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Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam
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Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

Wed, Jul 24, 2024
  • Documentary
  • Crime
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Backstreet Boys. NSYNC. Lou Pearlman created the biggest boy bands of the '90s — and one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.

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Cast

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  • Lou Pearlman
    Lou Pearlman
    as Self (archive footage)
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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Ended · 3 aired
Season 1
3 episodes · 3 aired
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  • E1
    Purveyor of Pop
    Aired · Wed, Jul 24, 2024 · 41m

    Lou Pearlman assembles the Backstreet Boys and their competitors, NSYNC. But after racking up gold records, the men are stunned by their paltry paydays.

  • E2
    Business Is Business
    Aired · Wed, Jul 24, 2024 · 42m

    After a lawsuit, Lou launches a reality TV show to find the next big music act. As employees question Lou's cash source, the FBI takes interest.

  • E3
    Blood Money
    Aired · Wed, Jul 24, 2024 · 44m

    Amid a too-good-to-be-true savings plan, bad checks, forgeries and dubious financial statements, investors seek justice — while Lou travels the globe.