On August 16, 1958, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, or popularly known as Madonna, was born in Bay City, Michigan. Regarded as the "Queen of Popular Music," she has a long career marked by not only success but controversy as well.
Madonna was raised in devout Catholic and Italian American family. When she was still a child, her mother died because of cancer. At an early age, Madonna showed interest in the performing arts when she took up piano and ballet and was an active participant in various artistic activities in her school.
During her college years, Madonna attended the University of Michigan but only stayed for two years. After 24 months, she moved to Corona, Queens for her quest to pursue her dreams of being a professional dancer and actress.
Madonna's first single titled "Everybody" was released without her photograph on the jacket hence most people believed that she is a black person. However, thanks to MTV, her listeners were able to know who the real Madonna is. Her recording label markets her image as a singer who is playful with a combination of pop and puck culture.
In 1983, Madonna's break finally came. She released her self-titled album and her song "Holiday" made it on the top list of music charts around the globe. Her other songs "Lucky Star," "Everybody," "Borderline," and "Burning Up" were all instant hits. Her album was a huge success that paved way to Madonna's international stardom.
Over the years, Madonna continues to produce international hit songs such as "Like a Virgin," "Papa Don't Preach," and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," She is still active in her singing career and has been listed by the Guinness World of Records as the most successful female recording artist of all time. Indeed, a person who gave pride to American flags, Madonna has every right to receive the title "Queen of Pop Music."
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