A few days after the dizzying video for the new single Kylie Minogue All The Lovers became available to the general public - remember the amazing torn shirts, unimaginable, a la Lady Gaga, boots and half-naked sexy dancers - the singer enthusiastically describes the newly bought in New York dress vintage dress of the hippies. "I like to imagine how I run barefoot on it in the tall grass," she says dreamily. Hippie? High grass?! "Hey! she pulls me away. "Do not forget that I'm from Australia!" Best of all, I feel in the old country sandals Birkenstock! ". She looks about ten years younger than her 42's, and neither her face nor the ideal body betrays those colossal efforts-and the personal drama-that accompanied Minogue in her journey from the outskirts of Melbourne to the Olympus of world fame. Many believed that after the diagnosis of "breast cancer", which the fragile singer put in 2005, she will leave the show business for good. But Kylie returned to the stage with triumph, even more attractive than ever, and made her story an inspiring example for many women who, by the way, have become much more likely to go for preventive examinations to mammalogists: doctors call this phenomenon "the Kylie effect" . Immediately after the release of the 11th studio album Aphrodite, we met with Minogue to talk about the latest developments in her busy life. Kylie, Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty and sexuality.
Do you associate yourself with her?
No! Well, well, very rarely. I do not consider myself a goddess of love or sex. Perhaps I am more like a love messenger. I'm sure that when listening to my songs, a lot of couples are having a good time - after all, my music is not devoid of sexuality. So in a sense, my vocation is to supply aphrodisiacs.
Have you always believed in love?
Of course. And what about love in a relationship? Well, it's not so simple. You have to be lucky to find a person with whom you want to spend your whole life until the very end. Some people manage to find a soul mate, others do not. I think that love is very much like a lottery. A lot of losses and one big prize? A lot of losses, one big prize and a few more comforting. (Laughs.) I was fine with all my ex-boyfriends, I can not say anything bad about them. But relations collapse sometimes, even when people love each other. Your novel with the Spanish model Andreas Valencoso for two years. He is the biggest prize? Let's just say, in his case, I guessed many true numbers in the lottery.
And what do you particularly like about him?
The fact that we perfectly understand each other. It's not very much like "butterflies in the belly"! Yes, drop it! I'm not a teenager! In the composition Cupid Boy there are the words "In your arms - as in paradise. Every time I touch you, I fly to the stars. "
Is this declaration of love?
No. This text was not written by me. But all this is very similar to the truth. I heard that at first you were not serious about Valencoso. Yes it's true. Our relationship began as a fleeting summer romance. Do you like unpredictability, like surprises? Well, there were such surprises, without which I would have completely managed. Complete disappointment. But in general, I can say that if we had the opportunity to fully control everything that was happening, we would be deprived of many exciting moments and exciting meetings.
In the video All The Lovers you are surrounded by a crowd of half-naked men ...
And women! This video seems to me very sensual and sexy. But, on the other hand, there is such a gentle mood in it ... How did your boyfriend react to this "orgy"? In this regard, we are in the same boat. He regularly appears in the advertising of underwear - this is part of his work. I sent him some mobile photos from the set in Los Angeles, and he was delighted. Do you feel like a trendsetter? It's hard for me to judge. (Laughs.) Let's just say, I'm not sure that many people care about my style.
What are you wearing today?
Top of the British designer Pam Hogg. Shoes ... I'll check now (Looks at the sole.) - Nicholas Kirkwood. And jeans from Citizen of Humanity. So you do not look at brands and wear only what you like? Absolutely for sure! Sometimes it seems to me that life would be simpler, I have one specific style. Tom Ford, for example, can boast a crystal clear, unmistakably recognizable way. Victoria Beckham has also polished her style well enough over the past few years. But I hate the very idea of looking the same every day! It would be akin to self-restraint. And I do not know how this style should be.
Why?
I like the variety, both in life and in the wardrobe. I'm not used to doing the same thing day in and day out! By the way, that's why I'm not the most reliable person. I do not know how to build long-term plans: by the time it's time to embody them, there's already so much new. Planning is unreal! But all this has a positive side - I'm bored with it, I'm completely spontaneous. If we talk about clothes, what is your unpredictability expressed in? For example, if we agreed to meet tomorrow, I guarantee that I would be dressed in a completely different style - in a business suit, for example. But today I can not even imagine what I want to wear tomorrow. I'm not one of those women who plan outfits from the evening. I only know how I want to look today! And sometimes you choose old non-sexy dresses? Oh yeah! My art director William Baker scolds me when I'm so dressed. He says: "Take those fucking rags off! You're a pop star! ". But I love these rags! And the next day, pulling the top in tight and mini-skirt. So I also like, and William is happy!
Describe your ideal weekend
What are you doing to look ten years younger? I try to watch myself. Today, we are available funds, which 20 years ago was not in sight. In addition, I always use sunscreen for the face. My friends are always making fun of me because of this - I always have a cream with SPF, a hat and sunglasses. Even if the street is not very sunny. Of course, it can irritate someone, but I'm sure that it's better to stay away from the sun. Probably, you spend a lot of time on sports. I would like to be one of those women who start the day with a charge or immediately run to a fitness studio. Unfortunately, I'm completely undisciplined! In winter I go snowboarding. I love golf. It's not exactly fitness, of course, but I'm moving and breathing fresh air. And when I stay in hotels, sometimes I visit the gym. But I, of course, do not exert myself too much. You participate in a number of charity programs related to oncology, for example, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. How important is this activity for you? Honestly, I was engaged in charity in this area even before I was diagnosed with cancer. And my own experience has demonstrated that this can happen to everyone. I want to show people on a personal example that it is possible to overcome the disease that it is realistic to survive. It is very important for women struggling with cancer to see that there are those who could go through this hell and remain themselves. I am grateful to all those who managed to survive cancer, because their examples helped me and gave me strength to defeat the disease. Your music has been popular for over 20 years ...
What is the secret of your success?
I like to work hard, I enjoy it. I like to overcome obstacles. Moreover, I always try to match time. I change both as an artist and as a person and adapt my music according to the situation. Thus, I remain modern, without betraying my own roots. I'm still the same Kylie, still full of energy! I believe in fate. And my destiny is pop music.