Kylie Minogue responds to rumours of Madonna collaboration on ‘Confessions II’

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Coverage diverges in tone and emphasis. NME and Billboard present Minogue's response in a straightforward manner, focusing on her clarification of the rumors. In contrast, Rolling Stone uses the term "refutes," which adds a more definitive…

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Kylie Minogue has addressed rumors regarding a potential collaboration with Madonna on a project titled 'Confessions II'. Speculation about their partnership has been fueled by their recent performance together in Los Angeles. Minogue's comments suggest that while there is interest, no official collaboration has been confirmed yet.

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▪Kylie Minogue responded to rumors of a collaboration with Madonna.
▪The speculation began after they shared a stage in Los Angeles in 2024.
▪Minogue indicated that while there is interest, no official project has been confirmed.

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▪ Kylie Minogue Spills on Those Madonna Collaboration Rumors: ‘That’s a Random Thing’ — Billboard
▪ Kylie Minogue Refutes Rumor She Appears on Madonna’s Forthcoming LP ‘Confessions II’ — Rolling Stone

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