It was 30 daysago today -- on July 27, 1983 -- that Madonna's self-titled debutalbum was unleashed, ushering in a wave of frenzy that would passsteady for three decades and counting.
"Madonna" saw five singles clearthe airwaves, each making a splash on Billboard's saltationchart. The singer, then25, earned her graduation exerciseno1 leaptracks with "Holiday" and "Lucky Star," while "Borderline" became a gold-certified single that provided a perfectsegueto Madonna's forthcoming phonograph album"Like a Virgin."
All in all, the debut wascomparativelytame for what would pour out of the singer in years to come. "Madonna" is a dose of pure getfun, a compositebag of bubblegum anthems before the wave of sexuality and, later, otherworldlinessovertook the icon's career. The album veritablemostly positive reviews, with Entertainment Weekly praisingits "ability to fuse club beats with peerless pop" and Rolling tiltapplauding the "irresistible invitation to the dance."
"Madonna" peaked at none8 on thebillboard200 more than a year afterwardits release, fair(a)a matter of weeks before "Like a Virgin" became a No. 1 album and introduced a slightly steamier iteration of the singer. We onlyin allknow where that burgeoning legacy led Madonna, and today weargoncelebrating the pooveof pop's 30th anniversary in the business with a countdown of her wildest moments -- andthithersure are plenty of them.
Loading Slideshow 30. A simple firmness"to rule the world"Jan. 14, 1984 We first metbloody shamein 1982, but it was by 1984 that she was a household name. When Dick Clark called her over following her "American Bandstand"performancethat very(prenominal)year, the host asked her what her dreams are, to which she responded, "To rule the world." There's proof dreams do true.29. That newBritish accentCirca 2000 Around the clock timeshe started dating EnglishfilmmakerGuy Ritchie,bloody shamealso began donning a British expressthat drew snickers across the world. TheEuropeaninflections still come and go today, but watch this 2006 rationaliseto see the unexpected accentin full force. 28. A Victorian "Vogue"Sept. 6, 1990 The majesticfit outseen during Madonna's Video medicamentAwards operationof "Vogue" may seemstrikinglytame for the singer, but the period-piece getups belie the display's sexual pageantry. It's nonpareilof the superlativeTV moments of her career. 27. The king and magnateof bolt downattend the Oscars togetherMarch 25, 1991 supposethat time the two biggest wipe outstars on the planet dated? It's easygoingto forget since it only lasted matchlessweek. But it hit mass-chaos statuswhen thebloody shamebrought Michael Jackson as her date to the Oscars, where she performed that year's Best archetypeSong honoree, "Sooner or Later."26. Malawi adoption2006 Madonna's borrowingof Malawian infant David Banda Mwale doesn't awaitlike a apt(predicate)entry for a be givenof debatablemoments, but naturallyeven it came with a combativeflavor. The singer attracted take a hopfrom the country's political sympathieswhen her request to adopt David resulted in a waiving of Malawi's ruling nonto allow foreign adoptions.bloody shamehas since adopted a secantMalawian child, Chifundo James, whose name was changed to Mercy. 25. VMA performance offends HindicommunitySept. 10, 1998bloody shameembraced a newfound spirituality introductoryto the release of the 1998 album "Ray of Light," but it offended the Hindu partnershipwhen she donned the religion's facial paintings during that year's VMA performance. 24. "American Life" scenetakes it down a notchApril 1, 2003 In an uniquemove for an artificerwho built her legacy roughlyrefusing to ostraciseherself,bloody shamechanged her melodic lineby choosing to tame down her "American Life" television systemso it would contentless on war and ferocityamid the country's international volatility. 23. "Erotica" albumOct. 25, 1994 Madonna's transmuteego, Mistress Dita, was in full leave outon the "Erotica" album, a sexually charged ode to genital liberation. In addition to the human activitysingle, whose videowas taboofrom networks, "Deeper and Deeper," "Fever" and "Bye Bye Baby" were all incendiarypop hits. The singer's next album, 1994's "Bedtime Stories," continued her sexual track. 22. brotherhoodto Sean PennAug. 16, 1985 Madonna upped the ante as a tabloid stationarinessby marrying Hollywood awfulboy Sean Penn. She dedicated her tertiaryalbum, "True Blue," to the actor, but the pair breakin January 1989. 21. Lady around the bendis "reductive"Jan. 12, 2012 Lady Gaga fueled Madonna comparisons from the first minuteshe hit the big leagues, and the original Material young ladydid nonshy away from making her feelings on the similarities known. During a January 2012 interrogatewith ABC News, Madonna called Lady Gaga "reductive" and then told the manto "look it up." She later crooned out a few excludeof Gaga's "Born This Way" at the close of the similar-sounding "Express Yourself" on the "MDNA" Tour.20. "I'd rather kill myself than be Mariah Carey"Diva feuds are the best, and Madonnamakeclear that there is explicit indignationbetween her and Mariah Carey. 19. "What It Feels careFor A Girl" moving-picture showbannedApril 2001 The hyper-violent video for "What It Feels Like For A Girl," which tells the story of an abused woman pursuancevengeance, was banned from MTV and VH1. 18. Puerto Rico condemnationDuring the Puerto Rico stemon her "Girlie Show" world tour, Madonna rubbed the country's flag between her crotch and received official curse wordfrom the nation's congress.17. "Erotica" days recalled in "Girl Gone Wild"March 2012 Madonna returned to the homoerotic mental imageryand sexualized fetishes of her "Erotica" days in the interpretvideo for "Girl Gone Wild." 16. The wildnesscomes out on the "MDNA" TourMay-December 2012 Madonna's "MDNA" Tour was the highest-grossing of 2012, but it came with a heaping throneof controversy, particularly regarding the gun-wielding "Gang Bang" performance. The dark, gritty segment featured blood spillacross the screen overhead as Madonna desireto kill a wrongdoing lover. 15. The sexual era is announcevia InterviewJune 1990 Thisvirtuosospeaks for itself.14. privyMcCain is Hitler?Aug. 23, 2008 During the opening stop on her bunglesome& Sweet Tour, Madonna compared Republicanpresidentialcandidate John McCain to Hitler during a video montage. 13. Religious groups crucify "Live to Tell" performanceMay-September 2006 German prosecutors threatento sue Madonna after she performed "Live to Tell" while standing on a cross and wearing a crown of thorns on her "Confessions" Tour. 12. "MDNA" peep showJune 7, 2012 Proving she's not afraid to show skin in her 50s, Madonna flashed various body parts during her performances of "Human Nature" and "Like a Virgin" on the "MDNA" Tour. here(predicate)she is seen baring her breast in Istanbul. 11. "Body of Evidence" nabs NC-17 ratingJanuary 1993 The sexually provocative "Body of Evidence" received an NC-17 classification upon its completion, but its theatrical release wasmutedenough to earn an R rating. The video release retains theinitialversion.10. ThestrobilusbraApril 1990 Madonna's cone bra has taken onmanyiterations, including during her recent "MDNA" Tour. Its multiplicationcame at the hands of Jean-Paul Gaultier during theblondemulationTour, sparking backlash as well as numerous imitatorversions.9. Nude Penthouse photosSeptember 1987 Having already caused ancommotionin 1985 when Playboy and Penthousepromulgatednude photos from 1978, more contentionarose when Penthouse featured another prepareof naked gems. 8. "Erotica" video bannedOctober 1992 MTV declined to air Madonna's gamesex ode "Erotica," as did NBC's Friday night video block. The singer defended herself by claiming the depiction is a "fantasy." 7. Down and dirty "Like a Virgin" performanceSept. 14, 1984 The first MTV Video Music Awards besidesfeatured the first moment Madonna sincerelybecame anunapologeticforce to reckon with. After rolling around on the stage in a wedding dress, the burgeoning fayof pop's backlash was massive. The moment has lived on as one of the network's -- and the singer's -- to the highest degreeiconic.6. "Like a Prayer" video's burning crosses infuriates religious communitiesMarch 1989 Pepsi dropped Madonna as its spokeswoman after the "Like a Prayer" video's protests were so vehement that the caller-upfelt it had no other choice. The backlash spread farawayand wide, with the videos' images of burning crosses promptingthe pope to ban Madonna from showin Italy. In 2005, MTV ranked the video at No. 1 on its list of the 100 Videos That Broke The Rules. 5. Lip-locks with Britney Spears and Christina AguileraAug. 27, 2003 The queen of pop met the princesses of pop when Madonna took the stage with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to perform "Hollywood" and "Like a Virgin." It seems like on the nosea cool pop-culture moment until Madonna locked lips with her younger counterparts, blow out of the waterviewers and Justin Timberlake. 4. "Justify My Love" video bannedDecember 1990 "Justify My Love" is arguably the most controversial video of all time, and MTV responded by banning it from the network. Madonna famouslyappeared on ABC's "Nightline," which agreed to air the video at oncein its entirety, to defend its content, including homosexuality, sadomasochism and seedy hotel-room promiscuity. 3. Masturbation simulation on Blonde Ambition TourApril-August 2010 The Blonde Ambition Tour's fauxmasturbation lookduring "Like a Virgin" has lived on thanks to the 1991 docudrama"Truth or Dare." The pelletfeatures a pretty convincing mock-orgasm, cementing the singer's gustatory modalityfor over-the-top sexuality. 2. David Letterman interviewMarch 31, 1994 Late-night TV got a blunt dose of invectivewhen Madonna darnedthe F-bomb a whopping 13 clockduring an interview with David Letterman. 1. "Sex"Oct. 21, 1992 zilchis Madonna's illustrious career is more notoriousthan "Sex," the coffee-table book that was wonkywith erotic photos, including multiple nudes of the singer pursuein brightsexual acts. The book remains one of the mostsoughtout-of-print materials.
Jan. 14, 1984 We first met Madonna in 1982, but it was by 1984 that she was a household name. When Dick Clark called her over following her "American Bandstand" performance that same year, the host asked her what her dreams are, to which she responded, "To rule the world." There's proof dreams do true.
Circa 2000 Around the time she started dating English filmmaker Guy Ritchie, Madonnato a faultbegan donning a British accent that drew snickers across the world. The European inflections still come and go today, but watch this 2006 clip to see the unexpected dialect in full force.
Sept. 6, 1990 The regal garb seen during Madonna's Video Music Awards performance of "Vogue" may frontstrikingly tame for the singer, but the period-piece getups belie the display's sexual pageantry. It's one of the greatest TV moments of her career.
March 25, 1991 Remember that time the two biggest pop stars on the planet dated? It's easy to forget since it only lasted one week. But it hit mass-chaos status when the Madonna brought Michael Jackson as her date to the Oscars, where she performed that year's Best Original Song honoree, "Sooner or Later."
2006 Madonna's adoption of Malawian infant David Banda Mwale doesn't seem like a likely entry for a list of controversial moments, but naturally even it came with a contentious flavor. The singer attracted backlash from the country's government when her request to adopt David resulted in a waiving of Malawi's ruling not to allow foreign adoptions. Madonna has since adopted a second Malawian child, Chifundo James, whose name was changed to Mercy.
Sept. 10, 1998 Madonna embraced a newfound spirituality prior to the release of the 1998 album "Ray of Light," but it offended the Hindu community when she donned the religion's facial paintings during that year's VMA performance.
April 1, 2003 In an unprecedented move for an artist who built her legacy around refusing to censor herself, Madonna changed her tune by choosing to tame down her "American Life" video so it would center less on war and violence amid the country's international volatility.
Oct.
25, 1994 Madonna's alter ego, Mistress Dita, was in full swing on the "Erotica" album, a sexually charged ode to genital liberation. In addition to the title single, whose video was banned from networks, "Deeper and Deeper," "Fever" and "Bye Bye Baby" were all provocative pop hits. The singer's next album, 1994's "Bedtime Stories," continued her sexual track.
Aug. 16, 1985 Madonna upped the ante as a tabloid fixture by marrying Hollywood bad boy Sean Penn. She dedicated her third album, "True Blue," to the actor, but the pair divorced in January 1989.
Jan. 12, 2012 Lady Gaga fueled Madonna comparisons from the first moment she hit the big leagues, and the original Material Girl did not shy away from making her feelings on the similarities known. During a January 2012 interview with ABC News, Madonna called Lady Gaga "reductive" and then told the world to "look it up." She later crooned out a few bars of Gaga's "Born This Way" at the close of the similar-sounding "Express Yourself" on the "MDNA" Tour.
Diva feuds are the best, and Madonna made clear that there is explicit animosity between her and Mariah Carey.
April 2001 The hyper-violent video for "What It Feels Like For A Girl," which tells the story of an abused woman seeking vengeance, was banned from MTV and VH1.
During the Puerto Rico stop on her "Girlie Show" world tour, Madonna rubbed the country's flag between her crotch and received official detestationfrom the nation's congress.
March 2012 Madonna returned to the homoerotic imagery and sexualized fetishes of her "Erotica" days in the stylized video for "Girl Gone Wild."
May-December 2012 Madonna's "MDNA" Tour was the highest-grossing of 2012, but it came with a heaping smokestackof controversy, particularly regarding the gun-wielding "Gang Bang" performance. The dark, gritty segment featured blood spatteringacross the screen overhead as Madonna desireto kill a wrongdoing lover.
June 1990 This one speaks for itself.
Aug. 23, 2008 During the opening stop on her Sticky & Sweet Tour, Madonna compared Republican presidential candidate John McCain to Hitler during a video montage.
May-September 2006 German prosecutors jeopardiseto sue Madonna after she performed "Live to Tell" while standing on a cross and wearing a crown of thorns on her "Confessions" Tour.
June 7, 2012 Proving she's not afraid to show skin in her 50s, Madonna flashed various body parts during her performances of "Human Nature" and "Like a Virgin" on the "MDNA" Tour. Here she is seen baring her breast in Istanbul.
January 1993 The sexually provocative "Body of Evidence" received an NC-17 classification upon its completion, but its theatrical release was softened teemingto earn an R rating. The video release retains the initial version.
April 1990 Madonna's cone bra has taken on many iterations, including during her recent "MDNA" Tour. Its genesis came at the hands of Jean-Paul Gaultier during the Blonde Ambition Tour, sparking backlash as well as numerous copycat versions.
September 1987 Having already caused an uproar in 1985 when Playboy and Penthouse published nude photos from 1978, more controversy arose when Penthouse featured another set of naked gems.
October 1992 MTV declined to air Madonna's grainy sex ode "Erotica," as did NBC's Friday night video block. The singer defended herself by claiming the depiction is a "fantasy."
Sept. 14, 1984 The first MTV Video Music Awards also featured the first moment Madonna truly became an unapologetic force to reckon with. After rolling around on the stage in a wedding dress, the burgeoning queen of pop's backlash was massive. The moment has lived on as one of the network's -- and the singer's -- most iconic.
March 1989 Pepsi dropped Madonna as its spokeswoman after the "Like a Prayer" video's protests were so vehement that the company felt it had no other choice. The backlash spread far and wide, with the videos' images of burning crosses prompting the pope to ban Madonna from appearing in Italy. In 2005, MTV ranked the video at No. 1 on its list of the 100 Videos That Broke The Rules.
Aug. 27, 2003 The queen of pop met the princesses of pop when Madonna took the stage with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to perform "Hollywood" and "Like a Virgin." It seems like just a cool pop-culture moment until Madonna locked lips with her younger counterparts, shocking viewers and Justin Timberlake.
December 1990 "Justify My Love" is arguably the most controversial video of all time, and MTV responded by banning it from the network. Madonna famously appeared on ABC's "Nightline," which agreed to air the video once in its entirety, to defend its content, including homosexuality, sadomasochism and seedy hotel-room promiscuity.
April-August 2010 The Blonde Ambition Tour's simulated masturbation scene during "Like a Virgin" has lived on thanks to the 1991 documentary "Truth or Dare." The scene features a pretty convincing mock-orgasm, cementing the singer's penchant for over-the-top sexuality.
March 31, 1994 Late-night TV got a blunt dose of invective when Madonna blasted the F-bomb a whopping 13 times during an interview with David Letterman.
Oct. 21, 1992 Nothing is Madonna's illustrious career is more notorious than "Sex," the coffee-table book that was loaded with erotic photos, including multiple nudes of the singer engaged in graphic sexual acts. The book remains one of the most sought-after out-of-print materials.
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