Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Celeb countdown show caters to Twitter-loving viewers.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
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What's the Story?
Each episode of 10 ON TOP counts down the top 10 celebrities who've been the most talked and texted about among pop culture fans in a given week. Host Lenay Dunn introduces superstars like Justin Bieber, Megan Fox, and the casts of hit movies like Harry Potter and Twilight -- or whoever makes the list due to the chatter they've generated throughout social media networks about their music, movies, and personal lives. Interview clips and behind-the scenes footage featuring each star are also included.
Is It Any Good?
10 on Top is essentially an updated version of MTV's popular audience-driven countdown shows like TRL -- it just replaces screaming fans, emails, and phone calls with tweets, texts, and other digital forums to reflect the current generation's reliance on social media.
Although the show is fun and upbeat overall, expect a bit of iffy stuff, including a few eyebrow-raising dance clips and celeb discussions about topics like addiction. And there's a slight tabloid-like quality thanks to the use of interview footage, photos, and even YouTube videos. But unlike most tabloid shows, the material here is limited by the brevity of each segment and doesn't go too deep on serious topics. In the end, it's an appealing way for teens to check in on their favorite stars.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes some people pop culture celebrities. Do you think the show's list accurately represents who is most popular today? Are they known for their talent, or are there other factors? Which stars would you vote for? Why?
This show, like many others, relies on social networking to get audience feedback. What are some of the benefits of this? Challenges? Parents: Get more information about social networking and kids.
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 1, 2010
- Cast : Lenay Dunn
- Network : MTV
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 22, 2022
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