2. The masthead is coloured red with a
Date and Issue white/black outline. This is so it standout on
number. Also includes the page the background colour contrast
a web address to look very well with this. It is very readable and
up more information bright
about rolling stones
magazine. It is located The main image on the front cover is of Rihanna
above the title one of the most influential female role models in
because people read the world. The is a Bajan/ American singer and
the title of the most of her records have sold millions and are
magazine first so if they always in the top 10. This magazine would mainly
see it has a website appeal to her female/male fans.
they are more likely to In the image is she semi-naked which will appeal
look it up. to the male readers for obvious reasons, but for
females because of her music / how she got that
body.
Rihanna’s red hair does
stand out on the page, it
also compliments the
logo (masthead). The setting of the picture looks like it is on
This is why they have a balcony looking onto a beautiful view.
only used the colours By the setting looking like that it suggest
black, white, and red, to that, that is what Rihanna looks like on a
make every piece of red daily basis when she wakes up when I
on the front cover stand know that this image has been
out just like her hair. Photoshoped and edited to look nice.
This makes the front cover look relaxed
and simple.
The ‘special report’ box
There is a medium/long shot used for the
is used to catch the
image of Rihanna this shows off Rihanna’s
audiences attention, it
revealing clothes and female figure. It will
insured them that there
make female want her clothes and body
are articles inside to
and will make them wonder how Rihanna got
read about other celebs
hers.
Behind Rihanna there is a list of other stories featured in
the magazine. This shows the readers what stars are
mentioned inside. This could also be because if the
reader doesn’t like Rihanna they could see other
mentioned and want to look inside.

3. There is a splash quote from Lil Wayne this makes
The little microphone
the reader feel more involved as it gives the effect
image make the
the Lil Wayne is speaking to them. By having a
audience know that it
quote from another music artist shows that the
is a music magazine
magazine isn’t just based on Chris Brown.
The magazine has its
The masthead is positioned right at
own slogan ‘The
the top of the page in a large font
Bible of Hip Hop
which is sans- -serif which is much
music, culture and
easier to read. It does have R&B/ HIP
….. This is very
HOP vibe to the style of writing. The
unique idea I
colours red and black do contrast
haven’t seen it on
well with the plain background
any other music
colour white.
The magazine has also taken magazine.
advantage of technology
The are around 3
today and has used the
colours used on the
phone barcode for iPhone
front cover red, black
and Blackberry’s. This is a
and gold, gold makes
great idea and will help get
the magazine cover
more audiences because
look a little more
they implemented that, they
sophisticated and
didn't just go for the old idea
unique. It makes it
of using a website address.
easier on the eye and
There is a barcode at the bottom right makes it seem less
of the front cover for two reasons . One busy. Everything is
is because the person behind the till can spaced out formally.
identify the product using the individual
code. The other reason the barcode is
A disadvantage of the
on the front not the back is because the
magazine is the Slogan
back page is taken up by an
which has been cut off by
advertisement so the person/ company
Chris Brown’s head.
who has paid for an advert will not want
the barcode covering some of the
page. It is a medium close up

4. The masthead ‘Billboard’ behind the artist which
makes them have that 3-D effect and makes them
In the image Justin
standout that little bit more on the page.
and Usher are both
looking directly at
This magazine front cover has to amazing artists the camera which
‘Justin Bieber’ and ‘Usher’, they are both very makes it look like
successful music artist and are seen as role they are looking
models. Usher found Justin Bieber and now he is directly into the
a teen pop sensation. Most music magazine readers eyes. By
usually have one artist but this magazine they them smiling it makes
have two. the reader know that
what they will be
The background colour is a light blue. The light colour
talking about is very
blue makes both Usher and Justin standout and also the
cheery and pleasant
text. The colours of text are either(white ,black ,red or
information about
dark blue this contrast with the blue background colour.
them. Does seem
Which makes the text clearer and easier to read and
like a serious topic
makes it more noticeable.
Usher is taking up most of the page compared to
Justin who’s body is slightly cut off, but Justin is in
The cover line ‘Top
front of Usher which suggest that Justin Bieber will
Of Their Game’
become a big music artist in the future.
sounds very
Compared to the other Billboard magazine intriguing and may
featuring Beyonce, this issue mentions other music make the readers
artists this persuades the customers into wanting to that little more
read inside, because it isn't allocated to one artist. attracted to what
the magazine has
The are not that many subheadings which makes it much got to say about
easier for the reader, meaning that they don’t have to Justin and Usher.
wonder all other the page to see what has been said.
The subheading is very short the list of artist featuring the in
the magazine helps the reader know who else is in the Also this issue
magazine. of Billboard is
a special
Even though the Billboard masthead is edition, to
covered, we as an audience can still advertise the
identify the logo because of it unique Billboard
colours in the text and also the font. music awards

5. The masthead is very plain but does stand out
from the background image. The bright colours
(red,yellow,blue and green) make it stand out a
little more and makes the magazine look very
funky and different. There are only 2/3 colours
used on the cover. This makes
The main picture is of Beyonce, who is it much easier on the eyes
one of the most dominant female and makes it seem less busy.
role models in the world Which will make the customer
The image takes up most of the cover want to read it as it would
magazine. By Beyonce having direct seem to take less effort
eye contact at the camera. Has the
effect of looking directly at the The magazine front cover is based
audience (readers) it makes them around Beyonce. There is no other
feel part of the magazine and artist talked about on the front cover.
attracted to what she is featuring in So this issue mainly for Beyonce fans.
the magazine.
The subheading are short
and straight to the point
The look she is giving is very seductive
and intriguing and gives an impression
Normally billboard
that she has a secret to tell.
magazine have the
music artist in front
There are very clear cover lines, they of the masthead
give you an insight of what is featured in but for this they put
the magazine. Also there is not that Beyonce behind
much said on the cover lines which because it is a
make it much simpler to read. close up shot
On top of the barcode
there is a website of the We know this magazine(front cover) is
magazine. The price and about Beyonce because she is the main
issue is there as well , by image and her name stands out in the
them putting it together it page this shows that she is important the
makes it makes the style of font suggest this as well.
customer more likely to
visit the site.

6. The representation of the The representation of
magazine consists of femininity the magazine is very
which is shown by using a very Masculine, the way he
dominant female figure is standing portrays
‘Rihanna’. this, the facial
By the clothes she is wearing it expression he is
represents femininity. Due to showing suggest that
her success in the music/ he has swag.
fashion industry her body The mask around his
image is very important. neck suggest that he is
The magazine is aimed at the a artist. The social class
ages 18-24 year olds because for this magazine is
of the picture on the front middle class / low class
cover. because the magazine
It is very passive, the way she is cost £4.30. The age the
standing suggest she is magazine is for 16+ due
vulnerable, the position she is to the person on the
standing in with her back front of the magazine
slightly turned from us for this case Chris Brown
represents sexiness. fans branch from 13+.
The representation of this magazine is
very domineering,
The representation of this By her face covering the whole front
magazine is is very male cover she seems very devilish
dominated. They both have a Her eyes show the devil side. The image
certain presence about them is very seductive and sexy she looks like
which makes them seem chilled she will attack you.
and cool. The age of the The make up is very simple and formal
magazine would be for ages 13+ which shows femininity. This will appeal
because Justin Bieber has young to those women who want to look as
fans it will appeal to them, it will great as her.
also appeal to Usher fans The social class of this magazine would
They both represent successful be for both middle class and lower
male in the music industry. The class, middle class due to them having
position of the body is very the money to spend on the magazine.
relaxed and chilled it suggest Lower class due to them liking her as an
that they are having fun. artist and being there role model.