Madonna

Twenty-six years ago, Madonna embarked on her Blond Ambition World Tour and played a series of shows so provocative the Pope himself called for a boycott. Thankfully, the director Alek Keshishian tagged along with Madge and her famous pals (Al Pacino, who knew?), capturing everything from her masturbation act onstage to behind the scenes drama with old flames like Kevin Costner. It's no wonder his documentary, Madonna: Truth or Dare, still has a cult following: Hundreds showed up to a…

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Selling millions of records worldwide for nearly 30 years, she's considered one of the greatest figures in pop music. Madonna, 53, has made history in the industry with her long-lasting musical career. She is included on countless lists of the world's most powerful and influential women, and recently released her 12th studio album, MDNA, proving she's still got the magic touch.

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