Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

(2024–)

In the documentary film Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (2024), viewers are taken on a revealing journey through the rise and fall of music mogul Lou Pearlman. Pearlman is known for creating and manipulating some of the most iconic boy bands of the 1990s, such as Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and O-Town. As the film unfolds, audiences witness the behind-the-scenes manipulation and exploitation that Pearlman used to capitalize on the fame and success of these bands.

Through interviews with former band members, industry insiders, and experts, Dirty Pop explores the impact of Pearlman's actions on the music industry and the lives of the young artists he managed. The documentary sheds light on the dark side of the boy band phenomenon, uncovering the deceitful tactics and financial schemes that ultimately led to Pearlman's downfall.

Dirty Pop offers a compelling look at the complex relationships between power, fame, and greed in the music world, providing audiences with a thought-provoking and eye-opening exploration of the boy band industry.