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New York Goes to Hollywood

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Tiffany Pollard, Where to watch: VH1, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Pointless TV publicity stunt isn't for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    "Fame-seeking reality star seeks even more fame." End of story. No positive messages here.

  • Violence:

    Some pushing and shoving, but things only get violent when it's called for in a scene.

  • Sex:

    Three words: Lots of cleavage. Pollard also wears plenty of skimpy outfits and is shown kissing a man passionately as part of an "acting exercise."

  • Language:

    Pollard relies on foul language to express herself. She seems to favor "bitch," "ass," "s--t" (bleeped), and "f--k" (bleeped).

  • Consumerism:

    New York is selling herself like a product, and it's obvious. During a commercial break, there's also an advertisement for rhapsody.com that plugs the show's theme song ("The World Should Revolve Around Me" by Little Jackie).

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults are sometimes shown drinking alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About New York Goes to Hollywood

Parents need to know that the star of this reality show -- already a veteran of several series on VH1 -- has a penchant for nasty quips that you'd never want kids repeating, including choice phrases like "Get the f--k off my property, you skanky-ass bitch" (although "f--k" is bleeped). You'll also see lots of cleavage, seriously skimpy outfits, and sexually charged "acting exercises," plus some drinking by adults. There's really nothing redeeming here, nor is there intended to be -- this is adult-targeted guilty pleasure reality TV through and through.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why they think Tiffany "New York" Pollard has been featured in so many VH1 reality shows (including Flavor of Love and the subsequent spin-off I Love New York). Why has she received so much exposure? Do you think she deserves it? Do you find her entertaining? Why or why not? Are you surprised by the fact that a former reality show star now wants to become an actress? Does this make you feel any differently about the "reality" aspect of reality shows in general?
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