madonna timeline By shelbysheller Sep 3, 1983 debut album "Madonna" is released Sep 14, 1989 Files for divorce from Sean Penn because of spousal abuse. Dec 22, 2000 Marries Ritchie at Skibo Castle in Scotland. Apr 2, 2003 releases the album "American Life" Aug 29, 2003 Madonna and Britney kiss mouth-to-mouth during their performance of "Like a Virgin" on the MTV Music Video Awards. Sep 6, 2003 Publishes first Childrens book "The English Roses" Feb 5, 2012 Madonna performs at Super Bowl 46 halftime show