Madonna: Milestones over the years

Madonna at a promotional event in Tokyo on Feb 15. PHOTO: EPA

1958 - Born in Bay City, Michigan. At the age of 19, she moves to New York City to pursue a dance career.

1983 - Releases her self-titled debut album, which peaks at No. 8 on the American charts and No. 6 in Britain. It contains Holiday, her first Top 40 hit song. Her distinctive dress style - bleached hair, lace and fishnet stockings, multiple accessories - sparks a worldwide trend.

Madonna in her distinctive dress style - bleached hair, lace and fishnet stockings, multiple accessories. PHOTO: HANDOUT
Madonna will perform in Singapore for the first time as part the Rebel Heart Tour. PHOTO: REUTERS

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