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She got pinned! Kylie Minogue earns the gold standard of French honors, being named a Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters on Monday in Paris for her contribution to French culture and for showing personal courage in her battle against breast cancer. Said the pop star (in French!): "This is an exceptional moment for me."