Madonna Turns 50: Her Career In Pictures!

Today the Queen of Pop, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Ritchie, hits the milestone of 50 years of age.

Born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City Michigan, over the past three decades Madonna has become one of contemporary music’s greatest, controversial and prolific stars.

To mark the occasion, Gigwise presents a guide in pictures  to Madonna’s career - one in which she has constantly strove to re-invent herself and dominated the higher echelons of the charts.

Click here to see our tribute to the musical icon that is Madonna.

Last month Kate Bush celebrated her 50th birthday, while Michael Jackson reaches the landmark on August 29. Keep your eyes peeled for our Michael Jackson tribute and click here to see Kate Bush’s career in pictures.