The document discusses the representation and popularity of male pop artists like Mika, Enrique Iglesias, and Justin Bieber, highlighting their colorful music videos and tailored appearances that contribute to feminine stereotypes. It notes that while the image of male pop stars remains consistent, their appeal varies with audiences, often targeting women through their looks and lyrics. Overall, male pop singers are characterized by a blend of talent, visual appeal, and a playful representation in the media.

1. Male Pop Artist
Michael Holbrook Penniman, Jr.
Mika
• Grace Kelly
• Relax, Take it Easy
• Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)
• We Are Golden

2. Their appearance and music videos are
quite often bright and colourful, this
also reflects this genre of music.
You see them in tight, tailored
Males in the pop genre are usually clothing a lot of the time, which
well-dressed and take care of contributes to the stereotype of
themselves, so can be viewed as being gay.
‘camp’ or ‘gay’.
You usually find that they have multi-
talents, Mika’s are: vocals, keyboard
and piano. They show this in their
music videos, either having one
stationary in the video or they actually
play the instrument.

3. Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
Enrique Iglesias
• Hero
• I Like How It Feels
• Ping Pong Song (Do You Know)
• Tonight (I’m Loving You)

4. Male pop singers are often ‘ladies
men’ and are seen as eye candy for
the women, and in some cases men.
They are represented as being
quite ‘soft,’ always singing about Male pop singers have the same sort
love and relationships. of look, which is reflected in their
music videos and general appearance,
this look is usually quite colourful.
With a definite aspect of fun.
Their looks often distinguish what sub-
genre of pop they are placed in, such
as, pop rock, pop rap etc.

5. In comparison, the popularity of male
pop singers hasn’t changed much,
Michael Jackson was loved all over the
world for being a musical inspiration.
Although the concept of popularity
has changed the question of how
popular hasn’t. Justin Bieber, on the
other hand, is loved all over the world
for his appearance, especially with
teenage girls. But they are both
equally popular, some people love
them and others dislike them. It’s all
part of their careers as pop singers.
Male pop singers are represented in such ways that make them popular
with the ladies, for example, Justin Bieber is represented for his looks and
teenage boy vibe which makes his popular between teenage girls. And
Michael Jackson was made popular with the ladies through his lyrics and
being considerate and complimentary to females, making him the ‘perfect
man’ for them, they begin to want someone like this. Male pop artists are
usually given a ‘gay vibe’ with bright, colourful music videos and on-screen
personalities. This is how they are represented in the media.