Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam
Overview
Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (2024) delves into the rise of iconic '90s boy bands like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, all masterminded by the ambitious Lou Pearlman. While he propelled these groups to superstardom, Pearlman was simultaneously orchestrating one of history's most notorious Ponzi schemes. The show uncovers the glittering facade of fame, revealing the dark underbelly of exploitation and deceit that surrounded the pop phenomenon, illustrating how the allure of music masked a startling financial fraud.
Episodes
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1
Purveyor of Pop
Lou Pearlman brings together the Backstreet Boys along with their rivals, NSYNC. Despite achieving massive success with numerous gold records, the gro...
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2
Business Is Business
Following a legal battle, Lou decides to create a reality TV series aimed at discovering the next major music star. However, as his staff begins to wo...
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3
Blood Money
As suspicious financial documents, bad checks, and forgeries emerge from an overly optimistic savings scheme, investors rally for justice. Meanwhile, ...
