Kylie leapt for joy as she touched down on home turf on Sunday. The pop princess arrived in Sydney looking fresh and fabulous despite the 20-hour journey and told onlookers, "We're on tour again, whoa!" as she jumped up and down clapping her hands.
She's Down Under to prepare for her much-anticipated Showgirl Homecoming Tour which kicks off in Sydney on Saturday night. "I'm thrilled to be back," she said as she arrived. "I've been looking forward to this for such a long time." The tour was postponed when Kylie was diagnosed with cancer in May 2005, and its resumption marks a full return to health for the popular singer.
The 38-year-old, who has a 20-date, six-week-long tour ahead of her, won't be taking it easy before the weekend gig either. Having just released a children's book, she's all set to launch her first fragrance, called Darling, at a mystery location in the city on Wednesday.
During her comeback show, which ends in London in the New Year, she is expected to dazzle fans in a range of new costumes designed by top names including Dolce & Gabbana and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. UK fans who don't manage to catch her live on stage will still be able to see some of her most spectacular outfits. London's Victoria & Albert museum is due to cement her status as a modern style icon by dedicating an exhibition to her. "This is our first exhibition dedicated to a pop star," said a spokeswoman at the prestigious fashion and design museum.
The display, which organisers hope Kylie will open next February, will highlight how much her image has changed over the years, showcasing everything from the overalls she wore as Charlene in Aussie soap Neighbours to the gold lame hotpants she famously donned for her 2000 hit single Spinning Around.
The collection, which was initially created and designed by the Arts Centre in her native Melbourne, will also show off spectacular outfits from her nine tours and includes material donated by the singer.
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