Sunday 16 August 2015

Madonna

Madonna poses at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 14, 1984 in New York's Radio City Music Hall. The singer was nominated "Best New Artist" in video.
Madonna poses at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 14, 1984 in New York's Radio City Music Hall. The singer was nominated "Best New Artist" in video.  

Pop star Madonna is seen performing as she opened her Virgin tour in Seattle, April 10, 1985.
Pop star Madonna is seen performing as she opened her Virgin tour in Seattle, April 10, 1985.  
American singer Madonna Ciccone performs during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
American singer Madonna Ciccone performs during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.  
U.S. pop singer and actress Madonna and former Beatles guitarist George Harrison publicise the movie "Shanghai Surprise" in London in March 1986. Harrison has produced the movie in which Madonna stars.
U.S. pop singer and actress Madonna and former Beatles guitarist George Harrison publicise the movie "Shanghai Surprise" in London in March 1986. Harrison has produced the movie in which Madonna stars.  
Pop singer and actress Madonna, in London, March 1986, to publicize her new movie "Shanghai Surprise".
Pop singer and actress Madonna, in London, March 1986, to publicize her new movie "Shanghai Surprise".  
Pop singer Madonna performs in a concert to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS Research at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 13, 1987.
Pop singer Madonna performs in a concert to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS Research at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 13, 1987.   
Ron Silver, left, Madonna and Joe Mantegna take their curtain call after the opening performance of "Speed-the-Plow" at Lincoln Center in New York on May 4, 1988. Playwright David Mamet's show marks Madonna's Broadway debut.
Ron Silver, left, Madonna and Joe Mantegna take their curtain call after the opening performance of "Speed-the-Plow" at Lincoln Center in New York on May 4, 1988. Playwright David Mamet's show marks Madonna's Broadway debut.   
Rock Star Madonna, right, cohost of the "Don't Bungle the Jungle" benefit to raise money for rain forest conservation, is joined by artist Keith Haring and comedienne Sandra Bernhard before Bernhard's performance in the gala Wednesday, May 25, 1989 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Artists and performers supported the effort to stop the destruction of tropical forests, which is occuring at the rate of 54 acress per minute.
Rock Star Madonna, right, cohost of the "Don't Bungle the Jungle" benefit to raise money for rain forest conservation, is joined by artist Keith Haring and comedienne Sandra Bernhard before Bernhard's performance in the gala Wednesday, May 25, 1989 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Artists and performers supported the effort to stop the destruction of tropical forests, which is occuring at the rate of 54 acress per minute.   
Singer Madonna slips out of her coat as she leaves the screening of "Truth or Dare" at the 44th Cannes Film Festival in France in May, 1991. "Truth or Dare" is the documentary film about her 1990 "Blond Ambition" tour.
Singer Madonna slips out of her coat as she leaves the screening of "Truth or Dare" at the 44th Cannes Film Festival in France in May, 1991. "Truth or Dare" is the documentary film about her 1990 "Blond Ambition" tour.  
Madonna and her father, Tony Ciccone, laugh as they talk with Arsenio Hall during taping of Hall's talk show in Los Angeles on June 16, 1992. Madonna was pleasantly surprised when her father appeared unexpectedly on stage for a family reunion. Hall arranged the meeting without Madonna's knowledge.
Madonna and her father, Tony Ciccone, laugh as they talk with Arsenio Hall during taping of Hall's talk show in Los Angeles on June 16, 1992. Madonna was pleasantly surprised when her father appeared unexpectedly on stage for a family reunion. Hall arranged the meeting without Madonna's knowledge.  
Pop star Madonna is seen at the Gianni Versace Spring-Summer haute couture fashion collection in Paris, Jan. 23, 1993.
Pop star Madonna is seen at the Gianni Versace Spring-Summer haute couture fashion collection in Paris, Jan. 23, 1993.  
Late night talk show host David Letterman joins Madonna onstage before she presented an award at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Sept. 8, 1994. It was the first public appearance of the two together since Madonna's foul-mouthed appearance on CBS' "Late Night with David Letterman" earlier this year.
Late night talk show host David Letterman joins Madonna onstage before she presented an award at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Sept. 8, 1994. It was the first public appearance of the two together since Madonna's foul-mouthed appearance on CBS' "Late Night with David Letterman" earlier this year.   
Pop star Madonna holds her latest MTV Video Music Award backstage at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Sept. 7, 1995. She won the Best Female Video honor for "Take A Bow."
Pop star Madonna holds her latest MTV Video Music Award backstage at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Sept. 7, 1995. She won the Best Female Video honor for "Take A Bow."   
"Evita" star Madonna poses for dozens of photographers as she arrives at the film's premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 14, 1996. In the public eye almost nonstop since scoring with her first hit record, 1984's ``Like a Virgin,'' Madonna has reached a new level of fame with motherhood and her starring role in the movie musical ``Evita.''
"Evita" star Madonna poses for dozens of photographers as she arrives at the film's premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 14, 1996. In the public eye almost nonstop since scoring with her first hit record, 1984's ``Like a Virgin,'' Madonna has reached a new level of fame with motherhood and her starring role in the movie musical ``Evita.''   
Singer Madonna sings "You Must Love Me," during her performance at the 69th Academy Awards in Los Angeles Monday night, March 24, 1997. Her performance came from the motion picture "Evita" in which Madonna starred. The song won an Oscar for best song.
Singer Madonna sings "You Must Love Me," during her performance at the 69th Academy Awards in Los Angeles Monday night, March 24, 1997. Her performance came from the motion picture "Evita" in which Madonna starred. The song won an Oscar for best song.   
A subdued Madonna speaks on stage during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997. Madonna urged people to curb their appetite for gossip. Referring to the role paparazzi may have played in the car accident that killed Princess Diana Madonna said, "Until we change our behavior, tragedies like this will continue to occur,'' she warned.
A subdued Madonna speaks on stage during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997. Madonna urged people to curb their appetite for gossip. Referring to the role paparazzi may have played in the car accident that killed Princess Diana Madonna said, "Until we change our behavior, tragedies like this will continue to occur,'' she warned.  
Madonna poses backstage at the 54th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997. Madonna won the award for best actress in a musical or comedy for "Evita."
Madonna poses backstage at the 54th Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997. Madonna won the award for best actress in a musical or comedy for "Evita." 
Entertainer Madonna sings "Frozen", from her latest album "Ray of Light", on the stage of the Sanremo Festival of the Italian Song, where she was invited as special guest, in this northern Italian sea resort Tuesday, February 24, 1998.
Entertainer Madonna sings "Frozen", from her latest album "Ray of Light", on the stage of the Sanremo Festival of the Italian Song, where she was invited as special guest, in this northern Italian sea resort Tuesday, February 24, 1998
U.S. pop star Madonna holds the award for Best Female during the MTV Europe music awards at the Filaforum, near Milan on Nov. 12, 1998.
U.S. pop star Madonna holds the award for Best Female during the MTV Europe music awards at the Filaforum, near Milan on Nov. 12, 1998.   
Madonna poses with her four Grammy Awards backstage at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Madonna's "Ray of Light" won best recording package, best pop album, best short form music video and best dance recording.
Madonna poses with her four Grammy Awards backstage at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Madonna's "Ray of Light" won best recording package, best pop album, best short form music video and best dance recording.  
Madonna, wearing a Kylie Minogue top, performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards Thursday, November 16, 2000, at the Globen Arena, Stockholm, Sweden.
Madonna, wearing a Kylie Minogue top, performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards Thursday, November 16, 2000, at the Globen Arena, Stockholm, Sweden.   
American singer Madonna presents this years Turner Prize worth 22,000 ($31,500) to artist Martin Creed at a ceremony at the newly relaunched Tate Britain Gallery, in London, Sunday Dec. 9, 2001. Madonna is well known for her support of modern art and has a significant private collection. Other shortlisted artists for this year's prize were Richard Billingham, Isaac Julien and Mike Nelson.
American singer Madonna presents this years Turner Prize worth 22,000 ($31,500) to artist Martin Creed at a ceremony at the newly relaunched Tate Britain Gallery, in London, Sunday Dec. 9, 2001. Madonna is well known for her support of modern art and has a significant private collection. Other shortlisted artists for this year's prize were Richard Billingham, Isaac Julien and Mike Nelson.    
U.S. singer Madonna performs in Berlin, Tuesday, June 19, 2001 during the first concert in Germany of her European and World tour. The tour is called the "Drowned World Tour" and will take the singer also to London, Paris, and New York.
U.S. singer Madonna performs in Berlin, Tuesday, June 19, 2001 during the first concert in Germany of her European and World tour. The tour is called the "Drowned World Tour" and will take the singer also to London, Paris, and New York.    
Madonna shakes hands with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II when she arrived for the World Premiere of the new James Bond film 'Die Another Day' at the Royal Albert Hall in central London Monday, Nov. 18, 2002.
Madonna shakes hands with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II when she arrived for the World Premiere of the new James Bond film 'Die Another Day' at the Royal Albert Hall in central London Monday, Nov. 18, 2002.  
Britney Spears, left, and Madonna kiss during the opening performance of the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Britney Spears, left, and Madonna kiss during the opening performance of the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.  
Singer Madonna laughs as Jeremy Zorek, 18-months-old, of New York, looks at her book new children's book "The English Roses" during a book signing at Barnes & Noble bookstore Monday, Sept. 29. 2003, in New York.
Singer Madonna laughs as Jeremy Zorek, 18-months-old, of New York, looks at her book new children's book "The English Roses" during a book signing at Barnes & Noble bookstore Monday, Sept. 29. 2003, in New York.   
U.S. rock star Madonna jokes while talking to children during the launch of her fourth book, "The Adventures of Abdi," in a London department store, England, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.
U.S. rock star Madonna jokes while talking to children during the launch of her fourth book, "The Adventures of Abdi," in a London department store, England, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.     
Madonna performs at the Great Western Forum, Monday, May 24, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Madonna performs at the Great Western Forum, Monday, May 24, 2004, in Los Angeles.  
Madonna introduces a performance by Sting and Sean Paul during the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Madonna introduces a performance by Sting and Sean Paul during the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.   
Pop singer Madonna smiles at wellwishers as she arrives at the New Tokyo International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Monday, Dec. 5, 2005. The superstar is on a five-day visit to promote her latest album "Confessions on the Dance Floor."
Pop singer Madonna smiles at wellwishers as she arrives at the New Tokyo International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Monday, Dec. 5, 2005. The superstar is on a five-day visit to promote her latest album "Confessions on the Dance Floor."
Madonna arrives at the screening of her documentary 'I'm Going To Tell You A Secret' , Oct. 18, 2005 in New York.
Madonna arrives at the screening of her documentary 'I'm Going To Tell You A Secret' , Oct. 18, 2005 in New York.
Madonna performs in one of her worldwide "Confessions Tour" concerts at Wembley Arena in London, Tuesday, Aug 1, 2006.
Madonna performs in one of her worldwide "Confessions Tour" concerts at Wembley Arena in London, Tuesday, Aug 1, 2006.
 
Madonna arrives at a special screening of "Arthur and The Invisibles" Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at Tribeca Cinemas in New York.
Madonna arrives at a special screening of "Arthur and The Invisibles" Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at Tribeca Cinemas in New York.  
Madonna holds David Banda in her arms, in this April 19, 2007, file photo at Consol Homes, a day care center that she is funding in the village of Masekese, Malawi. Officials say Madonna is to travel to Malawi to try to adopt a second child from the impoverished African country. An official at the Malawi welfare department said Thursday, March 26, 2009 that the pop star has filed adoption papers.
Madonna holds David Banda in her arms, in this April 19, 2007, file photo at Consol Homes, a day care center that she is funding in the village of Masekese, Malawi. Officials say Madonna is to travel to Malawi to try to adopt a second child from the impoverished African country. An official at the Malawi welfare department said Thursday, March 26, 2009 that the pop star has filed adoption papers.    
Director Guy Ritchie and Madonna attend a special screening of "Revolver" hosted by the Cinema Society and Piaget at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in New York.
Director Guy Ritchie and Madonna attend a special screening of "Revolver" hosted by the Cinema Society and Piaget at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in New York.    
Madonna performs at the Live Earth concert at London's Wimbley Stadium, July 7, 2007. She joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who were announced Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.
Madonna performs at the Live Earth concert at London's Wimbley Stadium, July 7, 2007. She joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who were announced Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.  
U.S. singer Madonna at the annual GQ mens magazine Men of the Year awards in London Tuesday Sept. 4, 2007.
U.S. singer Madonna at the annual GQ mens magazine Men of the Year awards in London Tuesday Sept. 4, 2007. 
Singer Madonna, who directed the film, attends a Cinema Society and Dolce Gabbana hosted special screening of 'Filth and Wisdom' on Monday, Oct.13, 2008 in New York.
Singer Madonna, who directed the film, attends a Cinema Society and Dolce Gabbana hosted special screening of 'Filth and Wisdom' on Monday, Oct.13, 2008 in New York.   
American singer Madonna performs at the Olympia theater to promote her latest album "Hard Candy", in Paris, Tuesday May 6, 2008.
American singer Madonna performs at the Olympia theater to promote her latest album "Hard Candy", in Paris, Tuesday May 6, 2008.  
Singer Madonna arrives at "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF" at United Nations headquarters, in this Feb. 6, 2008, file photo in New York. The ever-evolving Madonna will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen and The Dave Clark Five. The Ceremony will be held on March 10, 2008 in New York.
Singer Madonna arrives at "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi and UNICEF" at United Nations headquarters, in this Feb. 6, 2008, file photo in New York. The ever-evolving Madonna will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen and The Dave Clark Five. The Ceremony will be held on March 10, 2008 in New York.   
In this March 10, 2008 file photo, Madonna is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York.
In this March 10, 2008 file photo, Madonna is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York.   
Exec. Producer/Writer Madonna arrives at the premiere of the documentary film "I Am Because We Are" during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday April 24, 2008, in New York.
Exec. Producer/Writer Madonna arrives at the premiere of the documentary film "I Am Because We Are" during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday April 24, 2008, in New York.  
In this Nov. 29, 2008 file photo, Madonna performs during her "Sticky and Sweet" tour at Foro Sol in Mexico City.
In this Nov. 29, 2008 file photo, Madonna performs during her "Sticky and Sweet" tour at Foro Sol in Mexico City.   
Singer Madonna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009.
Singer Madonna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009.  
In this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 file photo, Madonna arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party , in West Hollywood, Calif. Madonna has taken a tumble while horseback riding in New York's Hamptons and has suffered "minor injuries" and bruises. A spokeswoman says the pop star fell Saturday afternoon when the horse was startled by paparazzi who "jumped out of the bushes" to photograph her.
In this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 file photo, Madonna arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party , in West Hollywood, Calif. Madonna has taken a tumble while horseback riding in New York's Hamptons and has suffered "minor injuries" and bruises. A spokeswoman says the pop star fell Saturday afternoon when the horse was startled by paparazzi who "jumped out of the bushes" to photograph her.   
Singer Madonna attends a special screening of 'A Single Man' hosted by The Cinema Society and BING at The Museum of Modern Art on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in New York.
Singer Madonna attends a special screening of 'A Single Man' hosted by The Cinema Society and BING at The Museum of Modern Art on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in New York.   
Madonna attends the premiere of "Nine" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009.
Madonna attends the premiere of "Nine" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009.    
Singer Madonna attends the Material Girl clothing line launch at Macy's Herald Square on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 in New York.
Singer Madonna attends the Material Girl clothing line launch at Macy's Herald Square on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 in New York.  
Madonna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala, Monday, May 2, 2011 in New York.
Madonna arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala, Monday, May 2, 2011 in New York.    
US singer and director Madonna poses at the photo call for the film W.E. during the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.
US singer and director Madonna poses at the photo call for the film W.E. during the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.    
Director-singer-actress Madonna participates in a press conference for the film "W.E." during the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 in Toronto.
Director-singer-actress Madonna participates in a press conference for the film "W.E." during the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 in Toronto.  
U.S Director Madonna arrives to the UK premiere of W.E. at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.
U.S Director Madonna arrives to the UK premiere of W.E. at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.   
U.S Director Madonna arrives to the UK premiere of W.E. at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.
U.S Director Madonna arrives to the UK premiere of W.E. at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. 
Madonna on stage at The Sound Of Change Live Concert as part of Chime For Change at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England.
Madonna on stage at The Sound Of Change Live Concert as part of Chime For Change at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England.  
Singer Madonna arrives at the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer Madonna arrives at the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. 
Singer Madonna attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer Madonna attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.