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`Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)` CD single

(2007, Pop, by Spice Girls, Label: Virgin Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Heartwarming, meaningful lyrics of devotion.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The lyrics talk about pledging your devotion to someone you love -- a positive and admirable message.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    The song is clean.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About `Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)` CD single

Parents need to know that the lyrics are fine for any age -- it talks about the joy of finding a special love and pledging your commitment to that person. The video for the song, however, is sexually suggestive, with the Spice Girls wearing revealing outfits and moving and posing in very sensual ways. There's even the slightest suggestion of sexual initiation between two of the Girls (one caresses the other).

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  • Families can talk about the message in the song's lyrics versus the message of the video. What do you think of the message the song conveys? Is it positive? Do you think the video fits with the song's lyrics and message? Why or why not? Do you think female artists need to show skin to sell their music?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Okay listen up people........

    It's okay i geuss. Yeah like most hip-hop CDs there are some sexual refrences but what Cd doesn't. Even Country artists have sexual refrences in their CDs

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Good song.

    I love this song, but it refrecing/metioning sexual things. Not good for kids under 13.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Concerned about image

    I'm particularly concerned when a group aimed at teeny boppers is overly sexy and this group's link to Victoria's Secrets is particularly distrubing. Last time I went into that store to shop, its merchandise had moved from sexy to slutty. That's not where I want my preteen to go to pick up the latest music. I don't even want to shop there any more. Love good music for the kids, but am concerned when it patterns inappropriate behavior. The videos are getting worse and worse. Where does it stop? If you must buy this, have a talk about sexuality and what it means when girls are portrayed that way.

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