Madonna’s Classic Pop Song ‘Like a Virgin,’ Banned by Some Radio Stations, Became a No. 1 Hit

Madonna’s first Billboard No. 1 hit faced criticism from conservative groups before becoming a global sensation.
Queerty

It’s been 40 years since Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ album touched us for the very first time

40 years ago, on November 12, 1984, Madonna‘s Like a Virgin album, with its iconic cover art lensed by fashion photographer Steven Meisel, came out and it still makes us feel shiny and new. Released ...

Madonna's Favorite (And Least Favorite) Madonna Songs

Madonna has revealed her favorite songs from her catalog-and the hits she's said she never wants to hear again, from "Holiday ...
Us Weekly

Remember When Madonna Stole the First-Ever MTV VMAs Performing ‘Like a Virgin’ for the Very First Time?

It’s almost impossible, given everything that came after, to imagine just how controversial Madonna’s boldly sexual performance at the first MTV Video Music Awards — where she debuted “Like a Virgin” ...
The New York Times

Billy Steinberg, Hitmaking Lyricist of Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin,’ Dies at 75

He co-wrote five pop-rock songs that soared to No. 1 in the 1980s and shared in a Grammy for producing Celine Dion’s 1996 album “Falling Into You.” By Richard Sandomir Billy Steinberg, a lyricist and ...
People

‘Like a Virgin’ Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dies at 74

The legendary songwriter died on Monday, Feb. 16, his attorney confirms to PEOPLE Amanda Edwards/Getty Legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg died on Monday, Feb. 16, his attorney confirms to PEOPLE ...
Forbes

Madonna’s 40-Year-Old Hit Rises To New Peaks Across The Charts

Madonna's Live a Virgin single "Into the Groove" climbs to never-before-seen peaks on multiple charts in the U.K., four decades after its initial release. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: (Exclusive ...
Yahoo

Madonna & Julia Garner Recreate ‘Like a Virgin’ in Venice

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Madonna and Julia Garner recently caught attention with their latest online post. They were ...