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Bills, Bills, Bills (song by Destiny's Child) Bills, Bills, Bills 1999 R&B single by Destiny's Child from The Writing's on the Wall. Produced by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, it became the group's first US No. 1 and helped define late‑90s female R&B…

Billy Bathgate — novel by E. L. Doctorow Billy Bathgate A concise encyclopedia entry on E. L. Doctorow's 1989 novel Billy Bathgate: overview, themes, style, awards, publication history, and its film adaptation and legacy.

Billy Budd (opera) An encyclopedia entry on Benjamin Britten's opera Billy Budd: origins, libretto, music, characters, performance history, revisions and notable performers.

Billy the Kid (ballet) One-act ballet by Aaron Copland with a libretto attributed to Lincoln Kirstein, premiered 1938; a landmark American ballet combining frontier themes, dance, and a popular orchestra…

Billy the Puppet (Saw franchise) Billy the Puppet Billy is the iconic puppet used by the Jigsaw character in the Saw films to deliver recorded instructions. This article summarizes its design, role in the franchise, creation, and…

Bio Booster Armor Guyver Long-running Japanese science-fiction manga and media franchise by Yoshiki Takaya about a bio-organic suit that bonds with a host, combining superhero action with body-horror and c…

Bionic (Christina Aguilera album) Bionic Bionic is Christina Aguilera's sixth studio album, released June 4, 2010. An experimental electropop record, it marked a stylistic shift toward electronic production and futuristic…

BioShock — atmospheric first-person shooter set in the underwater city of Rapture BioShock BioShock is a 2007 first-person shooter with strong narrative, moral choice mechanics and horror atmosphere, set in the drowned, art-deco city of Rapture.

Birds of Prey (comics) A female-led superhero team from DC Comics formed by Black Canary and Barbara Gordon (Oracle) in 1996, noted for street-level crimefighting, shifting rosters, influential creative…

Birthday (Katy Perry song) Birthday (song) Pop single recorded by Katy Perry from her 2013 album Prism; released April 21, 2014. A celebratory, innuendo-laced party song that reached top chart positions in several countries…

Birthday Girl (2001 film) Birthday Girl A 2001 British–American crime thriller directed by Jez Butterworth, starring Nicole Kidman and Ben Chaplin. Set in St Albans, it explores loneliness, deception and a dangerous crim…

Bitmap Bitmap: a representation using bits or pixels—either a compact bit array for flags/indexes or a raster (pixel-based) image with explicit color values. Covers structure, formats, us…

Bizaar (Insane Clown Posse album) Bizaar Bizaar is the sixth studio album by American horrorcore duo Insane Clown Posse, released October 31, 2000; it is the companion to Bizzar and is noted for a public sales wager invol…

Bizzar — Insane Clown Posse companion album (2000) Bizzar Bizzar is one of two companion studio albums released by Insane Clown Posse on October 31, 2000. A horrorcore record produced with Mike E. Clark, it continued the group's Carnival…

Black Adam (DC Comics character): Origins, powers, and evolution Black Adam Profile of DC's Black Adam: origins as Teth-Adam, his mythic powers (strength, speed, flight, magic), and evolution from Golden Age villain to complex antihero across comics and me…

Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) — Victorian Gothic Mystery Manga by Yana Toboso Black Butler Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) — Yana Toboso's Victorian gothic mystery manga follows Earl Ciel Phantomhive and his supernatural butler Sebastian as they investigate London's dark cri…

Black Canary: comic-book heroine, legacy, and adaptations Black Canary Black Canary is a long-running DC Comics superhero identity held by several characters—most notably Dinah Drake and Dinah Laurel Lance—known for martial skill, a sonic “Canary Cry,…

Black Cat (manga) Black Cat is a shōnen manga by Kentaro Yabuki about ex-assassin Train Heartnet. Serialized 2000–2004, adapted into a 24-episode anime by Gonzo and licensed in English; it sold over…

Black Clover Black Clover is a Japanese fantasy shōnen manga and anime series by Yūki Tabata about an orphan boy without magic who strives to become the Wizard King; it spawned anime adaptation…

Black Friday (Lil' Kim mixtape) Black Friday is a 2011 mixtape by Lil' Kim released as a direct parody and response to Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday, notable for diss lyrics, provocative artwork, remixes and sampled…

Black Gives Way to Blue — Alice in Chains (2009 album) Black Gives Way to Blue Black Gives Way to Blue is Alice in Chains' 2009 studio album marking the band's return with new vocalist William DuVall; a reflection on loss, renewal and classic grunge–metal son…

Black Holes and Revelations Fourth studio album by English rock band Muse, released in 2006. Known for blending alternative rock, electronic and progressive influences; features singles like "Supermassive Bla…

Black Mask (DC Comics villain) Black Mask Black Mask is a recurring Gotham City crime lord and Batman antagonist in DC Comics. The mantle has been held by Roman Sionis and later by Jeremiah Arkham; notable for a black skul…

BlackAcetate — John Cale album (2005) BlackAcetate BlackAcetate is the fourteenth studio album by Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, released in October 2005. It blends rock, pop and electronic textures and was his second and f…

Blank Space (Taylor Swift song) Blank Space 2014 electropop single by Taylor Swift from 1989. A satirical take on tabloid portrayals of Swift's love life, praised for its production, hook, and music video; it reached No. 1 o…

Bleach (manga) Bleach is a Japanese manga series by Tite Kubo about a teenager who becomes a Soul Reaper; noted for its supernatural worldbuilding, action, and long-running adaptations across med…

Bleach (debut album by Nirvana) Bleach (Nirvana album) Bleach is Nirvana's debut studio album, released by Sub Pop in 1989. Known for its raw sound and heavy grunge style, it gained wider attention after the success of Nevermind and re…

Bleed American (Jimmy Eat World album) Bleed American Bleed American is Jimmy Eat World's breakthrough 2001 album, noted for its melodic rock songs, mainstream singles, and a temporary retail retitling after the September 11 attacks.

Blizzard of Ozz — Ozzy Osbourne's 1980 debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz Blizzard of Ozz is Ozzy Osbourne's first solo studio album, released 1980–81. Notable for tracks like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley," it launched his solo career and became one of…

Bloc Party (EP) — early V2 compilation of first singles Bloc Party (EP) A 2004 EP that collected Bloc Party's first two UK singles. Issued across Europe, then Japan and the United States by V2 Records, it helped introduce the band internationally befor…

Blocked (iPhone puzzle game) Blocked Blocked is a single-player sliding-block puzzle for iOS devices. Players slide pieces on a grid to free a target block; the game continues a long tradition of block-shifting logic…

Blood Arrow (1958 film) Blood Arrow Blood Arrow is a 1958 American Western directed by Charles Marquis Warren, featuring Scott Brady and Phyllis Coates. A mid‑century studio western distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Blood Brothers (musical) — Willy Russell’s tale of fate, class and twins Blood Brothers A balanced overview of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers: plot, themes (nature vs. nurture), characters, production history, notable songs and how stagings have evolved over time.

Blood Lad — manga and anime by Yūki Kodama Blood Lad Blood Lad is a supernatural comedy-action manga by Yūki Kodama about Staz, a vampire boss obsessed with human culture, and his quest to restore a human girl who becomes a ghost in…

Bloodborne (video game) Bloodborne Bloodborne is an action role-playing game by FromSoftware, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Noted for fast, aggressive combat, Gothic-horror setting, and high difficulty, it introduc…

Blow Blow — an English verb and noun denoting movement of air, a strike or setback, musical technique, technical failures, and several idiomatic and slang uses; also appears as a surnam…

Blue Beetle (DC Comics superhero name) Blue Beetle Blue Beetle is a legacy name used by three DC Comics superheroes—Dan Garrett, Ted Kord and Jaime Reyes—whose stories mix mystical artifacts, gadgetry and alien technology; adapted…

Blue Öyster Cult — American rock band from Long Island Blue Öyster Cult Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in Long Island in 1971, known for hits like '(Don't Fear) The Reaper', blending hard rock, psychedelic elements, literate lyrics an…

Blue Tattoo (album) Third studio album by Estonian pop-rock group Vanilla Ninja. Blue Tattoo emphasizes guitar-driven pop-rock and was the band's last original release on Bros Records, spawning severa…

Bluebeard (Perrault) — the tale of the forbidden room Bluebeard Overview of Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard: publication history, plot, motifs, interpretations, historical associations, related variants and cultural legacy of the forbidden-room ta…

Blunt Force Trauma (album) Blunt Force Trauma is the second studio album by metal band Cavalera Conspiracy, released March 29, 2011; it continues the band's aggressive, thrash-tinged approach and the collabo…

Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke album) Blurred Lines Blurred Lines is Robin Thicke's sixth studio album, released in July 2013. It spawned the international hit title track, featured high-profile collaborators, mixed reviews, and a n…

Body Language (Kylie Minogue album) Body Language is the ninth studio album by Kylie Minogue, released in November 2003. It marked a sleek, electronic-leaning change of sound and produced the chart-topping single "Sl…

Bomba, the Jungle Boy — juvenile adventure series Bomba, the Jungle Boy Juvenile adventure series created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate about a wild boy named Bomba who grows up in jungle settings; 20 books first published from 1926 and later reprinted…

Bon Appétit (song) A 2017 single by Katy Perry featuring Migos from the album Witness; a pop track with hip‑hop elements noted for its culinary metaphors, chart performance, and a provocative music v…

Bond girl Female characters in the James Bond franchise who function as romantic interests, allies, adversaries or catalysts; overview of roles, history, notable examples and critical perspe…

Book: Definition, Structure, History and Uses Book Comprehensive overview of what a book is, its structure and formats, historical development from scrolls to codices and print, common uses, production methods, and notable distinct…

Book cover: purpose, types, materials, history and design Book cover Comprehensive overview of book covers: their structure, materials, historical development, design and production roles, and care for collectors and libraries.