Layout – On double page spread articles it is usually set out in ordered columns so it’s easy for the reader to read and get the key information on the article. This adheres to the codes and conventions of a magazine as all magazines, regardless of genre, will have articles . Also it will be generally informal so the reader feels comfortable reading the information and wants to read more as they don’t feel like they’re being forced to. Moreover double page spreads will almost always have a capital letter/bold figure at the beginning of the article; however not only does NME have one at the beginning of the article but also at the beginning of a new paragraph as it is in a ‘10 commandment’ style within the article. This will all be in the same colour scheme as seen here, its pink and black. The colours will usually be colour picked from items of clothing the artist is wearing or colours that correspond with the genre and personality of the artist and their music. Furthermore as the double page spread will usually be about the artist featured on the front cover or one of the main articles featured in the contents page. The colour scheme will most likely continue throughout the front cover, contents page and double page spread, most of the time with 2/3 colours to adhere to magazine codes and conventions. However, NME have approached this differently as they have given Nicki Minaj her own colour sche4me in order to correspond with her personality and style. Short introductory paragraph– These give the reader a brief description of what the article is going to be about. Usually they will include the key/most exciting information to make the reader want to read more. They will usually include information about the artist themself, their music and what they have achieved or are bringing to the industry. This is in order to grab the readers attention and make them continue reading the page(s) to find out more about the artist/their music.

Large image of the artist – The picture is of the artist Niki Minaj in her usual and recognisable attire which would have been similar to the styling in her music videos/album covers. She looks very sarcastic and sassy in this image to represent her attitude and personality. This engages the reader as they will aspire to be like her because she is well known and seen as a very crazy and individual artist who is comfortable in her own skin and doesn’t hide her true personality. The background colour of this main image is a pale pink/beige colour which helps to draw all attention to Nicki and so look bold and memorable – especially as she is in black and white clothing with a very loud pattern and colourful jewellery which is a juxtaposition of the pale and plain pink background. Pink has connotations of femininity, Barbie and playfulness which shows NME is very clever in how they used colours to portray Nicki’s personality without the reader having to read the article – especially as she describes herself as Barbie in her alter ego. She is dressed in a skin-tight bodysuit therefore representing her character and personality as someone comfortable and confident in their own skin. This could also be seen as a slightly provocative outfit as it accentuates her curves, adhering to Laura Mulvey’s male gaze theory (the camera is always male and sexualises women). She is wearing very bold makeup on her lips cheeks and eyes and these are to draw attention to these parts of her face and this also adheres to the male gaze theory as eyes and lips are the most sexual/alluring parts of a woman's face. It is also the typical ‘Barbie –esque’ makeup we would associate with Nicki as we have seen it before in many of her music videos/album covers. I also think its important to note that her ring says ‘Icon’ in bold letters and this suggests she is an icon to her audience and fans and that she is proud to be one and wants to show it off to the readers of NME. She is in a very upright sstance looking directly at the camera with a questioning look on her face. This highlights she has pride and authority over people as she isupright and is looking to the readers as if she is questioning ‘what are you looking at?’. This makes the reader want to read the full article to find out more about Nicki Minaj.

Large heading- This is of the quote ‘The Gospel According to Nicki Minaj’. This is in block capitals in the colours black and pink which adheres to the colour scheme. The word ‘Gospel’ is emphasised as it portrays Nicki as holy and influential in guiding people and her fans with how to live their life. This also connects with her alter ego ‘Roman’. ‘Nicki Minaj’ is next to the image of her therefore connecting them and describing who she is as well as being saint/goddess like. This makes the reader want to read on and find out what her ‘Gospel’ includes.

Pull quotes- This article does not have any pull quotes however they would usually be seen in double page spreads to grab the readers information. The pull quotes would usually be from the most exciting parts of the interview.

New media – This is usually on magazines so that their audience can see new information on Twitter/Facebook before magazine releases or to get new information. However in this issue NME doesn’t have new media information but is likely to have it in other issues.

Page numbers - The page numbers adhere to the codes and conventions of magazines as they have the numbers at the bottom corner of the page with the word ‘page’ next to it.. They are there to show the reader what the pages listed contain and what number they have to go to, to find it. The colour of the numbers follow the colour scheme and house style of NME as they are in black and are in bold font.

Layout – On double page spread articles it is usually set out in ordered columns so it’s easy for the reader to read and get the key information on the article. This adheres to the codes and conventions of a magazine as all magazines, regardless of genre, will have articles . Also it will be generally informal so the reader feels comfortable reading the information and wants to read more as they don’t feel like they’re being forced to. Moreover double page spreads will almost always have a capital letter/bold figure at the beginning of the article; however not only does NME have one at the beginning of the article but also at the beginning of a new paragraph as it is in a ‘10 commandment’ style within the article. This will all be in the same colour scheme as seen here, its pink and black. The colours will usually be colour picked from items of clothing the artist is wearing or colours that correspond with the genre and personality of the artist and their music. Furthermore as the double page spread will usually be about the artist featured on the front cover or one of the main articles featured in the contents page. The colour scheme will most likely continue throughout the front cover, contents page and double page spread, most of the time with 2/3 colours to adhere to magazine codes and conventions. However, NME have approached this differently as they have given Nicki Minaj her own colour sche4me in order to correspond with her personality and style. Short introductory paragraph– These give the reader a brief description of what the article is going to be about. Usually they will include the key/most exciting information to make the reader want to read more. They will usually include information about the artist themself, their music and what they have achieved or are bringing to the industry. This is in order to grab the readers attention and make them continue reading the page(s) to find out more about the artist/their music.

Large image of the artist – The picture is of the artist Niki Minaj in her usual and recognisable attire which would have been similar to the styling in her music videos/album covers. She looks very sarcastic and sassy in this image to represent her attitude and personality. This engages the reader as they will aspire to be like her because she is well known and seen as a very crazy and individual artist who is comfortable in her own skin and doesn’t hide her true personality. The background colour of this main image is a pale pink/beige colour which helps to draw all attention to Nicki and so look bold and memorable – especially as she is in black and white clothing with a very loud pattern and colourful jewellery which is a juxtaposition of the pale and plain pink background. Pink has connotations of femininity, Barbie and playfulness which shows NME is very clever in how they used colours to portray Nicki’s personality without the reader having to read the article – especially as she describes herself as Barbie in her alter ego. She is dressed in a skin-tight bodysuit therefore representing her character and personality as someone comfortable and confident in their own skin. This could also be seen as a slightly provocative outfit as it accentuates her curves, adhering to Laura Mulvey’s male gaze theory (the camera is always male and sexualises women). She is wearing very bold makeup on her lips cheeks and eyes and these are to draw attention to these parts of her face and this also adheres to the male gaze theory as eyes and lips are the most sexual/alluring parts of a woman's face. It is also the typical ‘Barbie –esque’ makeup we would associate with Nicki as we have seen it before in many of her music videos/album covers. I also think its important to note that her ring says ‘Icon’ in bold letters and this suggests she is an icon to her audience and fans and that she is proud to be one and wants to show it off to the readers of NME. She is in a very upright sstance looking directly at the camera with a questioning look on her face. This highlights she has pride and authority over people as she isupright and is looking to the readers as if she is questioning ‘what are you looking at?’. This makes the reader want to read the full article to find out more about Nicki Minaj.

Large heading- This is of the quote ‘The Gospel According to Nicki Minaj’. This is in block capitals in the colours black and pink which adheres to the colour scheme. The word ‘Gospel’ is emphasised as it portrays Nicki as holy and influential in guiding people and her fans with how to live their life. This also connects with her alter ego ‘Roman’. ‘Nicki Minaj’ is next to the image of her therefore connecting them and describing who she is as well as being saint/goddess like. This makes the reader want to read on and find out what her ‘Gospel’ includes.

Pull quotes- This article does not have any pull quotes however they would usually be seen in double page spreads to grab the readers information. The pull quotes would usually be from the most exciting parts of the interview.

New media – This is usually on magazines so that their audience can see new information on Twitter/Facebook before magazine releases or to get new information. However in this issue NME doesn’t have new media information but is likely to have it in other issues.

Page numbers - The page numbers adhere to the codes and conventions of magazines as they have the numbers at the bottom corner of the page with the word ‘page’ next to it.. They are there to show the reader what the pages listed contain and what number they have to go to, to find it. The colour of the numbers follow the colour scheme and house style of NME as they are in black and are in bold font.

Layout – On double page spread articles it is usually set out in ordered columns so it’s easy for the reader to read and get the key information on the article. This adheres to the codes and conventions of a magazine as all magazines, regardless of genre, will have articles . Also it will be generally informal so the reader feels comfortable reading the information and wants to read more as they don’t feel like they’re being forced to. Moreover double page spreads will almost always have a capital letter/bold figure at the beginning of the article; however not only does NME have one at the beginning of the article but also at the beginning of a new paragraph as it is in a ‘10 commandment’ style within the article. This will all be in the same colour scheme as seen here, its pink and black. The colours will usually be colour picked from items of clothing the artist is wearing or colours that correspond with the genre and personality of the artist and their music. Furthermore as the double page spread will usually be about the artist featured on the front cover or one of the main articles featured in the contents page. The colour scheme will most likely continue throughout the front cover, contents page and double page spread, most of the time with 2/3 colours to adhere to magazine codes and conventions. However, NME have approached this differently as they have given Nicki Minaj her own colour sche4me in order to correspond with her personality and style. Short introductory paragraph– These give the reader a brief description of what the article is going to be about. Usually they will include the key/most exciting information to make the reader want to read more. They will usually include information about the artist themself, their music and what they have achieved or are bringing to the industry. This is in order to grab the readers attention and make them continue reading the page(s) to find out more about the artist/their music.

Large image of the artist – The picture is of the artist Niki Minaj in her usual and recognisable attire which would have been similar to the styling in her music videos/album covers. She looks very sarcastic and sassy in this image to represent her attitude and personality. This engages the reader as they will aspire to be like her because she is well known and seen as a very crazy and individual artist who is comfortable in her own skin and doesn’t hide her true personality. The background colour of this main image is a pale pink/beige colour which helps to draw all attention to Nicki and so look bold and memorable – especially as she is in black and white clothing with a very loud pattern and colourful jewellery which is a juxtaposition of the pale and plain pink background. Pink has connotations of femininity, Barbie and playfulness which shows NME is very clever in how they used colours to portray Nicki’s personality without the reader having to read the article – especially as she describes herself as Barbie in her alter ego. She is dressed in a skin-tight bodysuit therefore representing her character and personality as someone comfortable and confident in their own skin. This could also be seen as a slightly provocative outfit as it accentuates her curves, adhering to Laura Mulvey’s male gaze theory (the camera is always male and sexualises women). She is wearing very bold makeup on her lips cheeks and eyes and these are to draw attention to these parts of her face and this also adheres to the male gaze theory as eyes and lips are the most sexual/alluring parts of a woman's face. It is also the typical ‘Barbie –esque’ makeup we would associate with Nicki as we have seen it before in many of her music videos/album covers. I also think its important to note that her ring says ‘Icon’ in bold letters and this suggests she is an icon to her audience and fans and that she is proud to be one and wants to show it off to the readers of NME. She is in a very upright sstance looking directly at the camera with a questioning look on her face. This highlights she has pride and authority over people as she isupright and is looking to the readers as if she is questioning ‘what are you looking at?’. This makes the reader want to read the full article to find out more about Nicki Minaj.

Large heading- This is of the quote ‘The Gospel According to Nicki Minaj’. This is in block capitals in the colours black and pink which adheres to the colour scheme. The word ‘Gospel’ is emphasised as it portrays Nicki as holy and influential in guiding people and her fans with how to live their life. This also connects with her alter ego ‘Roman’. ‘Nicki Minaj’ is next to the image of her therefore connecting them and describing who she is as well as being saint/goddess like. This makes the reader want to read on and find out what her ‘Gospel’ includes.

Pull quotes- This article does not have any pull quotes however they would usually be seen in double page spreads to grab the readers information. The pull quotes would usually be from the most exciting parts of the interview.

New media – This is usually on magazines so that their audience can see new information on Twitter/Facebook before magazine releases or to get new information. However in this issue NME doesn’t have new media information but is likely to have it in other issues.

Page numbers - The page numbers adhere to the codes and conventions of magazines as they have the numbers at the bottom corner of the page with the word ‘page’ next to it.. They are there to show the reader what the pages listed contain and what number they have to go to, to find it. The colour of the numbers follow the colour scheme and house style of NME as they are in black and are in bold font.