Wednesday January 30, 2008

AS Britney Spears’ life continues its downward spiral, Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue has stepped in to offer the Toxic singer some much needed help.

The ‘2 Hearts’ singer, 39, has been in the ‘biz’ for 20 years – and has successfully managed to dodge the pitfalls of drugs, dodgy boyfriends and career crises like a complete professional.

And as Spears, 26, was snapped shoe-less, shabby and strewn across the pavement outside her Los Angeles home on Monday, it’s obvious she’s in dire need of some good advice.

Kylie said: “I wish someone would write a manual about fame because it’s not easy. I’m always loath to say that because there are a lot more difficulties out there that people deal with every day – but when fame is handed to you, it is unique.

“It’s not to the same extreme, but I can remember having a mini-meltdown myself – and unless you’ve got good people around to support you, you’ve got a problem.”

“Who knows what is going on in her life? Britney isn’t that young any more. I think she will still come back but it’s like she’s taken an extended holiday,” she was quoted as saying in Australia’s gay magazine DNA.

“Whatever help she needs, she should reach out and get it.”