Madonna celebrates 53rd birthday

The Material Girl turned 53 Tuesday.
 

The iconic pop singer traveled to London for her birthday,
spotted arriving at Heathrow Airport alongside children Lourdes Leon, David
Banda and Mercy James.

Madonna was on her way home from a holiday in The Hamptons,
a posh seaside vacation destination in New York state and a favourite among the
rich and famous.

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Cameras captured Madge embracing her latest young lover, French
hip-hop dancer Brahim Zaibat, 24, while frolicking on the beach.

Born Madonna Louise Ciccone, the singer-songwriter,
actress, fashion designer and entrepreneur began her legendary career in New
York City in 1977, where she pursued modern dance before moving on to pop
music.

Known for regularly reinventing her image and her music,
Madonna is one of the most influential and recognizable artists worldwide.

From her modest roots as the Material Girl, Madonna has
since spawned numerous trends and has been recognized as one of Time Magazine’s
25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century.