Madonna Louise Ciccone (/tʃɪˈkoʊni/; Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the “Queen of Pop”, Madonna has been widely recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim.
Forbes has named Madonna the annual top-earning female musician a record 11 times across four decades (1980s–2010s). She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. Madonna was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1, and as the greatest music video artist ever by MTV and Billboard. Rolling Stone also listed her among its greatest artists and greatest songwriters of all time.
Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in Detroit. She began her career as a disco singer and backup dancer in New York City in the early 1980s. Her debut album, Madonna (1983), was a commercial success, spawning the hit singles “Holiday” and “Borderline”. Her second album, Like a Virgin (1984), was an even bigger success, selling over 21 million copies worldwide and becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album’s title track, “Like a Virgin”, was a global number-one single and remains one of Madonna’s signature songs.
Madonna continued to release successful albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including True Blue (1986), Like a Prayer (1989), The Immaculate Collection (1990), and Ray of Light (1998). She also starred in several films, including Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996).
In the 2000s, Madonna continued to release albums and tour extensively. She also branched out into new areas, such as fashion, children’s books, and entrepreneurship. In 2008, she launched her own line of clothing and accessories, Material Girl. She also co-founded the Raising Malawi charity, which helps to improve the lives of children in Malawi.
Madonna is one of the most successful and influential recording artists of all time. She has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She has also won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards, 20 American Music Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
Madonna is a cultural icon who has had a significant impact on popular music, fashion, and the entertainment industry. She is known for her provocative and boundary-pushing work, which has often been controversial. However, she has also been praised for her creative genius and her ability to reinvent herself throughout her career. Madonna is a true pop star who continues to inspire and entertain fans around the world.
Madonna Age
Madonna, the Queen of Pop, turned 64 years old in August 2022. She attended the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023, and her appearance on the red carpet and during the show sparked a lot of discussion on social media. Some people commented on how different she looked, with some saying that she had had too much plastic surgery. Others defended her, saying that she was simply aging gracefully and that she should be able to do whatever she wants with her appearance.
Madonna herself addressed the criticism in a post on Instagram, writing: “I am 63 years old, I have lived a full life and I am grateful for every moment. I have worked hard for my body and I am proud of it. Whether you like it or not, this is me. I am authentic and real.”
Madonna Grammys 2023
The Grammys appearance was not the first time that Madonna has been the subject of scrutiny for her appearance. In 2012, she was criticized for her performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, with some people saying that she was too old to be performing in such a revealing outfit. However, Madonna has always been a boundary-pushing artist, and she has never been afraid to show her age.
In a 2016 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Madonna said: “I don’t want to be a victim of ageism. I want to be an example of how to age gracefully and with strength and power.”
Madonna’s appearance at the 2023 Grammys is a reminder that she is still a force to be reckoned with. She is an icon who has been breaking down barriers for women in music for over four decades. She is not afraid to age gracefully and to be herself, and she is an inspiration to women of all ages.
Here are some of the reactions to Madonna’s appearance at the 2023 Grammys:
Madonna looks like she’s had too much plastic surgery.
She’s 64 years old, she’s allowed to age gracefully.
She’s an icon, she can do whatever she wants with her appearance.
She’s still a force to be reckoned with.
She’s an inspiration to women of all ages.
Madonna children
Lourdes Leon (born 1996) is Madonna’s eldest child. Her net worth is estimated to be $10 million. She is a model and dancer, and has appeared in several fashion campaigns and walked the runway for Stella McCartney. She has also appeared in the films “W.E.” and “Madame X.”
Rocco Ritchie (born 2000) is Madonna’s second child. His net worth is estimated to be $10 million. He is an actor and artist, and has appeared in several films, including “The Family” and “About a Boy.” He has also released his own line of artwork.
David Banda (born 2005) is Madonna’s third child. He was adopted from Malawi in 2006. His net worth is not publicly known. He is a dancer and soccer player, and has played for the Malawi national team. He has also appeared in several music videos with Madonna.
Mercy James (born 2006) is Madonna’s fourth child. She was adopted from Malawi in 2006. Her net worth is not publicly known. She is a student and aspiring model. She has appeared in several fashion campaigns and has also been featured in Madonna’s Instagram posts.
Estere Ciccone (born 2017) and Stella Ciccone (born 2017) are Madonna’s youngest children. They were adopted from Malawi in 2017. Their net worth is not publicly known. They are still young and are not yet involved in any public activities.
Madonna Net Worth
As of 2023, Madonna’s net worth is estimated to be around $850 million.
Madonna’s songs
| Album | Year | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| Debut (1983) | 1983 | “Everybody”, “Holiday”, “Lucky Star”, “Borderline”, “Burning Up”, “Physical Attraction”, “Think of Me”, “Holiday (Remix)”, “Everybody (Remix)” |
| Like a Virgin (1984) | 1984 | “Like a Virgin”, “Material Girl”, “Angel”, “Dress You Up”, “Shove It”, “Into the Groove”, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”, “Over and Over”, “Pretender” |
| True Blue (1986) | 1986 | “True Blue”, “Open Your Heart”, “Like a Prayer”, “Papa Don’t Preach”, “Live to Tell”, “Where’s the Party?”, “White Heat”, “Spanish Eyes”, “Lucky Star (Remix)” |
| Like a Prayer (1989) | 1989 | “Like a Prayer”, “Express Yourself”, “Cherish”, “Dear Jessie”, “Oh Father”, “Keep It Together”, “Promise to Try”, “In This Life”, “Act of Contrition” |
| The Immaculate Collection (1990) | 1990 | “Like a Virgin”, “Like a Prayer”, “Material Girl”, “Papa Don’t Preach”, “Into the Groove”, “Live to Tell”, “Open Your Heart”, “Like a Prayer (Remix)”, “Express Yourself”, “Vogue”, “Justify My Love”, “Erotica”, “Deeper and Deeper” |
| Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989) | 1989 | “Rhythm Nation”, “The Look of Love”, “Like a Prayer (Remix)”, “Express Yourself”, “Vogue”, “Keep It Together”, “Dear Jessie”, “Where’s the Party?”, “Hanky Panky”, “I’ll Remember”, “Cherish (Remix)”, “Take a Bow”, “Justify My Love (Remix)” |
| Like a Prayer (1989) (re-release) | 2008 | “Like a Prayer”, “Express Yourself”, “Cherish”, “Dear Jessie”, “Oh Father”, “Keep It Together”, “Promise to Try”, “In This Life”, “Act of Contrition”, “Like a Prayer (Remix)”, “Express Yourself (Remix)” |
| Erotica (1992) | 1992 | “Erotica”, “Fever”, “Deeper and Deeper”, “Where’s the Party”, “Bad Girl”, “Like a Prayer (Remix)”, “Oh Father (Remix)”, “Justify My Love (Remix)”, “Thief of Hearts”, “Rain”, “In This Life (Remix)” |
| Bedtime Stories (1994) | 1994 | “Bedtime Story”, “Human Nature”, “Take a Bow”, “Secret”, “The Look of Love”, “Bedtime Story (Remix)”, “Human Nature (Remix)”, “Take a Bow (Remix)”, “Forbidden Love”, “I’ll Remember (Remix)” |
| Ray of Light (1998) | 1998 | “Ray of Light”, “Drowned World/Substitute for Love”, “Nothing Really Matters”, “Frozen”, “The Power of Good-Bye”, “Sky Fits Heaven”, “To Have and Not to Hold”, “Little Star”, “Mer Girl”, “Swim”, “Ray of Light (Remix)” |
| Music (2000) | 2000 | “Music”, “Don’t Tell Me”, “What It Feels Like for a Girl”, “American Life”, “Hollywood”, “Impressive Instant”, “Nobody Knows Me”, “Runaway Lover”, “I Deserve It”, “Die Another Day”, “Nothing Fails (Remix)” |
| American Life (2003) | 2003 | “American Life”, “Hollywood”, “Nothing Really Matters (Remix)”, “Love Profusion”, “Die Another Day”, “Nothing Fails”, “I’m So Stupid”, “Mother and Father”, “Hollywood (Remix)”, “Nothing Really Matters (Remix 2)”, “American Life (Remix)” |
| Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005) | 2005 | “Hung Up”, “Get Together”, “Sorry”, “Jump”, “Confessions on a Dance Floor”, “Future Lovers”, “I Love New York”, “Let It Will Be”, “Isaac”, “Push”, “Like Nobody’s Watching” |
Madonna Biography
Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is known as the “Queen of Pop” and has been referred to as one of the most influential figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan, to Italian-American parents. She began her career as a disco dancer and singer in New York City in the early 1980s. Her debut album, Madonna (1983), was a commercial success, and she quickly became a global superstar. She has since released 14 studio albums, all of which have been successful.
Madonna is known for her provocative and boundary-pushing music videos and stage shows. She has also starred in several films, including “Evita” (1996) and “A League of Their Own” (1992). She is a successful businesswoman, with her own clothing line, fragrance line, and production company.
Madonna has been married twice and has four children. She is known for her activism and philanthropy, and has worked with several charities, including UNICEF and the Kabbalah Centre. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 300 million records sold worldwide.
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