Madonna

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American singer-songwriter and cultural icon known as the 'Queen of Pop'.Born in Michigan, Madonna rose to global fame in the 1980s with provocative music and imagery. She holds the record for highest-grossing solo touring artist and has sold over 300 million records worldwide. Her career spans music, film, fashion, and activism, continuously reinventing her artistic persona.
  • Dropped out of University of Michigan to pursue dance in New York with only $35, working at Dunkin' Donuts before breakthrough
  • Faced Vatican condemnation for 'Like a Prayer' video (1989) featuring burning crosses and stigmata imagery
  • Shocked 1991 MTV VMAs with 'Like a Virgin' performance in wedding dress with simulated masturbation
  • Adopted two children from Malawi amid legal controversies and accusations of 'celebrity adoption'
  • Survived serious bacterial infection in June 2023 that required ICU admission, postponing her Celebration Tour