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Pop star Madonna, performing Saturday night at a massive free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pablo Porciuncula/AFP via Getty Images **hide caption
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Britney Spears, left, joins Madonna for a guest appearance during one of Madonna's Los Angeles tour dates in 2008. Kevin Winter/Getty Images **hide caption
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The performer Madonna, onstage at the 65th Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles in February. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images **hide caption
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"New Beyoncé is literally good for everybody in the world," Maggie Rogers says of Renaissance, which shares a release date with her own Surrender. "I'm so excited for this record." Olivia Bee/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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Lil Nas X accepts best direction for "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday in New York City. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images **hide caption
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Artwork for the Italians Do It Better compilation. Courtesy of Italians Do It Better **hide caption
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One of Madonna's "stage-worn" bras is featured in an auction of her personal items, which the pop singer has failed to stop. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images **hide caption
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"Honesty is a commodity right now, because if you tell the truth, you might offend people. People don't like to hear the truth," Madonna says. Steven Klein/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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Madonna Introduces 'Madame X': 'Honesty Is A Commodity Right Now'
Madonna and Maluma pair up for "Medellin," Madge's first single in four years. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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Madonna's outfit at the Video Music Awards had elements from North Africa's Amazigh people. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for MTV **hide caption
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Madonna at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards, where her racy performance of "Like a Virgin" caused an uproar. New York Daily News Archive/Getty Images **hide caption
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'Like A Virgin' Lives On, A Winking Anthem For Women Getting Married
Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child in 2005. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images **hide caption
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Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac in the recording studio, circa 1975. Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images **hide caption
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Nicki Minaj (left) and Madonna perform during the halftime show at the Super Bowl in February. In a song from Madonna's new album, MDNA, the two singers each play with traditionally feminine and masculine gender roles. Rob Carr/Getty Images **hide caption
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La Shica performs a unique blend of flamenco, rap and R&B. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption
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Madonna (center), flanked by Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., during a performance of her new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show in Indianapolis. Christopher Polk/Getty Images **hide caption
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She's tough enough. Here Madonna is on stage during the Blonde Ambition tour in 1990.
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MC Lyte inspired Tell Me More producer Jamila Bey to pick up the mic as MC Me. Getty Images **hide caption
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