Kylie Ann Minogue was born on 28 May, 1968. The eldest of three children, Kylie’s acting career began early, but it was her role as Charlene in the Australian soap “Neighbours” (1985) which established Kylie as an international star. Her singing career began purely by accident when a record company executive heard Kylie’s rendition of Little Eva’s 1962 hit “The Loco-Motion”. She signed with PWL Records and hit-makers Stock/Aitken/Waterman in 1987. Five albums and a greatest hits compilation followed, and she made history by having more than 20 consecutive top ten hits in the UK. Her motion picture debut came with the starring role of Lola in The Delinquents (1989). She left PWL Records in 1992 to head in a decidedly more mature musical direction, and her self-titled debut on deconstruction records was released in 1994, spawning chart hits like “Confide In Me” and “Put Yourself In My Place”. Kylie’s doings were always a favorite subject of the press, but she really made waves with her controversial 1995 duet with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, “Where the Wild Roses Grow”. 1997 saw the release of Kylie’s first single in more than 3 years, “Some Kind of Bliss” co-written and produced by James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore of The Manic Street Preachers.
1997 saw a rather alternative Kylie crop up after two years of silence. Collaborations with Manic Street Preachers and others gave the “Impossible Princess” album an indie touch. Although not a commercial success, it was acclaimed by critics as being the final proof that Kylie and her music had matured. Kylie did however return to her roots and what she knows best with her smashing comeback to pop music in the year 2000. The first single released from the album “Light Years” immediately hit the number one spot in the UK, making her one of the few artists such as Madonna and Elton John with number one hits in both the eighties, nineties and noughties. Kylie also released a duet, “Kids”, with pop star Robbie Williams.
Briefly dated Michael Hutchence
Kylie is half Welsh, her parents are from Maesteg, Wales.
Voted best dressed female by readers of “Heat” (UK) magazine. [December 2001]
She has her own lingerie brand called “Love Kylie”.
Sold out 7 nights at the London Hammersmith Apollo with her “On A Night Like This Tour”. (2001)
Became the first Ambassador for the NSPCC. A foundation preventing cruelty to children.
Born at the Bethlehem Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Mother is Carol Minogue, father is Accountant Ron Minogue. Kylie grew up in the inner Melbourne suburb of Surrey Hills.
Diagnosed with breast cancer and canceled her tour of Australia. She also had to pull out her headlining appearance at the 2005 Glastonbury Festival. [May 2005]
After the announcement of her cancer diagnosis, the Australian public’s support was overwhelming. Even Prime Minister John Howard issued a statement supporting her.
7th June 2006: Named ‘Woman Of The Year’ at the 2006 Glamour Awards.
Currently holds the record for the biggest selling female artist in Australian concert history, with ticket sales in excess of half a million.
Kylie quote:
Cruelty to children is an everyday occurrence, which must be stopped. The work undertaken by the NSPCC is essential and I fully support its mission to end child cruelty. I support its vision of a society in which all children are loved and valued. The levels of abuse in this country are shocking. Without charities like the NSPCC, they would be worse. Together, we hope to improve the lives of children within the UK.
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