there.

But I'm naked.

Exactly. Think of the exposure you'll get.

I mean, I do kind of feel exposed.

Now all we need to do is call a press conference.

Make it official.

Tomorrow, you're going to supplant Cherry Pop.

I don't know about that.

What? What are you worried about?

My nails.

I just got them done.

I'll water her. I just can't plant her. I'll water her, though. I promise.

I can't plant her.

Ten o'clock tomorrow, I want the press here and a contract for my kitty cat.

Oh, kitty!

Well, that was amazing.

Well, the rhythm took over, so there was nothing I could do.

You did plenty.

So, what's next?

Not with that. With your album.

So, let's see. We've got the country and western done.

And I think that we've...

Covered all the rock and roll bases.

So... All the way home.

So all that's left is the love songs.

You have to tap into those emotions sometime.

I... I don't know. It's just, you know, ever since Jonah, I haven't really

trusted anybody, you know?

Well... Love is pain, right?

Right or wrong?

He inspired your first album.

This is Rachel.

Yeah.

Okay.

Hey, I've got to go. The TV station just called. There's some big press

conference tomorrow morning, so they couldn't get anybody up here to fill it.

Oh, that's good. That's good. You got your job back.

Yeah, but you don't have your album done. Not yet.

See, it leads those who are willing. Call him.

Say what?

I don't know.

He's a mechanic, right?

Maybe it's time for some car trouble.

Somebody definitely did a number on your electrical connections here.

It's going to take a little while to fix.

Take your time, Jonah.

Hello.

Carla. Cherry.

Cherry. Yeah, right.

Couldn't help but notice that piece on Rockstar Undercover.

It's nice to see you with your clothes on this time.

Not every day you get a NASCAR mechanic working on your car.

Well, sometimes your dreams don't always work out.

Sometimes you just have to wake up and face reality.

That's how you've been.

Well, did you hear my last album?

Yeah, that's how I've been.

Yeah, that Love is Pain track wasn't very easy to listen to.

I had all of my dreams wrapped up in that prom night.

I waited for hours, and then I finally found your note.

I thought I had to follow my heart. And the way I remember, day after prom,

you're supposed to go to New York for that music conservation thing.

Conservatory? Yeah.

How'd that work out?

I, um, I didn't go.

I drove west and, um, wrote that first album.

Well, who needs the music conservation anyways?

Conservatory.

Right. Well, I guess I didn't.

All I needed was a broken heart, so thanks to you for that.

Carla, you're not the only one who feels bad about what happened.

Maybe there's still time.

For what?

That night.

The second chance.

I promise I'll make it up to you.

So the Carla I remember would never have worn a dress like that.

The Cherry I know always wears these kinds of dresses.

So, may I have the honor of the first prom dance?

And my first prom kiss?

So, what do you have planned for the after party?

Well, I didn't have time to plan any fancy hotel room or anything.

This will work just fine.

Carl, can I ask you a question?

It's a cherry, but yeah, go ahead.

So why'd you call me? I mean, after all this time.

Well, I don't know. I've been kind of blocked lately.

You know, songs aren't coming to me.

So you figured this is where it started?

And that night just felt like unfinished business.

Well, if it has to end, we might as well get it right.

We'll be right back.

Bye. Bye. Bye.

Bye. Bye.

It was amazing.

It was exactly how I imagined it.

It was Carla.

I mean, Cherry.

It's Carla.

You can call me Carla.

Abe is going to be so mad at me. I was supposed to be done with my album by

today. Who's Abe?

My manager.

My friend.

My... Everything, I guess.

Ape, huh?

I know, it sounds like a stupid name, but he's no monkey.

He's amazing.

I used to work with a guy in a pit crew.

Native American.

His name was Ape.

Yeah, I think he grew up on a reservation.

His folks are hippies, so... Ape from Ipanema means

worthy of trouble.

So remember, open and close your mouth like a goldfish.

And whatever you do, don't sing.

Excuse me.

Yes. I'm here for the preface conference. Oh, yes.

Set up over there.

Okay. Can I ask what this is for?

Yes. We're announcing the replacement for Cherry Pop.

What?

Hey, it's me.

Please don't hang up.

Hey.

I knew you were going to call me.

You always know everything.

You're the best. You know that? The best.

You're my inspiration.

I mean, I could write like 20 albums right now.

Yeah, well, it might be too late.

Kitty Litter's going to replace you.

Kitty Litter? Don't ask.

Chad's going to rip up your record contract on live TV.

Well, what are we waiting for?

I'm finished business.

Carla, where are you going?

I'm sorry.

I'm just going to go with my heart.

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to the future of rock and

roll.

Conglomerate Records invites you all to this... Fuck me, sideways!

It's all on the wrist, baby.

You gonna rip up her contract?

She's so finished with Conglomerate Records.

Let me do the honors.

It's not about the money.

It's about the fans and the music.

She's got the talent. I've got the management skills.