Madonna Louise Ciccone, known simply as Madonna, is a singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur who rose to global fame in the 1980s and became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

The video for Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach," the 1986 song that turns 30 today, opens with a shot of Manhattan receding, haze wafting over the Twin Towers. The point of view is of a passenger on the ...

Of course, in 1986, Madonna was already as famous — notorious even — as any president. Audiences embraced the bejeweled champion of leather and lace who had inspired millions of girls around the world ...

A prominent Planned Parenthood activist said Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” was “destructive.” He said Madonna had as much influence on teens as The Beatles once did. “Papa Don’t Preach” became a ...

During the 1980s, Madonna’s music videos often had a lot of production value. Some of them even had storylines. For example, the video for “Papa Don’t Preach” is about a pregnant teenager who is ...

The sad news of actor Danny Aiello's passing on Dec. 12 hit Hollywood and around the world. Hollywood celebrities and fans paid tribute to the actor. Most remember his cameo appearance as Madonna's ...

Up for auction from Nov. 18 through Dec. 7, the award was previously owned by a former member of Madonna’s management team and includes a notarized letter of provenance. The award, which features an ...