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MadonnaMadonna Louise Ciccone ( chih-KOH-nee; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", she has been recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting and visual presentation. Madonna's works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A cultural icon spanning both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna has become the subject of various scholarly, literary and artistic works, as well as a mini academic sub-discipline called Madonna studies. Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy & the Emmys, she rose to solo stardom with her 1983 eponymous debut album. Madonna has earned a total of 18 multi-platinum albums, including Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986), and The Immaculate Collection (1990)—which became some of the best-selling albums in history—as well as Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005), her 21st-century bestseller. Her albums Like a Prayer (1989), Ray of Light (1998), and Music (2000) were ranked among Rolling Stone's greatest albums of all time. Madonna's catalog of top-charting songs includes "Like a Virgin", "Material Girl", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up" and "4 Minutes". Her 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). While she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for the lattermost, many of her other films were not well received. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992, which included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, written works, health clubs and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006, and advocates for gender equality and LGBT rights. Madonna is the world's best-selling female recording artist of all time and the first female performer to accumulate US$1 billion from her concerts. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and has achieved 44 number-one singles in between major global music markets. Her accolades include seven Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, 20 MTV Video Music Awards, 17 Japan Gold Disc Awards, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility. On Forbes annual rankings, Madonna became the world's highest-paid female musician a record 11 times across four decades (1980s–2010s). Billboard named her the Artist of the Decade (1980s), the Greatest Dance Artist of All Time, and the Greatest Music Video Artist of All Time. She was also listed among Rolling Stone's greatest artists and greatest songwriters ever.
Ray of LightRay of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on February 22, 1998, by Maverick Records. A major stylistic and aesthetic departure from her previous work, Bedtime Stories, Ray of Light is an electronica and techno-pop record which incorporates multiple genres, including ambient, trip hop, psychedelic music and Middle Eastern music. Mystical themes are strongly present in the music and lyrics as a result of Madonna embracing Kabbalah, her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, and her daily practice of Ashtanga yoga. After giving birth to her first child, Madonna started working on the album with producers Babyface and Patrick Leonard. Following failed sessions with them, Madonna pursued a new musical direction with English producer William Orbit, which resulted in a much more experimental sound. The recording process was the longest of Madonna's career, and she experienced problems with Orbit's hardware arrangement, which would break down and cause delays until it could be repaired. Ray of Light was met with universal acclaim upon its release and is often considered Madonna's magnum opus. Critics praised the singer's new musical direction, contemplative songwriting, and mature vocals, alongside Orbit's complex, innovative production. The album has also been credited with introducing electronica into mainstream pop culture and affirming the 39-year-old Madonna's relevance during a period of major teen-marketed artists. Retrospectively, the album has continued to receive acclaim and is considered one of the greatest pop albums of all time. Madonna has referred to it as her quintessential album. Ray of Light won four Grammy Awards from a total of six nominations at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards. The album entered the US Billboard 200 at number two, with the biggest first-week sales by a female artist at the time. It also peaked at number one in 17 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain and on the United Kingdom Albums Chart, and charted within the top-five in most musical markets. Worldwide, Ray of Light has sold over 16 million copies and is one of the best-selling albums by women. Five singles were released from the album, including the international top five hits "Frozen" and "Ray of Light". The album's promotion was later supported by the Drowned World Tour in 2001. A remix album entitled Veronica Electronica is set for release in July 2025.
Lourdes LeonLourdes Maria "Lola" Ciccone Leon (born October 14, 1996) is an American singer, dancer and fashion model. Her parents are Madonna and Carlos Leon. In September 2021, she appeared on an ensemble cast cover of Vogue. As of August 2022, Leon began releasing her own music under the moniker Lolahol.
Madame X: Music from the Theater XperienceMadame X: Music from the Theater Xperience is the sixth live album by Madonna, released by Warner Records on October 8, 2021 through all digital platforms. It accompanied the release of the concert film of the same name, which documented her Madame X Tour. The live album contains the audio of all performances from the film. It is Madonna's first release with Warner since Sticky & Sweet Tour (2010).
List of 2025 albumsThe following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released or scheduled for release in 2025. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2025 in music.
The Next Best Thing (soundtrack)The Next Best Thing (official title including subtitle: The Next Best Thing — Music from the Motion Picture) is a soundtrack album released on February 22, 2000, by Maverick Records for the film of the same name starring Madonna. Executive-produced by Madonna herself, the album features a handpicked selection of tracks, including two new songs by the singer: "Time Stood Still" (an original ballad co-written and co-produced with William Orbit) and a cover of Don McLean's "American Pie". The compilation also includes contributions from artists such as Christina Aguilera, Moby, Beth Orton, and Groove Armada. Critics generally praised the soundtrack for its cohesive and well-curated tracklist, with many highlighting its dance and electronica influences. Commercially, the album peaked at number 34 on the US Billboard 200 and sold over 155,000 copies within its first two months. Internationally, "American Pie" became a chart-topping hit in multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, and Australia, while "Time Stood Still" reached the top three in the Czech Republic. The soundtrack also revived interest in McLean's original song and boosted sales for British band Olive's album Extra Virgin (1996). Despite some mixed reviews, The Next Best Thing further solidified Madonna's status as the female artist with the most number-one singles in the UK at the time. The album remains a notable entry in the late 1990s and early 2000s pop and electronic music landscape.
Veronica ElectronicaVeronica Electronica is an upcoming remix album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, set to be released on July 25, 2025, through Warner Records.
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