Press release - ABC News Studios
April 28, 2023
ABC News Studios’ Documentary Delves Into the Complicated Life of Pop Sensation Aaron Carter, Chronicling His Struggles With Mental Health, Addiction and Family Turmoil
Documentary Special Features Exclusive Interviews With Those Closest to Carter, Including Fiancée Melanie Martin, Best Friend and Manager Taylor Helgeson, and Backstreet Boys Member and Close Friend AJ McLean
‘Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop’ Begins Streaming on Monday, May 1, Only on Hulu
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Today, ABC News Studios announced a new documentary, “Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop,” which dives deep into the life of pop singer Aaron Carter. Carter became a mainstay of the early 2000s pop scene, touring the world as a child solo artist with chart-topping hits like “I Want Candy” and earning the title “The Little Prince of Pop” from Michael Jackson. Just a few years after his rise to fame, Carter began a cycle of mental health struggles, experienced family turmoil, and grappled with addiction ― culminating in his untimely death in November 2022. “Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop” begins streaming on MONDAY, MAY 1, only on Hulu.
The program features interviews with those closest to the pop star, including AJ McLean, a member of the Backstreet Boys who knew Carter since childhood; Melanie Martin, Carter’s fiancée and mother of his son; Taylor Helgeson, Carter’s best friend and manager; Dr. Travis Stork, former host of “The Doctors” who tried to help Carter through his addiction journey; Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney Channel child star; Phil Lobel, Carter’s former publicist and more.
“Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop” is produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios.
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