Producer Patrick Leonard likes to recount the story that Madonna wrote the lyrics to “Live To Tell” on a legal pad while sitting on the floor of his living room. The demo vocal, recorded on an 8-track ...

Madonna‘s songs were to the 1980s what ABBA’s were to the 1970s — both artists produced lasting, classic dancefloor fillers with impeccable grooves. When Madonna sampled one of ABBA’s best disco ...

Britney Spears is one of numerous female pop stars who will be forever compared to Madonna. Fascinatingly, Spears said two of Madonna’s songs sound timeless to her. The two songs have nothing in ...

When viewed from the surface, Madonna and Simon & Garfunkel seem to have little in common. Although, as fans of music, we know that influence and inspiration can come from quite literally anywhere. So ...

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 ...

Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, but you probably know her better as Madonna, one of the most successful musicians of our time. She is a household name that embodies feminine power, rebellious ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

This feature originally ran Sept. 22, 2009. Behind even the most jaded facade beats the heart of someone with powerful memories of Madonna. A pop icon with an undeniable gift for provocation and ...

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 ...

Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, but you probably know her better as Madonna, one of the most successful musicians of our time. She is a household name that embodies feminine power, rebellious ...