When was Madonna born?

Madonna was born on 16 August 1958 in Bay City.

Where did Madonna study?

Madonna was educated at University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Rochester Adams High School.

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Madonna

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American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1958)

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Madonna Louise Ciccone ( chih-KOH-nee, Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. Her works, which concern social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have drawn acclaim and controversy. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians in history, Madonna broke gender barriers in popular music and has had a significant socio-cultural impact across her career.

Quick facts

Born: 16 August 1958 wd
Place of birth: Bay City wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, businessperson, guitarist wd
Political party: Democratic Party wd
Education: University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Rochester Adams High School wd
Spouse: Sean Penn, Guy Ritchie wd
Official website: madonna.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Awards wd

Grammy Award for Best Music Film (1992)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (1999)
Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording (1999)
Grammy Award for Best Music Video (1999)
Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media (2000)
Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album (2007)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1997)
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (2012)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008)
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble (2002)
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (1995)
Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
BRIT Awards
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress (1987)
Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year (2006)

About

Born and raised in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to fame with her debut album, Madonna (1983). Her eighteen multi-platinum albums include Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986), and The Immaculate Collection (1990), some of the best-selling albums of all time. Rolling Stone ranked Like a Prayer (1989), Ray of Light (1998), and Music (2000) among the greatest albums of all time. Madonna's top-charting singles include "Like a Virgin", "Papa Don't Preach", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".

Madonna has starred in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). Although many of her films were not well-received, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for portraying Eva Perón in Evita. Her business endeavors encompass the entertainment company Maverick (1992–2009), which included Maverick Records—one of the most successful artist-run labels. Madonna has also pursued fashion brands, written works, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation…

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Questions

When was Madonna born?: Madonna was born on 16 August 1958 in Bay City.
Where did Madonna study?: Madonna was educated at University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Rochester Adams High School.

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