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 ...

For decades, Madonna’s influence in pop has been evident. From “Like a Virgin” to “4 Minutes” (with Justin Timberlake and Timberland), Madonna remained a legend and a force, as she redefined pop music ...

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 is one of the all-time greatest female artists, with some of the top hits of the '80s, '90s and beyond. Madonna Louise Ciccone, aka the Queen of Pop, is one of the most successful musical ...

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 ...