History of Kylie Minogue in Timeline
Kylie Minogue, the "Princess of Pop," is a highly influential Australian singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her impact on both music and fashion. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, she is the highest-selling Australian female artist. Her numerous awards include two Grammy Awards and four Brit Awards. In 2024, she was recognized by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
1958: Mother's Migration to Australia
In 1958, Kylie Minogue's mother, Carol Ann (née Jones), moved from Wales to Australia as part of an assisted migration scheme.
May 1968: Kylie Minogue's Birth
On May 28, 1968, Kylie Ann Minogue was born at Bethlehem Hospital in Caulfield South, Melbourne, Victoria.
1979: Minor Role in The Sullivans
In 1979, a 10-year-old Kylie Minogue secured a minor role in the soap opera The Sullivans.
1980: Small Role in Skyways
In 1980, Kylie Minogue appeared in a small role in the soap opera Skyways.
1981: Interest in Pop Music
In 1981, Kylie Minogue first became interested in pop music, citing influences like Prince, Adam + the Ants, and the New Romantic period.
1985: Lead Role in The Henderson Kids and First Television Singing Performance
In 1985, Kylie Minogue was cast in The Henderson Kids and gave her first television singing performance on Young Talent Time but was not invited to join the cast.
1986: Relationship with Jason Donovan begins
In 1986, Kylie Minogue began a relationship with actor Jason Donovan, while both were working on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
1986: Stars in Neighbours
In 1986, Kylie Minogue gained recognition for her role as Charlene Robinson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
July 1987: Release of Locomotion
On July 13, 1987, "Locomotion" was released as Kylie Minogue's debut single in Australia, becoming the best-selling single of the decade in Australia, according to the Kent Music Report.
September 1987: Worked with Stock Aitken Waterman
In September 1987, Kylie Minogue traveled to London to work with Stock Aitken Waterman where they wrote "I Should Be So Lucky".
1987: Release of "I Should Be So Lucky"
In 1987 Kylie Minogue released the single “I Should Be So Lucky” which contributed to Minogue enduring appeal.
1987: Wedding Episode in Neighbours
In 1987, the wedding episode featuring Kylie Minogue's character in Neighbours attracted 20 million viewers.
April 1988: Recording Sessions in London and Melbourne
From February to April 1988, Kylie Minogue had recording sessions with Stock Aitken Waterman in London and Melbourne while filming her last episodes for Neighbours.
July 1988: Release of Debut Album Kylie
In July 1988, Kylie Minogue's self-titled debut album, Kylie, was released.
1988: Continues Role in Neighbours
In 1988, Kylie Minogue continued her role in Neighbours.
1988: First awareness of her gay audience
In 1988, Kylie Minogue first became aware of her gay audience when drag queens performed to her music at a Sydney pub, which made her feel "very touched".
October 1989: Release of Enjoy Yourself Album
In October 1989, Kylie Minogue released her second studio album, Enjoy Yourself.
December 1989: Release of The Delinquents
In December 1989, Kylie Minogue's debut film, The Delinquents, was released.
1989: Film Debut in The Delinquents
In 1989, Kylie Minogue made her film debut in The Delinquents.
1989: Participation in Band Aid II
In 1989, Kylie Minogue participated in recording "Do They Know It's Christmas?" under the name Band Aid II to help raise money for charitable causes.
1989: End of relationship with Jason Donovan
In 1989, Kylie Minogue's relationship with Jason Donovan, which began in 1986, came to an end.
February 1990: Enjoy Yourself Tour
In February 1990, Kylie Minogue embarked on her concert tour, the Enjoy Yourself Tour, in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
November 1990: Release of Rhythm of Love
In November 1990, Kylie Minogue released her third album, Rhythm of Love.
February 1991: Rhythm of Love Tour
In February 1991, Kylie Minogue embarked on the Rhythm of Love Tour to promote the album.
October 1991: Release of "Let's Get to It"
In October 1991, Kylie Minogue released her fourth album, "Let's Get to It". It was her first album to miss the UK top ten, peaking at number fifteen. She also embarked on the Let's Get to It Tour in October to support the album.
1991: Dated Michael Hutchence
From 1989 to 1991, Kylie Minogue dated Australian INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.
1991: Rhythm of Love Tour Criticism
In 1991, Kylie Minogue's Rhythm of Love Tour received criticism for being visually similar to Madonna's Blond Ambition World Tour, leading critics to label her a Madonna wannabe.
August 1992: Release of Greatest Hits Compilation Album
In August 1992, Kylie Minogue released her first compilation album "Greatest Hits". It reached number one in the UK and number three in Australia. The singles "What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)" and a cover of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration", both peaked outside of the top ten in the UK.
1993: Collaboration with Bert Stern
In 1993, Australian director Baz Luhrmann introduced Kylie Minogue to photographer Bert Stern, who photographed her in Los Angeles and compared her to Marilyn Monroe.
1993: Signed with Deconstruction Records
In 1993, Kylie Minogue signed with Deconstruction Records, gaining more creative control over her music.
September 1994: Release of Kylie Minogue album
In September 1994, Kylie Minogue released her fifth studio album, "Kylie Minogue", marking a departure from her previous style with critics noting her vocals and album production. The lead single, "Confide in Me", spent four weeks at number one in Australia and peaked at number two in the UK.
1994: Appearance in Street Fighter
In 1994, Kylie Minogue appeared in the film Street Fighter.
1994: Headlining the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
In 1994, Kylie Minogue headlined the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, solidifying her status as a gay icon.
1994: Release of Kylie Minogue album
In 1994, Kylie Minogue released her self-titled album, Kylie Minogue, under Deconstruction Records.
1995: Collaboration with Nick Cave on "Where the Wild Roses Grow"
In 1995, Kylie Minogue collaborated with Nick Cave for the song "Where the Wild Roses Grow." The music video was inspired by John Everett Millais's painting Ophelia, and the song received widespread attention in Europe.
1996: Role in the film Bio-Dome
In 1996, Kylie Minogue had a minor role in the film "Bio-Dome" starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin.
1997: Appearance in Diana & Me
In 1997, Kylie Minogue appeared in the film "Diana & Me".
1997: Release of Impossible Princess Album
In 1997, Kylie Minogue released the album Impossible Princess.
1997: Comparison to "Impossible Princess"
In July 2010, when the album Aphrodite was released, Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone labelled the album as Minogue's "finest work since 1997's Impossible Princess."
1998: Intimate and Live Tour
In 1998, Kylie Minogue's Intimate and Live tour was extended due to demand. She also performed at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
1998: Comparison to Madonna's Ray of Light
In 1998, Kylie Minogue's album Impossible Princess was compared to Madonna's Ray of Light by Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine, who noted the influence of Britpop and electronica.
1999: Performances at events in Australia
In 1999, Kylie Minogue gave several live performances in Australia, including the opening ceremonies of Melbourne's Crown Casino, and Sydney's Fox Studios where she performed Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend".
1999: Joins Parlophone
In 1999, Kylie Minogue joined Parlophone, marking a return to mainstream dance-oriented music.
March 2000: Publication of Kylie art book
In March 2000, an art book titled Kylie, featuring contributions by Minogue and William Baker, was published. She also began a relationship with James Gooding.
September 2000: Release of Light Years album
In September 2000, Kylie Minogue released her seventh studio album, "Light Years", which became her first number one album in Australia and charted at number two in the UK.
2000: Achievement of Musical Credibility
By 2000, Kylie Minogue was considered to have achieved a degree of musical credibility, attracting new fans with a more sophisticated and playful persona.
2000: Light Years Album Release and Chart Success
In 2000, Kylie Minogue released Light Years, which included the number-one hits "Spinning Around" and "On a Night Like This".
2000: The Albums 2000–2010
Jon O'Brien of AllMusic reviewed Kylie Minogue's box-set The Albums 2000–2010 and stated it "contains plenty of moments to justify her position as one of the all-time premier pop princesses."
March 2001: On a Night Like This Tour
In March 2001, Kylie Minogue embarked on the "On a Night Like This Tour", inspired by Broadway shows and musicals of the 1930s.
September 2001: Release of "Can't Get You Out of My Head"
In September 2001, Kylie Minogue released "Can't Get You Out of My Head", the lead single from her eighth studio album, "Fever". It reached number one in over forty countries and sold five million copies.
2001: "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was the most-played track of the 2000s
According to PRS for Music, Kylie Minogue's 2001 single "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was the most-played track of the 2000s, "after receiving the most airplay and live covers" in the decade.
2001: International Breakthrough with Fever
In 2001, Kylie Minogue achieved an international breakthrough with her best-selling album to date, Fever, and its hit single, "Can't Get You Out of My Head".
2001: Appeared in Moulin Rouge!
In 2001, Kylie Minogue appeared in the film Moulin Rouge!.
2001: Australian Performer of the Year
In 2001, Kylie Minogue won the Australian Performer of the Year at the Mo Awards.
February 2002: Release of Fever in the U.S.
In February 2002, the album Fever was released in the U.S., marking Kylie Minogue's first release in the U.S. in thirteen years. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.
April 2002: KylieFever2002 tour
In April 2002, Kylie Minogue embarked on her KylieFever2002 tour in Europe and Australia, in support of the album Fever.
September 2002: Ranked on VH1's Sexiest Artists List
In September 2002, Kylie Minogue was ranked 27 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists list.
2002: MTV Movie Award Nomination
In 2002, Kylie Minogue earned an MTV Movie Award nomination for her cameo as The Green Fairy in Moulin Rouge!.
2003: Grammy Nomination for Love at First Sight
In 2003, Kylie Minogue received her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for "Love at First Sight" and began a relationship with French actor Olivier Martinez after meeting him at the 2003 Grammy Awards ceremony.
2003: Australian Performer of the Year
In 2003, Kylie Minogue won the Australian Performer of the Year at the Mo Awards.
2003: Body Language Listed on Best Albums
In 2003, Kylie Minogue's album Body Language, which incorporated styles of dance music with funk, disco and R&B, was listed on Q's "Best Albums of 2003".
2003: Slant Magazine review of Impossible Princess
In 2003, Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani called Impossible Princess a "deeply personal effort" and "Minogue's best album to date", with the magazine later ranking it as her best album.
2003: KIIS-FM Jingle Ball concerts
Throughout 2003, Kylie Minogue performed several songs from the KylieFever2002 setlist in a series of KIIS-FM Jingle Ball concerts in the U.S.
August 2004: Most number-one singles in Australia
In August 2004, Kylie Minogue held the record for the most singles at number one in the ARIA singles chart, with nine number-one singles.
November 2004: Release of "Ultimate Kylie"
In November 2004, Kylie Minogue released her second greatest hits compilation album, "Ultimate Kylie". It achieved high chart positions in both Australia and the UK. Additionally, she guest-starred in the season finale of the Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.
2004: Previous Grammy win
In 2004, Kylie Minogue won a Grammy Award for "Come into My World".
February 2005: Release of "The Magic Roundabout"
In February 2005, Kylie Minogue voiced the character Florence in the animated film "The Magic Roundabout".
May 2005: Diagnosis with breast cancer
In May 2005, at the age of 36, Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer, leading to the postponement of her Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour and withdrawal from the Glastonbury Festival. This diagnosis triggered intense media coverage and public support, particularly in Australia.
May 2005: Lumpectomy at Cabrini Hospital
On 21 May 2005, Kylie Minogue underwent a lumpectomy at Cabrini Hospital in Malvern as part of her treatment for breast cancer.
July 2005: First public appearance after surgery
On 8 July 2005, Kylie Minogue made her first public appearance after her breast cancer surgery by visiting a children's cancer ward at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital.
2005: Glastonbury Cancellation
In 2005, Kylie Minogue was forced to cancel her headlining slot at the Glastonbury Festival due to her breast cancer diagnosis.
2005: Sponsor and ambassador for breast cancer cause
Since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2005, Kylie Minogue has been a sponsor and ambassador for the cause.
January 2006: Completion of chemotherapy
In January 2006, Kylie Minogue's publicist announced that she had finished her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, marking a significant step in her recovery.
January 2006: Announcement of completed chemotherapy
In January 2006, it was announced that Kylie Minogue had completed chemotherapy, and the disease showed "no recurrence" after surgery. She continued her treatment for the next months. Also, Minogue wrote a children's book titled "The Showgirl Princess", and her perfume, "Darling", was launched in November.
2006: Reprising Florence's role in "Doogal"
In 2006, Kylie Minogue reprised the role of Florence and recorded the theme song for the American edition of "The Magic Roundabout", re-titled as "Doogal".
2006: Filming of "White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue"
In 2006, the documentary "White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue" started filming Kylie Minogue as she embarked on her Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour.
January 2007: Madame Tussauds Waxwork and Wembley Arena Honor
In January 2007, Madame Tussauds in London unveiled its fourth waxwork of Kylie Minogue, and a bronze cast of her hands was added to Wembley Arena's "Square of Fame".
February 2007: End of relationship with Olivier Martinez
In February 2007, Kylie Minogue and French actor Olivier Martinez ended their relationship, remaining on friendly terms.
October 2007: Featuring in "White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue"
In October 2007, Kylie Minogue was featured in "White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue", a documentary filmed during 2006 and 2007 as she embarked on her Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour.
October 2007: Music Industry Trust's Award
In October 2007, Kylie Minogue was honoured with the Music Industry Trust's award, recognizing her 20-year career and hailing her as "an icon of pop and style". She was the first female musician to receive this award.
2007: "Ultimate Kylie" included in "1000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die"
In 2007, "Ultimate Kylie" was included in The Guardian's "1000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" list, recognizing its significance.
2007: So Lucky released
In 2007, French avant-garde guitarist Noël Akchoté released the album So Lucky, featuring solo guitar versions of songs recorded by Kylie Minogue, demonstrating her influence on other artists.
2007: End of relationship with Olivier Martinez
In 2007, Kylie Minogue's relationship with French actor Olivier Martinez, which had lasted for several years, concluded.
2007: Beautiful Things in Popular Culture
In 2007, Marc Brennan stated in Beautiful Things in Popular Culture that Minogue's work provides a gorgeous form of escapism for many.
2007: Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibition
In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum celebrated Kylie Minogue's influence on fashion with an exhibition.
February 2008: Launch of "Kylie Minogue at Home" range
In February 2008, Kylie Minogue launched her range of home furnishings, "Kylie Minogue at Home".
May 2008: "Kylie effect" acknowledged by French Cultural Minister
In May 2008, French Cultural Minister Christine Albanel acknowledged the "Kylie effect", noting that doctors were observing an increase in young women undergoing regular breast cancer checks, attributed to Kylie Minogue's public discussion of her diagnosis and treatment.
July 2008: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
In July 2008, Kylie Minogue was invested by Charles III as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, acknowledging her contributions to music and culture.
2008: PopMatters review of Impossible Princess
In 2008, Evan Sawdey from PopMatters described the album Impossible Princess as "one of the most crazed, damn-near perfect dance-pop albums ever created".
2008: Support for campaign to raise funds for abused children
In 2008, Kylie Minogue pledged her support for a campaign to raise funds for abused children, to be donated to the British charities ChildLine and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The source mentioned that around $93 million was raised.
2008: Misdiagnosis discussion on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
In 2008, while appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kylie Minogue revealed that her cancer had originally been misdiagnosed, sparking conversations about the importance of thorough medical evaluations.
January 2009: Hosting the Brit Awards
In January 2009, Kylie Minogue co-hosted the Brit Awards with James Corden and Mathew Horne.
2009: Second Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibition
In 2009, the Victoria and Albert Museum held another exhibition celebrating Kylie Minogue's influence on fashion.
March 2010: Declared Most Powerful Celebrity in Britain
In March 2010, researchers declared Kylie Minogue as the "most powerful celebrity in Britain" due to her widespread acceptance and positive public image.
May 2010: Breast cancer campaign
In May 2010, Kylie Minogue held a breast cancer campaign for the first time, later expressing her support for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and posing in a silk sheet with the campaign's logo for photographer Mario Testino.
July 2010: Release of "Aphrodite" album
In July 2010, Kylie Minogue released her eleventh studio album, "Aphrodite".
2010: Recording of "Everybody Hurts" Cover
In 2010, Kylie Minogue, along with numerous artists as part of Helping Haiti, recorded a cover of "Everybody Hurts" to raise funds following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2010: The Albums 2000–2010
Jon O'Brien of AllMusic reviewed Kylie Minogue's box-set The Albums 2000–2010 and stated it "contains plenty of moments to justify her position as one of the all-time premier pop princesses."
January 2011: Guinness World Records citation
In January 2011, Kylie Minogue received a Guinness World Records citation for having the most consecutive decades with top five albums in the UK, with all her albums achieving this feat.
February 2011: Commencement of Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour
In February 2011, Kylie Minogue began the Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour, which included performances in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, and Africa.
February 2011: Two songs in the U.S. Dance Club Songs top three
In February 2011, Kylie Minogue made history for having two songs inside the top three on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart, with her singles "Better than Today" and "Higher" charting at one and three, respectively.
November 2011: Induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame
In November 2011, Kylie Minogue was inducted by the Australian Recording Industry Association into the ARIA Hall of Fame, recognizing her significant contributions to the Australian music industry.
2011: Aphrodite World Tour During Earthquake
During her Aphrodite World Tour in 2011, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami impacted Japan, a location on her tour. She continued to perform and, along with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, attended an Australian Embassy fundraiser for disaster relief.
2011: Reference to Past Tours
In 2025, the Tension Tour was described as Kylie Minogue's biggest tour since 2011.
January 2012: "Can't Get You Out of My Head" ranked among Greatest Pop Songs
In January 2012, NME critics ranked Kylie Minogue's single "Can't Get You Out of My Head" at number four on their Greatest Pop Songs in History list, highlighting its significance and impact.
June 2012: 12th best selling singer in the UK
In June 2012, the Official Charts Company reported that Kylie Minogue is the 12th best-selling singer in the United Kingdom to date, and the third best-selling female artist, with over 10.1 million singles sold.
2012: Appeared in Holy Motors
In 2012, Kylie Minogue appeared in the film Holy Motors.
2012: 25th anniversary celebration "K25"
In 2012, Kylie Minogue celebrated her 25 years in the music industry with a year-long celebration called "K25". She embarked on the Anti Tour, released the single "Timebomb", and the compilation album "The Best of Kylie Minogue". She also performed at various events. She also appeared in the American independent film Jack & Diane for a cameo role, and a lead role in the French film Holy Motors.
2012: VH1 recognition as one of the Greatest Women in Music
In 2012, VH1 included Kylie Minogue in their lists of the 100 Greatest Women in Music and the 50 Greatest Women of the Video Era, recognizing her impact and influence in the music industry.
January 2013: Parting ways with manager Terry Blamey
In January 2013, Kylie Minogue parted ways with her manager Terry Blamey and signed with Roc Nation for management.
2013: Named One of Hottest Women of All-Time
In 2013, Kylie Minogue was named one of the 100 Hottest Women of All-Time by Men's Health.
March 2014: Release of "Kiss Me Once" album
In March 2014, Kylie Minogue released her twelfth studio album, "Kiss Me Once".
April 2014: One Note Against Cancer Campaign
In April 2014, Kylie Minogue launched One Note Against Cancer, a campaign to fundraise for French cancer research charity APREC. She released the single "Crystallize" for the campaign, auctioning off each of its 4,408 notes to benefit APREC. Bidders were credited in the music video.
December 2014: "Especially for You" Sold Millionth Copy in the UK
By December 2014, the single "Especially for You", a collaboration with Jason Donovan, sold its one-millionth copy in the UK.
2014: Judge on The Voice UK and Australia
In 2014, Kylie Minogue appeared as a judge on The Voice UK and The Voice Australia.
March 2015: Leaving Parlophone Records and Roc Nation
In March 2015, Kylie Minogue departed from Parlophone Records and Roc Nation. She also began a trademark dispute with Kylie Jenner over the name "Kylie".
December 2015: Christmas concert series in the Royal Albert Hall
In December 2015, Kylie Minogue held a Christmas concert series in the Royal Albert Hall, London, in support of her Christmas album.
2015: Appeared in San Andreas
In 2015, Kylie Minogue appeared in the film San Andreas.
December 2016: Ranked among the most successful dance artists of all time
In December 2016, Billboard ranked Kylie Minogue as the eighteenth most successful dance artist of all time, highlighting her significant contributions to the genre.
2016: Net Worth
In 2016, Kylie Minogue had a net worth of £55 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
2016: Engagement to Joshua Sasse and Christmas concert series in Royal Albert Hall.
In 2016, Kylie Minogue was engaged to Joshua Sasse, with their relationship ending in 2017. Also in December 2016, she held another Christmas concert series in the Royal Albert Hall, London, in support of her Christmas album.
February 2017: Signing a record deal with BMG Rights Management
In February 2017, Kylie Minogue signed a record deal with BMG Rights Management.
April 2017: Britain–Australia Society Award
In April 2017, the Britain–Australia Society recognized Kylie Minogue with its 2016 award for outstanding contribution to the improving of relations and bilateral understanding between the two countries. The award was personally presented by Prince Philip.
December 2017: Joint deal with Mushroom Group
In December 2017, Kylie Minogue and BMG struck a joint deal with Mushroom Group to release her next album in Australia and New Zealand.
2017: Signed with BMG Rights Management
In 2017, Kylie Minogue signed with BMG Rights Management.
2017: Engagement to Joshua Sasse ends
In 2017, Kylie Minogue's engagement to British actor Joshua Sasse ended, marking a significant change in her personal life.
2017: Ending of engagement to Joshua Sasse.
In 2017, Kylie Minogue's relationship with Joshua Sasse ended.
2017: Resolution of trademark dispute with Kylie Jenner
In 2017, the trademark dispute between Kylie Minogue and Kylie Jenner was resolved in Minogue's favor, regarding the use of the name "Kylie".
February 2018: Tenth anniversary of Kylie Minogue at Home collection.
In February 2018, Kylie Minogue at Home collection launched its newest collection, for its tenth anniversary.
April 2018: Release of "Golden" album
In April 2018, Kylie Minogue released her album "Golden", with "Dancing" as its lead single. Also, she was among the performers at The Queen's Birthday Party held at the Royal Albert Hall.
2018: Relationship with Paul Solomons begins
In 2018, Kylie Minogue began a relationship with GQ Executive Paul Solomons, starting a new chapter in her personal life.
2018: Golden Album Release
In 2018, Kylie Minogue released Golden, which became a number-one album in both Australia and the UK.
January 2019: Officer of the Order of Australia
In January 2019, Kylie Minogue was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours, recognizing her distinguished service to the performing arts.
June 2019: Release of Greatest Hits Album and Summer Tour
In June 2019, Kylie Minogue released her greatest hits compilation album, Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection, featuring "New York City" as the lead single, and embarked on her Summer 2019 tour, including a debut performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
2019: Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection Album Release
In 2019, Kylie Minogue released Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection, which reached number one in Australia and the UK.
January 2020: Donation to Australian Bushfire Relief
In January 2020, Kylie Minogue and her family donated A$500,000 to support firefighting efforts and ongoing support for those affected by the 2019–20 Australian bushfires.
May 2020: The "great comeback queen of Pop"
In May 2020, Alison Boshoff of The New Zealand Herald described Kylie Minogue as the "great comeback queen of Pop" due to her resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks in her life and career.
May 2020: Launch of Kylie Minogue Wines
In May 2020, Kylie Minogue launched Kylie Minogue Wines in partnership with Benchmark Drinks, debuting with Rosé Vin de France.
November 2020: Only female artist to reach the top spot of the UK Albums Chart in five consecutive decades
In November 2020, Kylie Minogue became the only female artist to reach the top spot of the UK Albums Chart in five consecutive decades, when her studio album, Disco, reached number one, setting a historic milestone.
November 2020: Pop's Most Underestimated Icon
In November 2020, Nick Levine of BBC called Kylie Minogue "pop's most underestimated icon", highlighting her longevity, passionate delivery of pop songs, and likeable persona throughout her 30-plus year career.
2020: Work on Fifteenth Studio Album During Pandemic
In 2020, Kylie Minogue continued working on her fifteenth studio album during the COVID-19 pandemic, recording and audio engineering her own vocals in a home studio during lockdowns. She released the singles "Say Something" and "Magic" in July and September respectively.
2020: Disco Album Release
In 2020, Kylie Minogue released Disco, which hit number one in Australia and the UK.
2020: Rolling Stone Australia ranks Minogue as one of the Greatest Australian Artists of All Time
In 2020, Rolling Stone Australia placed Kylie Minogue at number three on its 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time list, acknowledging her significant contributions to the music industry and her lasting impact.
November 2021: Reissue of Disco Album
In November 2021, Kylie Minogue's album Disco was reissued as Disco: Guest List Edition, featuring new tracks with Years & Years, Jessie Ware, and Gloria Gaynor.
June 2022: Wine Brand Success
By June 2022, Kylie Minogue's wine brand had sold over five million bottles and won a Golden Vines Award for entrepreneurship.
2022: Relocation to Melbourne and Neighbours Return
In 2022, Kylie Minogue relocated back to Melbourne after living in London since the 1990s and returned to her role in Neighbours as Charlene for the show's intended series finale.
February 2023: Split from Paul Solomons
After five years, Kylie Minogue and Paul Solomons split in February 2023.
May 2023: Release of "Padam Padam"
In May 2023, Kylie Minogue released "Padam Padam", the lead single from her sixteenth album, Tension, marking her as the only female artist to achieve a UK top ten entry from the 1980s to the 2020s.
June 2023: Modesty, likeability and vulnerability have aided Minogue enduring appeal
In June 2023, Barbara Ellen of The Guardian noted that Kylie Minogue's modesty, likeability, and vulnerability have contributed to her enduring appeal, 36 years after the release of her 1987 single "I Should Be So Lucky".
June 2023: Kylie Minogue reaches the top ten of the UK singles chart
In June 2023, Kylie Minogue became the only female artist to reach the top ten of the UK singles chart in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s, when her single "Padam Padam" entered the top ten, cementing her status as a chart-topping artist across multiple decades.
2023: Relationship with Paul Solomons ends
In 2023, Kylie Minogue and GQ Executive Paul Solomons ended their five-year relationship.
2023: Tension Album Release
In 2023, Kylie Minogue released Tension, which topped the charts in Australia and the UK.
February 2024: Signing with United Talent Agency
In February 2024, Kylie Minogue signed with United Talent Agency for live representation in Canada and the U.S., as well as for acting roles worldwide.
March 2024: Kylie Minogue Barbie Doll
In March 2024, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of International Women's Day, Kylie Minogue was one of several female celebrities whose likeness was turned into a Barbie doll.
April 2024: Inclusion in Time's Top 100 Most Influential People
In April 2024, Kylie Minogue was included in Time's annual list of top 100 "most influential" people in the world, recognizing her wide-ranging impact and influence.
October 2024: Release of Tension II
On 18 October 2024, Kylie Minogue released her seventeenth studio album, Tension II, with "Lights Camera Action" as the lead single.
2024: Tension II Album Release
In 2024, Kylie Minogue released Tension II, adding to her streak of number-one albums in Australia and the UK.
2024: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2024, Kylie Minogue was listed as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
February 2025: Kylie Minogue receives commemorative star
In February 2025, Kylie Minogue received a "commemorative star" at Melbourne Park, marking another significant achievement in her career.
March 20, 2025: Premiere of The Residence
On March 20, 2025, the mystery drama television series The Residence premiered on Netflix, featuring Kylie Minogue portraying herself as a musical guest.
2025: Tension Tour
In 2025, Kylie Minogue embarked on the Tension Tour on 15 February in Perth, Australia, described as her biggest tour since 2011 visiting North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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