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Music stars Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after decades-long public feud • Apr. 9, 2025, 3:53 AM ET (Straits Times)

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Also Known As	Madonna Louise Ciccone
Born	August 16, 1958 (age 66) • Bay City • Michigan
Awards And Honors	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2008) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1997) • Grammy Award (1991)
Notable Family Members	spouse Sean Penn

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