Pop diva Kylie Minogue has admitted to have been offended after Madame Tussauds unveiled a sculpture of the singer in a seductive pose.
London. Nov 24: Pop diva Kylie Minogue has admitted to have been offended after Madame Tussauds unveiled a sculpture of the singer in a seductive pose.
The controversial wax statue shows the singer on all fours with her famous rear in the air.
But Kylie insisted that she wouldn't have approved the racy pose if Madame Tussauds had consulted her.
"I did not approve that! I absolutely did not. I was absolutely mortified! I arrived back from somewhere, I was in the car with the papers and I was just... I felt so humiliated. Absolutely!" The Sun quoted her, as saying.
"I'm still offended by it. I really didn't think it was funny! And there was nothing we could do about it," she added.
Now the sexy wax work has been replaced with a more humble model, making the Aussie sensation the second person after The Queen to have four of her life-like statues.
Sunday, 25 November 2007
Celebrity Gossip: snippets
* Dannii Minogue has said the best thing about being Kylie Minogue’s little sister is the clothes. The X Factor judge, who is three years younger than her fashion icon sibling, revealed recently: “As kids, I used to get hand-me-downs. She’s still pretty good these days. She’ll find something that she knows I’ll like…”
* Superman Returns star Brandon Routh is set to marry long-term girlfriend Courtney Ford in Santa Barbara at the weekend. The nuptials are set to take place on Saturday at the mountain-side ranch of the film’s producer Jon Peter, with a guestlist including Brandon’s Superman co-stars Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey as well as Winona Ryder, Ashley Olsen and Mickey Rourke. According to the New York Post, airspace around the estate will be closed to allow the ceremony to be private.
* Superman Returns star Brandon Routh is set to marry long-term girlfriend Courtney Ford in Santa Barbara at the weekend. The nuptials are set to take place on Saturday at the mountain-side ranch of the film’s producer Jon Peter, with a guestlist including Brandon’s Superman co-stars Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey as well as Winona Ryder, Ashley Olsen and Mickey Rourke. According to the New York Post, airspace around the estate will be closed to allow the ceremony to be private.
Kylie's bum forever in bronze
POP diva Kylie Minogue has been immortalised in bronze in a statue to be unveiled at Melbourne's Docklands today.
The life-size likeness, complete with lace body stocking and red high-heels, will stand alongside fellow Aussie entertainment greats Graham Kennedy and John Farnham.
The unveiling comes on the eve of the release of her new album, X.
The statue is the work of Melbourne sculptor Peter Corlett, who said he was inspired by the Showgirl tour to create a figure that showcased the "ultimate Kylie".
The figure took three months to produce and, unlike many of his previous works, has splashes of colour.
Corlett liaised with Kylie's dress-makers to get her body measurements and then he found a cafe waitress, with the same measurements, to pose.
The life-size likeness, complete with lace body stocking and red high-heels, will stand alongside fellow Aussie entertainment greats Graham Kennedy and John Farnham.
The unveiling comes on the eve of the release of her new album, X.
The statue is the work of Melbourne sculptor Peter Corlett, who said he was inspired by the Showgirl tour to create a figure that showcased the "ultimate Kylie".
The figure took three months to produce and, unlike many of his previous works, has splashes of colour.
Corlett liaised with Kylie's dress-makers to get her body measurements and then he found a cafe waitress, with the same measurements, to pose.
Sexy divas Kylie Minogue and Joan Collins are best pals
Kylie Minogue and Joan Collins have become best pals after the latter filmed a cameo for the Kylie Show.
London, Nov 22: Kylie Minogue and Joan Collins have become best 'pals' after the latter filmed a cameo for the Kylie Show.
Ex 'Dynasty' star Joan revealed her friendship with the pop sensation at the launch of the Wonder Room at Selfridges in London.
"I had a great time filming my cameo for The Kylie show. She's great, we go back years," the Mirror quoted her, as saying.
She claimed that she and Kylie were both sexy divas and that's the reason for the recent camaraderie.
"Why do we get on well? Probably because we're both sexy divas," she said.
Kylie, 39, will be releasing her tenth music album on 26 Nov, 07.
London, Nov 22: Kylie Minogue and Joan Collins have become best 'pals' after the latter filmed a cameo for the Kylie Show.
Ex 'Dynasty' star Joan revealed her friendship with the pop sensation at the launch of the Wonder Room at Selfridges in London.
"I had a great time filming my cameo for The Kylie show. She's great, we go back years," the Mirror quoted her, as saying.
She claimed that she and Kylie were both sexy divas and that's the reason for the recent camaraderie.
"Why do we get on well? Probably because we're both sexy divas," she said.
Kylie, 39, will be releasing her tenth music album on 26 Nov, 07.
Cyber Kylie: Web Release For Latest Album
Kylie Minogue releases her latest album today as an exclusive download.
Her tenth studio album, called X, will be available through the Nokia Music Store ahead of its release in shops.
Fans can download the whole album for £8 or individual tracks for 80p.
It is the first time the singer has released her music digitally before it goes on sale on the High Street.
X gets general release on November 26.
The album features collaborations with Calvin Harris, Cathy Dennis and Guy Chambers.
The release will boost the profile of the recently launched Nokia Music Store, which lets customers download songs onto their desktop computer or certain mobile phone handsets, including the Nokia N95.
"Kylie's new album is one of the hottest releases this year - and you can expect plenty more exciting exclusives to come," Richard Sandford, Nokia regional manager, said.
Girls Aloud are also released their latest album, Tangled Up, exclusively through the online music store this week, following in the footsteps of The Killers and Andrea Bocelli.
Australian site NINEmsn also offered a Kylie exclusive, allowing fans to stream the album for free until it goes on sale in shops.
Her tenth studio album, called X, will be available through the Nokia Music Store ahead of its release in shops.
Fans can download the whole album for £8 or individual tracks for 80p.
It is the first time the singer has released her music digitally before it goes on sale on the High Street.
X gets general release on November 26.
The album features collaborations with Calvin Harris, Cathy Dennis and Guy Chambers.
The release will boost the profile of the recently launched Nokia Music Store, which lets customers download songs onto their desktop computer or certain mobile phone handsets, including the Nokia N95.
"Kylie's new album is one of the hottest releases this year - and you can expect plenty more exciting exclusives to come," Richard Sandford, Nokia regional manager, said.
Girls Aloud are also released their latest album, Tangled Up, exclusively through the online music store this week, following in the footsteps of The Killers and Andrea Bocelli.
Australian site NINEmsn also offered a Kylie exclusive, allowing fans to stream the album for free until it goes on sale in shops.
Kylie's new album to be streamed online
KYLIE Minogue fans can get a sneak preview of the pop princess's forthcoming album X when it is streamed online from today.
Four days before Minogue's tenth studio album hits stores, fans will be able to stream the 13 tracks for free on Nine MSN.
The album was recorded in London, Stockholm and Ibiza and features the first new Kylie material since the greatest hits compilation in 2004.
X includes collaborations with the likes of Richard “Biff” Stannard, The Freemasons, Calvin Harris, Greg Kurstin, Eg White, Guy Chambers and Cathy Dennis.
It will be available at music.ninemsn.com.au/kylieminogue for four days, until the album goes on sale on November 24.
Minogue's first single from the album, 2 Hearts, entered the Australian singles chart this week at No.1.
Four days before Minogue's tenth studio album hits stores, fans will be able to stream the 13 tracks for free on Nine MSN.
The album was recorded in London, Stockholm and Ibiza and features the first new Kylie material since the greatest hits compilation in 2004.
X includes collaborations with the likes of Richard “Biff” Stannard, The Freemasons, Calvin Harris, Greg Kurstin, Eg White, Guy Chambers and Cathy Dennis.
It will be available at music.ninemsn.com.au/kylieminogue for four days, until the album goes on sale on November 24.
Minogue's first single from the album, 2 Hearts, entered the Australian singles chart this week at No.1.
Kylie says she's enjoying singledom
Kylie Minogue says she has no plans to find a new boyfriend and start a family any time soon.
The Australian pop princess, who split from French actor Olivier Martinez after four years in February, has revealed she is enjoying her single status.
"I've been a serial monogamist for a long time," she told The Mail on Sunday's You magazine.
"I've not given myself the space just to be me, to not feel the pressure.
"People like to associate me with unlucky-in-love because they judge a relationship that ends as being unhappy rather than a success.
"You can be unhappy in a relationship for 20 years, but not get the kind of headlines people associate with me.
"I feel quite fulfilled. I've had good relationships. None of them has seen me into marriage or family."
Minogue, 39, rejected reports that she has considered adopting a baby and has had treatment to help her conceive.
"I'm not at that stage, and I might never have a 2.4 nuclear family - but I don't know that that makes me any less fulfilled or happy than anybody else.
"This is the only life I have. This is the one I know. I can't be in someone else's shoes."
Minogue said she had no plans to rekindle her relationship with Martinez, who she once described as her "rock" for helping her through her battle with breast cancer.
"That is not even something I've thought about," she said.
"Being a fatalist, I always felt that relationship runs for the duration that it's meant to run.
"We did have a lovely time though, we definitely did."
Minogue's new album, X, will be released later this month.
The Australian pop princess, who split from French actor Olivier Martinez after four years in February, has revealed she is enjoying her single status.
"I've been a serial monogamist for a long time," she told The Mail on Sunday's You magazine.
"I've not given myself the space just to be me, to not feel the pressure.
"People like to associate me with unlucky-in-love because they judge a relationship that ends as being unhappy rather than a success.
"You can be unhappy in a relationship for 20 years, but not get the kind of headlines people associate with me.
"I feel quite fulfilled. I've had good relationships. None of them has seen me into marriage or family."
Minogue, 39, rejected reports that she has considered adopting a baby and has had treatment to help her conceive.
"I'm not at that stage, and I might never have a 2.4 nuclear family - but I don't know that that makes me any less fulfilled or happy than anybody else.
"This is the only life I have. This is the one I know. I can't be in someone else's shoes."
Minogue said she had no plans to rekindle her relationship with Martinez, who she once described as her "rock" for helping her through her battle with breast cancer.
"That is not even something I've thought about," she said.
"Being a fatalist, I always felt that relationship runs for the duration that it's meant to run.
"We did have a lovely time though, we definitely did."
Minogue's new album, X, will be released later this month.
The verdict: Is Kylie's album any good?
Album title: X | Artist: Kylie Minogue
MADONNA once divulged disco secrets.
But on closer inspection, Madge's Confessions on a Dance Floor revealed a serial bandwagon-jumper hitching a ride on tired beats and dud songs.
By contrast, Kylie Minogue's new album, X, is a dance-floor confession with meaning.
It is an upbeat, celebratory work in which a comeback queen reflects on a hard-won return.
Minogue's triumph over breast cancer, it says on the album, causes her to reflect and reveal.
"I wanted the right to misbehave . . . the things I'd put aside for years," she sings on Cosmic, a part ballad, part to-do list.
Another song, No More Rain, has Kylie dreaming of a return to the stage: "Got a wave of love coming over me, a glitter drop, now I'm on my knees. The sound of your ringing in my ears. Got a second-hand chance, gonna do it again. Got rainbow colours and no more rain."
That sunny optimism is the beating heart of X.
Collaborators Calvin Harris, Biff Stannard, Cutfather and Joe, Bloodshy and Avant, Freemasons, Cathy Dennis, Guy Chambers and Karen Poole tweak Kylie to next-level grandeur across fields of electro, soul, house, glitch-pop and robot rock.
Kylie's dance-floor confession is about defiance, positivity, spontaneity, love, light and lust.
Harris co-writes two of the album's standouts, In My Arms and Heart Beat Rock. Futuristic production is showcased on Speakerphone, Wow and Nu-di-ty.
Clearly, the abundance of beats on X say Kylie is in the mood to dance.
But mostly, the former Impossible Princess now lives for every moment.
X marks that spot.
MADONNA once divulged disco secrets.
But on closer inspection, Madge's Confessions on a Dance Floor revealed a serial bandwagon-jumper hitching a ride on tired beats and dud songs.
By contrast, Kylie Minogue's new album, X, is a dance-floor confession with meaning.
It is an upbeat, celebratory work in which a comeback queen reflects on a hard-won return.
Minogue's triumph over breast cancer, it says on the album, causes her to reflect and reveal.
"I wanted the right to misbehave . . . the things I'd put aside for years," she sings on Cosmic, a part ballad, part to-do list.
Another song, No More Rain, has Kylie dreaming of a return to the stage: "Got a wave of love coming over me, a glitter drop, now I'm on my knees. The sound of your ringing in my ears. Got a second-hand chance, gonna do it again. Got rainbow colours and no more rain."
That sunny optimism is the beating heart of X.
Collaborators Calvin Harris, Biff Stannard, Cutfather and Joe, Bloodshy and Avant, Freemasons, Cathy Dennis, Guy Chambers and Karen Poole tweak Kylie to next-level grandeur across fields of electro, soul, house, glitch-pop and robot rock.
Kylie's dance-floor confession is about defiance, positivity, spontaneity, love, light and lust.
Harris co-writes two of the album's standouts, In My Arms and Heart Beat Rock. Futuristic production is showcased on Speakerphone, Wow and Nu-di-ty.
Clearly, the abundance of beats on X say Kylie is in the mood to dance.
But mostly, the former Impossible Princess now lives for every moment.
X marks that spot.
Kylie Minogue Body, Muscle 'Memory Of Cancer' Makes Her Worry
Australian singer Kylie Minogue is so scared of her cancer returning, she panics every time she falls ill.
The Spinning Around star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and is currently in remission. But each time she feels sick, she worries she has once again succumbed to the disease.
A chest infection forced her to abandon a gig last year (06) halfway through the performance, and Minogue feared she had failed to beat the illness.
She says, "I was terrified - it was a scary moment. And there have been moments since then. Your body and muscles have a memory of the way it was when you were sick, and there are definitely times when I float back to that place.
The Spinning Around star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and is currently in remission. But each time she feels sick, she worries she has once again succumbed to the disease.
A chest infection forced her to abandon a gig last year (06) halfway through the performance, and Minogue feared she had failed to beat the illness.
She says, "I was terrified - it was a scary moment. And there have been moments since then. Your body and muscles have a memory of the way it was when you were sick, and there are definitely times when I float back to that place.
Kylie Hails Sister Dannii as the Only Talented X Factor Judge
Pop singer KYLIE MINOGUE has praised sister DANNII for her role on British TV talent show THE X FACTOR, insisting she is the only member of the judging panel with any talent.
The Australian star is confident her sister will beat fellow judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne to become the winning mentor on the reality show.
She says, "She's so overqualified for the job really because she's been performing since she was about seven and she's the only one on that panel, they all have their talents but she's the only one there who knows what it's like to get up and perform, especially under pressure or you're not feeling well, or you're nervous.
"And she's opinionated, which is important when you're amongst that kind of company." (LR/WNWCYA/LJ) WENN - FOURTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 14 NOVEMBER 2007
The Australian star is confident her sister will beat fellow judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne to become the winning mentor on the reality show.
She says, "She's so overqualified for the job really because she's been performing since she was about seven and she's the only one on that panel, they all have their talents but she's the only one there who knows what it's like to get up and perform, especially under pressure or you're not feeling well, or you're nervous.
"And she's opinionated, which is important when you're amongst that kind of company." (LR/WNWCYA/LJ) WENN - FOURTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 14 NOVEMBER 2007
Cancer battle influenced Minogue's new CD
LONDON, Nov. 14 Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue says getting back into the recording studio after beating breast cancer was a cathartic experience.
Minogue discussed her illness as she co-presented the Jo Whiley show on BBC Radio 1 to promote her latest CD, "X."
"I think the anger came out as energy and I wanted to know that I could do what I had done before," Minogue said. "I kind of went nuts in the studio for a week, which was cathartic."
Describing herself as being like a "bat out of hell," she added, "I just wanted to record anything and everything."
The singer said the new album probably would have turned out differently had she not previously been sick.
"Now I know more than before that life isn't a straight road and it takes us on some unexpected turns and it's the experience that matters, and what you do with that," she said.
Minogue discussed her illness as she co-presented the Jo Whiley show on BBC Radio 1 to promote her latest CD, "X."
"I think the anger came out as energy and I wanted to know that I could do what I had done before," Minogue said. "I kind of went nuts in the studio for a week, which was cathartic."
Describing herself as being like a "bat out of hell," she added, "I just wanted to record anything and everything."
The singer said the new album probably would have turned out differently had she not previously been sick.
"Now I know more than before that life isn't a straight road and it takes us on some unexpected turns and it's the experience that matters, and what you do with that," she said.
Kylie Minogue Braves Constant Exhaustion In Post-Cancer Battle
Kylie Minogue says her breast cancer battle has left her constantly exhausted.
The Australian singer - who was diagnosed with the potentially killer disease in May 2005, and underwent gruelling chemotherapy treatment before being given the all clear in 2006 - has to be "reasonable" with the amount of work she takes on because her body can't cope with too hectic a schedule.
Kylie - whose new single '2 Hearts' is out this week followed by her latest album 'X' - said: "I'm feeling good. I mean, obviously there's a lot going on right now, and I kind of get home and fall onto the couch, but I have to be a little reasonable with myself.
"It can be a struggle, but that's my path at the moment and it just makes me all the more appreciative about being here, and doing a job I love, and getting all the support I have had and that I do have."
Kylie also revealed she never considered quitting pop music when she was battling cancer, because she doesn't know how to do anything else.
She added in an interview with Britain's BBC Radio 1: "You do hear stories about people who, after illness or any life changing event, decide to chuck in their job, and I found it really reassuring that this is what I do.
"Let's face it, I'm totally unqualified to do anything else, and in some respects I feel like I'm just starting to get into my stride with it. Then again, I could change my mind in a month or so, but I doubt it!"
The Australian singer - who was diagnosed with the potentially killer disease in May 2005, and underwent gruelling chemotherapy treatment before being given the all clear in 2006 - has to be "reasonable" with the amount of work she takes on because her body can't cope with too hectic a schedule.
Kylie - whose new single '2 Hearts' is out this week followed by her latest album 'X' - said: "I'm feeling good. I mean, obviously there's a lot going on right now, and I kind of get home and fall onto the couch, but I have to be a little reasonable with myself.
"It can be a struggle, but that's my path at the moment and it just makes me all the more appreciative about being here, and doing a job I love, and getting all the support I have had and that I do have."
Kylie also revealed she never considered quitting pop music when she was battling cancer, because she doesn't know how to do anything else.
She added in an interview with Britain's BBC Radio 1: "You do hear stories about people who, after illness or any life changing event, decide to chuck in their job, and I found it really reassuring that this is what I do.
"Let's face it, I'm totally unqualified to do anything else, and in some respects I feel like I'm just starting to get into my stride with it. Then again, I could change my mind in a month or so, but I doubt it!"
Kylie Minogue Lives In Constant Fear Of The Cancer Returning
Kylie Minogue was one of the lucky ones, having beat cancer and still able to return to normal living. But something has changed inside of her. She can’t shake the fear of the illness returning. Every time she gets sick, she thinks the worse. Last year she had to cancel some performances because she had a chest infection. Kylie’s immediate thought was the cancer had returned.
“I was terrified - it was a scary moment. And there have been moments since then. Your body and muscles have a memory of the way it was when you were sick and there are definitely times when I float back to that place. I had migraines a few weeks ago and I just went, ‘Yeesh - no, please.’”
You never read about this part of the disease. I know several people who have had cancer (some beat it and others did not) and none mentioned this lingering fear. It makes complete sense. Here she is performing on the French program, Star Academy.
“I was terrified - it was a scary moment. And there have been moments since then. Your body and muscles have a memory of the way it was when you were sick and there are definitely times when I float back to that place. I had migraines a few weeks ago and I just went, ‘Yeesh - no, please.’”
You never read about this part of the disease. I know several people who have had cancer (some beat it and others did not) and none mentioned this lingering fear. It makes complete sense. Here she is performing on the French program, Star Academy.
Doctor Who and Kylie back cancer awards
Children in Wiltshire fighting cancer are to receive a special charity award for their courage, backed by celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Doctor Who star David Tennant.
Cancer Research UK is launching its Little Star Awards and is inviting friends and relatives to nominate young cancer patients dear to them for special recognition in the run-up to Christmas.
The Little Star accolade is given to all children under17 who are nominated and have undergone cancer treatment in the last five years.
Unlike other children's awards, there is no judging panel because Cancer Research UK believes each and every child who confronts cancer is extra special.
Each recipient will receive a certificate signed by David Tennant, Kylie Minogue, footballer Ryan Giggs and other famous faces, a special Little Star trophy and a goody bag courtesy of Disney, HarperCollins books, Jetix children's TV and Orion Children's Books.
Cancer Research UK is the UK's largest single supporter of children's cancer research.
The charity helps fund the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group which organises and manages the treatment of virtually all children with cancer via a network of 21 paediatric centres throughout the UK.
The CCLG is one of the world's leading childhood cancer clinical trial groups and is dedicated to improving specialist care so that new ways of treating, curing and preventing the disease can be found.
Helen Johnstone, from Cancer Research UK said: "This is the fifth year that Cancer Research UK's Little Star awards have celebrated the nation's child cancer patients and survivors, recognising the unique challenges faced by young people diagnosed with cancer.
"Cancer is the most common cause of death from illness in children aged between one and 14. Each year, about 1,500 children in the UK are diagnosed with the disease, that is one in every 500.
"However, there is some good news. Thanks to research, more than seven out of 10 children with cancer are successfully treated and over 80 per cent of children survive the most common childhood leukaemia.
"Our awards celebrate this success while bringing a little festive cheer into the lives of families whose children are affected by the disease."
Other celebrities supporting Cancer Research UK's Little Star awards include boy band McFly and singer Lemar.
To nominate a Little Star simply email littlestar@cancer.org.uk, call 0113 231 9828 to request a nomination form, or visit the Cancer Research website (see the link below) The awards are open to all under-17s who have cancer or have been treated for the disease in the last five years.
Cancer Research UK is launching its Little Star Awards and is inviting friends and relatives to nominate young cancer patients dear to them for special recognition in the run-up to Christmas.
The Little Star accolade is given to all children under17 who are nominated and have undergone cancer treatment in the last five years.
Unlike other children's awards, there is no judging panel because Cancer Research UK believes each and every child who confronts cancer is extra special.
Each recipient will receive a certificate signed by David Tennant, Kylie Minogue, footballer Ryan Giggs and other famous faces, a special Little Star trophy and a goody bag courtesy of Disney, HarperCollins books, Jetix children's TV and Orion Children's Books.
Cancer Research UK is the UK's largest single supporter of children's cancer research.
The charity helps fund the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group which organises and manages the treatment of virtually all children with cancer via a network of 21 paediatric centres throughout the UK.
The CCLG is one of the world's leading childhood cancer clinical trial groups and is dedicated to improving specialist care so that new ways of treating, curing and preventing the disease can be found.
Helen Johnstone, from Cancer Research UK said: "This is the fifth year that Cancer Research UK's Little Star awards have celebrated the nation's child cancer patients and survivors, recognising the unique challenges faced by young people diagnosed with cancer.
"Cancer is the most common cause of death from illness in children aged between one and 14. Each year, about 1,500 children in the UK are diagnosed with the disease, that is one in every 500.
"However, there is some good news. Thanks to research, more than seven out of 10 children with cancer are successfully treated and over 80 per cent of children survive the most common childhood leukaemia.
"Our awards celebrate this success while bringing a little festive cheer into the lives of families whose children are affected by the disease."
Other celebrities supporting Cancer Research UK's Little Star awards include boy band McFly and singer Lemar.
To nominate a Little Star simply email littlestar@cancer.org.uk, call 0113 231 9828 to request a nomination form, or visit the Cancer Research website (see the link below) The awards are open to all under-17s who have cancer or have been treated for the disease in the last five years.
Kylie is new face of Tous jewellery
Pop star Kylie Minogue has been named as the new face of Spanish jewellery brand Tous.
The singer, who modeled a signature piece of Tous jewellery during the premiere of her documentary film "White Diamond" last month, has agreed to a three-year contract with the Barcelona-based brand.
She says, "I was immediately attracted to Tous. It's a fabulous brand, rich in heritage and I am excited to be a part of it all. The more I learn about the company and its history, the more I appreciate the Tous brand."
The campaign will be shot this month and Minogue will feature in the company's print, outdoor and online ads.
Rosa Tous, creative director of the family-owned firm, adds, "Kylie represents our values because she shows herself as a strong woman and she always sets the trends."
The singer, who modeled a signature piece of Tous jewellery during the premiere of her documentary film "White Diamond" last month, has agreed to a three-year contract with the Barcelona-based brand.
She says, "I was immediately attracted to Tous. It's a fabulous brand, rich in heritage and I am excited to be a part of it all. The more I learn about the company and its history, the more I appreciate the Tous brand."
The campaign will be shot this month and Minogue will feature in the company's print, outdoor and online ads.
Rosa Tous, creative director of the family-owned firm, adds, "Kylie represents our values because she shows herself as a strong woman and she always sets the trends."
Newsmaker: Kylie Minogue
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Show-biz troupers don't come sassier than Kylie Minogue. For Ms. Minogue "the show must go on" is not some empty entertainer's cliche.
Sashaying towards her 40th birthday the Australian pop princess has been resolutely proving this week that her life is about to fire up rather than settle down.
Given an award by the music industry, preparing for the release of a new album and launching a social networking site, Minogue has also been busy issuing denials to a story in UK newspaper The Daily Mail saying next year's proposed tour has been canceled because of health issues.
The Daily Mail reported on Monday that Minogue said: "The tour is not going to happen, it is far too soon. I can't do it next year. It kind of breaks my heart because that is what I'm in this business for.
"Not being able to go ahead with my plans is a real downer. Every woman has to face up to new priorities, near the top is health. I take my health very seriously but not obsessively. Everything is about pacing yourself."
The story sparked fears among fans that Minogue's cancer had reoccurred. But this week her management company denied the story saying the tour would go on.
In addition Minogue, 39, is set to release a new album "X" written in Melbourne while she was recovering from chemotherapy.
It has already received rapturous, slightly over-the-top reviews in Melbourne's Herald-Sun newspaper that says Minogue's illness has given her lyrics new depth. "Kylie Minogue's new album, 'X,' is a dancefloor confession with meaning," says the review.
"It is a marvelously upbeat, celebratory work in which a comeback queen acknowledges a hard-won return from the brink. Certainly, Minogue's triumph over breast cancer informs 'X,' causing her to reflect and reveal. 'I wanted the right to misbehave ... the things I'd put aside for years,' Minogue sings on "Cosmic," part ballad, part to-do list. 'It wasn't my choice to make the bed in which I lay,'' she contends over weeping strings.'"
Oh dear. Should popstars really "contend over weeping strings?" If anyone can -- it's Kylie.
While other popstars have gone off the rails and sunk into a mire of their own making (drink, drugs, fast food, prescription drugs) Minogue is the model of Protestant work ethic. Even her supposedly wild days with singer Michael Hutchence seemed to be all tease and no tickle. Instead Minogue's demons have not been of her own making: A series of wrong boyfriends (or "love rats" as they are known in the British tabloids) and being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.
This strong work ethic, loyal fans and constant reinvention of her image has kept her on top of the pop pile for 20 years -- a feat rewarded this week in London when she received the Music Industry Trust's Award.
She was hailed at the gala as "an icon of pop and style" who has continued to "reinvent, experiment and inspire."
The ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel featured video messages from celebrities paying tribute to Minogue.
Sting told her: "I have a great deal of respect for you as an artist -- and, like most men on the planet, I'm certainly not immune to your iconic beauty -- but more than this, you have become a symbol of courage and of grace under pressure."
Minogue is the first woman in the event's 16-year history to receive the award.
Previous holders include Sir George Martin and Sir Elton John. She is also the youngest. "I'm just trying to take in this moment. It's absolutely surreal. To be recognized in this way and to be the first woman to receive this honor makes me immensely proud," she said.
It's not just the awards she's scooping -- this week Minogue announced she's taking on social networking giants MySpace and Facebook by launching KylieConnect.
According to Wired Magazine, "it's an online social network where her fans can create their own profiles, post their own photos, blog entries, and friend lists -- just like any other social network, except that everything's at least tangentially about Kylie Minogue."
All this is at odds with her very modest ambition -- also published this week -- to simply "go feral." Yes the saucy, sequined singer wants to don a backpack and hit lice-infested hostels. "I would love to have a backpack and just go," she said in an interview with music magazine Q.
Sashaying towards her 40th birthday the Australian pop princess has been resolutely proving this week that her life is about to fire up rather than settle down.
Given an award by the music industry, preparing for the release of a new album and launching a social networking site, Minogue has also been busy issuing denials to a story in UK newspaper The Daily Mail saying next year's proposed tour has been canceled because of health issues.
The Daily Mail reported on Monday that Minogue said: "The tour is not going to happen, it is far too soon. I can't do it next year. It kind of breaks my heart because that is what I'm in this business for.
"Not being able to go ahead with my plans is a real downer. Every woman has to face up to new priorities, near the top is health. I take my health very seriously but not obsessively. Everything is about pacing yourself."
The story sparked fears among fans that Minogue's cancer had reoccurred. But this week her management company denied the story saying the tour would go on.
In addition Minogue, 39, is set to release a new album "X" written in Melbourne while she was recovering from chemotherapy.
It has already received rapturous, slightly over-the-top reviews in Melbourne's Herald-Sun newspaper that says Minogue's illness has given her lyrics new depth. "Kylie Minogue's new album, 'X,' is a dancefloor confession with meaning," says the review.
"It is a marvelously upbeat, celebratory work in which a comeback queen acknowledges a hard-won return from the brink. Certainly, Minogue's triumph over breast cancer informs 'X,' causing her to reflect and reveal. 'I wanted the right to misbehave ... the things I'd put aside for years,' Minogue sings on "Cosmic," part ballad, part to-do list. 'It wasn't my choice to make the bed in which I lay,'' she contends over weeping strings.'"
Oh dear. Should popstars really "contend over weeping strings?" If anyone can -- it's Kylie.
While other popstars have gone off the rails and sunk into a mire of their own making (drink, drugs, fast food, prescription drugs) Minogue is the model of Protestant work ethic. Even her supposedly wild days with singer Michael Hutchence seemed to be all tease and no tickle. Instead Minogue's demons have not been of her own making: A series of wrong boyfriends (or "love rats" as they are known in the British tabloids) and being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.
This strong work ethic, loyal fans and constant reinvention of her image has kept her on top of the pop pile for 20 years -- a feat rewarded this week in London when she received the Music Industry Trust's Award.
She was hailed at the gala as "an icon of pop and style" who has continued to "reinvent, experiment and inspire."
The ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel featured video messages from celebrities paying tribute to Minogue.
Sting told her: "I have a great deal of respect for you as an artist -- and, like most men on the planet, I'm certainly not immune to your iconic beauty -- but more than this, you have become a symbol of courage and of grace under pressure."
Minogue is the first woman in the event's 16-year history to receive the award.
Previous holders include Sir George Martin and Sir Elton John. She is also the youngest. "I'm just trying to take in this moment. It's absolutely surreal. To be recognized in this way and to be the first woman to receive this honor makes me immensely proud," she said.
It's not just the awards she's scooping -- this week Minogue announced she's taking on social networking giants MySpace and Facebook by launching KylieConnect.
According to Wired Magazine, "it's an online social network where her fans can create their own profiles, post their own photos, blog entries, and friend lists -- just like any other social network, except that everything's at least tangentially about Kylie Minogue."
All this is at odds with her very modest ambition -- also published this week -- to simply "go feral." Yes the saucy, sequined singer wants to don a backpack and hit lice-infested hostels. "I would love to have a backpack and just go," she said in an interview with music magazine Q.
Kylie, Jason reunited for TV special
KYLIE Minogue has been reunited with former Neighbours co-star and one-time real-life love interest Jason Donovan tonight for a one-hour television special, called The Kylie Show.
The program on Britain's ITV1 tonight featured comedy sketches in the form of spoof backstage glimpses of the Australian pop star throwing diva tantrums, betting on the horses and having a cat fight with sister Dannii.
It also included highly stylised performances of past hits and new tracks from Minogue's 10th studio album, called X, which is her first since recovering from breast cancer last year and due for release later this month.
Minogue, 39, opened the show with her hit Can't Get You Out Of My Head in front of a studio audience.
"I'm so pleased to be doing this ... When I was offered a show of my own, what could a girl say?" Minogue told viewers before offering a sneak peak behind the scenes, including the studio corridor, where she bumps into Donovan.
At first, he fails to recognise her and offers his autograph while she reminds him of their past.
"I was your co-star on Neighbours, there was a big wedding and everything and, more to the point, we actually dated for a few years," she says as the penny finally drops for Donovan.
The pair did not reprise their 1988 duet Especially For You, although he did dedicate his autograph with the title.
Other backstage sequences included a peek into Minogue's dressing room, with the star smashing up the camera when she is embarrassed by the discovery of a prosthetic posterior among her costumes.
Dannii Minogue's fellow judge on British TV singing competition X Factor, Simon Cowell, arrives in the dressing room in time to break up the siblings' scuffle, but is punched by Kylie when he "mistakes" her for Dannii's mother.
Minogue also performed the first single from the new album, 2 Hearts, and gave a stunning performance of another new song in a flame-haired wig and mirrored leotard aboard a mechanical bull surrounded by scantily clad dancers.
She closed the show with backing from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The program on Britain's ITV1 tonight featured comedy sketches in the form of spoof backstage glimpses of the Australian pop star throwing diva tantrums, betting on the horses and having a cat fight with sister Dannii.
It also included highly stylised performances of past hits and new tracks from Minogue's 10th studio album, called X, which is her first since recovering from breast cancer last year and due for release later this month.
Minogue, 39, opened the show with her hit Can't Get You Out Of My Head in front of a studio audience.
"I'm so pleased to be doing this ... When I was offered a show of my own, what could a girl say?" Minogue told viewers before offering a sneak peak behind the scenes, including the studio corridor, where she bumps into Donovan.
At first, he fails to recognise her and offers his autograph while she reminds him of their past.
"I was your co-star on Neighbours, there was a big wedding and everything and, more to the point, we actually dated for a few years," she says as the penny finally drops for Donovan.
The pair did not reprise their 1988 duet Especially For You, although he did dedicate his autograph with the title.
Other backstage sequences included a peek into Minogue's dressing room, with the star smashing up the camera when she is embarrassed by the discovery of a prosthetic posterior among her costumes.
Dannii Minogue's fellow judge on British TV singing competition X Factor, Simon Cowell, arrives in the dressing room in time to break up the siblings' scuffle, but is punched by Kylie when he "mistakes" her for Dannii's mother.
Minogue also performed the first single from the new album, 2 Hearts, and gave a stunning performance of another new song in a flame-haired wig and mirrored leotard aboard a mechanical bull surrounded by scantily clad dancers.
She closed the show with backing from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kylie becomes new face of Spanish jewellery brand Tous
Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue is the new face of Spanish jewellery brand Tous.
Washington, Nov 9 : Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue is the new face of Spanish jewellery brand ' Tous'.
The 39-year singer, who modelled a signature piece of Tous jewellery during her documentary film White Diamond's premiere, has established a contract with the Barcelona-based brand.
"I was immediately attracted to Tous. It's a fabulous brand, rich in heritage and I am excited to be a part of it all. The more I learn about the company and its history, the more I appreciate the Tous brand," Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.
Minogue will feature in the company's print, outdoor and online ads, which will be shot this month only.
Rosa Tous, creative director of the family-owned firm, said that Minogue shows herself as a strong woman and so matches the jewellery line's values.
"Kylie represents our values because she shows herself as a strong woman and she always sets the trends," Rosa said.
Washington, Nov 9 : Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue is the new face of Spanish jewellery brand ' Tous'.
The 39-year singer, who modelled a signature piece of Tous jewellery during her documentary film White Diamond's premiere, has established a contract with the Barcelona-based brand.
"I was immediately attracted to Tous. It's a fabulous brand, rich in heritage and I am excited to be a part of it all. The more I learn about the company and its history, the more I appreciate the Tous brand," Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.
Minogue will feature in the company's print, outdoor and online ads, which will be shot this month only.
Rosa Tous, creative director of the family-owned firm, said that Minogue shows herself as a strong woman and so matches the jewellery line's values.
"Kylie represents our values because she shows herself as a strong woman and she always sets the trends," Rosa said.
Neighbours Kylie and Jason reunited Former lovers Kylie Minogue and...
Former lovers Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are being reunited on the small screen.
The ex-Neighbours heartthrobs will perform a sketch together for The Kylie Show on ITV1. TV viewers will see Donovan send himself up and pretend not to know who the pop princess he once dated is.
Their appearance together takes place 20 years after their on-screen Neighbours wedding was one of TV's biggest events.
The marriage of tomboy mechanic Charlene Mitchell and boy-next-door Sco
tt Robinson was broadcast in Australia in 1987 and a year later in the UK.
But Minogue left Donovan devastated when she ended the relationship in 1990 and began her affair with INXS star Michael Hutchence.
Minogue went on to become a huge star, shedding her squeaky clean image, while Donovan's pop and musical career collapsed and he turned to drugs.
Donovan, 39, now a father-of-two, made a comeback after appearing in last year's series of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
In Saturday night's ITV show, Donovan thinks Minogue is a fan who wants his autograph.
He signs her script before Minogue, 39, reminds him of their Neighbours history and that they dated for years in real life.
The Kylie Show, in which Minogue also performs on a bucking bronco, is broadcast at 9.35pm on Saturday night on ITV1.
The ex-Neighbours heartthrobs will perform a sketch together for The Kylie Show on ITV1. TV viewers will see Donovan send himself up and pretend not to know who the pop princess he once dated is.
Their appearance together takes place 20 years after their on-screen Neighbours wedding was one of TV's biggest events.
The marriage of tomboy mechanic Charlene Mitchell and boy-next-door Sco
tt Robinson was broadcast in Australia in 1987 and a year later in the UK.
But Minogue left Donovan devastated when she ended the relationship in 1990 and began her affair with INXS star Michael Hutchence.
Minogue went on to become a huge star, shedding her squeaky clean image, while Donovan's pop and musical career collapsed and he turned to drugs.
Donovan, 39, now a father-of-two, made a comeback after appearing in last year's series of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
In Saturday night's ITV show, Donovan thinks Minogue is a fan who wants his autograph.
He signs her script before Minogue, 39, reminds him of their Neighbours history and that they dated for years in real life.
The Kylie Show, in which Minogue also performs on a bucking bronco, is broadcast at 9.35pm on Saturday night on ITV1.
Kylie Minogue Named Penguin Ambassador
Pop star Kylie Minogue has been named an ambassador for penguins in her native Australian.
The singer has been recruited to support the birds at Phillip Island Nature Park, a wildlife haven in the southern state of Victoria.
She says, "One of my fondest memories is our family's trips to Phillip Island. It was our regular holiday destination and we always visited the penguins.
"I'm thrilled the area and welfare of the little penguins has been preserved, and I hope they will find a place in the hearts of the many tourists who visit each year." (c) WENN
Keith Urban Rules Out Collaboration With Nicole Kidman
Country singer Keith Urban has ruled out any talk of a duet with his actress wife Nicole Kidman - because the star couple have a pact to stay out of one another's careers.
Kidman has previously demonstrated her vocal talent in musical Moulin Rouge! and collaborated with British pop star Robbie Williams for the hit single Somethin' Stupid in 2001.
But Urban - who dedicated his Best Country Album gong at the 2007 Australian Recording Industry Association (aria) Awards on Sunday (28Oct07) to his beloved wife - insists he has no desire to mix business with pleasure anytime soon.
He says, "(The album) would not exist without my wife, she was the inspiration for it. She is very prevalent in most of the songs.
The singer has been recruited to support the birds at Phillip Island Nature Park, a wildlife haven in the southern state of Victoria.
She says, "One of my fondest memories is our family's trips to Phillip Island. It was our regular holiday destination and we always visited the penguins.
"I'm thrilled the area and welfare of the little penguins has been preserved, and I hope they will find a place in the hearts of the many tourists who visit each year." (c) WENN
Keith Urban Rules Out Collaboration With Nicole Kidman
Country singer Keith Urban has ruled out any talk of a duet with his actress wife Nicole Kidman - because the star couple have a pact to stay out of one another's careers.
Kidman has previously demonstrated her vocal talent in musical Moulin Rouge! and collaborated with British pop star Robbie Williams for the hit single Somethin' Stupid in 2001.
But Urban - who dedicated his Best Country Album gong at the 2007 Australian Recording Industry Association (aria) Awards on Sunday (28Oct07) to his beloved wife - insists he has no desire to mix business with pleasure anytime soon.
He says, "(The album) would not exist without my wife, she was the inspiration for it. She is very prevalent in most of the songs.
Kylie performs on a bucking bronco
Kylie Minogue is set to send her fans wild by performing on a bucking bronco.
Wearing a conical basque and fishnet tights, Minogue rides the leather bronco to perform a new song, Sensitized, on an ITV special.
The scantily-clad Crazy Horse Girls have been flown in from Paris to dance around the pint-sized star on a specially-built cabaret set.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will also perform with the Australian pop princess on the ITV1 show, broadcast on Saturday night.
Creative director William Baker has worked alongside Minogue, 39, for The Kylie Show, which is being recorded this week.
Programme bosses are promising a "truly lavish and spectacular show".
Minogue said: "Working with ITV on this special has been an incredibly exciting experience.
"My creative team and I are preparing a fabulous evening with a mixture of old songs, new songs and lots of surprises thrown into the mix as well."
The Kylie show is broadcast at 9.35pm on Saturday night.
Wearing a conical basque and fishnet tights, Minogue rides the leather bronco to perform a new song, Sensitized, on an ITV special.
The scantily-clad Crazy Horse Girls have been flown in from Paris to dance around the pint-sized star on a specially-built cabaret set.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will also perform with the Australian pop princess on the ITV1 show, broadcast on Saturday night.
Creative director William Baker has worked alongside Minogue, 39, for The Kylie Show, which is being recorded this week.
Programme bosses are promising a "truly lavish and spectacular show".
Minogue said: "Working with ITV on this special has been an incredibly exciting experience.
"My creative team and I are preparing a fabulous evening with a mixture of old songs, new songs and lots of surprises thrown into the mix as well."
The Kylie show is broadcast at 9.35pm on Saturday night.
Kylie Minogue cuts out middlemen
Reuters reports that Kylie Minogue has launched a mobile social networking site for her latest single, "2 Hearts." This ground breaking move by Kylie cuts out traditional midea outlets as ‘middlemen’ between Kylie and her fans.
The new site, www.KylieKonnect.com, lets fans register their mobile phones, blog, communicate with other users and upload images and video.
The Reuters article said the company behind KylieKonnect believes the new site is a more mobile and flexible model than social network sites like MySpace and Facebook – social media tools used by other music artists.
Why is this of interest to newsagents? The move by Kyile Minogue is further evidence of significant disruption to the traditional media on which our businesses rely. We can’t block our ears and wait for this to go away.
The new site, www.KylieKonnect.com, lets fans register their mobile phones, blog, communicate with other users and upload images and video.
The Reuters article said the company behind KylieKonnect believes the new site is a more mobile and flexible model than social network sites like MySpace and Facebook – social media tools used by other music artists.
Why is this of interest to newsagents? The move by Kyile Minogue is further evidence of significant disruption to the traditional media on which our businesses rely. We can’t block our ears and wait for this to go away.
Minogue launches networking site
Singer Kylie Minogue has launched her own social networking website for her fans to communicate with each other.
The KylieKonnect website enables fans to create personal profiles and upload images, as well as "keep up to date with all the very latest on Kylie".
The KylieKonnect website enables fans to create personal profiles and upload images, as well as "keep up to date with all the very latest on Kylie".
Kylie to Launch Her Own Version of Myspace
Australian pop star KYLIE MINOGUE is taking on MySpace and launching her own social networking website.
The pioneering singer, 39, wants her millions of fans around the world to chat to each other using their own profiles on her own separate network KylieKonnect.com.
Users of the new site will be able to contact the star via her own profile, as well as read her blog, look at photos of her, watch exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage and download her songs.
The website is expected to launch this week (begs05Nov07) following the online release of her new single, 2 Hearts.
A source close to the project told British newspaper the News of the World, "This is a very big move for Kylie, as no other pop star has ever tried anything like this before. It will make her an instant entrepreneur - and shows the way the music industry is heading."
The pioneering singer, 39, wants her millions of fans around the world to chat to each other using their own profiles on her own separate network KylieKonnect.com.
Users of the new site will be able to contact the star via her own profile, as well as read her blog, look at photos of her, watch exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage and download her songs.
The website is expected to launch this week (begs05Nov07) following the online release of her new single, 2 Hearts.
A source close to the project told British newspaper the News of the World, "This is a very big move for Kylie, as no other pop star has ever tried anything like this before. It will make her an instant entrepreneur - and shows the way the music industry is heading."
Kylie Minogue / AFP photo
AFTER conquering the pop world, Kylie Minogue is now taking on MySpace and Facebook by launching her own social networking website.
Minogue is expected to launch her new website - www.KylieKonnect.com - this week so that her millions of fans around the world can chat to each other and even the star herself online.
The social networking site is believed to be the first of its kind created by a pop star.
The News of the World reported that Minogue fans will be able to see the star's own blog as well as sexy pictures of her and watch exclusive behind-the-scenes videos.
"This is a very big move for Kylie, as no other pop star has ever tried anything like this before," an unnamed source told the newspaper.
"It will make her an instant internet entrepreneur and shows the way the music industry is heading.
"It is a bold step for her to take. But it shows she is serious about becoming more than just a pop star and taking control of the business side."
A message on the site today said fans would be able to blog and upload pictures from their mobile phones so they can go to a concert and upload pictures of Minogue live on stage to show their friends what they are missing.
"In the next couple of weeks this site will officially launch and provide you with access to exclusive Kylie content and unique opportunities to meet other fans," the website says.
Details of the new website comes as Minogue prepares to launch her long-awaited 10th studio album, X, this month.
"Kylie will be 40 in a few months but she has no plans to quit music," the source told the newspaper.
"This is all about trying different things.
"She's very proud of being the first singer to create a social networking brand."
Minogue is expected to launch her new website - www.KylieKonnect.com - this week so that her millions of fans around the world can chat to each other and even the star herself online.
The social networking site is believed to be the first of its kind created by a pop star.
The News of the World reported that Minogue fans will be able to see the star's own blog as well as sexy pictures of her and watch exclusive behind-the-scenes videos.
"This is a very big move for Kylie, as no other pop star has ever tried anything like this before," an unnamed source told the newspaper.
"It will make her an instant internet entrepreneur and shows the way the music industry is heading.
"It is a bold step for her to take. But it shows she is serious about becoming more than just a pop star and taking control of the business side."
A message on the site today said fans would be able to blog and upload pictures from their mobile phones so they can go to a concert and upload pictures of Minogue live on stage to show their friends what they are missing.
"In the next couple of weeks this site will officially launch and provide you with access to exclusive Kylie content and unique opportunities to meet other fans," the website says.
Details of the new website comes as Minogue prepares to launch her long-awaited 10th studio album, X, this month.
"Kylie will be 40 in a few months but she has no plans to quit music," the source told the newspaper.
"This is all about trying different things.
"She's very proud of being the first singer to create a social networking brand."
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