 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
HollywoodLife
Common Sense Media says
Trivial but fairly tame celeb site from gossip mag veteran.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this gossip, celebrity, and style site was recently revamped under the direction of magazine mogul Bonnie Fuller (Us Weekly, Cosmopolitan), its new editor-in-chief. Like the aforementioned mags, the site is entertaining but shallow. Users can comment and create a private profile -- which provides the site with information about demographics and interests -- but otherwise, there's very little interactivity so far. Although the site doesn't have any educational or social value, there's nothing that's particularly explicit.
Is it any good?
Although HOLLYWOODLIFE is billed as "your celebrity news, style and gossip BFF," it's really more of a frenemy. The tone alternates between snarky and fawning, poking fun at some stars' style -- and lifestyle -- choices, while flattering others. Basically, it's not much different than most of the gossip mags on the newsstands, including editor-in-chief Bonnie Fuller's own creation, Us Weekly. The site promises lots of interactive content, but so far, it falls short in that department. Overall, it's nicely designed and mildly entertaining, but nothing special.
Online interaction: Bonnie Fuller's letter to readers promises lots of online interaction, but currently, the only interactive feature is posting comments.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the site's attitude toward food and weight. Beyond the typical get-fit tips, there are some more subtle messages, like the caption "Naomi Watts indulges herself with a pizza," or a post that's all about Blake Lively's appetite, listing items she ate at a recent breakfast outing. Why are these sightings considered newsworthy? Why is Naomi Watts "indulging" in a pizza, rather than just "eating" it?
Families can talk about our obsession with celebrities, especially when it comes their fashion flops, failed relationships, or run-ins with the law. Are gossip sites more intriguing when they're reporting on stars' bad behavior rather than sharing good news? Why or why not?
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NOT GOOD! STAY AWAY
I WAS LOOKING FOR A WEBSITE AND FOUND THIS! STAY AWAY
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Perfect for older kids, but not tweens.
Just by the look of it, even I think, as a twelve year old girl that this site is ment more for teenagers. Maybe like 15 and up.
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NOT FOR YOUNG KIDS!
Not for kids 11- DEFINITELY For 13+ I'm even still iffy about it.
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HATE IT DEFINITELY THIS WEBSITE IS NOT FOR CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Genre: | Fashion/Beauty |
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