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About Madonna

Dubbed the Queen of Pop, Madonna is legendary for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation – notably her infamous ‘Cone Bra’. Her music explores social, political, sexual, and religious themes, earning critical praise and establishing her as one of the most well-documented figures of the modern age. These include scholarly reviews, literature, art, and even an academic module dedicated to her called ‘Madonna Studies’.

Madonna emerged in the hustle and bustle of NYC in 1978, performing as a drummer, guitarist and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, but later reached solo stardom with her 1983 self-titled debut album. The American singer-songwriter powered on with a string of successful records, including all-time bestsellers ‘Like a Virgin’, ‘True Blue’, ‘The Immaculate Collection’, ‘Like a Prayer’, as well as Grammy award-winners ‘Ray of Light’ and ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’.

Throughout her music career, Madonna has produced recognisable chart bops such as ‘Like a Virgin’, ‘La Isla Bonita’, ‘Like a Prayer’, ‘Vogue’, ‘Take a Bow’, ‘Frozen’, ‘Music’, ‘Hung Up’, and ‘4 Minutes’. On the B side, the pop icon has featured in the films Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, A League of Their Own, and Evita – the latter won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

With over 300 million records sold worldwide and the most number one singles in the US, Canada, Spain, and the UK as a solo female artist (as of 2024), Madonna has since been listed among Rolling Stone’s greatest artists and greatest songwriters of all time. She was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Madonna with blonde hair at concert 'Rebel heart tour'

What is Madonna’s birth name?

The pop queen’s full name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, born on August 16, 1958.

Where is Madonna from?

Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan, USA. However, she grew up in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, Michigan, where she spent much of her childhood and teenage years before moving to New York City in the late 1970s to pursue a career in dance and music.

Who has Madonna collaborated with?

Madonna has collaborated with artists including Ricky Martin, Britney Spears, Annie Lennox, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.

What other ventures has Madonna been involved in?

Madonna founded Maverick in 1992, including Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels to date. Her other projects include fashion brands, health clubs, written works, and film, as well as advocating for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. The singer founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.