Madonna (entertainer)

Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone (b. August 16 1958), principally known by her first name, is an American pop singer, composer, actress, dancer, author, activist, and fashion icon. She rose to prominence in the 1980s, and has become the most successful female solo artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records. She is one of a small number of singers who have been referred to as the "Queen of Pop."

Current projects

• Madonna is also lending her voice to the big budget (approximately eighty million dollars) 2006 animated film, Arthur and the Minimoys. Madonna provides the voice of Princess Selenia. The film is expected to be released in December 2006.
• Madonna is planning a world tour for 2006.