2. How a star is an image constructed
from a range of materials such as;
• The Songs the artist write/sing.
• The record covers
• The media coverage in which the star receives
(whether this be negative or positive press
attention)
• Live Performance
• Music videos – e.g. What the music video is
trying to parlay to the audience and how the
artist does this.
4. Music videos are an excellent star vehicle in
order to promote a star, Madonna being a
prime example of this as she gained a series of
hits in the mid 1980’s which were identified
with her music videos.
5. It was made evident to the public that Madonna
was famously also known for her frequent reinvention of her image, which ultimately
helped maintain her career, her star image
wasn’t just being created in music videos but
other media forms such as films.
6. Madonna’s star image and ever changing style
transformed her in to a remarkable fashion
icon, this resulting in her star power having an
extreme influence on her audience.
7. To add, her influence on the fashion of girls in
the 80’s has given her a significant element of
power. Madonna has notably already had one
of the biggest impacts towards alternative
sexualities, particularly through her music
video ‘Justify My Love’
