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“Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” (TV-MA) – This docuseries out now takes a deep dive into the life and career of talent manager Lou Pearlman, who launched legendary boy bands like the Backstreet Boys and NYSNC. Although he had an exceptional eye for spotting talented musicians, Pearlman was a bit of a scammer. Having run one of the longest-running Ponzi schemes in United States history, he created a ton of enemies and left his company with more than $300 million in debt. Not only did his scamming tarnish his legacy as a music mogul, Pearlman was also accused of sexual harassment by Rich Cronin, the former lead singer of LFO, and many others; however, nothing has ever come out of those claims. (Netflix)
Cole Sprouse, left, and Kathryn Newton star in “Lisa Frankenstein.” (MovieStillsDB photo)
“Lisa Frankenstein” (PG-13) – Starring Kathryn Newton (“Big Little Lies”) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”), this comedy-horror film puts a fun, campy spin on the Frankenstein trope. Taking place in 1989, Newton plays Lisa Swallows, a misunderstood teenage goth girl. After fumbling with her crush and barely escaping the clutches of her grimy lab partner, Lisa mourns her bad luck by visiting the grave of a young pianist who died in 1837. Little does she know that casually doting on a handsome man’s burial site could bring him back to life! Now a full-fledged zombie, the pianist, known hereafter as The Creature, breaks into Lisa’s home and forms an oddly delightful bond with her. But can a human girl really get her happily ever after with a zombie? Premieres July 30. (Amazon Prime Video)
“Love Island USA, Season 6” (TV-MA) – With summer comes a new season of “Love Island,” whether you’re in the United States, the United Kingdom, or even France or Australia! But for those of us from the Western Hemisphere, we usually like to dial in on the USA Islanders, and it’s an interesting bunch this time around! In true “Love Island” fashion, a few Islanders from the past were brought back into the villa, such as Robert Rausch who was on the previous season, but new additions include “The Traitors UK” season 1 winner Aaron Even, and Kordell Beckham – the younger brother of NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The real difference you’ll notice this year is new host Ariana Madix, of “Vanderpump Rules” fame. All 32 episodes are out now, and they’re full of out-of-pocket moments. So, grab a bevvy and get to watching! (Peacock)
“Sunny” (TV-MA) – Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation”) leads this black-comedy series that takes place in Japan. She portrays an American woman named Suzie, whose husband and son suddenly disappear in a plane crash. Shortly following their disappearance, Suzie is gifted with a cute domestic robot named Sunny that was supposedly a creation of her husband. Confused, since she thought he worked in refrigerators, Suzie feels pushed to investigate further into the robotics company that her husband worked for, but the path it leads her down is filled with mystery, violence and secrets. Four episodes are out now, with the remaining six releasing every Wednesday. (Apple TV+)
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