headliner
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Prince was added as a headliner two weeks before the festival began and performed a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” that is still talked about.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The American rapper, 48, was announced as the headliner for all three days of the rap and R&B festival in north London earlier this week.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
That time is the usual curfew for TRNSMT, with the headliner typically performing from about 21:30-23:00.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
But anyone who grew up with the chicest member of the Muppets’ ensemble cast, whether on their TVs or in their dreams, understands she’s an eternal headliner.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
He was the headliner, performing after six other gifted young pianists.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
