Born 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccione. Grew up in a middle class family in the heart of the Rust Belt that is Pontiac, Michigan, USA. When you take the name of one of Christianity's most revered icons, play off the religious references and turn it into a symbol of song, dance and sexuality, you are bound to have your morals attacked, your work dismissed and suffer condemnation from the Vatican.
All describe Madonna, the controversial pop music sensation whose career has spanned more than two decades and made her one of the most successful American entertainers in history.
It's been easy enough to lose sight of the artist through the trail of paparazzi.
Madonna has contributed more than her share of tabloid headlines: the fascination with athletic bad boys, the failed marriage, the steamy photos and erotica in her book "Sex," the provocative performances, her love affair -- not always reciprocal -- with acting, and her business-like approach to becoming a single mother.
Underlying that, however, is an enduring musical career evidenced by sales of more than 120 million albums, a continuous string of No. 1 hits, and awards bearing inscriptions such as MTV, Golden Globe and Grammy. An '80s phenomenon? Her "Ray of Light" has been nominated for six Grammy Awards this year, including Album of the Year.
Nearby Motown provided her first musical influences through performers like Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder.
Commercial success arrived in 1982 with her No. 1 single "Everybody." Her first two albums followed: "Madonna" in 1983 and "Like a Virgin" in 1984, which sold more than a million copies. World tours in 1985 and 1990 cemented her international celebrity status.
Madonna's forays in film have been mixed. Her most notable performance came as the lead in 1996's "Evita." Increasingly, the singer has branched out into business with marketing, production and merchandising ventures.
But Madonna's most enduring legacy will be her music -- those melodic, Top 40 dance numbers with lyrics frequently addressing morality, religion and sex, sometimes making those who listen too closely a little uncomfortable.
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All describe Madonna, the controversial pop music sensation whose career has spanned more than two decades and made her one of the most successful American entertainers in history.