Born in Michigan in 1958, Madonna became the "Queen of Pop" through constant reinvention and provocative explorations of social, political, sexual, and religious themes that sparked both controversy and critical acclaim. After moving to New York in 1978 to pursue dance, she rose to fame with her 1983 debut album and released iconic records like Like a Virgin and Ray of Light, eventually becoming the best-selling female music artist of all time. She is the first female performer to generate US$1 billion in concert revenue and holds the record as the only solo act with at least ten number-one albums and singles on both US and UK charts. In addition to her music, she won a Golden Globe for her role in Evita (1996), founded the Maverick entertainment company, and established the Ray of Light Foundation and Raising Malawi, championing gender equality and LGBTQ rights. Her prestigious accolades include seven Grammy Awards, twenty MTV Video Music Awards, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.