Name : Madonna
Birth name : Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone
Nicknames : Nonnie, Maddy, Mo, The Material Girl, Madge
Born : August 16, 1958 (1958-08-16) (age 51)
Bay City, Michigan,United States
Origin : New York

Height : 5' 3¾" (1.62 m)
Education : University of Michigan (majored in dance, dropped out);
Adams High School, Rochester, Michigan;
West Junior High School

Nationality : American


Genres : Pop, dance

Famous for : She's the most famous solo artist in the world.

Relationship status: Married

Occupations: Singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer,actress,film producer,film director, fashion designer, author, entrepreneur

Instruments : Vocals, guitar, percussion, drums

Years active: 1979–present
Labels : Live Nation Artists, Warner Bros., Maverick, Sire
Associated acts Breakfast Club, Emmy

Website www.madonna.com


Her childhood was a hard time for her because her mother died when she was only five. When she was about 20 years old, she moved to Times Square, New York, with just 35 dollars, and her big dream was to become a rock singer.

In 1980, Madonna connived herself to a band called "The Breakfast Club". Soon after, she realized that, "The Breakfast Club" was a big mistake, and early in the year she left the band. Finally, after 4 years, Madonna found the right producer, and single "Everybody" was released. In 1982, the debut album called "Madonna" was released. When the second album "Like a virgin" came out, Madonna turned to be the most popular rock-star in the world. And she is still !! Madonna's Lucky Star never leaves her. She's a living legend.


Weird Al Madonna Interview : video




Madonna went to the University of Michigan on a dance scholarship but dropped out after 2 years to move to New York. After moving to New York, Madonna modeled, danced and sang in order to help pay the bills. She then dropped her first single 'Everybody'. She met John Benitez who helped her produce her hit "Holiday". This made her an instant success.
Madonna had signed an endorsement deal with Pepsi, but after the controversial video 'Like a Prayer', the deal was pulled by Pepsi. Other controversies surrounding Madonna include her performance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 MTV VMA's where the three girls performed like a virgin and had 2 kisses at the end.

Madonna is the most successful female artist in the UK. She was also listed as one of the "Greatest Women of Rock & Roll." by VH1. Not only was she a very successful solo artist, but was also featured in many movies such as 'Die another Day' and 'Shangai Surprise". She also directed 'Filth and Wisdom" in 2008.

Madonna met her first husband on the set of 'Material Girls', actor Sean Penn. The couple split after 4 years. Madonna had her first child 'Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon' in'96 with personal trainer Carlos Leon. Then had son Rocco with Guy Ritchie. As well as adopting David from Africa and Mercy from Malawi.

Currently, Madonna is single raising her children. She is also coming out with a greatest hits album 'Celebration' late September.




Discography: Madonna

* Like a virgin
* Vision quest
* True blue
* You can dance
* Who's that girl ?
* Like a prayer
* I'm Breathless
* The immaculate collection
* Erotica
* Bedtime stories
* Something to remember
* Evita
* Ray of light

Videography:
* A certain sacrifice
* Crazy for you
* Desperately seeking Susan
* Shanghai surprise
* Who's that girl ?
* Dangerous games
* Dick Tracy
* Truth or dare - Document
* The league of their own
* Body of evidence
* Four rooms
* Girl 6
* Evita