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Madonna Louise Ciccone was born in Bay City, Michigan in 1958. She goes by just Madonna and is one of the most recognized female performers in the world. In 1977, she left the University of Michigan to pursue a music and dance career in New York City. In 1982, her first single, "Everybody" was a club hit. She has released a dozen albums, including Like a Prayer, Like a Virgin, True Blue, Erotica, and Ray of Light.

Not content with being one of the top selling female musicians of all time, Madonna turned her attention to films. Her most notable turn was in the title role of Evita, which won her a Golden Globe. Other films include Who's That Girl, Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, A League of Their Own, and Body of Evidence.

Madonna is no stranger to controversy. Her "Like a Prayer" music video outraged religious groups with its depiction of flaming crosses. Music videos for "Justify My Love" and "Erotica" were banned from MTV for being too sexually explicit, and "What It Feels Like (For A Girl)" for being too violent.

Madonna has been married twice: to actor Sean Penn, and to director Guy Ritchie. She has three children: Lourdes (from Carlos Leon), Rocco (from Ritchie), and David (adopted from Malawi). She is a devotee of Kabbalah and writes a series of children's books.

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• Madonna out and about in New York [11 May 2013]

  
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  Madonna was spotted yesterday in the streets of New York dressed down with no make up. Have a look at a few pictures… ^Mercy is so adorable Source
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• Pictures: Madonna in New York (May 11 2013)

  
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• Katie Price: I thought Madonna was a cross dresser at the Met Gala

  
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  KATIE Price saw the Queen of Pop in her punk gear at the Met Gala and thought: "Whats my ex Alex doing there?" The Material Girl singer dressed up in a fishnet top over a black bra, with stockings and suspenders — just like the cagefighters alter ego Roxanne. And Sun columnist Katie had to look twice just to ...
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• Madonna in kufiya

  
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  I posted a photo of Madonna in a kufiya back in 2010, along with a note on the scene in early 80s New York City that might have produced her accessory choice. It wasnt a very good photo. Now, at last, Ive located a much, much better one, via pinterest . Check it out.
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• Gimme 5: How Nile Rodgers Made Coin On LIKE A VIRGIN

  
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• Play Truth or Dare with Madonna

  
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• After Raphael

  
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• In photos: the stars’ hilarious punk outfits at the Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum

  
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  TO the Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum – New York. The theme was Punk: Chaos to Couture. Whoah! Punk, you say. All bullet-hard leather jackets, super-glue hair and snot. The A-list artistes would do counterculture and DIY fashion. Would any be brave enough for a Nazi helmet? Well, no. ...
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• Nobody Knows The Trouble Shes Seen

  
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  The brill backdrop for Madonnas "Nobody Knows Me" used in her MDNA Tour has leaked , along with the sexy "Justify My Love" and the meh "Best Friend" ones.
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• Madonna To Be Honoured At The 2013 Billboard Music Awards!(Photos)

  
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  The nana of pop Madonna is set to attend the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Vegas next week & will be honoured with the Top Touring Artist Award for the cash she raked in during last year’s MDNA World Tour! Sources reveal Madge’s tour earned a whopping $305 MILLION from 88 dates & according to... View ...
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  . ____ GREEN link below . _ Top Ten craziest celebrity .-__ demands includign  -_ Rihanna, Madonna and  .___ Beyonce | The Sun . .
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• The Met Ball 2013

  
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  Fashion’s most talked about Red Carpet Event  took place this week, showcasing a hard edge and plenty of sharp attitude as New York’s annual Met Ball embraced this year’s feisty theme – Punk: Chaos to Couture . Hosted by Vogue and attended by the celebrity A-list , fashion industry experts and ...
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