The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Top billing \Top" bil*ling\, n. the most prominent place in an advertisement or program for a theatrical performance, movie, fundraising affair, etc.; the place where the star's name usually is located. [PJC]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
top billing n 1: the advertisement of a star's name at the top of a theatrical poster