Kylie Minogue makes secret trip to London to play label bosses her new album
MOVING back to Australia hasn’t slowed down Kylie Minogue’s momentum for making music.
I can reveal she is deep into the process of recording her 16th studio album and secretly jetted into London last week to play the record for her label.
She met with bosses at BMG so they could listen to her new songs and discuss the collection’s release – which isn’t too far away.
A source told me: “Everything is being treated as top secret. Most people at the label didn’t even know she was coming.
“She quietly flew into London to visit bosses at BMG.
“They were really impressed and talks moved on to how they will roll it out.
“Details are being ironed out but the album is scheduled to drop in the first half of 2023.”
It will be her first album since Disco, which was the fastest-selling record from a solo artist in 2020.
Earlier this summer I told how Kylie had hit the studio with songwriter Kamille, who helped write some of Little Mix’s most-loved hits plus songs with Jax Jones and Mabel.
As well as producing a monster back catalogue, Kylie has always been one of the nicest people in the industry so I can’t wait to hear what she’s come up with.
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Blowing one kiss, Dua?
EVEN during her time off, Dua Lipa couldn’t resist getting stuck into work.
The One Kiss singer spent Monday partying in Paris, where she was promoting her new campaign with YSL Beauty.
She is the face of the brand’s Libre perfume and had a celebration in the French capital following a holiday in Ibiza during her summer break from her Future Nostalgia tour.
Dua posted this pic of her blowing a kiss in Paris before heading to South America for a three-week run of shows.
The first gig is tomorrow in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Back to work, Dua . . .
DJ Joel’s Ibiza house moves
JOEL CORRY will finish an epic summer residency in Ibiza this month – but will soon be spending even more time on the island.
The Head & Heart DJ is looking to snap up a home on the White Isle as he plans to perform there for many years to come.
In an exclusive chat, he said: “I would love to get a place out here. I am renting somewhere at the moment, but I would definitely like to get a place.
“It is somewhere I not only love DJing, but I love being here.
“I love the culture and I love the vibe of it, and it is not too far from home.
“It is somewhere where the family can come out and visit.
“I said to my mum, ‘Look, every year your holiday is now going to be in Ibiza’.”
On how long he can see himself DJing, he continued: “Ibiza is the most special place in the world to me. I will be on the island for the rest of my life.
“If you look at some other DJs you know – they still have their residencies.
“Look at David Guetta, this is his 20th anniversary year.
“When I look at that I am like, why not me?”
Cinema Club take a break
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB have axed their European tour after revealing their bassist Kevin Baird is battling an “incurable autoimmune disease”.
They have been performing over the summer, but Kevin said: “It’s been really hard on my body.”
The whole group are now taking a step back.
In a lengthy statement shared on Instagram, he added: “I’ve been experiencing a lot of ups and downs in managing this b******d of a disease and after a lot of long chats with my doctor, we’ve decided that the next step is surgery to remove the affected organ after which it should be much more manageable.”
Pen’s all white on the night
PENELOPE CRUZ dazzled at the Venice Film Festival yesterday in an ankle-length white dress and heels.
The star is promoting new film L’immensità, a family drama involving a transgender child.
She’ll be hoping it scoops her an Oscar IN 2023 - 15 years on from her only win at the coveted bash, for Best Supporting Actress in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Rita’s got her work cut out
RITA ORA made sure no fabric went to waist in this cut-out blazer dress.
The Ritual singer was in Tirana, Albania, to perform a free concert celebrating the city being named the Youth Capital of Europe 2022.
Teasing her return to music during a chat there, Rita confirmed her long-awaited third album will drop in January.
The record will be her first since 2018’s Phoenix, which peaked at No11.
Of her plans for the new year, Rita said: “New album of course. January next year. It’s going to be great.
“More music and a film. My dream is to show everybody that you can do more than one thing.
“I want to try to do everything.”
Apple new vibe a-peel
APPLE Music is celebrating an alternative sound throughout September with exclusive new content from some of the biggest names in the genre.
The streaming giant has lined up exclusive covers and interviews from the likes of Liam Gallagher, The Libertines and Damon Albarn.
Oasis legend Liam said of his upcoming Apple Music Home Session: “We’ve done a cover of I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier and Little Barrie’s on there — and it’s proper naughty rock ’n roll.”
Madge has new hang up
MADONNA has already released dodgy remakes of hits including Frozen and Material Girl - now it’s the turn of Hung Up.
She’s created a remix of the 2005 No1 featuring Dominican rapper and OnlyFans model Tokischa, which I’m not looking forward to.
The pair shot a video in Harlem, New York, on Monday, where they were mobbed by fans.
A source said: “The song has a different beat and a rap from Tokischa, who is a rising star in South America.
“Madonna likes her vibe. She’s controversial and unapologetic.
“Madonna was wearing a lace outfit. It will be a provocative video.”
The track’s release is expected in the coming weeks, after compilation album Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones.
But I doubt it will add to her record of chart-toppers.
Brook cooks up a career
BROOKLYN BECKHAM and his wife Nicola Peltz look rushed off their feet doing . . . not much.
He has claimed he’s a chef, but all I’ve seen him doing recently is moping around LA with his wife.
David and Victoria’s son was snapped in shades and a Kurt Cobain T-shirt as he headed out.
In an interview recently, he revealed his career plans extend beyond doing the occasional cooking tutorial on Instagram.
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He said: “I would love my own restaurant. I haven’t found anything like my favourite pubs.”
Nadine Coyle couldn’t make it work when she opened an Irish pub there, but maybe he’ll have more luck.