Do I Sense the Subtle Hand of Carla Bruni Here? Kylie Minogue to receive top French honour

((Okay, her boyfriend's French, but jeez, people, that doesn't make the woman into Albert Camus.)))

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International pop star Kylie Minogue will receive the top French honour of being made a knight in the Order of Arts and Letters for her 'contribution to the enrichment of French culture'.

The 39-year-old said: "French culture has influenced me greatly and I have always had colossal respect for the arts and people of France."

She will be honoured at a ceremony in Paris on 5 May.

The singer, who is due to kick off her world tour the following night at the Paris Bercy arena, said: "I am deeply honoured to be recognised in this way."

Christine Albanel, the French minister of culture and communications, will present Minogue with the award....