1. Research Into The Pop Genre

3. Pop Artists The artists/bands associated with the pop genre are: Best known previously for co-writing the massive Miley Cyrus hit "Party In the USA," 22 year old UK singer-songwriter Jessie J has tremendous buzz following her in the music industry. She is a recent winner of the annual BBC Sounds of 2011 poll as the most promising new artist of the year. Her single "Do It Like a Dude" has just surged into the top 5 in the UK and is available as a digital download in the US. The debut album Who You Are is expected to hit stores in the spring. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOf3kYtwASo Arguably the highlight artist of 2011 is Adele, a British pop singer who has won over fans internationally in recent months, has reportedly described her musical style as a “heartbroken soul.” Some of her latest hits are: “Someone Like You,” and “Rolling in the Deep.” Since the January release of her second album, 21, Adele has sold out her entire North American tour. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQl3WQQoQ0&ob=av2e 2010 is the year Bruno Mars exploded into public consciousness as songwriter, producer, featured singer, and solo artist in his own right. Early in the year he hit the top 5 twice as the featured vocalist on B.o.B.'s #1 debut "Nothin' On You" and Travie McCoy's big solo hit "Billionaire." By fall Bruno Mars was at Number 1 with "Just the Way You Are," the lead single from his debut album Doo-Wops and Hooligans. Bruno Mars' voice is one the key sounds of pop music in 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk&ob=av2e And many other artists like, Micheal Jackson, Lily Allen, JLS, Ellie Goulding, Kelly Clarkson, Pink and Lady Gaga.

6. Typical Content/Articles in a Pop Magazine ‘We Love Boys’- latest, hottest male artists. Horoscopes and ‘Your says’ which gets the reader involved. Fashion related coverlines which fashion related images Lures and Competitions Image of Pop artists/bands. Interview on famous celebrity who is featured on the cover. Gossip and fashion ‘faux-pas’ on celebrities