Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Interactive TRL successor embraces digital life.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
IT'S ON WITH ALEXA CHUNG brings pop culture fans the latest in celebrity news, fashion trends, and, of course, music. Hosted by British model/TV personality Alexa Chung, the series blends traditional interviews, music performances, and live skits with aspects of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook in order to facilitate audience interaction. Along with mainstream actors, singers, and TV stars, the show features performers who've come to prominence on Web sites like YouTube.
Is It Any Good?
The series, which replaces MTV's former daytime hit TRL, capitalizes on the growing popularity of social media in order to appeal to today's Internet-oriented youth culture while still trying to stay true to the network's musical roots. Perhaps as a consquence of trying to do both, there are times when the show seems slow and a little awkward, especially during transitions from traditional talk show interviews or performances to quirky online segments.
The celebrity-oriented content will probably appeal to older tweens as well as teens, but some of the show's content is too mature for young viewers. There's lots of innuendo, and guests often discuss adult behavior or make references to drinking and/or smoking. But overall the show is a reflection of how today's popular culture is being created and promoted by a digital generation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of social media. Why do you think sites like Twitter and Facebook are so popular? Does it work to integrate them into other forms of media? Families can also discuss MTV. How has the channel influenced popular culture? Do you think it's as popular now as it was when it began? How has it changed over the years?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 15, 2009
- Cast : Alexa Chung
- Network : MTV
- Genre : Music Videos
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 28, 2022
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