Miss Kylie

I've known for sometime about Kylie Minogue being a big international pop star/gay icon who, for some reason, has made only occasional blips on the American radar. She's often been compared to Madonna (except, of course, not as big in the US). And I must admit that, since she really came into my consciousness with "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" a few years ago (I dare you, BTW, to listen to that song without a serious case of Ohrwurmen!), I've had a soft-spot for her. She just seemed so fabulous and sweet and funny in her interviews and appearances.

Last night, BBCAmerica broadcast a concert she gave a while back called "Showgirl." Amazing! And really more of a gay burlesque show with music, with hot male dancers (seriously, these guys were outrageously fuckable), outrageous outfits, huge and elaborate sets, outstanding choreography, and sparkly costumes. It was the epitome of that over-used and tired gay adjective, "fabulous." Girl knows how to give a show! Madonna's too busy tying red strings to her wrist, crucifying herself, and getting rid of her Gays these days to even think about putting on something like this.

Then was an interview done with her just recently. She went through a year a treatment of breast cancer and is only now getting back into the public eye. The interview only confirmed my good opinion of her. So, Viva Miss Kylie!