Celine Dion, Rihanna, James Blunt, Mika, and Kylie Minogue, all seen here, arriving at the 2008 NRJ Awards on January 26th.

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As Kylie Minogue approaches her 40th birthday, it’s clear she’s feeling sexier than ever.

The singer was dressed to thrill in a risqué sequinned top honouring the female form for the cover of Q magazine.

Kylie has revealed she is looking forward to reaching the milestone: “I’m not scared of turning 40. I think it’s going to be quite liberating.

“I’ve always heard that as a woman, 49 is when you really come into your own and I think it’s happening.”

The pop princess, who recently launched her comeback with the release of the new single 2 Hearts, will mark the May occassion with a world tour.

Her confidant William Baker, whom she describes as her gay “husband”, recently revealed she is planning a series of extravagant concerts in 2008.

He told The Sun: “I’m heading back into the studio with Kylie in February to start training for the tour we want to do in June.

“It’s going to be fabulous. I have a couple of ideas but they need a bit of work. It takes ages to pull it all together so we want to take our time on it.”

Sources say doctors have warned breast cancer Kylie about pushing her body too hard.

An insider said: “Kylie is determined to do this tour. She was upset that she had to pull out of the last one - the Showgirl tour - when she received her cancer diagnosis.

“If it was up to her, she’d do an endless string of dates but doctors say she needs to make herself priority and takes more time to relax.”

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Kylie Minogue has denied rekindling her relationship with French actor Olivier Martinez - insisting she can’t even be friends with him. The couple sparked rumors that they were back together after the star was spotted visiting Martinez’s French home during the summer. However Minogue is adamant she was only in Paris to see the couple’s pets - and has no plans to spend any time with her ex.

She says, “I saw him in Paris because that’s where my dogs are. But we are not back together and I think he has another girlfriend. I like to remain on good terms with my ex-boyfriends, but I’m not ready to be friends with Olivier.”

The pair ended their four-year romance in February after Martinez was romantically linked to actress Michelle Rodriguez and Israeli model Sarai Givati.

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Kylie Minogue has enjoyed secret meetings with former lover Olivier Martinez in an attempt to rekindle their four-year relationship.

The couple separated in February amid reports Martinez had cheated on Kylie following her breast cancer ordeal, earning him the nickname “Le Rat”.

But The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the couple have recently enjoyed at least two romantic rendezvous in Paris.

After one lunch meeting, Kylie, who was visiting the French capital for a routine check-up at Tenon Hospital, was spotted kissing and embracing Martinez outside a cafe on the Left Bank, close to where the 41-year-old actor has a home.

The couple have remained friends since their split, and the actor often allows Kylie to stay in his flat in the fashionable St Germain district - but this was the first time they have been in the city together. And both Kylie and Martinez have come to realise they are the love of each other’s lives, according to friends.

“Kylie has made regular visits to Olivier’s home in Paris over the past few weeks,” a friend revealed. “And recently their relationship has begun to redevelop.

“Things started to progress when Kylie flew over for a hospital appointment. They went for a heart-to-heart lunch and thrashed out a few issues.

A second source said: “Kylie put on a chic black dress and headscarf to look as Parisian as possible. She loves the look, and knows Ollie does, too. We were all delighted to see them back together again. She always says she’s at her happiest in Paris, and especially with Ollie. She still calls him the love of her life.

“Since their split they’ve talked to each other on the phone constantly, but it’s only in the past few weeks that they’ve started meeting again. It would be wonderful if they got back together and the signs look good.

“While Kylie was recovering from chemotherapy, she spent weeks at Olivier’s flat, and he was there for her. She has such fond memories.

“It sounds sad but Kylie also loves Olivier’s dog, Sheba, and takes him for walks whenever she’s in Paris. Olivier loves that.”

The pair split shortly after Kylie was given the all-clear for cancer. Olivier was accused of cheating on her after he was photographed with 24-year-old Israeli model Sarai Givati - although at the time Kylie denied her boyfriend had been unfaithful.

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