Madonna

Rock was a dominant cultural force, but pop still ruled the charts.

It wasn't the safest moment in time for the Big Apple, but it still bred a whole lot of creativity.

Rap trio opened for the Material Girl on 1985's The Virgin Tour.

“You realize this is being broadcast, don’t you?”

Only a handful of people knew the moment was coming.

“I want to rule the world,” the singer admitted before her self-titled album's release.

As one of the most fearless artists of the modern era, she's never turned away from controversy or big songs.

Diablo Cody is co-writing the script.