Madonna: A Biography

As the Material Girl, Eva Perón in Evita, and most recently, queen of the disco floor, Madonna's transformations and assumed identities keep her fans wanting more. She has inspired university professors and cultural critics to enshrine her as a postmodern icon. Known for her persona as much as for her music, Madonna has stirred controversy through her use of religious and sexual depictions in her songs, music videos, concerts, and in one notorious publication. This biography traces Madonna's ambitious journey from a Midwest upbringing as part of a large family to achieving fame on a global scale. It also brings readers up to date on her latest incarnation as a wife and mother, living on a country estate in England. Students researching cultural studies topics will accurate information on the musician's life and body of work, as well as critical commentary on her impact and lasting significance as one of the most influential female entertainers of our time.

She has been the subject of countless magazines and newspaper stories around the world, whether for her sold-out concerts or as an advocate for Kabbalah, the spiritual movement rooted in Jewish my

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Gebunden. Condition: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut Ungelesenes, vollst�ndiges Exemplar; in sehr gutem Zustand, leichte Lagerspuren, als M�ngelexemplar gekennzeichnet -As the Material Girl, Eva Per�n in Evita, and most recently, queen of the disco floor, Madonna's transformations and assumed identities keep her fans wanting more. She has inspired university professors and cultural critics to enshrine her as a postmodern icon. Known for her persona as much as for her music, Madonna has stirred controversy through her use of religious and sexual depictions in her songs, music videos, concerts, and in one notorious publication. This biography traces Madonna's ambitious journey from a Midwest upbringing as part of a large family to achieving fame on a global scale. It also brings readers up to date on her latest incarnation as a wife and mother, living on a country estate in England. Stud

Madonna

Explore the fascinating timeline of Madonna, the Queen of Pop, from her early beginnings in the s to her enduring influence on music, fashion, and culture. Discover key milestones, iconic moments, and her evolution as a legendary artist.

Born: August 16,

Singer, Songwriter, Actress

Birth of Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, , in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills. She is the third of six children in her family. Her mother, Madonna Fortin, died of breast cancer at the age of 30, when Madonna was only five years old. Her father, Silvio Anthony 'Tony' Ciccone, married the family's housekeeper, Joan Gustafson, and together they had two children. Madonna attended St. Frederick’s and St. Andrew’s Catholic elementary schools, followed by West Middle School, and she graduated from Rochester Adams High School.

Release of 'Like a Virgin'

On September 14, , Madonna performed 'Like a Virgin' at the first ever MTV Video Music Awards. The performance was controversial, featuring Madonna in a wedding dress writhing on stage, and it helped catapult her to stardom. The song itself became Madonna's first num

Madonna: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) - Hardcover

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As the Material Girl, Eva Per�n in Evita, and most recently, queen of the disco floor, Madonna's transformations and assumed identities keep her fans wanting more. She has inspired university professors and cultural critics to enshrine her as a postmodern icon. Known for her persona as much as for her music, Madonna has stirred controversy through her use of religious and sexual depictions in her songs, music videos, concerts, and in one notorious publication. This biography traces Madonna's ambitious journey from a Midwest upbringing as part of a large family to achieving fame on a global scale. It also brings readers up to date on her latest incarnation as a wife and mother, living on a country estate in England. Students researching cultural studies topics will accurate information on the musician's life and body of work, as well as critical commentary on her impact and lasting significance as one of the most influential female entertainers of our time.

She has been the subject of countless magazines and newspaper stories around the world, whether for her sold-out concerts or as an advocate for Kabbalah, t


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