Madonna sparks engagement rumors with footballer Akeem Morris

7. About a year later, she left the group (and Gilroy) to form Emmy with a new boyfriend Stephen Bray. Their music caught the attention of the founder of Sire Records. Seymour Steinwho offered him a singles contract.

8. Madonna's first single, “Everybody”, was released on October 6, 1982. Her debut album, Madonnawas released in July 1983 and scored his first top 10 hit, “Borderline”, in 1984.

9. Her iconic, oft-imitated '80s look (think lace tops, skirts over capri pants, fishnets, lots of bracelets, lots of crucifixes) was actually the creation of a stylist and designer jewelry. Maripol.