Magazine contents has been presented as a list to make them seem a lot. (quantity)
Magazine name has been included as a banner/tag. To ensure the readers are aware of the magazine they are reading.
Three images have been placed on the bottom of the page with page number tags; so the readers get an insight on “interesting” articles they could be interested in.
The two main images on the contents page, has been laid out to connote a riverybetween the two well known
celebrities
The colour red, makes the cover line seem important, as it stands out.
I have also noticed that this contents page has been demarcated using two columns, but no grids.