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Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli

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Wondery

When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power. So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power. From Wondery, Blame It on the Fame is a story about the lie that shot to #1 and what it cost to tell the truth. Hosted by Amanda Seales. Listen early and ad-free exclusively on Wondery+

#8

Girl You Know It’s True | 7

In this special episode, Aricia Skidmore-Williams speaks with director-writer Simon Verhoeven and actor Tijan Njie about the making of the Milli Vanilli biopic “Girl You Know It’s True” and why we love to watch our idols fall. Special thanks to Wiedemann & Berg Film, creators of the Milli Vanilli biopic “Girl You Know It’s True.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Jun 2024

28 MINS

28:10

10 Jun 2024

#7

I Can Still Make Something Out of That | 6

As Rob’s life spirals out of control, he gets a surprising offer…but is it another deal with the devil or is it for real? If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse disorder, reach out for help. In the U.S. you can contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration by calling 1-800-662-HELP. Special thanks to Wiedemann & Berg Film, creators of the Milli Vanilli biopic “Girl You Know It’s True.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

31 MINS

31:14

03 Jun 2024

#6

For the Record | 5

After Frank exposes them as frauds, Rob and Fab fight to tell their side of the story. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse disorder, reach out for help. In the U.S. you can contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration by calling 1-800-662-HELP. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

27 May 2024

32 MINS

32:50

27 May 2024

#5

Best New Artist | 4

Rob and Fab win a Grammy for Best New Artist — but winning one of music’s top honors means they risk losing it all. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse disorder, reach out for help. In the U.S. you can contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration by calling 1-800-662-HELP. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

20 May 2024

31 MINS

31:21

20 May 2024

#4

Sync or Swim | 3

Milli Vanilli’s fake singers head to America for a very real tour. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

16 May 2024

29 MINS

29:36

16 May 2024

#3

Listen With Your Eyes | 2

After Milli Vanilli rockets to the top of the charts, Frank devises a plan to keep them there, but it all depends on Rob and Fab staying on script. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

13 May 2024

27 MINS

27:30

13 May 2024

#2

I Can Make Something Out of That | 1

When Frank Farian comes across a song with hit potential, he hires Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan. But the opportunity comes with a very big catch. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

13 May 2024

28 MINS

28:49

13 May 2024

#1

Introducing - Blame It on the Fame: Milli Vanilli

A German producer offers two young Black performers a devil’s bargain: if they tell one little lie, he can make them stars. But when the group achieves stardom on a scale no one expected, the lie begins to unravel in the most spectacular fashion in front of the entire world. From Wondery comes Blame It on the Fame: Milli Vanilli, a story about the lie that shot to #1 and what it cost to tell the truth. Hosted by Amanda Seales.Listen exclusively on Wondery+ beginning February 12th. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Feb 2024

02 MINS

02:15

05 Feb 2024

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Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli

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Wondery

#8

Girl You Know It’s True | 7

#7

I Can Still Make Something Out of That | 6

#6

For the Record | 5

#5

Best New Artist | 4

#4

Sync or Swim | 3

#3

Listen With Your Eyes | 2

#2

I Can Make Something Out of That | 1

#1

Introducing - Blame It on the Fame: Milli Vanilli