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Madonna
'Queen of Pop',Madonna born as Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie, is a legendary American pop singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Madonna is known for her brilliant performances on stage. Madonna's role in 'Evita' won a Golden Globe Award. She is regarded as the greatest living female artist for her highest album selling history. Madonna is the most successful female recording artist of all time. She is also probably the top-earning female singer in the world with an estimated net worth of US$490 million, having sold over 200 million records worldwide.
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| Birth name | Madonna Louise Ciccone |
| Also known as | Madonna Ciccone, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, Madonna Penn, Madonna Ritchie |
| Born | August 16, 1958 (1958-08-16) (age 50) Bay City, Michigan, United States |
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, film producer, film director, fashion designer, author, actress, entrepreneur |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, percussion |
| Voice type(s) | Mezzo-soprano |
| Years active | 1982 "present |
| Label(s) | Sire (1982 "1995) Maverick (1992 "2004) Warner Bros. (1982 "2008) Live Nation Artists (2009-) |
| Associated acts | Breakfast Club, Emmy |
| Website | www.madonna.com |
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Early Life And Career Debut
Madonna was born Madonna Louise Ciccone in Bay City, Michigan. Her mother, Madonna Louise (née Fortin), was of French Canadian descent, and her father, Silvio "Tony" P. Ciccone, was a first-generation Italian American Chrysler/General Motors design engineer whose parents originated from Pacentro in Italy. Madonna is the third of six children; her siblings are Martin, Anthony, Paula Mae, Christopher, Read more...
1982–1985: Madonna And Like A Virgin
In 1982, Madonna signed a singles deal with Sire Records, a label belonging to Warner Bros. Records. Her first release was "Everybody" on April 24, 1982. Her debut album, Madonna was primarily produced by Reggie Lucas.
Madonna's look and manner of dress, performances and music videos, became influential among young girls and women. Defined by lace tops, skirts over capri pants, fishnet stockings, Read more...
1986–1991: True Blue, Like A Prayer And The Blond Ambition Tour
Madonna released her third album, True Blue, in 1986, prompting Rolling Stone to say that "it sounds as if it comes from the heart". The album included the ballad "Live to Tell", which she wrote for the film At Close Range, starring her then-husband Sean Penn. True Blue produced four Top 5 singles on the Billboard charts: "Live to Tell", "Papa Don't Preach", "Open Your Heart" and "True Blue". In Read more...