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The Dark Side of the Music Industry: How a Manager Scammed Boy Bands for Millions
26:24 - 31:36 (05:11)
A former assistant of One Direction’s former manager reveals how he scammed the band for millions by making himself the sixth member and taking a cut of everything, leading to him tripling his commission.
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The Dirty Business of Boy Band Management: Inside the Company That Managed NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
Lou Pearlman, manager of NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, convinced the bands that making him the sixth member would save them money on manager and label fees, but in reality, he was triple dipping and using their earnings for his own expenses.
26:24 - 31:36 (05:11)
NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, music industry
Summary
Lou Pearlman, manager of NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, convinced the bands that making him the sixth member would save them money on manager and label fees, but in reality, he was triple dipping and using their earnings for his own expenses.