n.1. The title or heading of an article, especially in a newspaper, usually set in large type.
2. often headlines An important or sensational piece of news.
3. A line at the head of a page or passage giving information such as the title, author, and page number.
tr.v. head·lined,
head·lin·ing,
head·lines 1. To supply (a page or passage) with a headline.
2. a. To present or promote as a headliner: The Palace Theater headlines a magician.
b. To serve as the headliner of: He headlines the bill.