• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15.

• Is it any good?

  2.0

• Common Sense says

  Party-planning competition isn't all fun and games.

Why We Rated This for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  Participants compete for a high profile/highly paid event planner position, endlessly trying to tear down their competitors. There's some discussion of professionalism and a solid work ethic. But there's also a lot of focus on hedonism and the need to impress and maintain a celebrity's good/bad reputation. Women are often objectified and are treated as props at certain events. The cast is both male and female and from various walks of life.
• Violence:

  Lots of arguing, fighting, and yelling between contestants. Frazzled planners sometimes yell at vendors.
• Sex:

  Women are sometimes seen wearing scanty outfits and string bikinis on the beach and at party locations. Some of them dance provocatively at parties. Women are often invited to parties to increase an event's appeal.
• Language:

  Words like "ass," "damn," and "bitch" are audible, while stronger curse words like "f--k" are bleeped out. Rude hand gestures are blurred.
• Consumerism:

  The series is sponsored by LG Electronics, and the company's logo and products are clearly visible throughout each episode. Celebs like Sean "Diddy" Combs, Lil John, 50 Cent, and Carmen Electra are featured. There are occasional references to MySpace.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Frequent alcohol consumption (beer, wine, champagne, hard liquor). A lot of focus is placed on the need for large amounts of alcohol at events. At least one planner gets drunk on the job.

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