Nicknamed The Queen of Pop, Madonna is The Most Successful Female Singer of All Time

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FEMUSINDO.com - Madonna Louise Ciccone, with her famous name Madonna, was born in Bay City, Michigan, United States, on August 16, 1958.

She is a singer, actress, and entrepreneur as well as one of the greatest figures in the history of world popular music and is nicknamed the "Queen of Pop".

Madonna is known for her innovative and provocative music production, extravagant choreography and stage performances, and artistic music videos.

Since her emergence and dominance in the entertainment world in the 1980s, Madonna has defined music and pop culture and has become a major influence on many singers in various parts of the world.

Launching Her First Album

Madonna launched her first album in 1983 under the label Sire Records, after previously starting her career as a drummer and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy.

Madonna then managed to soar to the peak of popularity through a series of albums and singles that topped the music charts in many countries, as well as her videos that dominated MTV broadcasts.

Throughout her career, Madonna has explored various types of music and constantly changed her image.

Her works have received praise from international music critics, but have also often drawn controversy due to the use of themes of sexuality, religion, and politics.

Plunging into Acting

Madonna expanded her career by plunging into acting. Unfortunately, Madonna's acting career was not as brilliant as her career in the music world.

Most of the films starring Madonna did not receive a positive response from the public and critics.

However, Madonna did win the "Best Actress" award from the Golden Globe Awards for her appearance in the film Evita (1996).

In addition, Madonna is also known as a fashion designer, children's book writer, director, and film producer.

The Richest Female Singers in the World

She has been recognized as a genius entrepreneur and was named the richest female singer in the world by Forbes magazine.

She also successfully founded the Maverick record company which successfully launched the careers of several singers such as Alanis Morissette.

Madonna is the best-selling female artist of all time, with sales of music records reaching more than 300 million copies worldwide.

Most Successful Solo Artist

In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked Madonna at number two—behind The Beatles—on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists list, making her the most successful solo artist in the history of the United States chart.

Throughout her career, Madonna has won many awards and set various records in the Guinness World Records.

Guinness World Records listed her as the most successful female singer of all time. Madonna's name has also been immortalized in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum. (*)