#50: Lou Pearman/The Boy Band Con

Lou Pearlman is the record producer behind boy bands Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. He formed the groups and made them stars, while gaining their trust and acting as a father figure. Lou was accused of grooming and sexually abusing teen singers, as well as running off with their earnings before being prosecuted for his involvement in one of the longest running Ponzi schemes in history. * * *   *   *View Episode Page at www.brokenlimelight.com/episodes/31-45/e50-lou-pearlmanthe-boy-band-con *Didi West is not a journalist or mental health professional, she is simply an entertainer and podcaster who enjoys researching true crime, dissecting conspiracy theories, and sharing stories and unknown facts about people in the limelight.  If you are not a fan of profanity, random bursts of singing, or people who laugh at their own jokes, this podcast may not be for you. Subscribe to our Patreon and get early access to new episodes for just $1 a month! patreon.com/brokenlimelightThanks for your support! *Follow Broken Limelight at brokenlimelight.com *Follow Didi West at didiwestmusic.com *YouTube: youtube.com/c/didiwest *Get your first Bark Box at barkbox.com/brokenlimelight Buy Didi's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Limelight-Shocking-Stories-Celebrities/dp/B0BBJWJD8Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KPFFKT961KYJ&keywords=broken+limelight&qid=1662214073&sprefix=broken+limel%2Caps%2C501&sr=8-1 Theme Music Credits: Joakim Karud - Classic (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.