Madonna Louise Ciccone, born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, U.S, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. A leading presence during the emergence of MTV in the 1980s, Madonna is known for pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music, as well as visual imagery in music videos and live performances, having frequently reinvented both her music and image. Her diverse musical productions have often generated controversy in media and public, dubbed the "Queen of Pop", Madonna has influenced many other artists.