Kylie ditches 2008 tour plans

Kylie Minogue has scrapped plans for a 40th birthday tour next year.

The popstar was reported to be preparing for some concerts in 2008 after her creative director William Baker claimed they had started rehearsals.

However, the singer now insists she will not be playing because she is not yet fit enough to cope with the rigours of touring following her recovery from breast cancer.

She told the Daily Mail: "The tour is not going to happen, it is far too soon. I can't do it next year.

"It kind of breaks my heart because that is what I'm in this business for. Not being able to go ahead with my plans is a real downer.

"Every woman has to face up to new priorities, near the top is health. I take my health very seriously but not obsessively. Everything is about pacing yourself."