Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

2024

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3 episodes
Documentary
Music
Netflix Original

Lou Pearlman changed music culture forever. The architect of an extraordinary era of pop, he launched the careers of The... More

Lou Pearlman changed music culture forever. The architect of an extraordinary era of pop, he launched the careers of The Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, O-Town and so many more. But he also carried a dark secret. With never-before-seen archive and unique access highlighting the artists’ epic rise to global stardom, this series uncovers Pearlman's web of lies, revealing the harsh realities of fame, power, exploitation and greed.

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Where to watch Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam is available to stream... More in Australia now on Netflix.

Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam episodes

Purveyor of Pop

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

Business Is Business

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

Blood Money

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