70 years old (Born on June 19, 1954)
Happy Birthday, Lou Pearlman! You certainly had an ear for talent—after all, you gave us the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. Without your keen eye (and questionable accounting), we might never have experienced synchronized dance moves or frosted tips at their finest.Sure, managing boy bands was impressive—but orchestrating a $300 million Ponzi scheme? Now that's ambition on another level entirely. While most people blow out candles wishing for success, you took it to extremes by blowing through millions of other people's dollars instead!
Here's hoping wherever you're celebrating today has better financial oversight—and fewer lawsuits. Cheers!