B star

American

noun

Astronomy.

a massive, relatively hot, blue to white star, as Rigel or Spica, having a surface temperature between 10,000 and 30,000 K and with an absorption spectrum dominated by the Balmer series of hydrogen with lines of neutral helium present.

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On Instagram, Kelis—the R&B star known for singing “my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard”—regales 3 million followers with quick videos on the opportunities she says await Black Americans ready to follow her by moving to Kenya.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ceremony featured performances from R&B star Ciara, and Mr Fantasy, an online persona that many have speculate might be the alter ego of Riverdale actor KJ Apa.

From BBC

An attorney for R&B star Trey Songz on Tuesday requested a delay in court proceedings stemming from an October altercation where he allegedly struck two people.

From Los Angeles Times

This year’s new Grammy darling is Thomas, a child actor who became a songwriter—working with the likes of Ariana Grande and Drake—and then a rising R&B star.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyoncé honored the R&B star with a tribute on the homepage of her website.

From Los Angeles Times

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