Madonna Louise Ciccone, known simply as Madonna, is a singer, actress, and global pop culture icon. She was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan. Madonna rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Like a Virgin," "Material Girl," and "Into the Groove." Madonna's career began in New York City, where she moved in the late 1970s to pursue a career in dance. She quickly became involved in the city's burgeoning punk and new wave scenes, and in 1982, she signed with Sire Records and released her self-titled debut album. The album was a success, but it was her follow-up, 1984's "Like a Virgin," that catapulted her to stardom. The album spawned multiple hit singles and cemented Madonna's status as a pop superstar.
