Madonna

Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone on August 16, 1958, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress known as the Queen of Pop for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting and visual presentation. Raised in Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue dance and rose to fame with her debut album, Madonna (1983). Her best-selling albums include Like a Virgin, True Blue and The Immaculate Collection, and her singles include Like a Prayer, Vogue and Hung Up. In film she appeared in Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, A League of Their Own and Evita, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for portraying Eva Perón. She founded the entertainment company Maverick, which included Maverick Records, and the charities Ray of Light Foundation and Raising Malawi. She is the best-selling female music artist of all time, with seven Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.