Album Review: Madonna ‘MDNA’ : April 07, 2012

On Hard Candy Madonna catered a bit too much to the dance scene, and as a result it didn’t have the emotional impact many had hoped for and expected. After all, at that [...]

Madonna Set to Embark on 90-Date 2012 World Tour : February 07, 2012

Just two days after her Super Bowl halftime appearance was watched by a record 114 million viewers, Madonna has announced a world tour to begin later this year that, in t [...]

M.I.A.’s Middle Finger Upstages Madonna at Super Bowl Halftime Show : February 06, 2012

While last night’s Super Bowl Halftime show was intended to be focused on Madonna and her guests Nicki Minaj, LMFAO, and Cee Lo Green, it seems the majority of news has [...]

Madonna Reportedly in Line for Super Bowl Halftime Show : October 03, 2011

Madonna might be joining the elite company of Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones -- the Super Bowl club that is. According to a report by SBNatio [...]

Dance Competition Reveals Madonna Tour Coming : August 21, 2011

Madonna is set to launch a competition where one lucky fan will get to join the singing superstar on stage as a dancer on her world tour in 2012. The singer of “Vogu [...]

Madonna Hits Studio for ‘Hard Candy’ Follow-up : July 05, 2011

Madonna's manager has confirmed that the singer has started officially to record a new album. According to the manager Guy Oseary, Madonna started studio sessions for [...]

Madonna, Beyonce, Groban Perform on Oprah Finale : May 18, 2011

For the finale of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’, almost every big name in Hollywood and in music showed up to bid the Queen of All Media adieu, not for good though, only i [...]

madonna Biography

The American recording artist, entrepreneur and actress Madonna was born as Madonna Louise Ciccone on August 16, 1958 in Bay City Michigan. She moved in 1977 to New York City in order to pursue a modern dance career. She performed in the groups Emmy and Breakfast Club. In 1983 Madonna released her first album. Her followup albums brought her immense popularity. She pushed the lyrical content boundaries of mainstream popular music as well as imagery for music videos. Madonna also became an MTV fixture. She has had many number one hit singles throughout her career, including “4 Minutes,” “Hung Up,” “Music,” “Frozen,” “Vogue,” “Like a Prayer” “Papa Don't Preach” and “Like a Virgin.” Madonna has been praised by critics for the diversity of her musical productions which have also seen her embroiled in religious controversy.

Madonna has also worked as an actress since 1979. She received critical acclaim as well as the Best Actress in Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Golden Globe Award for her leading role in the 1996 film Evita.” However other film roles have received harsh feedback. Other ventures of Madonna's include producer film director, children's book writer and fashion designer.

Madonna has sold over 300 million worldwide records. The Guinness World Records recognizes her as the all time best selling woman recording artist in the world. She is the top selling female rock recording artist, according to RIAA, in the 20th century as well as second best selling U.S. female artist, trailing only Barbra Streisand. In 2008 Madonna became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.