popstar
Famous recording artist
A popstar is a famous singer or performer of pop music, typically one with widespread commercial success and public recognition.
The term implies celebrity status beyond mere musicianship—popstars attract media attention, fan devotion, and cultural influence: She dreamed of becoming a popstar.
Also spelled as two words: pop star.
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
- headlinesArticle titles in newspapers
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
entourage · spotlight · limelight · diva · sensation · fanbase · photoshoots · endorsements
Live musical performance
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- arenaVenue for contests
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- stageRaised performance platform
choreography · backup dancers · lipsyncing · encore · setlist · pyrotechnics · microphone · soundcheck
Sung musical parts
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- lyricsWritten words for music
- hookCurved catching device
- chorusSingers performing together
anthem · ballad · duet · solo · album · track · verse · bridge
Decorative metallic flecks
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- designerOne who plans appearances
- stylistHair or fashion expert
makeup · couture · costumes · aesthetic · branding · reinvention · persona · transformation
Obsessive celebrity followers
- fanclubOrganized group of devotees
- fancamFan-shot idol footage
- lightstickPortable chemical light source
- streaming partiesSynchronized remote viewing events
fanart · shipping · bias · army · fanbase · devotion · merchandise · trending
Large outdoor advertising structure
- hitlistTargeted names for elimination
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- airplayRadio or TV broadcast
singles · albums · platinum · gold · certification · debut · downloads · charting
Identifying attachment or marker
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- agentOne who acts independently
- publicistMedia relations professional
A&R · promotion · marketable · manufactured · audition · trainee · debut · comeback
paparazzi
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
- headlinesArticle titles in newspapers
gossip · entourage · spotlight · limelight · diva · sensation · fanbase · photoshoots · endorsements · publicity
concert
Live musical performance
stage · choreography · backup dancers · lipsyncing · encore · setlist · pyrotechnics · microphone · soundcheck · headliner
vocals
Sung musical parts
chorus · anthem · ballad · duet · solo · album · track · verse · bridge · single
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- fashionCurrent popular trend
- designerOne who plans appearances
stylist · makeup · couture · costumes · aesthetic · branding · reinvention · persona · transformation · signature look
stans
Obsessive celebrity followers
- fanclubOrganized group of devotees
- fancamFan-shot idol footage
- lightstickPortable chemical light source
streaming parties · fanart · shipping · bias · army · fanbase · devotion · merchandise · trending · hashtag
billboard
Large outdoor advertising structure
- hitlistTargeted names for elimination
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
airplay · singles · albums · platinum · gold · certification · debut · downloads · charting · multiplatinum
label
Identifying attachment or marker
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- agentOne who acts independently
publicist · A&R · promotion · marketable · manufactured · audition · trainee · debut · comeback · hiatus
popstarnobody
Inconsequential person
unknown · has-been · garage band member · bedroom producer · one-hit wonder
popstarregular Joe
Unremarkable common person
private citizen · average person · nobody · civilian · man on the street