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Kylie Minogue lands UK Christmas number 1 – and it’s her first chart-topper in 23 years!

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS She did it! Kylie Minogue has officially snagged the UK Christmas number-one single with her Amazon Music exclusive, ‘XMAS’. The festive bop marks her first Christmas chart-topper and her first UK number-one since – wait for it – 2003’s ‘Slow’ (and eighth overall). Kylie’s full list of number-ones in the UK are as follows: ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ (1988), ‘Especially For You’ (1988), ‘Hand On Your Heart’ (1989), ‘Tears On My Pillow’ (1990), ‘Spinning Around’ (2000), ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head (2001), ‘Slow’ (2003)…

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“Profoundly proud”: The Residence stars on portraying the show’s gay president and first gentleman

Paul Fitzgerald and Barrett Foa have dished on playing a gay US resident and first gentleman in Netflix’s The Residence. On 20 March, TV enthusiasts were treated to the eight-episode limited comedy series, created by Paul William Davies and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes. Inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s 2015 nonfiction book – The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House – the whodunit show follows renowned detective Cordelia Cupp as she investigates a shocking murder at the White House state dinner. The synopsis reads: “132 rooms. 157…

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“It came about organically”: Kylie Minogue dishes on her iconic duet with Madonna

Kylie Minogue has shared new information on her dazzling duet with Madonna. Back in March, the ‘Like A Virgin’ singer and ‘All The Lovers’ artist broke the internet when they shared the stage at the latter’s Celebration tour. During the unforgettable moment, the pop music icons sang an acapella version of Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head‘ and a stripped-back rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s disco classic ‘I Will Survive’. “This moment is a long time coming,“ the ‘Padam Padam’ singer exclaimed. The Aussie talent also wore a bedazzled…

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Drag Race season 16: Kylie Minogue reacts to sickening Padam Padam lip sync

Pop icon Kylie Minogue has responded to ‘Padam Padam’ being used in the Drag Race season 16 finale.  On 19 April, fans were finally treated to the show’s highly anticipated and sickening grand finale.  After weeks of intense maxi-challenges, showstopping runways, and jaw-dropping lip-syncs, Plane Jane, Nymphia Wind, and Sapphira Cristál reunited in front of a studio audience for one final face-off for the crown. Like previous seasons, the three talented performers were tasked with presenting an original solo number inspired by their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. While the trio delivered…

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“We would both love it”: Kylie Minogue dishes about a potential Madonna collab

Kylie Minogue has shared her thoughts on potentially collaborating with Madonna.  Since the 1980s, the two legendary entertainers have ruled the music industry and become cherished icons within the LGBTQIA+ community.  From delivering some of the most campy and culture-shifting singles to consistently using their platform to support their legion of queer fans, Minogue and Madonna have rightfully earned their pop royalty titles. However, despite their close proximity to each other within the music sphere, the two iconic talents have yet to collaborate on a track, much to fan disappointment. …

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Tension by Kylie Minogue debuts at number 1 with 53,000 chart sales

Kylie Minogue has secured her ninth number one album in the UK with Tension this week, outselling the entire top five combined to reach the chart’s summit. The star’s 16th studio album shifted 53,000 units in its first week, beating off fierce competition from the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd, Headie One & K-Trap and Doja Cat. The record now joins her 1988 debut Kylie, 1989’s Enjoy Yourself, 1992 collection Greatest Hits, 2001 record Fever, 2010’s Aphrodite, 2018 release Golden, 2019’s Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection and…

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Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency

Kylie Minogue has announced her first Las Vegas residency, which is due to kick off this winter at the Voltaire venue. The exact run of dates is expected to be announced in due course, though the show will debut on 3 November. “The spirit of Voltaire is one of pure, authentic fun. It’s one I resonate with as a pop artist. My new album Tension is all about the space where the intimate and universal come together and Voltaire represents just that,” Kylie said of the residency. Voltaire is a…

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Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry mark £1,000,000 raised for HIV advocacy with special donations

Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry have helped Terrence Higgins Trust mark a milestone £1,000,000 worth of donations raised via its charity shop. The UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity has been raising money via Boutique in Pimlico, London for almost two decades to help it fight stigma surrounding the virus and support those living with it. To mark the momentous amount of money raised via the shop, Kylie has donated a limited edition watch, as well as a signed print of her ‘Step Back In Time’ album artwork to…

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Kylie Minogue makes music history with her iconic LGBTQ+ anthem Padam Padam

Pop icon Kylie Minogue has made British music history with her unforgettable single Padam Padam. Back in May, the Aussie talent blessed her expansive LGBTQ+ fanbase with the camp-as-tits electro-pop banger. Since its release, Padam Padam has gone viral on numerous social media platforms, earned millions of streams and has been hailed as one of her most iconic singles. However critical and fan acclaim isn’t the only thing Minogue has earned for her beloved track. On 16 June, the beloved talent made history when Padam Padam cracked the top 10…

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