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The video tells the story of Milli Vanilli, a pop duo that became famous in the late 80s by lip-syncing to songs recorded by other singers. They had a huge success with several hit singles and even won a Grammy Award, but they were eventually exposed by their producer, who revealed the truth to the press. The scandal ruined their careers and reputation, and one of them died from a drug overdose at the age of 32. The video asks the viewers to reflect on the morality and consequences of their deception, and whether such a thing could happen today.
1. The speaker begins by discussing a story told to them by a friend, which they found to be a scam in the history of music.
2. The story revolves around a duo known as Milli Vanilli, who sold millions of albums and won a Grammy Award, but had never actually sung in their lives.
3. The duo was initially two young men named Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who met in Munich, Germany, and became close friends.
4. Their music career started with a group called "Empire Bizarre", but they had little success and eventually parted ways.
5. The turning point came when they were discovered by music producer Frank Farian, who had a business mindset and saw potential in them based on their appearance and dance skills.
6. Farian's plan was for the two to lip-sync over pre-recorded vocals, which they agreed to.
7. Their first single, "Girl You Know It's True", was a massive success, climbing the charts in multiple countries.
8. They continued to have hits with their subsequent singles and won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990.
9. However, their secret was eventually exposed when a recording tape bugged in the middle of a live performance.
10. This led to a massive scandal and public backlash. They were forced to return their Grammy Award and faced numerous legal issues.
11. After the scandal, they attempted to revive their careers with a new album, but it was a failure.
12. Robert Pilatus later suffered from drug addiction and died from an overdose. Fabrice Morvan managed to rebuild his career as a solo DJ.
13. The speaker ends by reflecting on the story and the fate of Milli Vanilli, asking viewers to make their own opinion on the scandal.