Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Madonna has taken home 7 Grammys in her career, yet none of her wins were for her early work. In fact, the singer wasn't even nominated for a Grammy until 1986. The biggest Grammy snub ...

Now some would say the small recognition given Madonna by the Grammys is exactly how it should be. After all, the Grammys are awarded to recognize the highest artistic level in music – not ...

he chose her to perform with him at the Grammys. And no, in case you’re wondering, this is not Beyoncé’s last appearance on this list. Listen, we all know Madonna as a great pop star ...

Sabrina Carpenter loves to sneak references into her awards show outfits, it seems ― her VMAs look last year referenced Madonna’s iconic ... And last night, her Grammys outfit seemed to ...

Regardless if the shoot was inspired by either Madonna or Marilyn (or both), Sabrina is no stranger to paying homage to female icons. At the 2025 Grammys, she rocked an old Hollywood look with a ...

The 2025 Grammys red carpet featured some of the year ... covered in just the right amount of flash and punctuated with Madonna-esque sculpted cups, was perfection. She added an ivory off ...