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Kylie! – Michael Hutchence, ‘Indie Kylie’ and those gold hotpants

Sep 21, 2026 · 1h 4m

Summary

Host Miranda Sawyer and author Michael Cragg explore Kylie Minogue’s 1990s evolution in this episode of Talk 90s to Me. They discuss her transition from the *Neighbours* era to a global pop icon, highlighting her early struggles with Stock Aitken Waterman and the "corrupting" narrative surrounding her relationship with Michael Hutchence. The conversation covers the critical acclaim of *Better the Devil You Know*, the backlash from the press, and the turbulent release of *Impossible Princess*. Cragg also details Kylie’s fierce work ethic and her efforts to reclaim control over her public ima…

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