Sparkling Kylie steals the show at Rent debut

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The pop princess stole the show at the press night for Rent, overshadowing the star Denise van Outen.

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Show stopper: Kylie Minogue with her stylist and long term friend William Baker

Voice over: Kylie has recorded a series of phone messages that play throughout the stage production

The show, directed by Baker, was received well by the press, so he had plenty to smile about as he left the Wyndham's Theatre with Kylie, 39.

Kylie even had a presence on stage - she has recorded a series of phone messages in different accents that played during the show.

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Radiant: Kylie dazzled on the red carpet in a sparkling silver frock

Affection: the pop star shows her support by showering William with air kisses

Ewan Thomson, a spokesman for the theatre, said: "It started off as very much an 'in' thing between Kylie and William Baker and was a great way to get her involved in a small way. It is great to have Kylie on board, she was very kind to agree to do it."

Baker has injected some much-needed funk into the musical, which follows the ups and downs of young artists and musicians trying to make a living in New York.

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Vice Den: Van Outen's looked relieved after Rent's press night was over

The star-studded guestlist also included Girls Aloud's Kimberly Walsh, Claire Sweeney, Fearne Cotton and Graham Norton.

But all eyes were on Kylie - who hammed it up with Will as photographers fell over themselves to snap her as she left the theatre.

The singer was on the red carpet again tonight for the DVD launch of White Diamond, a documentary made by Baker, in London's West End.

It features backstage footage of the star during her 2006 Showgirl Tour which saw her return to the stage after battling breast cancer.

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Sneak peek: White Diamonds will debut in London tonight

Revealing: Kylie talks frankly about her battle with breast cancer in the new film

Backstage: the documentary takes a behind the scenes look at Kylie's 2006 tour

Girl on film: the documentary was made by Kylie's long term friend and stylist William Baker