It's material girl Madonna's birthday today (August 16). The queen of pop, Madonna has reached a milestone in her life as she turns the big 50. As the original material girl reaches her half century the diva shows no signs of relinquishing her crown. The Italian born who rose to fame in the eighties has been one of the most enduring celebrities who has consistently worked on her persona for more than two decades and stayed in the limelight, banking sometimes on  talent and at others courting controversy. A devout follower of the Jewish faith of the Kabbalah, Madonna is married to film director Guy Ritchie. Despite persistent rumours of the marriage being on the rocks the two have been together and are raising their family away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi.Always up with the latest trends in the world Madonna was the first to showcase Indian fashion in her videos. Whether it was wearing henna or the bindi and even coming to India some months back rumouredly to adopt a child. She has been the epitome of the unconventional and continues to push the envelope in music and life. ... read more »