Kylie Minogue is an Austrian singer, actress, designer and producer. The impeccable appearance of the singer, who recently turned 50 years old, has become her hallmark. Her work is adored not only by the most devoted fans.
She is imitated by the youth. She is engaged in producing new stars, allowing young talents to appear on the big stage.
Youth and childhood of Kylie Minogue
Kylie was born into a modest family. The girl's dad had absolutely nothing to do with creativity, her mother worked as a ballerina. Even after Kylie's birth, her mother didn't stop working. For a long time she danced on stage, and then began to teach ballet.
The girl grew up modest and shy. Despite the fact that she studied music and dance, she did not take part in school plays. She had practically no girlfriends. Minogue later admitted that her home had become a comfort zone for her, and she did not want to leave it.
When Kylie was 9 years old, her mother took her and her older sister to audition. Mom thought that the eldest daughter would become the actress, but after listening, the director chose Kylie. A little later, she appeared on the TV screen. At the age of 9, she played in two films: The Sullivans and Skyways.
After some time, the director offered to sign the girl a contract. Mom, without thinking twice, agreed to this proposal. From that moment on, the star path of the famous singer began.
Young Kylie Minogue tried to maintain her love for music and acting. Later, she took part not only in the filming of various films, but also on the big stage. And then she became a world-class star that you want to listen to, you want to look at and admire.
Musical career of Kylie Minogue
1986 was a decisive year for the girl. She was invited to open one event that was organized in honor of football stars at Dallas Brooks Hall.
The event was attended by a music producer, who, after her performance, offered to sign her a contract. The girl, who at that time was supposed to star in one of the series, refused to shoot and accepted the producer's invitation.
A year later, debut singles were released: Locomotion and I Should Be So Lucky. The first tracks were very successful. The last composition became the best-selling single of the outgoing year. At that time, Kylie rejected all the directors' offers, devoting herself to a musical career.
In 1988, the first disc I Should Be So Lucky was released. After the release of her debut album, the singer was popular outside her native country. With her work got acquainted in the CIS countries. At that time, she became a real idol of British youth.
I Should Be So Lucky is the second album released in 1989. The record was distributed around the world with a circulation of about 1 million copies. The songs included in the album topped the UK charts for about a year. After the successful release of the first discs, Kylie Minogue became the most popular performer in the world.
The continuation of the stellar career of Kylie Minogue
Let's Get To It is the third record. It was she who allowed fans to appreciate the full potential of the young Kylie Minogue. Until that time, the performer appeared on stage in a modest, even angelic image. After the release of the third disc, the singer's fans were able to see her new image - sexy, liberated and daring Kylie, who won the hearts of British men.
In 1992, the performer decided to take a break. But Kylie Minogue's collection of hits The Greatest Hits was released into the musical light. A little later, the performer signed a contract with Deconstruction Records, and the guys started recording their fifth record.
The sixth disc received the modest name The Greatest Hits, and immediately “blew up” radio stations, music channels and the hearts of fans. After a few years of calm, the disc Kylie Minogue was released, as well as the single Confide In Me, which for a long time held the position of leader in the local music charts.
Impossible Princess (translated as "impossible princess") is another record that was released in 1997. After the tragic death of Princess Diana, Kylie decided to rename the album's title, but it went platinum and kept Kylie Minogue's superstar status.
Two years have passed and the dance track Can't Get You Out Of My Head conquered the local charts. It seems to sound everywhere. This single is a preview of the new album that Kylie showed the world a month after the release of the dance track. Thanks to the new album Fever, the performer received several Grammy awards at once.
Kylie Minogue disease
And then there was a big break. The performer was diagnosed with a serious disease - breast cancer. She had to take a creative break to overcome her illness and rehabilitate herself.
In 2007, the studio album "X" was released. The top track on the record was the track In My Arms. With renewed vigor, they released several more albums:
- Aphrodite
- Kiss Me Once;
- KylieChristmas.
At a press conference in 2016, Minogue announced that she would not be able to have children due to a serious illness. According to the performer, she was able to overcome cancer, but, unfortunately, this disease has become an obstacle to the realization of the dream of having a child.
Kylie Minogue today
At the moment, Kylie Minogue practically does not release new tracks and albums, but she actively gives concerts. She is often invited to various music shows where she performs her hits.
Kylie is actively developing her business. Not so long ago, she designed and launched her own collection of sunglasses. The singer also has an official page on Instagram, where she does not hesitate to share with subscribers her talent to sing songs, do makeup and drive to relax.
Kylie Minogue in 2020
In 2020, Kylie Minogue announced the release of her fifteenth studio album. The singer returned to the recording studio again to record energetic tracks. Judging by the comments of Kylie, she is returning to the incendiary dance.
