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Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

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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Episodes

  1. 1

    Purveyor of Pop

    Jul 24, 202441 min

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

  2. 2

    Business Is Business

    Jul 24, 202442 min

    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.

  3. 3

    Blood Money

    Jul 24, 202444 min

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

Cast

  • Lou Pearlman

    Lou Pearlman

    Self (archive footage)

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