Birth of Madonna

Madonna was born on 16 August 1958 in Bay City. An American singer, songwriter and actress, Madonna emerged from the New York club scene in the early 1980s and became a global pop star with albums such as Like a Virgin and Like a Prayer. Known as the Queen of Pop, she was noted for constantly changing her image and music, for her influential music videos and for provocative themes of sexuality and religion that stirred controversy. She is one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time, and she also appeared in films, including Desperately Seeking Susan and Evita, for which she won a Golden Globe. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

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