Could it be magic?: Inside Britain's boyband machine
The New Statesman | UK politics and culture
The Harsh Spotlight: Boy Bands and Tabloid Culture
This chapter examines the fraught relationship between British boy bands and the sensationalist media, revealing how pop stars often became targets for tabloid exposés. It contrasts the early self-awareness of these bands with the broader music trends of the time, while also addressing the impact of media narratives on public perception.
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