There are pop stars. Then, there are pop legends and icons. And then, there's Madonna. Musician, actress, producer, and trendsetter, there aren't many who have built a legacy like the "Material Girl." ...

It’s been 42 years since Madonna arrived on the scene with a post-disco anthem inviting everybody to “get up and do your thing.” Decades later, in an interview with Rolling Stone, the global pop icon ...

Madonna is one of the all-time greatest female artists, with some of the top hits of the '80s, '90s and beyond. Madonna Louise Ciccone, aka the Queen of Pop, is one of the most successful musical ...

For decades, Madonna has been redefining and shaping pop music, from “Like a Prayer” to “B***h, I’m Madonna”. However, it was her single from her album of the same name, “Like a Virgin,” that cemented ...

Producer Patrick Leonard likes to recount the story that Madonna wrote the lyrics to “Live To Tell” on a legal pad while sitting on the floor of his living room. The demo vocal, recorded on an 8-track ...

Madonna‘s had an impressive array of No. 1 songs, but she’s also had something rarer: an impressive array of No. 2 songs. Some of her defining hits just missed the top spot. Here’s a nostalgic look ...

In 2004, Rolling Stone launched its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list. Tabulated from a massive vote that had artists, industry figures, and critics weighing in, the list has been a source of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. As a new tracking week begins in the global music industry, some of ...

Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, but you probably know her better as Madonna, one of the most successful musicians of our time. She is a household name that embodies feminine power, rebellious ...