Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue kicked off her first North American tour in flamboyant style on Wednesday night - and branded the show's debut in Oakland, California "unforgettable".

The superstar has never embarked on a stateside trek before and has been in manic rehearsals for the past few weeks to perfect her performance. And Minogue didn't disappoint her U.S. fans - arriving onstage atop a gleaming silver skull before belting out all of her greatest hits, including Can't Get You Out Of My Head and Better The Devil You Know, for the screaming crowd.

The fashionista delighted fans with a number of outfits, including a glamorous gold gown and a futuristic shimmering leotard. And their enthusiastic reaction overwhelmed the 41 year old, who took to her personal Twitter.com page shortly after the concert to thank her adoring fans.

She wrote: "Thank you to all who were at opening night and to my sensational team. It was amazing, unforgettable!!! yayYYYYYYY!!!!"

Minogue will perform nine shows across the U.S. and Canada, visiting cities including Las Vegas and Los Angeles before wrapping up the tour in New York later this month.

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