Madonna‘s songs could get edgy, but one draws lyrics from a famous nursery rhyme. Most other pop stars would sound ridiculous singing such lyrics, but the Material Girl knew what she was doing.

Today marks a milestone in pop music history. Forty years ago, on January 23, 1985, Madonna released “Material Girl,” the second single from her groundbreaking album Like a Virgin. The song, with its ...

We all know it like an anthem: that prowling bassline, the peek-a-boo synth and Madonna’s girl-like voice wafting in on the fourth measure. It’s been 39 years since “Like a Virgin” hit the top of the ...

When viewed from the surface, Madonna and Simon & Garfunkel seem to have little in common. Although, as fans of music, we know that influence and inspiration can come from quite literally anywhere. So ...

Madonna’s stardom is built upon her foundation of fearlessness. She is a visionary who isn’t afraid to subvert expectations and reimagine pop and her role in it with each new project. Madonna released ...

Madonna‘s songs were to the 1980s what ABBA’s were to the 1970s — both artists produced lasting, classic dancefloor fillers with impeccable grooves. When Madonna sampled one of ABBA’s best disco ...

Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, but you probably know her better as Madonna, one of the most successful musicians of our time. She is a household name that embodies feminine power, rebellious ...

"Songwriting and making music is the one area where I don’t need to ask anyone for their permission," the singer wrote Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Madonna's "Love Won't Wait," from her upcoming Bedtime Stories: The ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, but you probably know her better as Madonna, one of the most successful musicians of our time. She is a household name that embodies feminine power, rebellious ...