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Netflix miniseries Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam explores the dark side of the rise of Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, but what happened to their manager Lou Pearlman?The three-episode series delves into the story of Pearlman’s mogul status in the American boy band market in the 1990s, spearheading the chart success of some of the biggest groups of the era, but also charting his dramatic fall.Dirty Pop, named after an *NSYNC lyric, is ultimately the story of a con man, who in 2006 stood accused of running one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in US history.The show uses interviews with many of Pearlman’s former colleagues as well as a number of the stars he helped to create to illustrate the dramatic arc of the businessman’s life.It is suggested that Pearlman’s involvement in the entertainment industry began when he watched a New Kids On The Block appearance on TV and hatched a plan to create another group in their image.That group went on to become Backstreet Boys, the members of whom Pearlman recruited with a talent search. In the wake of their success, similar acts followed, including *NSYNC, O-Town, LFO and Take 5.A previous documentary about Pearlman was made in 2019, titled The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story, produced by *NSYNC’s Lance Bass.In 2006, US federal prosecutors discovered that Pearlman had been at the centre of what was thought to be the longest-running Ponzi scheme in the country’s history, with claims that he had defrauded investors out of more than $1billion, of which nearly a third was still missing.In essence, Pearlman convinced companies to invest in his operations, some of which existed only on paper.

Backstreet Boys dropped their bestselling album “Millennium.”The record spawned major singles “Larger Than Life,” “I Want It That Way,” “Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely,” “The One” and hit No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart.Now, over a quarter of a century later, Nick, AJ, Howie, Kevin and Brian are bringing “Millennium” to the people all over again.From July 11 through Aug.

The Backstreet Boys have extended their upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency – check out the updated list of performance dates below.Last week (February 12), the veteran pop boyband announced their nine-date takeover of the state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas this July. The previously announced dates were locked in for three weekends between July 11 and July 27.Now, however, the band have announced the addition of three more dates due to “popular” demand.

Backstreet Boys have announced their ‘Into The Millennium’ Las Vegas Sphere residency, which will kick off later this summer.The iconic boyband – comprised of AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell – will take over the state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Las Vegas for nine nights on July 11, through to the 27th.Produced by Live Nation, the Backstreet Boys’ ‘Into The Millennium’ residency will see the quintet perform their hits such as ‘I Want It That Way’, and ‘Larger Than Life’, which will be enhanced with cutting-edge visuals and sound made possible by Sphere’s revolutionary immersive technology.Their residency will also make them the first pop act to play the Sphere.A ticket pre-sale for the first six dates will be available for those who sign up here, until Monday February 17 at 10pm PT (2am ET). The Backstreet Boys Fan Club Presale will begin Tuesday February 18 at 9am PT (1am ET) and the Artist Presale will begin Wednesday, February 19 at 9am PT (1am ET).General ticket sales will commence on Friday February 21 at 9am PT (1am ET).Ticket pre-sales for the final three residency dates – July 25, 26 and 27 – will be available for those who sign up here until Monday February 17 at 10pm PT (2am ET).

Backstreet Boys just announced they’ll be the first pop act to headline at Las Vegas Sphere when they take the stage at the visually spectacular venue for their nine-show ‘Into the Millennium’ residency from July 11-27.“Fans can expect an unforgettable experience as the Backstreet Boys bring their legendary ‘Millennium’ album to life, alongside a selection of their greatest hits,” the band shared in a statement.Classic tracks from the bestselling 1999 record include “Larger Than Life,” “I Want It That Way,” “Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely” and “The One” among others. While the beloved boy band has performed these iconic tunes at venues all over the world since the album’s release, these Sphere shows will be different thanks to the one-of-a-kind venue’s groundbreaking sound design and 360° “larger than life” graphics.The New York Post attended U2’s Sphere debut in September 2023 and raved about the otherworldly experience.

Nick Carter’s defamation lawsuit against a rape accuser is allowed to continue moving forwards, says a judge in a new ruling.The Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday (November 26) that the Backstreet Boys singer can proceed with his counterclaim against Shannon “Shay” Ruth, who filed a civil lawsuit in 2022, alleging that the singer raped her on a tour bus in 2001, when she was 17-year-old.Ruth claimed that Carter handed her a drink which she believes contained a mix of cranberry juice and alcohol, before attacking her on the bus. She added that the alleged incident took place when he picked her out of a line of fans seeking an autograph after a concert.Carter has repeatedly denied all accusations, while his attorney branded them “legally meritless” and “entirely untrue”.

Netflix miniseries Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam explores the dark side of the rise of Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, but what songs are included on the show’s soundtrack?The three-episode series delves into the story of band manager Lou Pearlman’s mogul status in the American boy band market in the 1990s, spearheading the chart success of some of the biggest groups of the era, but also charting his dramatic fall.Dirty Pop, named after an *NSYNC lyric, is ultimately the story of a con man, who in 2006 stood accused of running one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in US history.The show uses interviews with many of Pearlman’s former colleagues as well as a number of the stars he helped to create to illustrate the dramatic arc of the businessman’s life.It is suggested that Pearlman’s involvement in the entertainment industry began when he watched a New Kids On The Block appearance on TV and hatched a plan to create another group in their image.That group went on to become Backstreet Boys, the members of whom Pearlman recruited with a talent search. In the wake of their success, similar acts followed, including *NSYNC, O-Town, LFO and Take 5.Pearlman was indicted by Florida authorities in 2006 on charges of conspiracy, money laundering and filing false bankruptcy, going on the run before finally being arrested in Indonesia in 2007.He was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2008 and passed away in 2016 after a cardiac arrest at the age of 62.A previous documentary about Pearlman was made in 2019, titled The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story, produced by *NSYNC’s Lance Bass.Given the subject matter of the series, the three episodes are packed full of ‘90s boy band classics.

Nick Carter has denied the “outrageous” sexual assault claims made against him in a new documentary.Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter, which dropped this week, accused the Backstreet Boys singer of assaulting three women – Shannon Ruth, Melissa Schuman, and Ashley Repp – in the early 2000s. Nick reportedly declined to take part in the docuseries.Now, Nick’s legal team have claimed to BBC News in a statement that the women were “spreading falsehoods”, adding: “These are exactly the same outrageous claims that led us to sue this gang of conspirators.“Those cases are working their way through the legal system now, and, based on both the initial court rulings and the overwhelming evidence, we have every belief that we will prevail and hold them accountable for spreading these falsehoods,” they continued.Nick was first accused of sexual assault by Shannon Ruth, who filed a civil lawsuit against the singer in 2022.

Everybody gather ’round!Backstreet Boys will do anything to keep them fromplaying games (with each other’s hearts)— including therapy. AJ McLean revealed what it takes to keep the relationship between his fellow BSB members — Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson — healthy. “We’ve been around the world and back again.

Max Martin had written that song for TLC. He wrote it as, like, an R&B record,” Barry Weiss — who was then president of Spears’ label, Jive Records — told The Post.

Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boy AJ McLean just announced they’re hitting the road for their co-headlining ‘A Legendary Night Tour’ this March.On the quick eight-show run, the pair will stop into Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 23.“It’s gonna be a lot of *NSYNC songs, a lot Backstreet Boys songs,” Fatone shared on Instagram.Yes, that includes Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” “Everybody” and “As Long As You Love Me” as well as *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye,” “It’s Gonna Be Me” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart.”They’ll also play tracks that “never hit on records” along with ’90s stuff, stories and new songs from AJ McLean’s upcoming solo album.“There will be old s—, new s—- and cool s—-,” McLean said.And if you want to be there to see the boy band icons mix it up live, you can grab your tickets as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan. 12, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy ‘A Legendary Night Tour’ tickets can be found below.Later this year, McLean, 46, will drop his second solo album “Sex and Bodies.”“It’s funk, it’s R&B, it’s pop, it’s soul.

over the death of his sister Bobbie Jean Carter, who died in Florida on Dec. 23.

Kanye West showcased a host of new songs from his forthcoming album last night (December 12) and one of them featured a Backstreet Boys song.The track ‘Everybody’ features a recreated chorus from Charlie Wilson, who joins West, Ty Dolla $ign and Lil Baby on the track, instead of mining a sample from the boy band’s famous 1997 hit ‘Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)’. You can view the performance of the track below.A sample would require permission from both a record label and a publisher, but because an interpolation – which is essentially a cover of a segment of a song re-sung or re-played in another song – does not use a recording, only the publisher’s permission is required.Because Backstreet Boys did not write the song they have no control over its use.

Aaron Carter, his elder brother Nick says he’s still having trouble processing the situation.Speaking to E! News, Nick – the older of the two, and a Backstreet Boys star – said that Aaron’s death on November 5 last year is “still unbelievable”. Nick continued: “I’m still processing the whole situation and trying to make sense of it – because it hasn’t.

*NSYNC, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys has been greenlit by Paramount+.According to Variety, the as-yet untitled documentary will trace the legacy of boy bands during the height of their fame in the ‘90s and early-2000s, and will feature interviews with boy band members as well as archival music footage.The project will be directed by Tamra Davis, whose credits include the music videos for New Kids on the Block’s ‘Call It What You Want’ and Hanson’s ‘MMMBop’, among others. The documentary is co-produced by Johnny Wright, who previously served as the tour manager for both New Kids on the Block and *NSYNC member, Justin Timberlake.“The Nineties boy band era was an extraordinary chapter in music where harmonies and beats came together,” Wright said of the documentary, per Rolling Stone.

Aaron Carter's sudden death. And, understandably so, Nick Carter says he and his family are still processing the tragic loss as they continue grieving.ET was with the Backstreet Boys singer in Wyoming on the set of his new music video, «Superman,» and the 43-year-old shared what life has been like as they approach the one-year anniversary since Aaron was found dead in the bathtub at his home in Lancaster, California.

Ed Sheeran hosted a karaoke party at Santa’s Pub in Tennessee, where he led sing-alongs of One Direction and Backstreet Boys songs.Sheeran took to Instagram to share a Reel of the night, speaking about Santa’s Pub, which he says was his favourite joint when he lived in Nashville. The Instagram reel he posted included a clip of the singer-songwriter leading a sing-along of Backstreet Boys’ ‘I Want It That Way’.Also included was a clip of Ed Sheeran serenading a newly wed couple with his hit song ‘Thinking Out Loud’ – watch the clips below.A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)A fan in attendance also took to TikTok to share a clip of Ed Sheeran singing with fans to One Direction’s ‘What Makes You Beautiful’.#edsheeran #nashville #santaspub #hohoho ♬ original sound – Liv Trahan Ed Sheeran most recently released his fifth studio album, ‘-‘ (pronounced ‘Subtract’) in May.

Coldplay covered the Backstreet Boys‘ hit song ‘Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)’ during a recent concert in Gothenburg.During their second show at the Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden on July 9, the band surprised concert attendees with a stripped-down version of the 1997 hit. Fan-captured footage shows frontman Chris Martin on stage with a piano as he begins the song, before the crowd quickly joins in singing along.The cover came in towards the end of their 25-song set.

Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter has been sued for sexual assault and battery by singer Melissa Schuman.According to the court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the singer claims that Carter used his fame and status to “gain access to, groom, manipulate, exploit, and sexually assault” her.Schuman was a member of the 2000s pop group Dream. She came forward in 2017 with a now-deleted blog post claiming that she was raped by Carter in 2003.

would not pursue sexual assault charges against Carter because the statute of limitations had expired, but a recently passed California law temporarily lifted the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims to be brought in civil court.“I’ve faced extraordinary backlash for standing up for myself; I am not the first, however my intention is that I am the last,” Schuman said Tuesday in a statement to The Post.“It’s time that powerful figures in the music industry get the message that they can no longer afford to enable and protect sexual predators. I’m fighting to make the music industry a safer place to work and perform.” As the #MeToo movement got underway, Schuman detailed her accusations against Carter in a 2017 blog post that has since been deleted.“The attack by Nick Carter on Melissa is intolerable.

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter can countersue a woman who has accused him of rape.Accusations against Carter first arose last year, when a civil lawsuit was filed stating that the singer allegedly raped a 17-year-old fan on his tour bus in 2001.The allegations were made by Shannon Ruth, now aged 43, who stated that Carter handed her a drink which she believes contained a mix of cranberry juice and alcohol, before attacking her on the tour bus.She claimed that she encountered the singer when approaching him for an autograph after a Backstreet Boys show in Tacoma, Washington.