April 08, 2008

Australian singer Kylie Minogue told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week that doctors initially misdiagnosed her breast cancer. “Listen, this is an opportunity for me to say something that I have not said before,” Minogue said. “I was misdiagnosed initially. So, my message to all of you and everyone at home is: Because someone is in a white coat and using medical instruments, [it] doesn’t necessarily mean they are right.”

Earlier in the show, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton discussed with DeGeneres the importance of early detection of breast cancer, which Minogue said inspired her to say something.

Minogue did not give the date of the misdiagnosis, or say how long she waited before she received a second opinion.

“If you have any doubt, go back again,” Minogue told the audience.

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SMH Australia: April 2, 2008

Kylie Minogue dazzled in front of 20 million American TV viewers as she took centre stage on America’s version of Dancing with the Stars. The Australian pop star sang two songs in what was her first US TV performance in five years.

“Are you feeling good?” Minogue, wearing a platinum blonde bobbed wig, red sequined mini-dress and gold platform shoes, asked the studio audience before singing her ballad, All I See.

The gig on one of America’s highest-rating shows was perfect timing for Minogue who has struggled to dominate US charts as she has in Australia and Europe.

Her latest album X was released in American stores today.

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Kylie appears on the Today Show in the US

Celebrity contestants on the US Dancing with the Stars include Priscilla Presley, NFL star Jason Taylor and actors Shannon Elizabeth, Steve Guttenberg and deaf Oscar winner Marlee Matlin.

Minogue’s US publicity campaign continues over the next few days, with guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

While Minogue dazzled on Dancing with the Stars on America’s ABC TV network tonight, another Australian, Michael Johns sizzled on the grand daddy of US reality shows, American Idol, aired on Rupert Murdoch’s FOX network.

American Idol is the highest rating show in the US, with more than 30 million viewers each episode and Johns sang his way into the final nine contestants.

US bookmakers have him the third favourite to win the show.

“I think this is the best I’ve heard you sing,” American Idol’s toughest judge, Simon Cowell, told the 29-year-old after tonight’s performance.

The contestants were tutored this week by country music star Dolly Parton and Johns sang a rock version of her hit, It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right.

“I think I could write some great records for him so I’m hoping he does become a star,” Parton said.

The ninth contestant is eliminated tomorrow.

American Idol is being aired on Foxtel in Australia.

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Hellomagazine.com: 21 FEBRUARY 2008

The 8,000-strong audience at Wednesday night’s Brit music awards will no doubt still be savouring the final moments of the ceremony when living legend Sir Paul McCartney treated them to a 15-minute set featuring some of his greatest hits. The former Beatle had the Earls Court Arena audience on its feet and joining in a mass sing-song.

He was there to collect his first ever Brit award – for outstanding contribution to music – from Aussie singer Kylie Minogue.

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Sydney Morning Herald: February 21, 2008

Kylie Minogue has been named Best International Female Solo Artist at the annual Brit awards in London. “I’m all overcome. This is incredible,” the Australian pop princess told the crowd as she collected her award.

Minogue was presented with her award by Doctor Who star David Tennant, with whom she kissed in the Doctor Who Christmas special, Voyage of the Damned.

Above: Kylie wins award

Above: Kylie performs WOW!

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Above: Kylie wins award

The Press Association: 22-2-08

Britain’s stars have been getting ready for the Brits, the biggest night in the music calendar. Sir Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis and Mark Ronson are performing at the Earls Court event. Ex-Beatle Sir Paul, who will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, was rehearsing his set.

Above: Kylie performs WOW!

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The Sunday Telegraph, Australia: By Jonathon Moran
February 17, 2008

IS THE gorgeous Kylie Minogue so concerned about turning 40 she is using collagen, Botox and cosmetic surgery to keep her looks? Minogue, whose birthday is in May, appeared to have a fuller lips and tighter skin at the Elle Style Awards and Echo Music Prize. The Sunday Telegraph contacted Dr Kourosh Tavakoli to review the recent shots, compared with images of the singer five years ago.

He found Minogue’s face had “gone from a classic V-shape with high cheekbones to a more oval shape”.

“Kylie has lost a fair amount of fat from her upper face, in particular the cheek region, and she has now more fullness in her lower face area,” Dr Tavakoli said.

Kylie performs ‘In your arms’ @ Echo Awards in Germany

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