Full Name: Madonna Louise Ciccone
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
Birthday: August 16th, 1958
Title to fame: Her controversial songs and music videos gained much attention around the world. Her few acting roles added to her fame as well.
Controversy: Madonna constantly "pushed the limits" by creating racy songs and music videos that TV and radio stations were hesitant to air. She was partially responsible for modernizing the world of music, and allowing taboo topics such as sex and racial inequality to be a topic of songs aired around the world.
Her impact on the world: Madonna changed the way women saw themselves. She encouraged women to embrace their sexuality, and proved that women are just as capable as men at being successful.
Titles:
Fun Facts:
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
Birthday: August 16th, 1958
Title to fame: Her controversial songs and music videos gained much attention around the world. Her few acting roles added to her fame as well.
Controversy: Madonna constantly "pushed the limits" by creating racy songs and music videos that TV and radio stations were hesitant to air. She was partially responsible for modernizing the world of music, and allowing taboo topics such as sex and racial inequality to be a topic of songs aired around the world.
Her impact on the world: Madonna changed the way women saw themselves. She encouraged women to embrace their sexuality, and proved that women are just as capable as men at being successful.
Titles:
- One of the 25 Most Powerful Women of the Century-Time Magazine
- Best Selling Female Rock Artist of the 21st Century
- #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists
- VH1's "Greatest Woman in Music"
Fun Facts:
- Sold over 300 million records worldwide
- The "Like A Prayer" album was packaged with safe-sex guidelines and a warning on the danger of AIDS.