pop star
Famous recording artist
A pop star is a famous singer or musician in popular music, typically someone with widespread commercial success and celebrity status.
The term suggests mainstream appeal and media visibility rather than artistic credibility: She dreamed of becoming a pop star.
Pop stars often cultivate distinctive images and attract devoted fan followings.
Vocal music performer
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- songwriterOne who composes music
- recording artistOne who cuts tracks
- performerOne who entertains audiences
producer · lyricist · arranger · soloist · frontman · frontwoman · diva · crooner
Live musical performance
- stageRaised performance platform
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- arenaVenue for contests
- setlistOrdered concert songs
live show · encore · audience · applause · microphone · choreography · dance · lights
Ardent admirers or coolers
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- idolObject of worship
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- posterDisplayed printed notice
crush · worship · adoration · idolize · superfan · stan · devotion · fan club
Widely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- headlinesArticle titles in newspapers
publicity · red carpet · limelight · media circus · fanbase · followers · trending · buzz
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- fashionCurrent popular trend
designer · music video · aesthetic · brand · reinvention · transformation · wardrobe · signature look
Large outdoor advertising structure
- hot 100Weekly singles ranking
- hit singleCommercially successful song
- number oneFirst in rank
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
gold record · rankings · airplay · streaming · downloads · sales · climber · entry
singer
Vocal music performer
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- songwriterOne who composes music
- recording artistOne who cuts tracks
performer · producer · lyricist · arranger · soloist · frontman · frontwoman · diva · crooner · hitmaker
concert
Live musical performance
live show · setlist · encore · audience · applause · microphone · choreography · dance · lights · festival
fans
Ardent admirers or coolers
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- idolObject of worship
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
poster · crush · worship · adoration · idolize · superfan · stan · devotion · fan club · meet and greet
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
headlines · publicity · red carpet · limelight · media circus · fanbase · followers · trending · buzz · notoriety
glamour
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
fashion · designer · music video · aesthetic · brand · reinvention · transformation · wardrobe · signature look · trendsetter
billboard
Large outdoor advertising structure
- hot 100Weekly singles ranking
- hit singleCommercially successful song
- number oneFirst in rank
platinum · gold record · rankings · airplay · streaming · downloads · sales · climber · entry · breakout hit
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, celebrity, TV personalities, media personalities
- music jobsmusician, singer, composer, songwriter, producer
- music makerssinger, songwriter, composer, musician, vocalist
- vocalistssinger, vocalist, soloist, songstress, songster
- Popboy band, girl group, soda, cola, root beer
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
pop starnobody
Inconsequential person
unknown · has-been · garage band member · open mic performer · one-hit wonder
pop starnobody
Inconsequential person
average Joe · private citizen · man on the street · civilian