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Ever since her emergence into mainstream popular music, Madonna has proved to her fans (and critics) that she is an innovative and talented artist who is unwilling to allow anyone but herself control her music and life. Madonna’s career has spanned over two decades due to her ability to strategically use the media to her benefit, and to constantly re-invent her music to fit the times. Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone was born on August 19, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. She grew up in nearby Pontiac. When she was five years old, her French-Canadian mother whom she was named after, died of breast cancer. To this day, Madonna says that her mother’s early death has left her with an unfulfilled need. After the death of her mother, Madonna and her siblings were raised by their overly-protective, stern father. In her household, television was banned and the children were forced to attend Catholic services. In high school, Madonna excelled at dance and drama. In 1978, Madonna coul...