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Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has secured this year's Christmas number one with her new pop anthem Xmas. The Padam Padam singer, 57, has also become the first woman to have number one singles ...

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Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has secured this year’s coveted UK Christmas number one with her new track, ‘Xmas’. The 57-year-old ‘Padam Padam’ singer has also become the first woman to achieve ...

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