Despite the relatively poor performance of X, Kylie Minogue's status as a beloved global pop icon is still safe as can be - in fact, just yesterday she was inducted into the most prestigious order of artists in France!

The Aussie singer was in Paris over the weekend to be honored as a Chevalier des Artes et des Lettres (Commander of Arts and Letters). Unfortunately, everything took place behind closed doors - but judging by how happy Kylie looked as she waved to throngs of her fans going to and from the ceremony, it all went off without a hitch!