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Nov 2024
41m 29s

Lou Pearlman: The Con Man of Pop | Teari...

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Lou Pearlman is eager to replicate his success with the Backstreet Boys and secretly forms a second boy band, NSYNC. But as he continues to fund his extravagant lifestyle and recruit new investors for his other business ventures, both bands question why their fame is outpacing their income.   Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get ... Show More
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