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- 1. Madonna Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone August 16, 1958
- 2. 1958 – 1976Youth • Born in Bay City, Michigan • She was named after her mother • She is the third of eight children • Italian & Catholic • Her mother died of breast cancer when Madonna was six years old. • Father remarried his house keeper and had two additional children.
- 3. 1977 - Dance •Madonna received a dance scholarship to the University of Michigan • Here she won a dance contest • Also was convinced by a teacher to pursue dance professionally • Left college for New York - 1977
- 4. 1979 Women inthe Spotlight • Britain elects the first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher • Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize • Madonna begins her music career when anything seems possible
- 5. 1979 - Music •While dancing she began writing music with a boyfriend • The two formed her first band – the Breakfast Club • She sang, played drums, played guitar • Began producing dance songs for New York dance clubs • Caught attention of Sire Records founder Seymour Stein
- 6. 1982 -Recordings • Signedwith Sire Records • First release “Everybody” in April, 1982 – instant success reaching #3 • “Burning Up” released in March, 1983 – another success reaching again #3 • First album Madonna debuts 1983
- 7. 1984 – Likea Virgin Album • “Like a Virgin” reaches #1, stays for six weeks • “Material Girl” reaches #2 • “Angel” reaches #5 • “Dress You Up” reaches #5 • Album sells 8 million copies in US • Album sells another 4 million world wide
- 8. Like a Virgin– MTV Video Music Awards • Performs the song at the first ever MTV Video Music Awards • Provocatively arrives on stage • Wears a bustier/wedding gown combo, lacy stockings, garters, “Boy Toy” belt • Humps the stage and makes out alone…
- 9. 1984 – FirstFilm • Vision Quest Film
- 10. 1985- 1987 • Marriesactor Sean Penn • Many films and albums over next few years – 1985 Popular film Desperately Seeking Susan – 1986 Album True Blue • Produces five successful singles • Rolling Stone declares, “Singing better than ever” • MTV you make the video contest song- first ever event – Shanghai Surprise film – costars husband Penn – 1987 Who’s That Girl film and Album – You Can Dance Album
- 11. 1988 – Statuein her honor • In 1988, city officials in the town of Pacentro, Italy planned to construct a 13-foot (4 m) statue of Madonna in a bustier. The statue was intended to commemorate the fact that some of Madonna's ancestors had lived in Pacentro (wikipedia).
- 12. 1989 – Likea Prayer Released • Her 4th album • Remains sexual but adds religion – a now frequent combination of Madonna’s work • Sold seven million copies world wide • Had five hit singles (“Express Yourself”, “Cherish”, “Oh Father”, and “Keep It Together”)
- 13. 1989 – Pepsi •Madonna signed endorsement deal with Pepsi • To be similar to Like Prayer song • Due to controversial video (Catholic Symbols, a Black Jesus, stigmata, burning crosses) Pepsi had to drop deal • Madonna was able to keep her $5Million fee.
- 14. 1990 – I’mBreathless • Starred as “Breathless” Mahoney in Dick Tracy film opposite Warren Beatty • Released album containing songs from 1930’s to go along with movie • Album has “Vogue” which becomes Madonna’s 8th #1 in US • Sells 7 million copies worldwide
- 15. 1990 - BlondeAmbition Tour • Tours Japan, North America, Europe • More like music theater than concert • Again contains sexual and religious themes intermingled • Singing “Like a Virgin” she again simulates masturbation on stage – creates much controversy
- 16. 1990 – GreatestHits Collection The Immaculate Collection • Includes “Justify My Love” – The video is banned from US televisions because includes brief nudity, homosexuality, and scenes with strong sexuality and bondage • Includes “Rescue Me” – The highest-debuting single by a female in US Chart history
- 17. 1991- Truth orDare • Documentary film • Chronicles her Blonde Ambition Tour • Shows footage of her personal life
- 18. 1991 – ALeague of Their Own • Stars in extremely successful film with Tom Hanks and Rosie O'Donnell • “This Used to Be My Playground” she records as film’s theme song – Becomes her tenth #1 hit single in US
- 19. 1992 – Maverick •Madonna creates own entertainment company titled Maverick • $60 million dollar recording and business deal – Royalties of 20% • Equal to that of Michael Jackson at the time – Unheard of for a female singer – First publication – coffee table book titled SEX • Hugely controversial • Sells 500,000 copies in US and sells out worldwide • Nude/explicit images throughout
- 20. 1992 - Erotica •Fifth album Erotica released • Features three sexually explicit songs – including “Erotica” – Became highest debuting single in the history of the US
- 21. 1993 • Films Bodyof Evidence and Dangerous Game – Neither does well but her roles in each are praised
- 22. 1993 • Though firstintroduced as a policy for the military, the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” law came into effect in September. • Where others were to conceal their sexuality – Madonna continued to push on throwing sexuality in the faces of her audiences, fans, and critics.
- 23. 1993 – TheGirlie Show World Tour • Again Controversial – Bondage, risqué attire, dominatrix acts, nudity – Caused uproar in Puerto Rico where she rubbed their flag between her legs on stage – Orthodox Jews protested against her first show ever in Israel
- 24. 1994 – MoreControversy • Recorded for film With Honors – Reached #2 in US • Controversial appearance on Late Show with David Letterman – Swears, takes off underwear • Releases 6th album Bedtime Stories
- 25. 1995 • Releases albumSomething to Remember – A compilation of her best ballads • Minor parts in two films- Blue in the Face, Four Rooms
- 26. 1996 • Most successfulfilm Evita is released. – Portrays Eva Peron • Soundtrack becomes her 12th album – “Don’t Cry for Me Argentine”, and “You Must Love Me” make the charts – “You Must Love Me” written by Andrew Lloyd Weber wins Academy Award and Golden Globe • Madonna’s performance wins Golden Globe for Best Actress in Musical or Comedy
- 27. 1996 • The MaterialGirl becomes a mom – Has daughter Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon with personal trainer
- 28. 1998 – Rayof Light • Madonna wins three Grammy Awards for Ray of Light • On Rolling Stones list of 500 greatest albums of all time
- 29. 1999 – “BeautifulStranger” • Wins another Grammy for her song “Beautiful Stranger” – Song was recorded for the Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me soundtrack
- 30. 2000 - TheNext Best Thing • Starring in her first role since Evita, Madonna has a part in The Next Best Thing • Writes/sings two songs for the movie • Announces she is pregnant with her second child with director Guy Ritchie
- 31. 2001 • Releases single“What It Feels Like For a Girl” – Video banned for being too violent, will not air before 9pm • Stars in two films with her now husband Guy Ritchie • Begins her Drowned World Tour – her first in eight years • Releases her second greatest hits album, GHV2
- 32. 2002 • Releases titlesong for 20th James Bond film titled, “Die Another Day” – Reaches #8 – Nominated for Golden Globe and Golden Raspberry • Stars in Swept Away directed by husband Guy Ritchie
- 33. 2003 • Ninth album, American Life, released – Selling only 4 million albums – becomes the worst selling album of her career • Kisses Brittney Spears on stage at MTV Video Music Awards
- 34. 2004 – BusinessWoes • Suits are filed claiming money is squandered by both Madonna and Warner Music Group – Another company purchases to end dispute – Madonna no longer has any tie to Maverick but is still signed with Warner under another contract • Madonna begins Reinvention World Tour – Highest grossing tour of 2004, earning $125 million • Madonna ranked #36 on Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list
- 35. 2005 – CivicMinded • Sings Lennon’s “Imagine” at “Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope” to raise money for Tsunami victims in Asia • Sings for a Live8 benefit concert in London – Includes two songs on the Live8 album
- 36. 2005 • Releases Confessionson a Dance Floor – Sells over 8 million copies – “Hung Up” becomes her 36th Top 10 hit which tied her with Elvis Presley for most by an artist in the US – “Sorry” her 12th number one in UK putting her #1 for ffemale artist in the UK – “Get Together” and “Jump” became 31 hits – she now holds the record for #1 hits for any US artist
- 37. 2006 • Confessions Tour begins – 1.2 million people in audience – Made 260.1 million – highest grossing ever by a female artist
- 38. 2007 • Release downloadonly song “Hey You” • Sings with 23 female artist, led by Annie Lennox, for album Songs of Mass Destruction • Departs from Warner Bros. • Signs $120 million ten year contract with Live Nation • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces Madonna is one of the five inductees of 2008
- 39. 2008 • Madonna Directsher first film I Am Because We Are, a documentary – Focuses on difficulties for people in Malawi – Adopted a son from Malawi • Recorded her 11th album, Hard Candy • Will begin her seventh world tour