The 1980s made pop music mainstream, but the 1990s were actually the greatest pop decade. These are three female stars who hit No. 1 in 1990.

Madonna’s Justify My Love shocked MTV with its ban in 1990, but fans propelled it to #1, cementing her status as pop’s most daring icon.

Lana Del Rey covered a song from Madonna‘s most famous movie. Del Rey is so much better suited to the tune than the Material Girl ever was. Interestingly, Del Rey explained why she decided to cover ...

When filming began on the 1985 screwball comedy Desperately Seeking Susan, Madonna was a little-known singer. But during shooting, her monster-hit album, Like a Virgin, was released — and suddenly ...

It’s been 42 years since Madonna arrived on the scene with a post-disco anthem inviting everybody to “get up and do your thing.” Decades later, in an interview with Rolling Stone, the global pop icon ...

In 2004, Rolling Stone launched its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list. Tabulated from a massive vote that had artists, industry figures, and critics weighing in, the list has been a source of ...

The actor Matthew Modine has been reflecting on one of his best-known movies, and how its release was overshadowed by the brief appearance of Madonna in one scene. Modine, 65, first shot to attention ...

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of quotes which reinforce the idea that being an original is the most important thing one ...

Before Madonna ruled pop music, her heart belonged to another genre that helped define her sound and launch her legendary career.