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Madonna Louise Ciccone (/tʃɪˈkoʊni/ chih-KOH-nee; born 16 August 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Known as the "Queen of Pop", she is recognised for her continual reinvention and versatility in music, songwriting, and visual presentation. Her work frequently incorporates social, political, sexual, and religious themes, generating both critical acclaim and controversy. Madonna is considered a significant cultural figure of the 20th and 21st centuries and is often regarded as one of the greatest popular musicians in history. Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in dance. She initially performed as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy before achieving solo success with her debut studio album, "Madonna" (1983). She has released eighteen multi-platinum albums, including "Like a Virgin" (1984), "True Blue" (1986), "The Immaculate Collection" (1990), and "Confessions on a Dance Floor" (2005). Albums such as "Like a Prayer" (1989), "Ray of Light" (1998), and "Music" (2000) have been ranked among Rolling Stone’s greatest albums of all time. Her top-charting singles include "Like a Virgin", "Material Girl", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes". Madonna has also acted in films, including "Desperately Seeking Susan" (1985), "Dick Tracy" (1990), "A League of Their Own" (1992), and "Evita" (1996), winning a Golden Globe Awar