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TigerBeatMag (http://tigerbeatmag.com)

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Frivolous but fun tween mag's celeb gossip site.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this online counterpart to tween magazines Tiger Beat and BOP focuses on celebrities and their often trivial happenings. Kids can post comments about their favorite celebs or the latest gossip on blogs and other areas, but these seem fairly well monitored to filter negative or inappropriate language and to make sure no one gives out any personal information. Also, while the site doesn't display any product ads, there are links to sites that do offer the opportunity to purchase products or enter contests.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: The site (and the actual Tiger Beat and BOP magazines) may encourage star-struck tweens and young teens to try to emulate celebrities and live in a glamorous dream world rather than focusing on their own real lives and developing their own personal strengths and skills.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: There are some general comments about the sexual appeal of certain celebrities (example: "He's sooooo HOT!!!"); nothing explicit, though. Music videos may show female pop stars in clothing that could be considered sexy and perhaps inappropriate for that age group to wear.
Language: Headlines are peppered with "OMG!" exclamations (that's abbreviated tween-speak for "Oh my God!"), but that's as bad as it gets.
Consumerism: There are no blatant product ads, but the site does display links to other sites where you can buy things (such as ringtones or High School Musical merchandise, for example). Also included are video clips promoting upcoming TV shows on the Cartoon Network, plus ads for contests that you can enter to win stuff.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about celebrity culture and what makes teen stars so popular. Is there a particular movie or pop star that you look up to, and why? Do you try to imitate things your favorite stars do -- the way they dress or talk? Do you envy their life and popularity? Do you think they're a good role model for kids?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
While obsession with Hollywood and music stars is a natural part of adolescence -- and could be positive if the teen celebrities in question are particularly strong role models -- this site and its related publications may help push that fixation too far. Some tweens and teens may try to emulate a star just because he or she is considered "cool"; they may need some encouragement to examine their own strengths and skills and focus on developing those, rather than living vicariously through their idols.
This review was written by Larisa Wiseman
 
 

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mz.dkb1920
kid, 12 years old
 
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Beachgurl
kid, 11 years old
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I love the magazine!! The website is good it kinda spoils the magazine though. The girls who comment make me mad I got in a fight with two of the girls once who kept on saying they're Selena Gomez's and Taylor Swift's #1 fan. I don't go on the site anymore thanks to my mom who reads my comments on every thing. Thanks Mom
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lexi yellow
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awesomeness
i love it so much its awesome
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reveiwer123987
kid, 13 years old
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Great if you like tiger beat
Tiger beat is a great magazine then on a website is even better.
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coke98
teen, 13 years old
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i love the tiger beat mag!!!!!
i looooooove tiger beat mag and i am only eleven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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beanbagtex
kid, 11 years old
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Look, these are gossip magazines and there are the number one most read and this website will make it worse!
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oliviasgirl
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why are big time rush fighting
i think its a great way to cool on summer prack
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Sosie98
teen, 14 years old
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Tiger Beat is the best
I'm not necessarily in love with the website, but the Tiger Beat magazine is fantastic. It has tons of huge megaposters to put on my wall and lots of fun gossip about celebrities. I can't wait until its the time of the month where it comes to me. Love it!
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kolbygirl
teen, 18 years old
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e.g. perfect for 2+
its awsome and im only 9!
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jazzy98
teen, 15 years old
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"cooliest mag. on the planet"
It has all my fav celbs in it and my fav articles too.
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Pinkiegirl73
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i love it!;]
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I think it rocks
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every1 can have a dream
i love it because kids can look and say they want to look up to some of these people
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