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When pop stars were banned from dating or marrying

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The carefully manufactured illusion of total romantic availability is absolutely critical to massive pop album sales. Management contracts historically forbid young male idols from getting married or openly dating, terrified that the devoted teenage audience will immediately lose interest. They are essentially highly paid emotional hostages to their own listeners.

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