What a coincidence. I am sure it is being discussed a lot at moment.
China and Russia were buying up gold like crazy the past few months as well.
There is no way he gets touched if he sang. Part of me really thinks part of his deal was to make that video which is the ultimate "they are coming" to the big names. I mean seriously the timing, the Boston Globe being involved, the actor's fame (ie: all will watch it), etc.