Infamous boy band manager Lou Perlman, former manager of teen pop behemoths ‘N Sync and Backstreet Boys, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for “four federal charges: two counts of conspiracy, and one each of money laundering and using false statements in a bankruptcy proceeding” However, the judge was willing to be lenient on Perlman if he’s able to pay up: for every $1 million Pearlman returns to investors, the judge will cut the sentence by one month.

We can finally cue up all of those “bye bye bye” to freedom jokes we’ve all been waiting for, yes!

(Source: City News Canada)

PS: Oh noes, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are disbanding for a year. Frat boys and fans of ‘mind-melting’ drum solos are crying into their herbal tea right now.