JOURNAL ARTICLE

Flashback to 1985!

  • Published In: People, 2026, v. 105, n. 9. P. 61 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LE, BRENDAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Madonna's rising fame and unapologetic persona in the music industry during the mid-1980s. At 26, she achieved significant commercial success with her album "Like a Virgin," which topped the U.S. charts, and her singles "Material Girl" and "Crazy for You" were also gaining popularity. Despite facing criticism and negative labels, Madonna embraces her image and asserts her ambition and involvement in her career. The article also briefly mentions other celebrities, including Philip Michael Thomas, who recovered from a tetanus infection, and Elizabeth Taylor, who celebrated her birthday in London. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:People. 2026/03, Vol. 105, Issue 9, p61
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0093-7673
  • Accession Number:191910147
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