Pop Icon Kylie Minogue Hints at Vegas Retirement
Pop star Kylie Minogue, 56, has hinted at a potential retirement in Las Vegas after being offered a lifetime residency. The Australian singer, who just released her new single "My Oh My," has enjoyed a successful career resurgence in recent years, including a highly acclaimed Las Vegas residency.
Minogue revealed in an interview with The Mirror that she's been offered a permanent residency at Voltaire, part of The Venetian resort, where she recently concluded a successful run of shows. She humorously acknowledged the possibility of following in the footsteps of icons like Elvis Presley who ended their careers with residency shows.
"They have offered me a lifelong residency," she said, adding, "Let's see, I might do the classic and end up there. It was brilliant, the shows got crazier. It was what I hoped it would be. It was a cross between a 70s cabaret club and Studio 54 - people got quite wild."
Minogue's new single "My Oh My" is a collaboration with US singer Bebe Rexha and Swedish star Tove Lo, with production by the renowned Steve Mac. This new release is a precursor to a forthcoming album and tour, hinting that she's far from ready to hang up her microphone just yet.
Beyond the excitement of new music, Minogue is also planning to release a memoir, delving into her career in music, film, and television. The decision to document her life comes at a high point in her career, following the success of her recent single "Padam Padam" and her Las Vegas residency.
"Kylie is at the pinnacle of her career and now feels like the perfect time to write about her life and relive some memories," a source told The Sun. "She'll reveal some new anecdotes and stories and dig out some snaps from her archive. She will cover her music, TV and film roles, and of course her love life and the finished product is sure to incite a bidding war among publishers."
The "More Than Just a Residency" shows in Las Vegas, which sold out quickly, demonstrated the enduring power of the pop icon, who has enjoyed a career spanning over three decades. Her influence is undeniable, with over 80 million records sold worldwide, five billion streams, and nine UK Number 1 albums. She's also a recipient of numerous awards including four BRIT Awards, two Grammys, and two MTV awards.
Although she may be considering a permanent residency in Las Vegas, Kylie Minogue is still going strong. With a new album, tour, and memoir on the horizon, it seems this pop icon is ready to continue captivating audiences for many years to come.
