This magazine is based on just one artist, Rihanna. This idea is made obvious through the use of a very large font, which covers the entire header of the magazine, as the title.
The main colours used on this cover are yellow, pink, white and black. This is fairly similar to the colours used on 'Just Pop!' I think this connotes a more girly idea in this magazine, as it isn't just some text of these colours. Pink is used in the background too, automatically making this cover look more busy and feminine. At the top and bottom of the cover, there is a slightly darker shade of pink with sparkles. This connotes also as being feminine, but could also be seen as emphasising the idea of Rihanna's fame/fortune.
The title uses bright yellow with a pink outline, on a pink background. I think this is used to help the title stand out more, so it is obvious what the magazine is about. The fact the 'The Superfan's guide to,' is in white means it doesn't stand out as much, and is only obvious when you pick the magazine up. I think this has been done to attract anyone interested in Rihanna to pick up the magazine, as it isn't obvious what the actual content is until you have had a closer look. I also think white may have been used to suggest that either gender can be a 'super fan.' The pink does come across as feminine, but another reason the pink could have been used is because Rihanna is a female artist. This idea could also be argued in 'Notion,' as a front cover concerning Conor Maynard is blue, which is more masculine.
The background uses circle shapes in different shades of pink. I think this makes the picture look fake, compared to the more natural shots I have looked at in the previous three magazines, as it is obvious Rihanna's picture wasn't taken on this background. However, the two smaller photographs look much more natural, and could be seen as being there to give an insight into her lifestyle. It shows the performing side and the more relaxed side, which suggests there is many different stories about Rihanna's life in this magazine.
In the main photo of Rihanna, we see she is looking very plain, with the exception of her gold necklaces. I think the effect of Rihanna wearing gold necklaces is that it links to the idea of fame. The gold could also link to the feminine idea expressed through the bright colours, such as pink, and the sparkles. Other than wearing a gold necklace, Rihanna is looking quite plain, and I think this is because this picture is trying to capture all aspects of the content. Not only does the story cover her career, with all the awards, fashion, tours and films that come with this. It also talks about her story, from when she was first discovered, until now. I think the plain look is used to symbolise this.
This cover also uses a bubble for information, much like in 'Just Pop!' However, this one is in white, which stands out more on a pink background and with a pink outline. Inside the bubble, the word Rihanna is in capital letters, where the rest of the wording is not. I think this is another way of reminding the audience that this magazine is about Rihanna.
The 'Plus' on the right hand is the only wording on the cover in a floaty, girly typography. I think this is to help to draw attention to the other stories being previewed on the front cover. The fact it is in black also helps it to stand out more on a pink background, and suggests the extra information is for both genders.
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