Command Performance

[sounds of a riot and a shot fired]

(male voice off screen speaks in Russian)

Another one, this is incredible.

(Mikhail Gorbachev speaks Russian)

? All I want to do Is get me to you ?

Miss Venus, did you get the message?

No, what?

They found your last piece of luggage, the Louis Vuitton.

Thank you, honey you're a life saver.

Okay, great.

Who are they?

CMF. Local band.

And since Pilgrim are moving to L.A. to record their new album,

ta da. Your new opening act.

Very old school.

About to break wide.

They just signed with your label.

Who's the drummer?

I don't know. I , I think it was Joe.

Joe, something .

[male voice speaks Russian]

Oh, Joe.

So you guys going to L.A. , huh , to record?

What are you gonna be, uh , freakin' movie stars now?

[male voice speaks in Russian)

Oh , Pamela!

[male voice in Russian]

? Lost in love ?

? I'm lost in love I'm lost in love ?

[male voice speaks in Russian]

Come on , Daddy. They'll wait for you .

Well . I 'm not waiting for you .

Get ready.

Put me down for a 5:30 sound check. Thank you.

Enzo. I don't need a sound check.

We lip synch half the songs, remember?

I could be sitting on my ass in my hotel suite

with a bottle of Cristal right now.

And a fistful of Vicodin getting ready to screw the bellboy.

instead , uh , uh , I'm--

getting screwed by your fucked up schedule.

Angie, shut up.

Don't ever tell me to shut up.

And don't call me Angie.

It's Venus. Venus signs your checks.

No, no, baby. I sign my checks.

I 'm your manager. Remember?

That can change.

Dear brother.

Tonight's concert is no ordinary pop concert.

This is a Command Performance requested by Russian president Dimitri Petrov.

Performing tonight are hard rock veterans Pilgrim and the singer Irson.

But, controversial American pop icon Venus

is on top of President Petrov's list tonight.

We have it on good authority that his daughters are big Venus fans.

I rson . I rson , right here. Right here.

We're here with singer I rson and the No Poverty Rocks Charity Concert in Moscow.

Yes? Yes, Mother. Okay, well , I 'm trying to get inside right now.

Five thousand lucky audience members

were selected by lottery.

Broadcast worldwide, this concert will serve the public face

of Russia's new No Poverty Rocks Campaign.

The event is designed to publicize Petrov's new war on hunger

in Third World countries, something the Russian president

is determined to accomplish.

This is Ali Connor, for Russia Now.

Blue 7, we have them in sight.

All clear.

Welcome, M r. President.

It’s great to see you again .

Jim . You remember my girls? Anna and Yana.

This is M r. Bradley. The American ambassador to Moscow.

My God, Alex, your eldest is the split image of her.

I know. isn’t she beautiful?

I , I didn't mean to bring it up. I 'm , I 'm I 'm sorry, all right?

It’s been a long time since the book of love.

I can't count the years of my life without love.

That's beautiful . Is, was that, uh , was that Pushkin?

Some American .

Oh .

Let's go meet some rock stars.

We're inside the Moscow Centennial Arena,

with the No Poverty Rocks Charity Concert.

President Petrov and his family have just arrived,

and are on their way to take their seats.

Don't worry. I'll do every one of your favorites.

Thank you!

Pleasure to meet you .

Hi . It’s a pleasure.

Good luck tonight.

Thank you , sir.

Believe me, I am great fans of the two of you .

Sure.

God, they love me here in Russia.

You're the drummer for my new warm up act, right?

Right.

What's your name again?

It’s Joe.

Hey, you want to party later?

Look, with all due respect, um , you got a hell of a voice.

Why waste it with this techno dance crap?

Because I get a private jet, twenty dancers,

and a 50 million dollar record contract.

it pays the rent.

Are you sure you wanna open up this tour for me?

it pays the rent.

Last time we were here was the, uh , ballet.

Pushkin's Onegin was just a little bit different, huh .

Just a bit.

Champagne, sir?

identification, please?

You want to know who I am?

I 'm tonight's star attraction .

President Petrov has risen to power on a platform

of fighting corruption and standing up to big business.

He's immensely popular here in Russia.

The man is practically a rock star in his own right.

We're here with one of Venus's band members.

Hi . What is your name?

Joe.

Love your outfit. So,

are you excited about tonight?

Yeah , um ,

Great. Me too. And what did the president have to say?

Did he give you any pointers?

Well , he, he said that, um ,

Thanks. Frank,

we'll be back with more from the No Poverty Rock Concert in Moscow.

Back to you in the studio.

Thanks.

You're cute. What is your name again?

Um ,

yeah , it's Joe, from , uh--

Yes, yes, I'm coming , okay.

.

Copy that.

[female voice singing distant]

? Breakdown Breakdown ?

? He relies on me ?

? Shakedown, Shakedown ?

? You're smoking next To gasoline ?

? Don't cross the line ?

? I want To follow inside ?

? If you cross the Line ?

? You'll never Make it alive ?

? Don't cross the line ?

? I want to follow You inside ?

? If you cross the Line ?

? You'll never Make it alive ??

Thank you , Moscow!

Hey. You kicked ass out there.

Thanks.

Not bad for an older guy.

Older guy!

Yeah . Trying to keep up with you .

Cool tattoos.

Yeah , I like them .

See you at the party later?

Sure.

Why not?

By the way, what does CM F stand for?

Cheap Mother Fucker.

Named after our manager.

Here she is, Venus!

Venus, it's Venus, Daddy.

Oh my God !

What's up, Moscow!

? I'm out of control ?

? ?

? I'm trying to get You out of my mind ?

? I'm out of control I'm ready to try ?

? And this is The reason why ?

? Lost in love ?

? Baby, I don't want To give you up ?

? Won't you come and find me 'Cause I'm lost in love ?

? Just say goodbye, You're asking way Too much ?

? I'm so lost in love ?

For my father. He love you both very much .

For your father.

? I'm lost in love I'm lost in love ?

? It's making me sick That you found a girl ?

? I'm lost in love I'm lost in love ?

? Say goodbye, You're asking Way too much ?

? Boy, I'm so Lost in love Lost in love ?

? Don't want to give Baby, don't want to give ?

All clear.

All units, go, go, go.

Form teams, move out.

Come on .

I mpri is on the way.

It’s good we get a break.

Three, two, one, go.

Code Alpha. Code Alpha.