

Madonna was raised in the Detroit suburbs of Pontiac and Avon Township (now Rochester Hills), alongside her two older brothers, Anthony and Martin, and three younger siblings, Paula, Christopher, and Melanie. She later adopted Veronica as a confirmation name when she was confirmed in the Catholic Church in 1966. Since Madonna had the same name as her mother, family members called her "Little Nonnie". Tony Ciccone worked as an engineer designer for Chrysler and General Motors. Her father's parents were Italian emigrants from Pacentro while her mother was of French-Canadian descent. Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, to Catholic parents Madonna Louise ( née Fortin) and Silvio Anthony "Tony" Ciccone.

She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is noted as the best-selling female music artist of all time by Guinness World Records. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006. Her other ventures include fashion brands, children's books, health clubs, and filmmaking. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992 it included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. While Evita won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). Madonna has amassed many number-one singles throughout her career, including " Like a Virgin", " La Isla Bonita", " Like a Prayer", " Vogue", " Take a Bow", " Frozen", " Music", " Hung Up", and " 4 Minutes".
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She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986) and The Immaculate Collection (1990) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. She is also known for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while maintaining control over every aspect of her career. Madonna is noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She is considered one of the most influential figures in popular culture and has often been referred to as the " Queen of Pop".

Madonna Louise Ciccone ( / tʃ ɪ ˈ k oʊ n i/ Italian: born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
