These Blockbuster Records Are Turning 40 In 2024

Madonna’s 1983 self-titled debut album ushered the singer’s arrival with the singles “Holiday,” “Borderline” and “Lucky Star.” But it was the follow-up, Like a Virgin, that blew the doors wide open and truly made her a superstar. Produced by Chic co-mastermind Nile Rodgers, Like a Virgin was a smash hit thanks to the controversial title song (which went…

Madonna’s Latest Experiment: Looking Back

Her Celebration Tour is the pop superstar’s first retrospective, one which thematically explores her past and perhaps offers a glimpse of how she will chart her future. For 40 years, evolution, rebellion and resilience have been Madonna’s hallmarks, but forward momentum is her life force. She’s been pop music’s premier shark, operating in near perpetual motion:…