Are these dangerous times for pop stars?

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Oct 20, 2000 Source: Music 365 Submitted By: Amanda Moffatt A bizarre plot to kill the members of ‘N SYNC has been uncovered in Tennessee. A 17-year-old boy apparently planned to rob a local gun store, killing its employees if necessary, and travel to Atlanta where ‘N Sync are due to perform on Saturday (October 21). The teenager then allegedly planned to kill as many members of the boy band as possible. ‘N Sync’s pin-up status is reported to have sparked off the boy’s murderous plans. The plot was exposed when the boy’s mother found details of her son’s intentions in a folder in their house. The horrified mother promptly shopped her son to local police. “She found something disturbing and took action,” said Sheriff Captain Don Linzy. “I know it’s never an easy thing to do, but she did the right thing in alerting authorities.” Following on from the recent news that Billie Piper has received death threats, are these dangerous times for pop stars? Is the media focus on the lifestyles of the rich and famous partly culpable in inspiring resentment and jealously among disturbed fans? Email us with your views. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: Eugene Submitted by: Paulo Submitted by: Kevin Shen Submitted by: Kevin Submitted by: Lemat Submitted by: Dirk Comment on this item. Next Item: Do Pre-orders Count? Prev Item: Win Tickets To See The Boys at the MTV Europe Music Awards