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Born
Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/205899014188925518/ -
Death of Mother
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New York City
Madonna moves to New York City in 1978 to study dance. She began performing with her boyfriends band called the Breakfast Club. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=845&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=Madonna+studying+dance+at+Alvinn+ally+dance+company&oq=Madonna+studying+dance+at+Alvinn+ally+dance+company&gs_l=img.3...41690.49931.0.51287.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.0.0.g75cYpTxk9E#imgrc=2LLJq6BCC_-7pM%3A -
First Hit
Madonna signed with Sir Records and rleased he first solo called "Everybody" which became a dance hit in the clubs. -
First Hit Album
Realses he album titled "Madonna" which sold mor than 5 million copies. -
MTV
Video fo borderline wa releasedto be followd by the video release of the Lucky Star video. Bot were seen as provocative videos because of th topic or bare midriff. This launched her career. -
Great Year
1985 was a banner year for Madonna. She released her second album called "Like a Virgin" which went to number one on the billboard charts. this album had many hits off of it plus she began a tour. She also starred in a movie called "Desperately Seeking Susan". http://www.mad-eyes.net/films/desperately-seeking-susan.htm -
Touring
Madonna started her first nation wide tour called "The Virgin Tour". The tour kicked off in Seattle and and ended in New York City to a sold out show. She toured 28 cities. Madonna also made and sold a video of the tour. The Virgin Tour was a commercial success. http://www.madonnatribe.com/madonnatribe/the-virgin-tour/ -
First Marriage
On August 16, 1985, Madonna married Sean Penn and also costarred in a movie with him. They had a very unstable marriage and got divorced 4 years later. There were rumors about abuse but recently Madonna has come out and denied those stories. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2432422/Madonna-throws-arms-true-love-ex-husband-Sean-Penn-reciprocates-kiss-New-York-City-bash.html -
Madonna Aims to Shock People
Madonna released her 'Like a Prayer" video on MTV. In the video she pushed the boundaries by using interracial themes and burning crosses. She also showed sexuality with religious figures. The Pope called for a boycott and Pepsi pulled their endorsement. She still continued to be popular. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_a_Prayer_(song) -
Controlling Her Future
Madonna found her own record label called Maverick Records. She did this with Warner Records. The company was involved in music, publishing and films. She first released her Sex book and the album Erotica under this label to create an interest. She later sold her share in 2014. https://www.discogs.com/label/69472-Maverick-Recording-Company -
Daring Madonna
Published a film called Truth or Dare about her Blond Ambition Tour. She followed this up by publishing a soft-core pornographic coffee table picture book called "Sex".Many people found it shocking but was sold out in 3 days.
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Family Life
Her daughter Lourdes was born on October 14, 1996. Her father was a back up singer. Her son Rocco Ritchie was born on August 11, 2000. She married the father who was director Guy Ritchie. They were married for 9 years. They also adopted a son together named David Banda in October 2006. After her divorce she adopted another child, a girl named Mercy in June of 2009. https://circusofthestars.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/madonnas-family-vacation/ -
Success
Madonna was named the world's wealthiest female musician in 2008. They estimate that she earned 72 million dollars the year before. She is involved in many different things including a clothing line, successful records, music tours, and acting.
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Quote
I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams. Madonna Ciccone
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“I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art.” – Madonna -
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If I can't be daring in my work or the way I live my life, then I don't really see the point of being on this planet. Madonna Ciccone
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