Designed as a news magazine written for upscale readers who have a high degree of intelligence and critical capacity and are interested in contemporary trends in finance, politics, the arts, literature, books, cuisine, public and foreign affairs, science and technology, culture, food and travel. Editorial content is aimed at the serious reader and is comprised of reflective pieces and non-fiction that provide different perspectives on what is occurring in contemporary society. The magazine was founded as The Atlantic Monthly in Boston, MA, in 1857. It was created as a literary and cultural commentary magazine. It quickly achieved a national reputation, which it held for more than a century. It was important for recognizing and publishing new writers and poets, and encouraging major careers. It published leading writers' commentary on abolition, education, and other major issues in contemporary political affairs. The magazine's founders were a group of prominent writers of national reputation, who included Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., John Greenleaf Whittier and James Russell Lowell. Lowell was its first editor.

Established in 1967 by Jann Wenner (who still serves as publisher) and music critic Ralph J. Gleason. Geared toward young adults interested in news of popular music, entertainment and the arts, current news events, politics and American culture. Aims "to get our readers the news about who's made it, who's hot and who's on the leading edge." Provides reviews of new music, concerts and movies, technological innovations in audio and video, and interviews with artists, musicians and other pop culture figures. Includes fashion trends and lifestyle pieces, as well as commentary on political, social and legislative issues.

Re-launched in November 2010 and focused on both the business perspective and consumer angle of the international entertainment industry from all mediums. Includes coverage of film, TV, music, home video, the Internet and other digital media outlets. Also includes style coverage, entertainment gossip, labor relations and celebrities. Offers reviews and ratings, production listings and announcements, script closings and deals, interviews, filmmaker profiles and box office charts both domestic and international. Contains articles on purchases of rights for films, reviews, financial news of entertainment industry companies, personnel news and information on film, TV, pre-production, producers, distributors, Web and multimedia, industry resources and music.

Variety is the premier source of entertainment news. Since 1905, the most influential leaders in the industry have turned to Variety for film, tv, music and theater news and analysis.

Written for music industry professionals and fans. Functions as the trade journal for the music and entertainment industries. Contents provide news, reviews and statistics for all genres of music, including music videos, related internet activity and retail updates. Editorial features interviews and profiles of musicians and producers and discusses upcoming music events, both national and international. Regular sections include: Top of the News, Artists & Music, International, Merchants & Marketing, Programming and Features. Also contains reviews, artist profiles, new releases, top picks, Billboard TOP 100, industry trends and news, concert tour information and festival listings and reviews.