Madonna (2024)

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Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, to Catholic parents Madonna Louise (née Fortin) and Silvio Anthony "Tony" Ciccone. Her father's parents were Italian emigrants from Pacentro while her mother was of French-Canadian descent.

She began practicing yoga and reading spiritual developments coming from Asia such as Hinduism and Buddhism. She also became a Kabbalah devotee. However, she kept her Christian education, revealing that her daughter Lourdes, "will spend more time with the Bible than her television".

Madonna's mother died of breast cancer at age 30 on Dec. 1, 1963, when the singer was 5 years old.

Madonna burst onto the music scene in the early 1980s with her debut album, “Madonna,” and quickly became known for her unique blend of pop and dance music. Her catchy tunes, such as “Like a Virgin” and “Material Girl,” topped the charts and captivated audiences around the globe.

Madonna is a proud mom to six children: two biological children, Lourdes and Rocco, who she had with her partners Carlos Leon and Guy Ritchie respectively; and four adopted children: David, Mercy, and twins Stella and Esther.

Artworks of the Christ Child and his mother Mary are part of the Roman Catholic tradition in many parts of the world including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, South America, Switzerland, and the Philippines.

Fellows and Hadden are accusing Madonna, the Barclays Center, and the tour promoter Live Nation of “unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices” for the delayed start time, which the pair argue constitutes a breach of contract and “a wanton exercise in false advertising”.

Madonna's 6 Children: All About Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy, Stella and Estere.

Madonna and Michael Jackson remained good friends until the King of Pop's passing in 2009. The 'Material Girl' singer paid an emotional tribute to Michael soon after his death at the 2009 Video Music Awards.

Madonna has been in the spotlight for decades and has had a handful of high-profile relationships over the years. The Queen of Pop has been married twice — first to Sean Penn from 1985 to 1989, then to Guy Ritchie from 2000 to 2008.

What is Madonna's most iconic look? ›

Nothing screams Madonna as much as the busty, pale-pink leotard she wore throughout her Blonde Ambition tour in 1990. According to Vogue, Madonna kicked off the first night of her Blonde Ambition tour wearing a pinstripe suit before revealing the iconic bodysuit designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.

In addition to her music career, Madonna has diversified her income through art collections, real estate, and a successful career in acting, producing, directing, and writing.