My Super Sweet 16

by Gitlin, Marty

• ISBN13: 9781422219492
• ISBN10: 1422219496
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-01
• Publisher: Mason Crest

Summary

Some people have been critical of the MTV show My Super Sweet 16, which shows the lavish birthday parties of young people from wealthy or privileged backgrounds. These critics are offended by what they perceive as the greediness and egotistical behavior of the birthday boys and girls who are planning to celebrate the party of a lifetime. And they have lambasted their parents for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to make these parties happen. Despite this controversy, countless teenagers and even many adults tune in every week to watch My Super Sweet 16. The program has attracted some of the biggest names in the music industry. Many stars have either performed at My Super Sweet 16 parties or thrown extravagant bashes for their own teens.

Table of Contents

Lavish Party	p. 5
Launch of a Hit Show	p. 13
More Kids, Money, and Celebrities	p. 20
Spin-Off	p. 28
Bad Reviews and a Frightening Flick	p. 34
Chronology	p. 42
Glossary	p. 44
Further Reading	p. 45
Internet Resources	p. 45
Index	p. 46
About the Author	p. 48
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