Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie has been in the lime-light for over thirty years, continually proving her ability to mold with the times as an ever changing pop musician. Born in Bay City, Michigan, Madonna’s career began when she moved to New York to purse a career in modern dance. Today she is recognized multi-nationally and has attained a high level of success and has a slew of awards to back up her distinction. Her music reaches all age groups with her catchy, but at times provocative lyrics. Madonna is an example of media globalization because she is not just an artist, she is a dance, actor, model, religious advocate (Kabbalah), fashion icon, and a Pepsi product spokesperson. From T-shirts, to CD’s, replicated dolls, movies, and myriad other promotional trinkets, Madonna is everywhere. Madonna has set a musical standard in the world of pop music that many predecessors to her have not been able to accomplish. Despite Madonna’s at times promiscuous image, she is still considered a legend for singing about issues that are considered taboo in society. For example, her song American Dream sings about the pressures of society placed on celebrities to be skinny and fit into a distinct image. Madonna is an icon that has made her stake in the world of music and shows no signs of receding.