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The Hit Charade traces the rise and fall of Lou Pearlman, the entrepreneur who forged the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and other 1990s boy‑bands, and used their success to mask a decades‑long fraud that stole nearly $500 million from investors. Chapters describe Pearlman’s early life in Queens, his growth as a music‑industry mogul, and the network of associates and fans who helped sustain his scheme. The book examines the legal fallout, the investor’s outrage, and the cultural impact of Pearlman’s empire, drawing on interviews with former band members, friends, and business partners to illuminate the human cost behind the scandal.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Tyler Gray
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