Kylie is woman of the year

Kylie Minogue has been named Woman of the Year at a showbiz ceremony in London.

The star was honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards for her inspirational battle against breast cancer.

Kylie could not attend the London bash but sent a message to her fans: "Your support has been an enormous help and I hope to be back with you all in person very soon."

The night's other winners did attend the glittering ceremony.

Charlotte Church glammed up for the evening to accept the UK Solo Artist of the Year Award. Billie Piper was named UK TV Actress of the Year. Liz Hurley received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year after launching her beachwear range.

Sharon Osbourne, fresh from hurling insults at Rebecca Loos on 'X Factor: Battle of the Stars', was crowned TV Personality of the Year. Davina McCall picked up the award for Presenter of the Year despite the dire reception to her BBC chat show. Supermodel Naomi Campbell received the Outstanding Contribution Award.

Other winners included Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan (US TV Actress of the Year) and Oscar-winner Emma Thompson (Filmmaker of the Year).