query: What is the real name of the singer, Madonna?

title: Bibliography of works on Madonna

text: Newitz, "The academics in the fields of theology to queer studies have written literally volumes about what Madonna's fame means for gender relations, American culture, and the future." Biographies released about the singer include "" (2002) by J. Randy Taraborrelli, "Madonna" (2001) by Andrew Morton, "" (2007) by Lucy O'Brien, "Life with My Sister Madonna" (2008) by her brother Christopher Ciccone and "Madonna: Bawdy and Soul" (1997) by Karlene Faith. The releases have sometimes become bestsellers and have faced varied reception from critics and academics. Morton's biography was criticized by Madonna herself and she was also against the release of

title: Madonna (book)

text: from "Daily Star" was critical of the book, saying " The fatal flaw of these quickie knockoffs is that they have no real ending or any way of predicting what the fates have in store for Madonna Louise Penn [Guy Ritchie] nee Ciccone. Once the next Madonna tour, CD, marriage or film appears, their shelf life is cut short." Barbara Ellen from "The Guardian" criticized Morton's writing by saying, "Andrew Morton achieves the implausible: he takes an interesting woman and an astonishing life and makes them both seem incredibly boring in his life of Madonna... Once you get used to

title: Life with My Sister Madonna

text: a homophobe, saying: "I don't make anything of the book. The poor chap wrote it out of desperation. I don't think it'd be intelligent to comment on that. I can't give too much equity in what the chap's gonna write in that book. But you'd be hard pushed to be a homophobe and marry Madonna." Life with My Sister Madonna Life with My Sister Madonna is an autobiography by American dancer, choreographer and tour director Christopher Ciccone and author Wendy Leigh. The book is a memoir about Ciccone's relationship with his sister, American singer Madonna, and was released on July

title: The Power of Madonna

text: The Power of Madonna "The Power of Madonna" is the fifteenth episode of the American television series "Glee". The episode premiered on the Fox network on April 20, 2010. When cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) demands that Madonna's music be played over the school intercom system, glee club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) sets the club a Madonna-themed assignment, hoping to empower the female club members. "The Power of Madonna" was written and directed by series creator Ryan Murphy, and serves as a musical tribute to Madonna, featuring cover versions of eight of her songs, with the singer having

title: What Will the Neighbours Say?

text: Guardian" said the song makes you question: "What if the Prodigy hadn't turned down the chance to write with Madonna?" "Real Life", the album's tenth track, "unexpectedly evokes Martina Topley-Bird's Tricky tracks." "Here We Go" was also originally recorded by Moonbaby. Aqua singer Lene Nystrøm Rasted, who co-wrote Girls Aloud's "No Good Advice", also recorded a version of the song for her 2003 album "Play With Me". "Here We Go" is also the basis for the theme song to the television cartoon series, "Totally Spies!." The track has been described as "a relatively filthy '60s romp". "Thank Me Daddy", co-written

title: Real-name system

text: users may feel uncomfortable with the knowledge that their real names would be publicly displayed and choose, instead, to use a fake name that appears real to Facebook under its Name Policy. Unlike Facebook, the Twitter social networking site does not require users to enter real names when creating Twitter accounts, and the site is entirely void of the real-name system. According to Twitter's former CEO, Dick Costolo, the social networking site does not care what a user's real name is as long as the site connects users to the information that they care about. Whether the information comes from

title: Madonna of the Pinks

text: Madonna of the Pinks The Madonna of the Pinks (c. 1506–1507, Italian: "La Madonna dei garofani") is an early devotional painting usually attributed to Italian Renaissance master Raphael. It is painted in oils on fruitwood and now hangs in the National Gallery, London. The painting depicts a youthful Virgin Mary playing with the Christ child and handing him carnations. (The Italian title, "La Madonna dei garofani" actually means The Madonna of the Carnation.) These flowers, whose botanical name is "dianthus" (Greek for ‘flower of God’), are a premonition of Christ's Passion – according to Christian legend, the flower first appeared

title: The Look of Love (Madonna song)

text: on its own as well as support and enhance what was happening on screen and the only way to make that a reality was to have a hand in writing the tunes myself. [...] The songs aren't necessarily about Nikki [her character name in the movie] or written to be sung by someone like her, but there's a spirit to this music that captures both what the film and the characters are about, I think." Madonna was inspired by the look that actor James Stewart gave actress Grace Kelly in the 1954 film "Rear Window". Madonna said: "I can't describe

title: The Fallen Madonna

text: The Fallen Madonna The Fallen Madonna, usually referred to as The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies, by the fictional painter van Clomp is a portrait of a bare breasted woman, which provides a running gag in the BBC1 television comedy series "'Allo 'Allo!" (1982–92), written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, as well as The Cracked Vase with the Big Daisies by real artist Vincent van Gogh. The first episode of the first series of "'Allo 'Allo!" (1984), following the pilot, was titled "The Fallen Madonna". In an earlier pilot, the painting was referred to as "The Reclining Madonna".

title: Madonna of the Quail

text: Madonna of the Quail The Madonna of the Quail (Italian: "Madonna della Quaglia") is an International Gothic painting generally attributed to Pisanello. Dating to c. 1420, it was housed in the Castelvecchio Museum of Verona, northern Italy until stolen in 2015. The painting depicts the Madonna with Child crowned by two flying angels, sitting inside a rose garden in typical late Gothic style. The painter put a great attention in the representation of vegetables and birds, including the quail in the foreground, which gives its name to the painting. The heavenly appearance of the scene is enhanced by the gilt

title: Cultural impact of Madonna

text: some "Madonna is the cyber-model of the New Woman. Similar, senior lecturers Stéphanie Genz and Benjamin Brabon in "Postfeminism: Cultural Texts and Theories" (2009) felt that "whether it is as a woman, mother, pop icon or fifty year old, the American singer challenges our preconceptions of who 'Madonna' is and, more broadly, what these identity categories mean within a postmodern context". Madonna as a pop icon and figure on popular culture has generated scrutine analysis, but some journalists and critics like Carol Clerk wrote that "during her career, Madonna has transcended the term 'pop star' to become a global cultural

title: The Look of Love (Madonna song)

text: The Look of Love (Madonna song) "The Look of Love" is a song by American singer Madonna from the soundtrack album to the 1987 film "Who's That Girl". It was the third and final single release from the album and was released on November 25, 1987 by Sire Records. While shooting for the film, then called "Slammer", Madonna had requested that producer Patrick Leonard develop a downtempo song that captured the nature of her film persona. She later wrote the lyrics and melody to the backing track developed by Leonard, and the song became "The Look of Love". Madonna was

title: The Look of Love (Madonna song)

text: and Madonna roamed around the stage, pretending that she was lost. She wanted to portray her "Who's That Girl" character Nikki, when she was lost in a similar sequence in the film. After she finished singing the song, Madonna pretended to walk forward by pushing through the air, as the conveyor belt took her backwards, ultimately taking her away from the stage. Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. The Look of Love (Madonna song) "The Look of Love" is a song by American singer Madonna from the soundtrack album to the 1987 film "Who's That Girl". It was the

title: Madonna of the Harpies

text: Madonna of the Harpies Madonna of the Harpies (Italian: "Madonna delle Arpie") is an altarpiece in oils by Andrea del Sarto, a major painter of the High Renaissance. It was commissioned in 1515 and signed and dated by the artist in 1517 in the inscription on the pedestal; it is now in the Uffizi in Florence. It was praised by Vasari, and is arguably the artist's best-known work. The Virgin is standing on a pedestal which includes harpies sculpted in relief, from which the painting takes its name. At least Vasari, and presumably his Florentine contemporaries, thought they were harpies;

title: Madonna of the Small Trees

text: landscape with two slender trees, whence the traditional name of the picture. In the lower foreground, as usual in Bellini works, is a parapet in green marble with his signature. Madonna of the Small Trees The Madonna of the Small Trees (Italian: "Madonna degli Alberetti") is an oil on panel painting by Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini, executed in 1487. It is housed in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. Stylistic elements, such as the division of the background, suggest that the work was based on Bellini's "Alzano Madonna" in the "Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti di Bergamo". The background behind

title: Madonna (Madonna album)

text: Madonna (Madonna album) Madonna (retitled Madonna: The First Album for the 1985 re-release) is the debut album by American singer Madonna, released on July 27, 1983 by Sire Records. After having established herself as a singer in downtown New York City, Madonna was signed by Sire president Seymour Stein, due to the success of her debut single, "Everybody" (1982). She became the sole writer for most of the album's tracks, and chose Reggie Lucas as its primary producer. Unhappy with Lucas's production outputs, she invited John "Jellybean" Benitez to complete the album, who remixed three tracks and produced "Holiday". "Madonna"

title: The Power of Madonna

text: the episode, telling "Us Weekly" that she found it "brilliant on every level", praising the scripting and the message of equality. The episode also received positive reviews from critics. Ken Tucker of "Entertainment Weekly" called it "one of the best hours of TV you’re likely to see all year", writing that the episode pays Madonna "the highest compliment possible" in not just expressing admiration for the singer, but "demonstrat[ing] a potent understanding of why Madonna matters." Fellow "Entertainment Weekly" writer Tim Stack deemed it the best episode of "Glee" thus far, grading each of the songs performed "B+" through to

title: Church of Madonna of the Good Thief

text: Mancuso family, including placing the name "Madonna del Ladro Buono" on the façade. They replaced the old print representing Our Lady of Sorrows and Jesus Christ taken down the cross with a painting by Stefano Papa, an artist from Alcamo. On the right side of the altar is an ancient cistern, the water from which believers drank the water to purify their souls and bodies. Church of Madonna of the Good Thief The small Church of Madonna of the Good Thief (in Sicilian "Madonna di lu Tribonu" or "Madonna di lu Latru Bonu") is a Catholic church in Alcamo, in

title: Joan of Arc (Madonna song)

text: world once again just what her voice is made of", calling the version "beautiful". Furthermore, Bradley Stern of MuuMuse also applauded the performance, calling "[r]eally great. Super vulnerable, super emotional...and that chilly guitar finish was a wonderful surprise". Madonna also added the song to the set list of her free concert in Australia—an intimate show where the singer combined a mix of acoustic music, comedy and storytelling. It was considered a "gorgeous ballad" by Cameron Adams of News.com.au website. Credits adapted from Madonna's official website. Joan of Arc (Madonna song) "Joan of Arc" is a song recorded by American singer

title: The Madonna of Port Lligat

text: The Madonna of Port Lligat The Madonna of Port Lligat is the name of two paintings by Salvador Dalí. The first was created in 1949, measuring 49 x 37.5 centimetres (19.3 x 14.8 in), and is housed in the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Dalí submitted it to Pope Pius XII for approval, which was granted. Dalí created a second painting in 1950 with the same title and same themes, with various poses and details changed, measuring 275.3 x 209.8 centimetres (108.4 x 82.6 in); The 1950 Madonna is exhibited at the Nagasaki Prefectural

title: What If We Were Real

text: What If We Were Real What If We Were Real is the fourth studio album by CCM singer Mandisa. The album was released on April 5, 2011 on Sparrow Records. This album received a nomination at 54th Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Mandisa began work on the album in July 2010. She also co-wrote three songs on the album. The album also features a guest appearance from tobyMac on the song "Good Morning". The first single off of the album was "Stronger". It peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart and as of August

title: Bedtime Stories (Madonna album)

text: front-runner to her more experimental album like "Ray of Light" (1998). However she noted how the album never let go of the sexual provocation associated with Madonna and how the singer chose to turn against what people expected from her at that time—being apologetic. Sample credits Adapted from "Bedtime Stories" album liner notes. !scope="row"|South Africa (RiSA) !scope="row"|Worldwide Bedtime Stories (Madonna album) Bedtime Stories is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Madonna, released on October 25, 1994, by Maverick and Sire Records. In order to move into a more mainstream sound, Madonna collaborated with Dallas Austin, Babyface, Dave

title: What If We Were Real

text: August 2012. What If We Were Real What If We Were Real is the fourth studio album by CCM singer Mandisa. The album was released on April 5, 2011 on Sparrow Records. This album received a nomination at 54th Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Mandisa began work on the album in July 2010. She also co-wrote three songs on the album. The album also features a guest appearance from tobyMac on the song "Good Morning". The first single off of the album was "Stronger". It peaked at number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart and as

title: Madonna of the Red Cherubims

text: Madonna of the Red Cherubims The Madonna of the Red Cherubims is an oil on panel painting by Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini, executed around 1485. Stylistic elements such as the child on one of the Virgin's knees, and the mutual glance, suggest that the work was based on Bellini's "Alzano Madonna" in the same museum. The Virgin and Child are portrayed as a bust in the foreground, above a typical landscape with towers, castles and a fluvial inlet with a small boat. The bright sky features a series of red cherubims which give their name to the picture. Also

title: Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour

text: Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour is the second video album and the first live release by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released by Warner Music Video and Sire Records on November 13, 1985 and contains the concert footage from The Virgin Tour, filmed at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on May 25, 1985. Director Daniel Kleinman, who presided over the shooting of the tour on video, submitted the footage to Warner Bros. Records, who decided to release it as a video album. Madonna wanted to have a proper introduction added before the concert footage and

title: Spotlight (Madonna song)

text: Japanese leg of her 1987 Who's That Girl World Tour under the campaign name of "Dreams Come True". Credits adapted from "You Can Dance" liner notes. Spotlight (Madonna song) "Spotlight" is a song by American singer Madonna from her first remix album "You Can Dance" (1987). It was released as a single in Japan on April 25, 1988 by Sire Records and Warner-Pioneer Japan. Initially rejected during her "True Blue" album recording sessions, the song was written by Madonna, Stephen Bray and Curtis Hudson who had presented the original to the singer. It was inspired by the song "Everybody Is

title: The Madonna Enthroned

text: The Madonna Enthroned Madonna Enthroned between St. Catherine and St. Elizabeth of Hungary () is an icon, a central part of the side altar of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Jánovciach. The author of the original triptych, Master Martin, signed his name on the back of the icon, from 1497. The signature on the back of the board reads: "Martin(us) 1497 Pictor in Vigilia Nativity (is)". The patron of the icon is unknown. The tempera on panel with gilding of Jánoviec shows Mitre Martin several times repeated the theme "Madonna Enthroned" between the two saints.

title: Madonna Wayne Gacy

text: Madonna Wayne Gacy Stephen Gregory Bier Jr. (born March 6, 1964, Fort Lauderdale, Florida), formerly known by his stage name Madonna Wayne Gacy and by the nickname Pogo (John Wayne Gacy's clown name), is the former keyboard player for Marilyn Manson, from 1989 to 2007. His stage name came from the names of the singer Madonna and the serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Stephen Bier was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to a Jewish father and Catholic mother. He earned a degree in engineering from the University of Florida. Bier joined Marilyn Manson in late 1989 as a live prop

title: Secret (Madonna song)

text: of Hollywood actress Jean Harlow. The black and white video was directed by photographer Melodie McDaniel, who was chosen by the singer due to McDaniel's previous short films. It features Madonna as a singer in a nightclub in Harlem, New York. Interspersed with scenes of daily life in the neighborhood, the video ends with Madonna uniting with her lover and their supposed child. The video sparked academic discussions about what might constitute the lyrical secret of the song. Madonna performed "Secret" on tour for the first time during her 2001 Drowned World Tour. It was later performed at the Houston

title: Madonna of the Carnation

text: looking up, the mother is looking down — there is no eye contact. The setting of the portrait is a room with two windows on each side of the figures. Originally this painting was thought to have been created by Andrea del Verrocchio but subsequent art historians agree that it is Leonardo's work. The Madonna and Child was a common motif in Christian art during the Middle Ages. This painting is the only work by Leonardo which is permanently on display in Germany. Madonna of the Carnation The Madonna of the Carnation, a.k.a. Madonna with Vase or Madonna with Child,

title: The Virgin and Child (The Northbrook Madonna)

text: The Virgin and Child (The Northbrook Madonna) "The Virgin and Child" (The Northbrook Madonna) was painted in the early 16th century by the Master of the Northbrook Madonna, active 1500-1525. It is in the permanent collection of the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. The Madonna is wearing a red blouse and a dark blue skirt. She and the infant are both fair skinned with light red-orange hair. Behind them is a green landscape receding to blue mountains under a blue sky. A brown structure is on the right side of the landscape. The painting takes its name from having

title: The Name Is Love

text: The Name Is Love The Name Is Love is American singer Bobby Vinton's thirtieth studio album and his final for ABC Records. Unlike most of his albums (which consisted of only one or two of his own compositions), the majority of the material on this album was written or co-written by Vinton himself. Cover versions include "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and "Only Love Can Break a Heart" (the former a hit for Mel Carter in 1965 and the latter a hit for Gene Pitney in 1962). The song "You Are Love" did not became a hit until six

title: The Name Is Love

text: years later. Album - Billboard (North America) Singles - Billboard (North America) The Name Is Love The Name Is Love is American singer Bobby Vinton's thirtieth studio album and his final for ABC Records. Unlike most of his albums (which consisted of only one or two of his own compositions), the majority of the material on this album was written or co-written by Vinton himself. Cover versions include "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and "Only Love Can Break a Heart" (the former a hit for Mel Carter in 1965 and the latter a hit for Gene Pitney in 1962).

title: Madonna of the Harpies

text: contrasts with the serious, abstracted, air of the adults. The main character in the ("Madonna With A Fur Coat"), a novel written by Turkish writer Sabahattin Ali, is a depiction of the Virgin Mary in "Madonna of the Harpies". Madonna of the Harpies Madonna of the Harpies (Italian: "Madonna delle Arpie") is an altarpiece in oils by Andrea del Sarto, a major painter of the High Renaissance. It was commissioned in 1515 and signed and dated by the artist in 1517 in the inscription on the pedestal; it is now in the Uffizi in Florence. It was praised by Vasari,

title: Madonna of the Quail

text: background. The rendering of the Madonna and her clothes resemble those of the works by Gentile da Fabriano, whose workshop Pisanello was a member of at the time. The setting is also similar to the contemporary "Madonna of the Rose Garden" by Michelino da Besozzo or Stefano da Verona, also in the museum of Castelvecchio. Madonna of the Quail The Madonna of the Quail (Italian: "Madonna della Quaglia") is an International Gothic painting generally attributed to Pisanello. Dating to c. 1420, it was housed in the Castelvecchio Museum of Verona, northern Italy until stolen in 2015. The painting depicts the

title: Madonna of the Yarnwinder

text: Madonna of the Yarnwinder The Madonna of the Yarnwinder (, “Madonna of the Spindles”) is a subject depicted by Leonardo da Vinci in at least one, and perhaps two paintings begun in 1499 or later. Leonardo was recorded as being at work on one such picture in Florence in 1501 for Florimond Robertet, a secretary to King Louis XII of France. This may have been delivered to the French court in 1507, though scholars are divided on this point. The subject is known today from several versions of which two, called the Buccleuch Madonna and the Lansdowne Madonna, are thought

title: Madonna (Madonna album)

text: swag at her voice again." Twenty-five years later, in her acceptance speech of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Madonna thanked the critics who snubbed her in the early years, "The ones that said I was talentless, that I was chubby, that I couldn't sing, that I was a one-hit wonder. They pushed me to be better, and I am grateful for their resistance." Notes Adapted from the album's liner notes. !scope="row"|South Africa (RiSA) !scope="row"|Worldwide Madonna (Madonna album) Madonna (retitled Madonna: The First Album for the 1985 re-release) is the debut album by American singer Madonna, released on July

title: The Madonna of Port Lligat

text: and book based on the painting, "The Virgin of Port Lligat" by Fray Angelico Chavez, was selected as one of the best books of 1959 by the Catholic Library Association. In Larry Niven's novel "Protector", one of the main characters has this painting on their spacesuit. The Madonna of Port Lligat The Madonna of Port Lligat is the name of two paintings by Salvador Dalí. The first was created in 1949, measuring 49 x 37.5 centimetres (19.3 x 14.8 in), and is housed in the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Dalí submitted it to

title: Bitch I'm Madonna

text: it was Madonna who was "calling the final shots" for recording the song and noted that there was no label representative who dictated the process. "Bitch I'm Madonna" has similarities to DJ Snake and Lil Jon's "Turn Down for What" (2013) with Madonna's vocals reminiscent of singer Miley Cyrus' autotuned rapping. The song has a tearing sound alongside the "bleepy electro" and "churning" dubstep composition. It begins with the sound of acoustic guitar reminiscent of Avicii's single "Wake Me Up" (2012), as Madonna coos in the background, "You're gonna love this", but quickly transitions into what critic Sasha Geffen calls

title: Madonna (Madonna album)

text: "[the album's] assured style and sound, as well as Madonna's savvy approach to videos, helped the singer make the leap from dance diva to pop phenom, and it pointed the direction for a host of female vocalists from Janet Jackson to Debbie Gibson." According to biographer Andrew Morton, the album made Madonna a household name, and was instrumental in introducing her star power. Martin Charles Strong, author of "The Great Rock Discography" felt that the album's unprecedented dance-pop and naive appeal served Madonna in establishing her base as an artist. Kyle Anderson from "Entertainment Weekly" commented: "Madonna's sound, and of

title: What Is the What

text: What Is the What What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng is a 2006 novel written by Dave Eggers. It is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese child refugee who immigrated to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program. It was a finalist for the National Book Award. As a boy, Achak is separated from his family during the Second Sudanese Civil War when the Arab militia, referred to as "murahaleen" (which is Arabic for the deported), wipes out his Dinka village, Marial Bai. During the assault, he loses sight

title: What Is the What

text: That Happens Will Happen Today". Tom Tykwer plans to adapt the novel into a film. In 2009, the novel received the Prix Médicis étranger in France. What Is the What What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng is a 2006 novel written by Dave Eggers. It is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese child refugee who immigrated to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program. It was a finalist for the National Book Award. As a boy, Achak is separated from his family during the Second Sudanese Civil War when

title: Celebration (Madonna song)

text: Celebration (Madonna song) "Celebration" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Madonna for her third greatest hits album of the same name (2009). It was written and produced by Madonna, Paul Oakenfold and Ian Green, with additional writing from Ciaran Gribbin. The song was released digitally on July 31, 2009 by Warner Bros. Records. Madonna collaborated with Oakenfold to develop a number of songs. Amongst all the songs developed by them, two were chosen for the greatest hits album with "Celebration" being released as the first single from it. It is a dance-oriented song with influences of Madonna's

title: Madonna of the Book

text: commissioned by a highly prestigious patron". It is housed in the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan, Italy. Madonna of the Book The Madonna of the Book, or the Madonna del Libro, is a small painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, and is preserved in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan. The painting is executed in tempera on panel. It dates from between 1480 and 1483. The "Madonna of the Book" is a soft and elegant work, in which Mary and the Child are seated by a window in the corner of a room. She holds a Book of

title: The Power of Madonna

text: it delivered several really great scenes and moments along the way." The Power of Madonna "The Power of Madonna" is the fifteenth episode of the American television series "Glee". The episode premiered on the Fox network on April 20, 2010. When cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) demands that Madonna's music be played over the school intercom system, glee club director Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) sets the club a Madonna-themed assignment, hoping to empower the female club members. "The Power of Madonna" was written and directed by series creator Ryan Murphy, and serves as a musical tribute to Madonna, featuring

title: Madonna of the Carnation

text: Madonna of the Carnation The Madonna of the Carnation, a.k.a. Madonna with Vase or Madonna with Child, is a Renaissance oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci created around 1478-1480. It is permanently displayed at the Alte Pinakothek gallery in Munich, Germany. The central and centered motif is the young Virgin Mary seated with Baby Jesus on her lap. Depicted in precious clothes and jewellery, with her left hand Mary holds a carnation (interpreted as a healing symbol). The faces are put into light while all other objects are darker, e.g. the carnation is covered by a shadow. The child is

title: Madonna of the Book

text: Madonna of the Book The Madonna of the Book, or the Madonna del Libro, is a small painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, and is preserved in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan. The painting is executed in tempera on panel. It dates from between 1480 and 1483. The "Madonna of the Book" is a soft and elegant work, in which Mary and the Child are seated by a window in the corner of a room. She holds a Book of Hours, the Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, prayer books for laymen common in the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries.

title: Madonna of the Cat (Romano)

text: Madonna of the Cat (Romano) Madonna of the Cat is a 1522-1523 oil on wood painting by Giulio Romano, now in the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples. It draws on the pyramidical compositions of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and takes its name from the domestic cat in the foreground, which allows it to be identified with a work known as "il quadro della gatta" (the painting of or with the cat) by Vasari, who saw it in Mantua in 1566. The work was probably produced for Federico Gonzaga while the artist was still in Rome and thus formed

title: Madonna of the Swallow

text: 1862. The central panel shows the Madonna and Child in a granite, porphyry and marble throne, with Jerome to their left and saint Sebastian to their right. At the base is the Ottoni coat of arms and the signature "CAROLVS CRIVELLVS VENETVS MILES PINXIT". The predella survives and shows (from left to right) Catherine of Alexandria, Jerome, the Nativity, the Martyrdom of St Sebastian and St George slaying the Dragon. Madonna of the Swallow Madonna of the Swallow (Italian - "Madonna della rondine") is a painting by Carlo Crivelli. It is named after the swallow perched on the top left

title: The Real Is Back 2

text: stylistically, with the Gary gangsta's fleeter flow often flipping into double time and embellishing Jeezy's economic and guttural voice to smart effect. But too often Gibbs still sounds like a rapper yet to find the voice he's comfortable with. As singular in subject matter as Jeezy's trap raps can be, he always sounds like he believes what he's spitting, even when he's one-upping Kanye by claiming to use "Louis Vuitton toilet paper."" The Real Is Back 2 The Real Is Back 2 is the eleventh mixtape by American rapper Jeezy, it was released on September 3, 2011. The Mixtape features

title: Celebration (Madonna song)

text: recorded and released in Madonna's fourth live album, "MDNA World Tour". Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Celebration (Madonna song) "Celebration" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Madonna for her third greatest hits album of the same name (2009). It was written and produced by Madonna, Paul Oakenfold and Ian Green, with additional writing from Ciaran Gribbin. The song was released digitally on July 31, 2009 by Warner Bros. Records. Madonna collaborated with Oakenfold to develop a number of songs. Amongst all the songs developed by them, two were chosen for the greatest hits album with

title: Madonna of the Candelabra

text: Madonna of the Candelabra The Madonna of the Candelabra is a Madonna painting by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael, dating to about 1513 and is in the collection of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Painted during his Roman period, this tondo Madonna of the Virgin and Child employs a rare motif of flanking candelabra that was derived from representations of ancient Roman emperors. Through this reference to the rulers of antiquity, Raphael alludes to Christ's and Mary's roles as the king and queen of Heaven. Raphael was famed for his graceful style. which combined the study of classical sculpture

title: Madonna of the Stairs

text: Madonna of the Stairs The Madonna of the Stairs (or Madonna of the Steps) is a relief sculpture by Michelangelo in the Casa Buonarroti, Florence. It was sculpted around 1491, when Michelangelo was about seventeen. This and the "Battle of the Centaurs" were Michelangelo's first two sculptures. The first reference to the "Madonna of the Stairs" as a work by Michelangelo was in the 1568 edition of Giorgio Vasari's "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects". The work is an obvious homage to stiacciato of Donatello, as Vasari also noted, both in technique and sizes plans with millimeter

title: Madonna of the Stairs

text: fourth figure placed behind the Virgin, a drape. It is difficult to determine the significance of this background scene, perhaps a simple exercise in style or a tribute to dancing putti Donatello. Madonna of the Stairs The Madonna of the Stairs (or Madonna of the Steps) is a relief sculpture by Michelangelo in the Casa Buonarroti, Florence. It was sculpted around 1491, when Michelangelo was about seventeen. This and the "Battle of the Centaurs" were Michelangelo's first two sculptures. The first reference to the "Madonna of the Stairs" as a work by Michelangelo was in the 1568 edition of Giorgio

title: Madonna of the Pinks

text: "From Duccio to Raphael: Connoisseurship in Crisis" disputed the attribution of the National Gallery's painting "Madonna of the Pinks" to Raphael. Brian Sewell notably criticised the painting of being of low quality and possibly forged, pointing out how the Madonna's right leg seems disconnected from her body. The palette is relatively limited compared to other works by Raphael. The sky and the blue drapery of the Virgin are painted in natural ultramarine and azurite, he further employed lead-tin yellow, malachite and verdigris. Madonna of the Pinks The Madonna of the Pinks (c. 1506–1507, Italian: "La Madonna dei garofani") is an

title: Madonna: Tears of a Clown

text: official fan club, Icon, and were non-transferable, with the person's name printed on them. The first show of Tears of a Clown started four hours late, with the delay being caused by Madonna rehearsing. It consisted of Madonna singing acoustic versions of her songs while dressed as a clown, interspersed with the singer telling jokes and anecdotes. Tears of a Clown received positive reviews from critics who appreciated the stripped down, confessional nature of the singer's performance and the choice of the songs and the comedy. Madonna refuted reports of her being drunk on stage, calling them false and sexist.

title: Real-name system

text: Real-name system A real-name system is a system in which when a user who wants to register an account on a blog, website or bulletin board system, is required to offer identification credentials including their legal name to the network service centre. One may use an on-line pseudonym, however, the person's real identity would be available if rules or laws are broken. South Korea is the first country to put the real-name system into practice. Since June 28, 2009, thirty-five Korean websites have implemented a name-registration system pursuant to the newly amended Information and Communications Network Act of Korea. It

title: Madonna (entertainer)

text: and British rock. American music critic Ann Powers explained that what Madonna searched for with Orbit "was a kind of a lushness that she wanted for this record. Techno and rave were happening in the 90s and had a lot of different forms. There was very experimental, more hard stuff like Aphex Twin. There was party stuff like Fatboy Slim. That's not what Madonna wanted for this. She wanted something more like a singer-songwriter, really. And William Orbit provided her with that." The album garnered critical acclaim, with "Slant Magazine" calling it "one of the great pop masterpieces of the

title: Madonna (entertainer)

text: the book "Pop Goes the Decade: The Eighties", Madonna was "an artist who pushed the boundaries" of what a female singer could do, both visually and lyrically. Throughout her career Madonna has been involved in writing and producing most of her own music. Stuart Price, one of her past collaborators, said that "You don't produce Madonna, you collaborate with her. She's a really good producer herself and obviously a great writer too. She has her vision and knows how to get it." Madonna's early songwriting skill was developed during her time with the Breakfast Club in 1979. According to Carol

title: Beat Goes On (Madonna song)

text: what you like/Do what you feel/You know exactly who you are'." The live performance of the song at River Plate Stadium of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was recorded and released on the live CD-DVD album, "Sticky & Sweet Tour" (2010). Credits and personnel adapted from "Hard Candy" album liner notes. Beat Goes On (Madonna song) "Beat Goes On" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Madonna for her eleventh studio album, "Hard Candy" (2008). The song features American rapper Kanye West and background vocals by Pharrell Williams. It was co-written by West in collaboration with its producers, Madonna and The Neptunes.

title: Truth or Dare by Madonna

text: Truth or Dare by Madonna Truth or Dare by Madonna is a lifestyle brand by American singer Madonna. It is the second enterprise from MG Icon LLC, a joint venture between Madonna, her manager Guy Oseary and Iconix Brand Group. This is the second brand from the venture after Material Girl, which is a fashion line designed by Madonna and her daughter Lourdes and launched in 2010. Initially the line will be launched with handbags, footwear, accessories, intimates and fragrances. The first product released was a fragrance of the same name, released by Coty, Inc. and launched in the United

title: Facebook real-name policy controversy

text: the acronym is employed, Facebook automatically changes to lower-case all letters except the first. (Use of periods, e.g. D.L.G., will result in a message telling users that "Profile names can't have too many periods.") Therefore, someone commonly known in real life by a name such as Mary De Leon Guerrero Mafnas would have to resort to using what on Facebook would end up being "Mary Dlg Mafnas". The message is not accompanied by an option to challenge/appeal the restriction or to send Facebook documentation that the format is how one normally formats their name in real life. In January 2015,

title: Hollywood (Madonna song)

text: everybody's dreaming about Hollywood, no matter what. The expectation can be very dangerous, and maybe for somebody like Madonna, who might be at a point, to realize that to be on the top is maybe not that important. That's what I feel about the video." The music video features Madonna in different styles and fashions. It also includes her dripping in twenty million dollars worth of vintage jewels and gowns in several transformations, including an original 25 carat ring and bracelet that was worn by West in the 1933 film, "She Done Him Wrong". A real doctor (Dr. David Kish)

title: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna

text: Ghosh from "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" felt that the best songs on the EP were "What It Feels Like for a Girl" and "Like a Prayer", saying that "the lyrics Madonna sang in 2001 [for 'What It Feels Like for a Girl'] still (unfortunately) ring true today, but they acquire a new poignancy as they are sung by the boys in Glee Club. [...] But the best performance of the album is definitely 'Like a Prayer'. The talented voices of the Glee cast, backed by a full choir, masterfully carry the lyrics to greater heights." Mikael Wood from "Entertainment Weekly" gave it

title: Madonna of the Small Trees

text: Madonna of the Small Trees The Madonna of the Small Trees (Italian: "Madonna degli Alberetti") is an oil on panel painting by Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini, executed in 1487. It is housed in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. Stylistic elements, such as the division of the background, suggest that the work was based on Bellini's "Alzano Madonna" in the "Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti di Bergamo". The background behind the Madonna and Child includes a hanging tapestry, a typical element of contemporary sacred conversations and which also appears in the "Alzano Madonna". At the sides are two portions of

title: One More Chance (Madonna song)

text: One More Chance (Madonna song) "One More Chance" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her ballads compilation album, "Something to Remember" (1995). Written and produced by Madonna and David Foster, it was released on March 7, 1996 by Maverick Records as the album's second single in Australia and Japan, and the third single in the European countries. An acoustic pop ballad, the song lyrically talks about attempting to win a lost lover back. The song was inspired by Madonna's real life experience, but she wrote it from the opposite point of view. The song received positive response

title: The Look of Love (Madonna song)

text: of the songs. He handed over that cassette to Madonna, who went to the backroom and finished the melody and the lyrics of the songs, while Leonard worked on the other parts. The uptempo song developed was "Who's That Girl", the first single from the soundtrack, and the downtempo song, developed and written the day after, was "The Look of Love". Madonna later changed the film's name from "Slammer" to "Who's That Girl", preferring the latter. Regarding the development of the songs for the film, Madonna further explained "I had some very specific ideas in mind, music that would stand

title: Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pilastrello, Lendinara

text: Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pilastrello, Lendinara The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pilastrello is a Renaissance style, Roman Catholic minor basilica church in the city of Lendinara, in the province of Rovigo, region of Veneto, Italy. In 1509 on the night of 8 to 9 May, a man by the name of Matteo Brandolese was traveling on the road from Cavazzana, despite a violent storm sweeping through the area. Nearing the village of Roverese, he was enraptured by a glow coming from the statue of a Madonna, which had been torn by the storm from a niche on the

title: Madonna: Tears of a Clown

text: Madonna: Tears of a Clown Madonna: Tears of a Clown is a show by American singer Madonna, first held at the Forum Theatre in Melbourne, Australia on March 10, 2016. The singer had not included Australia during her previous five concert tours, until the Rebel Heart Tour (2015–2016), so she created the show for her Australian fans since they had waited so long for her to perform there. Madonna explained that the idea behind Tears of a Clown was to combine music and storytelling, being influenced by clowns. Tickets for the first show were made available to members of Madonna's

title: Real-name system

text: was enacted after the suicide of Choi Jin-sil which was said to be related to malicious comments about her on Internet bulletin boards. The new rule is aimed at minimizing the amount of negative information to make netizens responsible for their behavior on the Internet. South Koreans have been familiar with the real-name system. Since the mid-1990s, doing real property transactions and financial transactions must be performed under a real name following relevant laws. The real-name system in real property transactions and financial transactions is believed to contribute to the sound economic order of the nation. On August 23, 2012,

title: She's Madonna

text: She's Madonna "She's Madonna" is a song recorded by British singer Robbie Williams, featuring Pet Shop Boys, for his seventh studio album "Rudebox" (2007). The track was released as its third and final international single on 5 March 2007 by Chrysalis Records. The subject matter of the song is a reference to the conversation Williams had with his ex-girlfriend Tania Strecker, over the reason her former boyfriend Guy Ritchie gave, for leaving her for American singer Madonna. Williams had played the recording to Madonna shortly after writing it, receiving a positive reaction. Musically, "She's Madonna" was inspired by Kraftwerk's 1983

title: Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 1

text: by Madonna. Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 1 Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 1 is an Irish charity album featuring a variety of artists performing acoustic cover versions of popular songs. It was released in 2003 by RMG Chart Entertainment Ltd. The songs on the album were recorded live and acoustic on "The Ray D'Arcy Show" on Today FM. The album was made in aid of the National Children's Hospital in Tallaght. The album's name is a reference to U2's song, "Even Better Than the Real Thing". Also features a hidden track of Picturehouse covering "Papa

title: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna

text: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna is the debut extended play (EP) by the cast of the musical television series "Glee". It contains eight songs from the season one "Glee" episode, "The Power of Madonna", which was a tribute episode dedicated to American recording artist Madonna. She had sold the rights to her entire catalog of music to "Glee" in 2009, and producers of the show developed the episode called "The Power of Madonna"; the show featured a number of cover versions of Madonna's songs by the cast. The accompanying EP released

title: Human Nature (Madonna song)

text: Human Nature (Madonna song) "Human Nature" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her sixth studio album "Bedtime Stories" (1994). It was written as an answer song to her critics, who had panned her provocative image of the previous two years and Madonna's release of sexually explicit works. Written and produced by Madonna and Dave Hall, "Human Nature" includes a looping sample from Main Source's 1994 track "What You Need", therefore its writers Shawn McKenzie, Kevin McKenzie and Michael Deering are also credited. The track was released on June 6, 1995, by Maverick Records as the fourth and

title: Triptych of the Madonna

text: Triptych of the Madonna The Triptych of the Madonna is a 1464-1470 tempera on panel altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini and others. Its central panel of a standing Madonna and Child measures 127 by 48 cm, its lunette of the Man of Sorrows flanked by angels 59 by 170 cm and its side panels of Jerome and Louis of Toulouse 103 by 45 cm. It is now in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. It is one of four triptychs produced between 1464 and 1470 for Santa Maria della Carità, Venice, which had been rebuilt in the 1450s and whose altars were

title: Madonna of the Swallow

text: Madonna of the Swallow Madonna of the Swallow (Italian - "Madonna della rondine") is a painting by Carlo Crivelli. It is named after the swallow perched on the top left hand corner of the Madonna's throne - the bird was a symbol of the Resurrection. It was commissioned by Ranuzio Ottoni and Giorgio di Giacomo for the church of San Francesco in Matelica in March 1490 - Ottoni was Lord of Matelica and Giacomo was guardian of the local Franciscan monastery. It was completed between 1490 and 1492. It is now in the National Gallery, London, who bought it in

title: Madonna of the Caves

text: Madonna of the Caves The Madonna of the Caves (Italian – "Madonna delle Cave") is a tempera on panel painting measuring 32 cm 29.6 cm. It was painted in 1488-1490 by the Italian painter Andrea Mantegna and is now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It is named after a stone quarry in the right-hand background, where workers are carving out a capital, a slab, part of a column shaft and a sarcophagus, perhaps alluding to Christ future flagellation and burial. The rock on which the Virgin sits may also be intended to represent the summit of Calvary, whilst in

title: The Madonna of the Rabbit

text: painting is also notable, with orange stripes over a blue twilit sky, typical of Titian's highly mature phase. The Madonna of the Rabbit The Madonna of the Rabbit is an oil painting by Titian, dated to 1530 and now held in the Louvre in Paris. It is signed "Ticianus f." and is named after the white rabbit held in Mary's left hand. The rabbit is a symbol of fertility and - due to its whiteness - of Mary's purity and the mystery of the Incarnation, and is also a symbol of her Virginity; female rabbits and hares can conceive a

title: The Madonna of the Rabbit

text: The Madonna of the Rabbit The Madonna of the Rabbit is an oil painting by Titian, dated to 1530 and now held in the Louvre in Paris. It is signed "Ticianus f." and is named after the white rabbit held in Mary's left hand. The rabbit is a symbol of fertility and - due to its whiteness - of Mary's purity and the mystery of the Incarnation, and is also a symbol of her Virginity; female rabbits and hares can conceive a second litter of offspring while still pregnant with the first, resulting in them being able to give birth

title: Express Yourself (Madonna song)

text: Minogue's 1991 single "What Do I Have to Do", writing that "Kylie Minogue has always displayed a strong Madonna influence—something she's readily admitted to in interviews." Credits and personnel adapted from "Like a Prayer" album liner notes. Express Yourself (Madonna song) "Express Yourself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna, from her fourth studio album "Like a Prayer" (1989). It was released as the second single from the album on May 9, 1989 by Sire Records. The song was included on the greatest hits compilation albums "The Immaculate Collection" (1990), and "Celebration" (2009). "Express Yourself" was the first song that

title: Madonna of the Trail

text: to their city, which is at the beginning of the National Road, but Bethesda declined the request. Madonna of the Trail Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 identical monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States. The monuments were commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). They were installed in each of the 12 states along the National Old Trails Road, which extended from Cumberland, Maryland, to Upland, California. Created by sculptor August Leimbach and funded by contributions, the "Madonna of the Trail" monuments were intended to provide

title: Madonna of the Yarnwinder

text: on the fresco of the "Battle of Anghiari" in the Palazzo della Signoria in 1505. Citations Bibliography Madonna of the Yarnwinder The Madonna of the Yarnwinder (, “Madonna of the Spindles”) is a subject depicted by Leonardo da Vinci in at least one, and perhaps two paintings begun in 1499 or later. Leonardo was recorded as being at work on one such picture in Florence in 1501 for Florimond Robertet, a secretary to King Louis XII of France. This may have been delivered to the French court in 1507, though scholars are divided on this point. The subject is known

title: Madonna of the Roses

text: Milano 1969. Madonna of the Roses Madonna of the Roses is a c.1530 oil on panel painting by Titian, now in the Uffizi in Florence. As well as the Madonna and Child it also shows Anthony the Great. and a young John the Baptist. It is signed "Ticianus f.", but this may be a later addition. It formed part of the collection of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria. In 1793 it and several other works were exchanged between Vienna and Florence, also including Titian's "Flora", Dürer's "Adoration of the Magi" and Giovanni Bellini's "Holy Allegory". Francesco Valcanover, L'opera completa di

title: Madonna of the Roses

text: Madonna of the Roses Madonna of the Roses is a c.1530 oil on panel painting by Titian, now in the Uffizi in Florence. As well as the Madonna and Child it also shows Anthony the Great. and a young John the Baptist. It is signed "Ticianus f.", but this may be a later addition. It formed part of the collection of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria. In 1793 it and several other works were exchanged between Vienna and Florence, also including Titian's "Flora", Dürer's "Adoration of the Magi" and Giovanni Bellini's "Holy Allegory". Francesco Valcanover, L'opera completa di Tiziano, Rizzoli,

title: Madonna of the Caves

text: Mantegna's time in Rome. Some have linked it to a work commissioned from Mantegna by Lorenzo de' Medici and mentioned in a letter from Lorenzo. Other historians date it differently due to its style and figuration. However, Mantegna's re-use of certain themes like rocky backgrounds throughout his career makes it difficult to date uncertain works definitively. Madonna of the Caves The Madonna of the Caves (Italian – "Madonna delle Cave") is a tempera on panel painting measuring 32 cm 29.6 cm. It was painted in 1488-1490 by the Italian painter Andrea Mantegna and is now in the Uffizi Gallery in

title: This Is What the Truth Feels Like

text: listed it at number 18 out of the year's 20 best and wrote, "Stefani has never sounded more vulnerable than she does on "This Is What the Truth Feels Like", a vivid assortment of urgent, top 40 goods". Notes Credits adapted from the liner notes of the international deluxe edition of "This Is What the Truth Feels Like". Musicians Technical Artwork This Is What the Truth Feels Like This Is What the Truth Feels Like is the third studio album by American singer Gwen Stefani. It was released on March 18, 2016, by Interscope Records. Initially, the album was scheduled

title: In the Name of the Brother

text: extraordinary things discovered in the real world are likely to be "studied to death." The name of the character Greg Mendell is similar to that of Gregor Mendel, who is known as the father of modern genetics. It is not known if this reference is deliberate, or what its significance is. Mendell acknowledges that it is against the law to text while driving in Maine, accurately reflecting a state law that went into effect on September 26, 2011. This episode was at the time the lowest rated in the series' run, with a 2.4/6 among 18-49s and only 7.68 million

title: Real-name system

text: identity fraud is not being committed on the social networking site. Vernor Vinge's novella "True Names" charts the idea of how serious knowing one's identity can be. As such it is also a part of cypherpunk culture. Real-name system A real-name system is a system in which when a user who wants to register an account on a blog, website or bulletin board system, is required to offer identification credentials including their legal name to the network service centre. One may use an on-line pseudonym, however, the person's real identity would be available if rules or laws are broken. South

title: Madonna of the Rose Garden

text: Madonna of the Rose Garden The Madonna of the Rose Garden (Italian: "Madonna del Roseto") is an International Gothic painting attributed to Michelino da Besozzo or Stefano da Verona. Dating to c. 1420–1435, it is currently housed in the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, northern Italy. The tempera on panel painting shows the traditional theme of the Madonna with Child within an enclosure of roses, a "hortus conclusus", symbol of her virginity, in the presence of St. Catherine of Alexandria. The latter, as a princess, is crowned, and is accompanied by her martyrdom attribute of the torture wheel. There are also

title: Sanctuary of the Madonna of Miracles (Corbetta)

text: Sanctuary of the Madonna of Miracles (Corbetta) The Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles (known officially as archiepiscopal sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles or properly archiepiscopal sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles in Saint Nicholas) is a church in Corbetta, province of Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy; it is dedicated to the Madonna of the Miracles. It is the principal place of marian cult in the area of Magentino. The miraculous image revered in it, known as Madonna di Corbetta, has been declared patron saint of the area in 1955 by the then Archbishop of Milan, Giovanni Battista Montini (future pope Paul VI).

title: Real-name system

text: them to track property ownership and inheritance, collect taxes, maintain court records, perform police work, conscript soldiers, and control epidemics. Though the Facebook social networking site does not directly employ the real-name system, the site's online Name Policy indicates the following: "Facebook is a community where people use their real identities. We require everyone to provide their real names, so you always know who you're connecting with. This helps keep our community safe." This means that under Facebook's Name Policy, users are strongly encouraged to provide their real names when creating an account on Facebook. This, according to Facebook, ensures

title: Cultural impact of Madonna

text: journalists, or university scholars, we mediate what Madonna means to our society. In general, academic radicals turned Madonna into the "cottage industry", most notable in the 1990s. Madonna is part of the Culture of United States and an American icon. Authors in "American Icons" (2006) felt that "like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley or Coca-Cola, Madonna image is immediately recognizable around the world and instantly communicates many of the values of U.S. culture". Rodrigo Fresán commented: "saying that Madonna just is a pop star is as inappropriate as saying that Coca-Cola is just a soda. Madonna is one of the classic

title: Madonna of the Trail

text: Madonna of the Trail Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 identical monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States. The monuments were commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). They were installed in each of the 12 states along the National Old Trails Road, which extended from Cumberland, Maryland, to Upland, California. Created by sculptor August Leimbach and funded by contributions, the "Madonna of the Trail" monuments were intended to provide a symbol of the courage and faith of the women whose strength and love aided so greatly

title: Cultural impact of Madonna

text: Cultural impact of Madonna Since the beginning of her career in the early 1980s, American singer and songwriter Madonna has had a social-cultural impact on the world through her recordings, attitude, clothing and lifestyle. Called the "Queen of Pop", Madonna is labeled by international authors as the greatest woman in music, as well as the most influential and iconic female recording artist of all time. Accepted as a global cultural icon, Madonna has built a legacy that goes beyond music and has been studied by sociologists, historians and other social scientists. Her impact is often compared with that of The

title: Madonna of the Toast

text: San Francisco Chronicle. "It came in a vision - "Madonna of the Toast": Book inspired by images of the Virgin, others found in unlikely places." Reyhan Harmanci. March 8, 2007. The Economist. “Correspondent’s Diary”: “Pilgrims in Rhineland.” January 16, 2009. Madonna of the Toast Madonna of the Toast was published in March 2007 by Mark Batty Publisher and is the first book to document the common occurrence of religious and secular icons appearing in unexpected places – like the Virgin Mary on a grilled cheese sandwich, Mickey Mouse on the side of a cow, or Mother Teresa on a cinnamon

title: Turn Up the Radio (Madonna song)

text: down. Along the drive, the singer picks up several men who are scantily dressed with whom she sets off on a long ride through the town and country as the crowd continue to chase her. Madonna also picks up street dancers and exotic women in her car as the journey continues. By the end of the video, Madonna has a whole group of people with whom she parties on the car, and throws out her chauffeur on the street, with his pants down. Interspersed throughout are scenes of Madonna actually filming the music video, with the crew seen in front

title: Madonna English School

text: And Saturdays: School House T-shirts Of Red, Blue, Green or Yellow colour, White Pants with Canvas shoes. The school has four Houses named on the colours of the precious stones. 'Madonna,Madonna,Madonna 3 Madonna is the name. On this day of days to be. Sing in a joyful frames . for the home of light and life the name we can acclaim 'Madonna,Madonna,Madonna 3 Madonna is the name. blessings of the muses past Herein do we claim. At the seat of learning all Of Our Honoured Dame Madonna,Madonna,Madonna 3 Madonna is the name. Here we rise,to be wise, Knowledge all to

title: Madonna: Tears of a Clown

text: own items. The Associated Press reported that "[the] night was punctuated by [Madonna's] sardonic humor, corny clown jokes, controversial political statements and heartfelt moments about how much the hospital project means to her." Madonna: Tears of a Clown Madonna: Tears of a Clown is a show by American singer Madonna, first held at the Forum Theatre in Melbourne, Australia on March 10, 2016. The singer had not included Australia during her previous five concert tours, until the Rebel Heart Tour (2015–2016), so she created the show for her Australian fans since they had waited so long for her to perform

title: Cultural impact of Madonna

text: much of its aesthetic and musical approach draws on religious imagery of black cultures, discourses of sexual diversity and circumstantial geopolitical contexts". Maureen Orth explain her the contradiction as a cultural and social impact: American Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for "The New York Times" Michiko Kakutani, felt that Madonna is incredibly popular. Or: "Clearly, Madonna is not universally loved." Or: "The politics of sex and gender representations as they relate to identity has not been lost on Madonna." Authors in "Representing gender in cultures" (2004) noted that "Madonna has been consistently denied a status of a 'real' musician and even accused

title: The Power of Madonna

text: for his prior behavior, and they kiss. Finn formally welcomes Jesse into New Directions and tells him and Rachel that he won't interfere in their relationship. The entire glee club sings "Like a Prayer" backed by a gospel choir, and Kurt and Mercedes each have a solo in the song. In 2009, Madonna granted "Glee" the rights to her entire catalogue of music, and the producers planned an episode which would feature Madonna songs exclusively. Series creator Ryan Murphy had worked with Madonna in the past, and wished to produce a "Glee" tribute to her. Madonna agreed and "cooperated in