May 22, 2008 - Lou Pearlman, known by some as the father of boy bands, was sentenced yesterday (5/21) to 25 years in prison for one of the largest investment frauds in Florida history, according to published reports.
March 10, 2008 - Lou Pearlman, who is often called the "father of boy bands," could face up to 25 years in prison and a $1 million fine for charges of conspiracy, money laundering and making false statements during a bankruptcy proceeding, according to the Associated Press. Pearlman, who essentially created the Backstreet Boys and 'NSync, pleaded guilty Mar. 6 to the federal charges that were the result of a lengthy probe alleging he bilked investors and banks out of more than $300 million.
February 20, 2002 - plus: Jane's Addiction to enter the studio in March. Phil Spector appeals Ronettes decision. Napster, labels, prepare for more court dates.
January 30, 2002 - 'NSync, which in March will mount the latest leg of its U.S. tour, has added a number of new dates to the run. The group has also tapped alt-rock act Smash Mouth and R&B singer Ginuwine to open on various dates.
January 24, 2002 - �NSync has officially announced its plans for a winter-spring tour that kicks off on March 3 in Portland, Ore., and wraps up on April 28 in Orlando, Fla.
January 22, 2002 - 'NSync is preparing for a spring arena tour that is expected to visit about two dozen cities between late February and April, SoundSpike has learned.
November 12, 2001 - plus: Peter Buck's air rage trial. Fleetwood Mac back at work. Elton John and Billy Joel set co-headlining date. Lou Reed, Run-DMC write songs for Sept. 11 anniversary. FullAudio reaches licensing deals.
October 11, 2001 - 'NSync, which canceled two planned concerts in South Florida earlier this year, has unveiled plans to play a free Nov. 11 concert in Miami Beach.
August 23, 2001 - For the third week in a row, the “Now That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 7” compilation will top the Billboard 200 album chart. The album will be followed by Alicia Keys’ “Songs in A Minor,” which will take over the No. 2 spot previously held by 'NSync’s “Celebrity.”
August 15, 2001 - 'NSync, Destiny's Child, Shaggy and Britney Spears were among the winners in music categories at this year's Teen Choice Awards, which took place in Los Angeles on Sunday (8/12).
