According to Now It Counts ās poll, Madonna is among the most powerful American stars 50+. 15 Madonna There is only one āQueen of Popā and, Madonna, with her latest chart-toppingāand bestāalbum in more than a decade; Rebel Heart (and world tour) has once again proven why sheās maintained her status as the single-most talked-about pop star in our midst. Her vocals and songwriting on the new album have benefitted from her maturity. Thereās no stopping this womanāthank goodness. We canāt even imagine a world without Madonna. Read more: NIC .