Madonna: References & Edit History
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Representative Works
- Like a Virgin (1984)
- True Blue (1986)
- Like a Prayer (1989)
- Erotica (1992)
- Bedtime Stories (1994)
- Ray of Light (1998)
- Music (2000)
- Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005)
- Confessions II (2026)
Article Contributors
Primary Contributors
- Lucy M. O'Brien
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added media, quick facts, and links. | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| Noted chart success and themes of Confessions II and added media. | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
| Added her album Confessions II and information about her dance mentor. Added media and top questions. | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: NPR - Madonna: Pop Icon, Children's Writer. | Jan 23, 2026 | ||
| Restructured article and noted her charity work and additional honors. | Jul 11, 2025 | ||
| Added top questions, cross-reference to ageism. | Apr 15, 2025 | ||
| Mentioned her Billboard Woman of the year award and her Celebration Tour. | May 06, 2024 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Apr 19, 2024 | ||
| Added “Veronica” to her original name. | Jan 26, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: LiveAbout - Madonna Discography. | May 13, 2022 | ||
| Added the album Madame X. | Dec 01, 2020 | ||
| Added the album Rebel Heart. | Jun 14, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: AllMovie - Madonna. | Sep 30, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Turner Classic Movies - Biography of Madonna. | Sep 14, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Matinee Classics - Biography of Madonna Ciccone. | Apr 12, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: AllMusic - Madonna. | Apr 12, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Biography of Madonna. | Apr 12, 2013 | ||
| Added the album MDNA (2012). | Apr 06, 2012 | ||
| Added the movies Filth and Wisdom (2008) and W.E. (2011). | Dec 09, 2011 | ||
| Added photographs. | Mar 28, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Biography of Madonna. | Aug 20, 2010 | ||
| In 2009 her adoption of a girl was approved by a Malawian court. | Jun 12, 2009 | ||
| Updated with new album and divorce from Guy Ritchie. | Nov 21, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Madonna. | May 06, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Madonna. | May 06, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Mar 11, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Dec 18, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Official Site of Madonna. | Dec 15, 2006 | ||
| Added new Web site: Official Site of Madonna. | Dec 15, 2006 | ||
| Media added. | Dec 01, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | Apr 20, 2001 | ||
| Article revised. | Nov 10, 1999 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Oct 21, 1999 |
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