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MTV's Top Pop Group

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Michelle Williams, Mario Lopez, Marianela, Where to watch: MTV)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Looking for the next big thing in pop? Keep going.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Although contestants' talent levels vary, most groups have been working on their sound for years. The overall message is that working hard to get what you want can actually pay off. There's lots of diversity, too, in terms of race, gender, and geography.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A few female performers wear skimpy outfits, but others choose to stay covered up. Dance moves are sometimes suggestive.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    "Star coaches" (like rapper-actress Eve) change every week and are essentially on the show to promote themselves. Competitors perform covers of songs by other artists, including Chris Brown, Kanye West, and Katy Perry.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    No one is shown using subtances, but one contestant mentions that her mother was a drug addict and dealer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About MTV's Top Pop Group

Parents need to know that, aside from a few suggestive dance moves, there's not a whole lot of iffy content in this reality competition series. But the commercialism, while subtle, is insidious. Because competing groups perform covers of popular songs, the show basically helps best-selling artists (and the record companies who steer their careers) sell even more of their products.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether any of these groups are actually ready for the big time. In terms of singing ability, dancing ability, and overall look, how would you compare them to more established pop acts like Destiny's Child, 'N Sync, or Danity Kane (who often have a team of producers, choreographers, and vocal coaches guiding their every move)? What does that tell you about the amount of effort that goes into manufacturing a pitch-perfect pop group?

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