Kylie Minogue meets sick children

Pop star Kylie Minogue thrilled sick children in Scotland by holding a special meeting with them before her performance in Glasgow.

Minogue is currently performing on the British leg of her Aphrodite Les Folies tour. The singer says she was happy to meet the kids after she was contacted by local charity fundraiser Les Hoey to arrange a meeting with them.

She spent quality time as she chatted and posed for pictures with the kids backstage at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, reports contactmusic.co.uk.

"It's amazing what meetings like these can do for the kids. I can't thank Kylie enough,"Hoey told Scotland's Daily Record.

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Kylie Minogue spends GBP 10m on designer costumes for latest tour

Pop singer Kylie Minogue has apparently forked out almost 10 million pounds on designer costumes for her latest tour.

The singer, who kicked off the UK leg of her Aphrodite world tour in Cardiff last night, was dressed by Dolce and Gabbana.

She wore gold costumes encrusted with Swarovski crystals and real pearls, a chiffon gown so sheer it "looks like smoke" and a chain-mail Barbarella-inspired dress covered in priceless vintage brooches.

All her backing dancers and singers have also been decked out by the Italian designers.

"Kylie's petite but perfectly proportioned and looks stunning in whatever she wears," the Daily Express quoted a D and G spokeswoman as saying.

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Kylie Minogue bringing her most lavish stage production yet to Australia

Kylie Minogue is all set to bring her most lavish stage production yet to Australia.

The Aphrodite Les Folies tour starts in Brisbane at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on June 3, her first local show in five years.

The 25-million-dollar production features a cast of 25 including 10 dancers and eight aerial acrobats and 30 water jets and fountains.

Michael Gudinski has been promoting Minogue tours for more than 20 years but says her fans have never seen anything on this scale.

"I''ve just seen the show in Europe and it''s phenomenal," the Courier Mail quoted Gudinski as saying.

"She . . . is bringing every screw and bolt of this show to Australia,” Gudinski added.

Unlike previous tours, the breast cancer survivor plays the two-hour concert without an interval. Top ticket price for the concert is 400 dollars to enter a "splash zone" within the stage itself. Other tickets are 150 dollars, 130 dollars and 100 dollars.

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Secret to Kylie's sexy looks - great underwear!

Pop diva Kylie Minogue has credited the secret of her sexiness to good underwear and an all-over body make up.

“I know a lot of tricks to make everything look good, basically very good underwear and all-over body make-up. That's my secret", she told the Daily Mail in an exclusive interview.

The 42-year-old also complained that her bottom often gets more attention than she does, but said she has no plans to stop wearing hot pants.

“My face has been outshone by my bottom. After the ‘Spinning Around’ video, people became a lot more interested in my behind than they were in me. It makes me laugh, and every time I pull on a pair of hot pants I think to myself, ‘This is the last time’, but it never is. I haven't quite put an end date on hot pants yet," said Minogue.

She said being thought of as sexy made her happy.

“I’ve never had a problem with being a sex symbol. I’m a woman and it’s a lovely compliment. It’s a nice feeling that people like how you look. I’ve always been very comfortable with it,” she said. Minogue said she still couldn’t believe she is 42 now.

“Part of me feels like I’m still 21 and I always will be. A lot of people thought I would have a problem when it came to turning 40, but I didn’t – I totally embraced my forties,” she said.

“When I’m in the retirement home, I’ll still be getting out my old costumes and feathers and putting on a show. It’s what I’ve been doing my entire life and it’s a total blast,” she added.

And there is another side to Minogue that most people have not seen.

“I can be a total nerd. I love to pull on casual clothes and play golf, and when I’m with my nephews I turn into this woman who rolls around on the floor, changing nappies and getting covered in poop,” she said.

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Minogue: 'My heart aches for flood victims'

Kylie Minogue has stated that her "heart aches" for flood victims in her home country of Australia.

The pop legend urged fans to donate to the government's crisis fund, which aims to help those affected by the fatal disaster in the states of Queensland and Victoria.

She wrote on Twitter: "My heart aches. Send some much needed support for the devastating Queensland floods. www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html."

The Australian floods have so far taken the lives of 31 citizens, while thousands more have been forced to flee their homes.

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Dannii: 'I was Kylie's fat, ugly sister'

Dannii Minogue has admitted that she is enjoying not being in her sister Kylie's shadow.

The X Factor judge told Marie Claire that she struggled to achieve success in the UK because of her sister's popularity.

"When I first came over, it was hard because it was Kyliemania," she confessed. "She was this cute little thing and I was the fat, ugly sister.

"Can you imagine for years being asked what it’s like to be Kylie's sister?"

She added: "I guess it's my turn now to enjoy what is going right."


Dannii Minogue 'ignored Kylie comparisons'

Dannii Minogue has said that the success of her sister Kylie's career never made her "jealous".

According to the Daily Mail, the X Factor judge and popstar reveals in her autobiography My Story that press comparisons between the two siblings did not affect the pair's relationship or the "love and support" that they gave each other.

Minogue wrote: "Ever since I arrived in the UK in 1991, the media have pitted us against one another, first favouring my supposed 'cooler, darker' image over Kylie's bubblegum sweetness, then turning on me with a deluge of unflattering comparisons.

"Never mind that Dannii has had ten Top 10 records - Kylie has had 20! Never mind that Dannii's album has gone gold - Kylie's has gone platinum! Less success was no success at all as far as my critics were concerned. As much as it broke my heart at times, it never made me any less proud and supportive of my sister, and I received the same love and support from her."

The 38-year-old also said that she never compared her own career to Kylie's, adding: "The truth is I never felt as if I was competing with my sister. Although I got very tired of the constant comparisons, it wasn't because I was jealous. I think all the Dannii-bashing headlines often hurt Kylie more than they hurt me."

My Story is published on September 30.

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Kylie responds to miming controversy

Kylie Minogue has responded to complaints about a mimed performance of her song 'Get Outta My Way' at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last Thursday.

The Australian pop icon performed alongside Jessica Simpson and Kanye West, the latter of whom was booed during his moment in the spotlight.

After fans began complaining about Minogue's mimed vocals on social networking sites, the popstar addressed her followers, saying: "Relax peeps, EVERYONE has to mime at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!!

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Kylie 'wanted cancer songs on album'

Kylie Minogue has admitted that she wishes her songs about breast cancer had been included on her recent album Aphrodite.

Speaking to X magazine, the singer revealed that 'No More Rain' and 'Stars' on her previous album X were about her experience fighting the disease.

Minogue said: "There were other songs that were way more personal, and I did sing those on tour. They were called 'Ruffle My Feathers' and 'Flower'."

Asked why these songs did not feature on her latest release, she explained: "You know, hindsight can be a terrible thing. I look back now and I wish I had pushed for those songs to make it on.

"The songs are chosen between myself and my record company - and it was terrifying for all of us. So whether they weren't good enough or whether they were too close to the bone...

"I still don't know why they weren't on there. Perhaps it was something my record company weren't comfortable with. But I know that I wrote them."

Minogue added: "For me it was really cathartic to get in the studio and at least write about that stuff. I got back into that album literally as soon as I wasn't on a schedule for treatment.

"But I hadn't processed how to publicly express myself at that time. My fans know I've expressed myself that way."

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Kylie Minogue 'buys £5m London home'

Kylie Minogue has reportedly bought a £5 million family home in London.

According to the News of the World, the singer put her Chelsea flat on the market after deciding it was time to settle down and bought the new house on the same street.

A source said: "Kylie has spoken about wanting to start a family and this purchase is all about her thinking about her future."

Minogue's boyfriend Andres Velencoso is also expected to move into the property. Features of the home are said to include five bedrooms and a grand chandelier.

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Kylie Minogue leaks video teaser

Kylie Minogue has leaked a preview of her new music video for single 'Get Outta My Way'.

The clip for the song - Minogue's second track lifted from her Aphrodite LP - was put on YouTube this afternoon.

The 15-second preview reveals the singer lying on a dancefloor surrounded by dancers with chairs stacked in the background, suggesting that the routine could be similar to her recent performance on America's Got Talent.

The promo was directed by Alexandliane, who previously shot videos for Cheryl Cole's 'Parachute', La Roux's 'I'm Not Your Toy' and The Ting Tings' 'That's Not My Name'.

No official premiere date for the video has been announced, but the clip asks fans to check Minogue's official website "soon".

'Get Outta My Way' is released September 27.

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Kylie Minogue's doubts over whether she'll have kids

New auntie Kylie Minogue has admitted she went gooey when she met her nephew for the first time.

But despite feeling clucky, she's not sure if starting a family is something which will happen for her.

Speaking on Australian morning show A Current Affair, Kylie recounted her first meeting with her little sister Dannii's new baby Ethan.

"Ahh it was just beautiful. He had just woken up, He was getting ready to have a bath. He’s just beautiful," she said.

She went on to air doubts about having her own kids, however.

"I do sometimes want children but I really don't know if that's going to happen for me. All I can say is we'll see."

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Kylie Minogue Half Naked

Kylie Minogue beamed as she took to the stage for her Glastonbury debut this past weekend, showing lots of skin and getting a very approving nod from critics everywhere.

The 42-year-old singer, who looks hotter than any 24 year old girl out there, wore a sexy see-through leotard and thigh high boots with disco ball-type mirrored detailing as she performed during the Scissor Sisters set.

This celebrity cougar has no limit when it comes to showing us how sexy she can be, and as you can see in this photo, she's not about to change that.

Kylie Minogue performed Any Which Way at Glastonbury with the Scissor Sisters' frontman Jake Shears, who co-wrote her new album Aphrodite.

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'I never dreamt of wedding'

Kylie Minogue has admitted that marriage rarely crossed her mind in her younger years.

Speaking to New, the 'All The Lovers' singer - who is engaged to Spanish model Andrés Velencoso - also conceded that she hasn't planned her wedding day for anytime soon.

She explained: "I was never one of those girls who fantasised about getting married. I can get very excited about a wedding, but I would probably just elope and do it really quietly.

"Well, it would be such a debacle trying to organise it. I can appreciate the public's desire for [me getting married], it's just that I don't know if it's gonna happen!"

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'Performing after cancer was hard'

Kylie Minogue has admitted that her return to making music was a "challenge" following her treatment for breast cancer.

The 42-year-old singer, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2005, told OK that she felt she had something to prove after her battle with the illness.

Minogue said: "There was the physical side of knowing your body’s been through a lot and dealing with those changes, but it was a real emotional challenge too.

"Performing again was what I had really longed for but I could definitely sense people were watching thinking, ‘Is she okay? Is she going to make it?'"

The All The Lovers star added that she "had to dig her heels in" to overcome personal and public doubt about her ability.

She said: "I’ve got a damn strong constitution. I’m like a little terrier, I will do it."

Minogue revealed her surprise this week at how she had decided to start touring so soon after her cancer treatment.

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Kylie Minogue Wet and Sexy

Not only does mistress of pop Kylie Minogue have her own perfume and know her way around a human pyramid, her sexy cover shoot for the latest issue of BlackBook proves she's got the wet look down pat, to boot.

Kylie's one month away from releasing her 11th studio album Aphrodite, and the 42-year-old Aussie singer sure knows how to titillate her fans.

Titled Mighty Aphrodite, photographed by Simon Emmett and styled by Christopher Campbell, the sexiest of the Minogue sisters is back with a vengeance and on the promotion trail.

Inside she's wearing Versace, Zimmerman, and Pucci and in the article, they refer to Madonna as the Wicked Witch of the West and Kylie as the Good Witch Glynda. Now that's some great score... not only is she being compared to The Diva, but she's actually come on top!

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My boyfriend is very funny

Kylie Minogue has revealed that she loves her boyfriend's sense of humour.

The 'All The Lovers' singer, who has been dating Spanish model Andres Velencoso since 2008, said that she is drawn to him because he is "not afraid" to have people laughing at him.

Minogue told Hello magazine: "You may think the most attractive thing about Andres is the way he looks, but to me it's the fact he's such a clown.

"He makes me laugh because he's not afraid to make a fool of himself. It's really endearing when a man is that confident about himself that he's happy to just goof around.

"On top of everything else, we are really good mates. We have so many things in common, from loving to dance around the house together, to going out to fancy places to eat. We both love a bit of luxury, but are just as happy to mess about."

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I may never get married

Kylie Minogue has revealed that she may "never" get married.

The Australian singer, who is currently dating Spanish model Andres Velencoso Segura, said that their relationship is going well.

Minogue told Elle magazine: "I'm in a very happy, romantic place and Andres is so level-headed and easygoing. It's enjoyable. He's a good socialiser - which is good for me, because I could easily do my work, which involves so many people, then go home and stay home. I'm so boring."

When asked about marriage, she added: "Who knows? It's not on the cards now. Maybe it's a path I'll never go down. All I know is you can do worse than expect the unexpected."

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Cancer battle was gruelling

Kylie Minogue has revealed that her breast cancer battle was "gruelling".

The 41-year-old singer, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2005, said that it changed her perspective on life.

She told Elle: "I do keep so much private - the public don't know the half of what.

"They know the story - I was ill, I went for treatment, I was better. But what that involved [was] so much more, I can't even go into it."

Meanwhile, the 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' star also claimed that she feels more able to cope with fame now.

"Some things have just clicked. It’s ridiculous that it’s taken that long," she said.

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Kylie Minogue strips for cancer campaign

Kylie Minogue shed her clothes to launch a breast cancer charity campaign—four years after beating the killer disease.

The 41-year-old singer was draped in just a silk sheet emblazoned with the logo of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2010 campaign.

The Aussie singing sensation wants to help raise 1 million pounds and awareness of the disease.

“It means so much to me to be part of this year’s campaign,” the Daily Express quoted Kylie as saying.

Shops, including Marks and Spencers and TopShop, will donate at least 30 per cent of the price of some clothes to the cause.

Actress Sienna Miller and model Claudia Schiffer also posed for photographer Mario Testino.

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Kylie Minogue blasts lesbian rumours

Singer Kylie Minogue has rubbished reports that have labelled her a closet lesbian.

The 41-year-old Aussie pop star, who is also an international gay icon, claims the interview that sparked the speculation "never happened".

Minogue took to Twitter to blast claims that she was a "sexual exhibitionist" who was "attracted to women", based on a story in Mad Mexico magazine.

"Re Recent 'News' ... OMG such a load of hype and nonsense ... misquotes and an interview that never HAPPENED!!! Grrrrr!!!," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as writing.

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