40 Years Ago: One of The 'Greatest Songs of the 1980s' Became a No. 1 Hit

'Papa Don't Preach' was a controversial No. 1 hit for Madonna.
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Two '80s icons, Madonna and Michael Jackson, return to Billboard top 10 together after nearly 25 years

Currently, the Billboard 200's Top 10 includes albums released by modern music superstars like Olivia Rodrigo, Morgan Wallen, Drake, and Noah Kahan. While that is to be expected, the shocking thing is ...
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Madonna’s Classic Pop Song ‘Like a Virgin,’ Banned by Some Radio Stations, Became a No. 1 Hit

When Madonna released “Like a Virgin” in late 1984, the pop single quickly became one of the most talked-about songs in music. Some conservative radio stations reportedly banned the track because of ...
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Madonna's new album hits No. 1 on the Billboard charts

The '80s are back - on this week's pop charts, at least. The 1980s were a huge decade for Madonna, for Michael Jackson, for Bruce Springsteen, for Journey. And this week, they are all back on the ...
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Madonnas Express Yourself Sets 1980s Music Video Budget Record

When MTV launched in August 1981, the cable channel demanded a steady stream of visual content. British artists, already accustomed to producing short ...