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 could get edgy, but one draws lyrics from a famous nursery rhyme. Most other pop stars would sound ridiculous singing such lyrics, but the Material Girl knew what she was doing.

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 ...

Madonna and Sam Smith released their new single, the ballroom-influenced dance track “Vulgar,” on Friday. “Let’s get into the groove / You know just what to do / Boy, get down on your knees / ‘Cause I ...

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 ...

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" debuts just outside the top 40 on ...

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 ...