On December 4 1996, Madonna was honoured with the Artist Achievement Award at the 7th annual Billboard Music Awards at the Aladdin Hotel Theatre For The Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This was Madonna’s first public appearance since the birth of her daughter Lourdes.
Today In Madonna History 
Throughout all time, the music was always there for Madonna but there were new chapters to write-hence Ray of Light, Music, Confessions on a Dance Floor, Celebration and Finally Enough Love!
so well deserved and the standing ovation she received was epic. madonna is a star