2. A true pop star does have a lasting significance, and has "brand awareness" amongst a wider market over a period of time. A good example is Madonna who has constantly revised and modified her image. She is very ‘brand aware.’
3. 1. Stars as Constructions Stars are constructed, artificial images, even if they are represented as being "real people", experiencing real emotions. This is certainly true in pop music industry as the construction of bands and artists is not even hidden from the public anymore.
4. 2. Industry and Audience Stars are manufactured by the music industry to serve a purpose — to make money out of audiences, who respond to various elements of a star persona by buying records and becoming fans. The nature of the institution of is purely to make money.
5. 3. Ideology & Culture Stars represent shared cultural values and attitudes, and will promote a certain ideology. http://www.u2.com/heartsandminds
6. 4. Character & Personality A star begins as a "real" human, possessing gender & race characteristics, and existing against a socio-historic background. The star transformation process turns them into a construct, but the construct has a foundation in the real.
7. Pop Star Theory http://www.mediaknowall.com/Popular%20Music/popstartheory.html