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Vanity Fair - April 1990 - White Heat

Click to enlarge pic.. "That's just the quest of every human being:  power ." Click to enlarge pic.. "You can have sex, but...use your imagination. Be  creative ." "Warren understands the bullshit. He's been an icon for years." "I'm a brat, for sure. But I don't travel in a pack."

The Queen Madonna riding her bike in London - April 9, 2011

"  The Queen  " is written on her back. 

April 9, 2015 // THE TONIGHT SHOW with JIMMY FALLON / Musical guest Madonna.

Madonna was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she performed “Bitch, I’m Madonna” off her album Rebel Heart. She also sang “Holiday” with The Roots and even did some stand up.'

April 06, 1990 "Vogue" enters the Billboard singles chart

Vogue Single by Madonna From the album I'm Breathless B-side: "Keep It Together" (Single Remix) Released: March 20, 1990 Format: Cassette, CD, CD maxi, 7", 12" Recorded: December 1989 – January 1990 Genre: Dance-pop, house Length: 4:50 Label: Sire, Warner Bros. Writer(s): Madonna Shep Pettibone Producer(s): Madonna Shep Pettibone Craig Kostich (exec.) "Vogue" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her soundtrack album I'm Breathless (Music from and Inspired by the film Dick Tracy) and was released on March 20, 1990, by Sire Records. Madonna was inspired by vogue dancers and choreographers Jose and Luis Xtravaganza from the Harlem "House Ball" community, the origin of the dance Vogue, and they introduced "Vogueing" to her at the New York City club "Sound Factory". Jose Xtravaganza is featured in the Historic Art Documentary How Do I Look, directed by Wolfgang Busch. The s...

April 06, 1984 "Borderline" enters the Billboard singles chart

    Cover art for 7" U.S. vinyl single Single by Madonna From the album Madonna B-side: "Think of Me", "Physical Attraction" Released: February 15, 1984 Format: CD single, 12" maxi single, 7" single Recorded: February 1983 Genre Pop, dance-pop Length: 5:18 (album version), 3:59 (radio edit) Label: Sire Warner Bros. Writer(s): Reggie Lucas Producer(s): Reggie Lucas   "Borderline" is a song by Madonna from her self-titled debut album. It was released on February 15, 1984 as the fifth single from the album, by Sire Records. Written and composed by producer Reggie Lucas, the song received remix treatment from Madonna's then boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez. She used a refined and expressive voice for the song. Its lyrics dealt with the subject of a love that is never fulfilled and was written as a rebellion against male chauvinism.   Contemporary critics and authors applauded the song, c...

Go backstage and under the covers with the musical and pop culture icon, Madonna, as Lionsgate debuts Miramax's Madonna: Truth or Dare on Blu-ray Disc April 3, 2012.

Madonna is one of the most well loved music acts in the  history of pop music.  Her albums continue to top the billboard sales charts with each release. As an artist, she's been doing her own unique thing since the 1980's and she doesn't show any signs of slowing down. I continue to find her amazing as a musician, performer, and all around fascinating person.  Madonna: Truth or Dare  is an intimate, eye-opening, and fascinating inside look into the person behind the mass music phenomenon that continues to be one of the greatest pop acts around. Keep in mind that when I refer to Madonna as having made "pop" music I am referring specifically to the fact that she continues to be a chart topper who has legions of fans around the world. Madonna is far too artistic and experimental to be categorized as a recording artist pigeonholed into a lone category of musical expression. She is a rare musician who can defy such expectations....