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
The performer Madonna, onstage at the 65th Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles in February. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption
"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
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
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
"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
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
Madonna's outfit at the Video Music Awards had elements from North Africa's Amazigh people. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for MTV hide caption
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
'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
Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac in the recording studio, circa 1975. Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images hide caption
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
La Shica performs a unique blend of flamenco, rap and R&B. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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
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