Popstar! Magazine & Popstar Online

Popstar! by Popstar! Publishing, L.L.C.

Visually busy magazine with loads of pictures of teen stars. The June 2010 is dominated by articles on Justin Bieber; "Are You the Justin Bieber Type?". There are some articles on the Twilight stars. A "Fresh Faces!" page promotes "The next sensations who could rock the world". This issue contains 23 pull-out "hot" posters. Overall, the magazine is teen idol fun with few advertisements.

Popstaronline.com

This companion interactive website has videos, a blog, photos and contests. When opening the homepage, a music video automatically begins to play. This page also contains links to music previews and viewer polls, currently "Who's more stylish? Lady Gaga or Rhiannan" and "Who's your favorite Twilight saga newcomer?", as well as links to join them on MySpace and to subscribe to their YouTube channel.

Sports Illustrated Kids Magazine & SIKids.com

Sports Illustrated Kids. Published by Time, Inc.

This monthly magazine (except for the January/February issue) is a mixed of color photos, cartoons and an art gallery of submissions of hand-drawn illustrations by kids. The issue pictured here contains collectors' cards of sports figures and pull-out posters. Features articles on professional athletes, as well as young athletes in the spotlight. Reading level is accessible and page layouts are very appealing.


SI Kids.com

Sports Illustrated's companion website is targeted for use by children and tweens. It contains games, videos, photos, news and blogs, entries by kid reporters and a contests page. It's a visually appealing and an easy-to-use site.