Madonna's childhood life in Detroit is explored:
Madonna's year at the University of Michigan (GO Wolverines!) in 1978--interviews with friends and former roommates:
Madonna moves to New York City:
Madonna's involvement in the 1979 film "A Certain Sacrifice" is discussed:
In this segment: the beginnings of Madonna's career as a musician are discussed including the formation of her band Emmy as well as her involvement in Curt Royston's short film 'In Artificial Light':
In this segment: Madonna's time with Camille Barbone's Gotham management company and her struggle to forward her music career (circa 1981-1982):
In this final segment: Madonna hangs at Danceteria, meets Mark Kamins, and gets signed to Sire Records, which begins her ascent to the top of the charts:
Madonna's girl, Lourdes (Lola), is making her mark on the world. With her mom by her side, Lola has launched a clothing line--Material Girl--found exclusively at Macy's. The clothes are cool and trendsetting and Lola is beautiful. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?
Madonna and Lola ("Little Star") images:
HAPPY 53RD MADONNA! YOU CONTINUE TO BE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME!