Celebs: Palm Hotel opening Nov 21, 2008
Australian singer Kylie Minogue arrives on the red carpet of the Atlantis resort, in Dubai Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. A cast of A list celebrities graced the red carpet for the opening of the Palm Jumeirah on the Atlantis resort. (Florida Today)
Dublin 2.0: Ireland's capital goes modern Nov 19, 2008
I had my first truly genuine Guinness recently - served by a young Polish waiter with spiky hair as I sat on a red leather sofa and Kylie Minogue thumped on the sound system. My wife ordered what seemed to be a far more popular drink in this of-the-moment cocktail lounge: a mojito. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Kylie to host Brits Nov 18, 2008
Australian singer Kylie Minogue is set to host the Brit Awards next year. Minogue, who has won three of the prestigious British music industry awards herself, will join UK comedy duo Matt Horne and James Corden in anchoring the gala celebration at London's Earls Court on February 18, UK newspapers have reported. (WA today)
Armstrong awaiting meeting with Tour organisers Nov 17, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. November 17, 2008 - 12:43PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shinn express is westward bound Nov 17, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. In full view Blake Shinn returns victorious aboard Bank Robber earlier this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jill the tripper eludes her captors Nov 17, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. a photo of Michele Kiesewetter, a police officer killed by "the woman without a face"; is carried during a memorial by her former colleagues. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Peter Roebuck Provided Andrew Symonds is in the right frame of mind, he must play in the Brisbane Test. Read more Nov 17, 2008
Australian singer Kylie Minogue is set to host the Brit Awards next year. Noise pollution Psychedelic Free Folk Funk Voodoo Music. (The Age, Australia)
Rees saves top jobs to avoid ructions Nov 17, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Andrew Clennell State Political EditorNovember 18, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Move to end 'highway abuse' of children Nov 17, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Malcolm BrownNovember 18, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Locked-out woman found dead with legs out window Nov 17, 2008
Arjun RamachandranNovember 17, 2008 - 12:15PM. An elderly woman found dead trying to climb through a window after apparently locking herself out of her house needed her neighbours' help for even the "smallest of things", a neighbour says. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Second poll likely to choose president Nov 17, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Past not so rosy for Mr Perfect Nov 15, 2008
Donovan, who turned 40 this year, said he still enjoyed greater anonymity in London than in Australia, as witnessed in the attention given to the release last year of his autobiography and, more specifically, a chapter detailing his relationship with Kylie Minogue. "I didn't write a biography to tell a tale about my relationship with Kylie Minogue . . . my currency in this country goes beyond that," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* Brand name Nov 12, 2008
Which is pretty much what happened last week, as well as at XFM radio station (for reading out porn), during a Steve Coogan film (for using prostitutes) and at MTV (for turning up the day after 9/11 dressed as Osama bin Laden and introducing his heroin dealer to Kylie Minogue). Still, hes on a real work mission at the moment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A dream move for Kylie's guru Nov 7, 2008
His dance background is broad as he has studied classical ballet, worked on routines for pop artists, including Kylie Minogue, and has choreographed for leading contemporary dance companies. The SDC dancers, leaderless for so long, will welcome the end of uncertainty, as will Noel Staunton, who became executive director of the company just before Liedtke's death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Abba dabba do Nov 7, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald Entertainment: Australian and International Entertainment news: gossip and celebrities, fashion, movies, good living, restaurants, arts, TV and radio, music, books Skip directly to. Dan KaufmanNovember 7, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
In Pictures: Stars arrive Nov 7, 2008
He said the band's costumes were created by the designer who dresses Kylie Minogue and the Scissor Sisters. Notorious gossip blogger Perez Hilton conducted red carpet interviews for MTV. He is seen here speaking to Leona Lewis, who is nominated for act of the year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
On Doc's orders Nov 6, 2008
(Neeson claims he even saw Kylie Minogue screeching "No way, get f---ed, f--- off" at one of his concerts. It's this "energy" of fans, he says, that brought the band back together. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kylie's bad luck continues on tour Nov 6, 2008
Kylie Minogue is currently on tour in South America ... Then Kylie Minogue's flight crew accidentally landed her in the wrong place in Venezuela ... "We have always taken security very seriously for artists such as Lenny Kravitz, the world's best footballers, and even the King of Spain. For Kylie Minogue it will be no different," Argentinian event organiser Marisol Koren of Fenix Entertainment Group said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Carla is 'Coolest person of the year' Nov 6, 2008
Kylie Minogue, Sir Cliff Richard, Paul McCartney, and Jay-Z, Estelle also made the list. Text. (India Times, India)
Record mogul tastes award glory Nov 5, 2008
The Music Industry Trust Award went to Kylie Minogue last year, and previous recipients have included Beatles producer Sir George Martin, promoter Harvey Goldsmith and Sir Elton John. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
I'm funny, I am, insists Kylie Nov 4, 2008
Pop princess Kylie Minogue wants to branch out into comedy acting. The pint-sized singer, who first found fame starring in the TV soap Neighbours before launching a successful pop career, said she would love to land a comedy role. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Kylie shrugs off hiccup on opening Latin American night Nov 3, 2008
Not even the theft of laptops, cameras and passports could dampen the opening night of Kylie Minogue's Latin American X tour, which kicked off in spectacular fashion in Colombia. The Australian singer along with 25 dancers and a stunning light show took over the enormous stage at a theme park on Bogota's outskirts last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kylie Minogue's staff robbed before concert Nov 2, 2008
Kylie Minogue's staff robbed before concert. Kylie Minogue performs in Belfast during her X 2008 tour ... Five suitcases belonging to the staff of Australian pop singer and songwriter Kylie Minogue were stolen ahead of a concert in the Colombian capital, Bogota. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Nat of all trades Nov 2, 2008
" 1000 Stars has been a long time coming. Between other commitments, Bassingthwaighte travelled from London to Norway to the US to work with some of the biggest names in pop, including Paul Barry (Cher, Tina Turner), Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue), Jimmy Harry (Pink, Britney Spears) and rising Norwegian star Ina Wroldsen ("you can quote me on this -- she is going to be the biggest writer in the world in the next couple of years"). The first single, the up-tempo electro-pop Alive, to be released... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Kylie stuns locals by decision to perform in Colombia Nov 1, 2008
She is huge in Britain and Australia, adored in Europe, and now Kylie Minogue has a new legion of fans as she prepares to perform in Colombia. Despite the country's reputation for drug barons, kidnappings and bombings, the pop princess has stunned local event promoters and fans by deciding to perform in Bogota on Saturday night (local time, Sunday afternoon AEDT). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Free Sammy: Captive shark inspires unlikely uprising Nov 1, 2008
The hotel is prepping for a grand opening bash Nov. 20 featuring a performance by pop star Kylie Minogue. Rumoured star attendees include David and Victoria Beckham. (Globe and Mail)
Killers' Brandon Flowers Stands Behind 'Human' Chorus, Feathery Jacket Nov 1, 2008
She's an English woman, and she's a very kind of eccentric woman," Flowers said. "She's done clothes for everyone from Kylie Minogue to the Scissor Sisters and this one too. There's no fur in it. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Festival fears Oct 29, 2008
" Competitive pricing Responding to all your customers needs has always been important, says Peter Elliot, managing director of Primary Talent which books artists for festivals and counts Kylie Minogue and Oasis among the acts on its books. Medium and small festivals don't really make any money, if they're in profit at all, Rob da Bank And while there remains an "increasing appetite" amongst people to attend festivals he says it is unrealistic not to consider that festival goers would be facing... (BBC News -- Business)
Kylie Minogue may return to silver screen Oct 28, 2008
Pop princess and sometime actress Kylie Minogue may return to the screen with reports a British director is going to write her into a script. John Maybury, who recently directed Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller in The Edge of Love, is working on a new screenplay and is desperate to include Minogue. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Screen beckons - but not with Kathy Oct 28, 2008
COULD Kylie Minogue make a return to the silver screen. The British filmmaker John Maybury apparently thinks so. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Doctor Who festive teaser planned Oct 26, 2008
Last year's edition - featuring singer Kylie Minogue - was seen by 13. 3m people. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Losses at EMI widen to 750m after music division's 'poor performance' Oct 25, 2008
The accounts showed earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell 5% on the previous year to 164m, a decline blamed on the underperformance of EMI Music, the recorded music division that is home to Coldplay, Gorillaz and Kylie Minogue. In a letter to shareholders, Lord Birt, Maltby chairman and former BBC director general, said the loss had been caused by "operational poor performance" combined with a revaluation of the company's balance sheet. (guardian.co.uk)
Growing old gracefully Oct 23, 2008
For someone who started out as an icon/idol/aspirational role model for millions of girls who don't look like Kylie Minogue, she was the epitome of style, originality and hard work. Now she has ventured into copycat land: she's trying to stay young to look like everyone else, she is relentlessly reinventing herself which is bordering on neurotic, and she really isn't a great representative for Kabbalah considering recent antics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pop! goes the concert Oct 21, 2008
Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Kylie Minogue and Def Leppard are also booked to play in the coming months. Michael Chugg, a veteran of the Australian music scene, said 90 per cent of deals were done in US dollars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Facing the music Oct 21, 2008
And as well as gigs, it was the home of G-A-Y club nights for more than 15 years which attracted the likes of Madonna, Girls Aloud and Kylie Minogue. Main venue. (BBC News -- UK)
Nick Cave to present Turner Prize Oct 18, 2008
Nick Cave has recorded with Kylie Minogue and PJ Harvey ... His biggest hit to date is 1995's Where The Wild Roses Grow, a duet with Kylie Minogue. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Talking heads Oct 12, 2008
I remember, for instance, interviewing the Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue for a glossy magazine. The editors wanted Minogue to grace the cover. (Boston Globe)
Lucas and the great Clone scam Oct 12, 2008
Kylie Minogue was upset she was not able to attend the Breakthrough Breast Cancer event. 2005-2008 Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved. (Daily News & Analysis)
Popstar Kylie Minogue | Bagged Two Awards | BT Digital Awards ... Oct 4, 2008
Kylie Minogue bags two BTDM Awards ... London (ANI): Popstar Kylie Minogue has bagged two awards at the BT Digital awards function held at the Roundhouse in London. (Oneindia)
Trump card won't show Oct 3, 2008
Kylie Minogue has spent more than one night in Paris ... "I was really inspired by Kylie Minogue. I love her. I just love that European dance vibe," Hilton told the website contactmusic ... It takes two
Paris Hilton, right, and her heroine, Kylie Minogue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
U.K. Honors Online Music Community Oct 3, 2008
Kylie Minogue won Best Pop Artist and Best Innovation. The Best Innovation award is for an offshoot of her official Web site called KylieKonnect. (CBS News)
Minogue wins digital music gongs Oct 3, 2008
In July Kylie Minogue was formally appointed OBE. Kylie Minogue scooped two gongs at this year's BT Digital Music Awards, which took place at the Roundhouse in London. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Gibson Robot Guitar Wins Best Music Hardware Award at Prestigious BT Digital Music Awards in London Oct 3, 2008
Other award winners included Kylie Minogue who picked up best pop artist and best innovation for the site Kylie Konnect (), where fans can create their own profile on the site dedicated to the pop princess. Coldplay picked up an award for Best Official Music Website, which featured the free download of their single Violet Hill. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Atlantis Hotel, Dubai: Opening Part... Sep 25, 2008
Atlantis Hotel, Dubai: Opening Party on The Palm: World's Most Expensive Private Party Features Singer Kylie Minogue ... World's Most Expensive Private Party Features Singer Kylie Minogue ... The Atlantis Hotel's exlcusive opening party on November 20th is set to break records as the world's most expensive private party and will feature singer Kylie Minogue. (Suite101.com)
Rich list's gen Ys far from flakes Sep 25, 2008
The singer Kylie Minogue, with $84 million, was rated the highest ranked woman at 23rd, while the actress Cate Blanchett came 41st with $48 million. AFFLUENT YOUNG. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Kyle all hers in two more sleeps Sep 24, 2008
It remained so but two of its members, Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones, went on to become Savage Garden, arguably Australia's biggest pop phenomenon since Kylie Minogue. Savage Garden disbanded in 2000, with Hayes going on to pursue a solo career. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Coal baron tops young rich list Sep 24, 2008
Entertainer Kylie Minogue is among the best-known women on the list, at number 23 worth $84 million. Actress Cate Blanchett ranked #41, with $48 million. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Miners, Financiers Dominate Australia's BRW Young Rich List; Tinkler No. 1 Sep 24, 2008
The number of females on the list dropped from 18 to 14, and still includes singer Kylie Minogue and actor Cate Blanchett. The list now contains the first members of the demographic popularly characterized as `Generation Y,' who are born after 1982, with 24-year-old Brisbane property developer, Daniel Tzvetkoff the youngest on the list. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Oh what a beautiful morning Sep 22, 2008
The Henderson Kids was a launch pad for other actors such as Ben Mendelsohn, Peter O'Brien, Jane Hall and a pre-Neighbours Kylie Minogue. AGE AND GRACE. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Music, Retail and Tech Leaders to Offer "slotMusic(TM)": High Quality, DRM-Free MP3 Music on microSD(TM) Cards Sep 22, 2008
Artists on EMI labels include Lily Allen, The Beatles, Coldplay, Corinne Bailey Rae, Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Norah Jones, The Kooks, Korn, Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, Pink Floyd, Joss Stone, KT Tunstall, Keith Urban and Robbie Williams. About SanDisk. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sugar and spice with a touch of bitter ice Sep 20, 2008
She and her songwriting partner, Dan Carey, wrote Slow for Kylie Minogue, which won them a Grammy but you won't find Torrini in gold hot pants or Moulin Rouge feathers. Despite singing Gollum's Song on the soundtrack for The Lord Of The Rings, there's nothing wizened, ratty or evil about her. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Things that go bump in Naomi Sep 18, 2008
As a result of the group's efforts, Yannick has been profiled in British newspapers and has interviews lined up with British news networks, including the BBC. Move over, Kylie Minogue. GOODBYE, BIG BEN. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Paul McCartney, Matt Damon, Yo-Yo Ma Sep 17, 2008
A representative of the production company Middle East AEG Live has said that Kylie Minogue will give two concerts in Dubai for "an awful lot of money" in November. Thomas Ovesen , the managing director of the company, said one concert would be for a select group of celebrities at the opening of a luxury hotel on the artificial Palm Island. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
King of the West End Sep 13, 2008
He has been linked with Kylie Minogue and Georgia Moffett, the daughter of a former Doctor Who, Peter Davison. Born David McDonald (he took his professional name from Neil Tennant, the Pet Shop Boys' singer, after finding another actor of the same name was already listed with Equity), the current Doctor Who was raised in Renfrewshire with his brother and sister in what he insists was a less than puritanical existence despite his father's status as a moderator of the Church of Scotland. (Independent)
BRW Top 50 rich entertainers list Sep 12, 2008
Kylie Minogue, Australia's best-paid solo performer, moved up to the No 2 spot this year after a sold-out European tour helped increase her earnings from $27 million to $40 million. Russell Crowe came third at $36 million and Hugh Jackman fourth at $25 million. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Wiggles beat Minogue in rich list Sep 12, 2008
Children's entertainers The Wiggles remain top of Australia's rich list for the fourth year running, beating pop star Kylie Minogue ... Kylie Minogue A$40m 3. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bitch and Famous Sep 12, 2008
As well as weighing in on the promise ring thing, she's also been talking duet this week: "My new album's out soon and it would be hot if I could do a duet with Britney. It is really poppy and sounds a bit like Kylie Minogue.". Awesome coincidence that she was, like, totally thinking of collaborating and now Britney's gone and won all those awards and got all popular again and stuff. (iAfrica.com)
ARIA gongs for Gurrumul Sep 11, 2008
The singing budgie will be able to afford a solid-platinum cage: Kylie Minogue is in second place, with $40 million ... While the princess of pop makes headlines in Australia for her inclusion on the rich list, Kylie Minogue has been in the news for a completely different reason overseas ... "I'd go gay for her. She was a fascinating and exotic woman. There was so much to admire about her God knows I can't get a man, so maybe I should cross over." Overseas tabloids and bloggers apparently... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Making millions is kids' play for Wiggles Sep 11, 2008
Two women made it into the top 10: pop princess Kylie Minogue rated No.2, earning $40 million, putting her in the top spot as solo performer. Actress Cate Blanchett took in $14 million to be sixth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Single Kylie considers lesbianism Sep 11, 2008
BEIJING, Sept. 11 -- Kylie Minogue has considered becoming a lesbian ... Australian pop star Kylie Minogue (File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Cilmi, Sparro top ARIA nominations Sep 10, 2008
Veterans making a comeback include such names as The Wiggles, Gyroscope, Silverchair, Kylie Minogue, Andrea Keller, The John Butler Trio, Richard Tognetti, Pete Murray, Hi-5, Slava Grigoryan, Delta Goodrem, Tina Arena, Ben Lee, Lior, Jimmy Barnes, Sara Storer, The Waifs, The Audreys, Paul Kelly, Catherine Britt and Cut Copy. Voting for the awards come from the 1000-odd members of the Australian Recording Industry Association. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Major ARIA award nominations Sep 10, 2008
Kylie Minogue - X (Mushroom Records/Warner Music Australia) ... Kylie Minogue - X (Mushroom Records/Warner Music Australia). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gabriella Cilmi, Sam Sparro lead 2008 ARIA nominations Sep 10, 2008
ARIA veterans Silverchair, Kylie Minogue, The Veronicas, The John Butler Trio, Delta Goodrem and Jimmy Barnes are also in the running. Battling it out in the competitive album of the year category are Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds for Dig, Lazarus, Dig. (The West Australian)
Calling on Kylie's Perth fans Sep 10, 2008
Kylie Minogue KylieX2008 tour ... Pop princess Kylie Minogue has added new concerts in Melbourne and Sydney to her Australian tour schedule but is holding out bringing the glamorous show to Perth ... Kylie Minogue in Perth 2006. (WA today)
Kylie Minogue tempted to be gay Sep 10, 2008
Singer Kylie Minogue has considered becoming a lesbian ... Singer Kylie Minogue has considered becoming a lesbian ... Kylie Minogue has considered becoming a lesbian. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)