Billboard Magazine Deconstruction

The main headline on the page says ‘SELENA GOMEZ’. It is written in a pink font, which connotes that the magazine is quite girly. It could also suggest that the magazine supports feminism. As the text is in block capitals, it could also show that ‘Selena Gomez’ is very important and is the main topic of the magazine. The main image is the centre of visual interest. As Gomez’s arms are open and not closed, it could suggest that she is going to reveal a lot of information inside and not keep much things secret. This will draw the reader in, as they know that they will gain knowledge about her. Gomez is also making direct address with the reader, which suggests that she wants them to be involved and feel connected with her. However, this could also make the reader feel uncomfortable as they may feel like they are being stared at. Gomez is wearing quite an angelic outfit, which could suggest that she is perfect, superior and that a lot of people look up to her like a ‘God-like’ figure.  Gomez’s white outfit could also signify purity, which could lead to further connotations of her being innocent (her face also looks very youthful). The long, chain earrings she is wearing also give an oriental vibe. This connotation is developed further when you look at the eye makeup she is wearing – it is very dark and pointed. This oriental vibe could resemble a Geisha, however, as Gomez looks innocent, the Geisha feel fades away as they are usually quite provocative where as Gomez is not.  The background looks like an image that is taken from out of space. This connotes that Selena Gomez is ‘out of this world’ but it could also suggest that she is quite strange, as aliens are believed to exist in space. The hints of purple connote that Gomez has a luxurious life and that the magazine is a luxury to their consumers.  The ‘spacey’ background also relates to ‘STARS DANCE’, which is also mentioned on the cover. Gomez is also standing in front of ‘billboard’, which suggests that she is more important than the magazine itself. As ‘billboard’ is in white, it also connotes (like the main image) innocence and purity. This suggests that it is suitable for readers of all ages.  The caption underneath the image says ‘IF U READY…COME AND GET IT’; this makes the magazine lose its formality as they use slang. This is also quite sexual which goes against the tone that the rest of the magazine has created.