Studies in dance and drama at college, Michigan and North Carolina; 1977, studied with choreographer Alvin Ailey, New York. 1979, joined show with Patrick Hernandez, France; formed band, Breakfast Club; 1980, formed Emmy, which led to recording deal with Sire Records; early records include: 1982, Everybody; 1983, Holiday; 1984, Like a Virgin; Material Girl; 1985, Live Aid Concert; 1985-87, records include: Crazy For You, Into the Groove, Papa Don't Preach, True Blue, Who's That Girl; late 80s, film actress, Causing a Commotion, Shanghai Surprise, Desperately Seeking Susan, and 1990, Dick Tracy; 1989, Like a Prayer and in the 90s records include: Vogue, Rescue Me, Hanky Panky, Justify My Love, This Used to Be My Playground; 1990, Blond Ambition tour; 1991, documentary film, Truth or Dare; 1992, signed a deal with Time-Warner to create production company, Maverick; 1995, Something to Remember; 1996, actor, Evita; 1998, released album, Ray of Light; 1999, soundtrack, American Pie; 2000, released Music; 2002, actress, Swept Away; 2002, soundtrack, Die Another Day.