It’s time for Australian beauty Kylie Minogue to retire, according to her pal’s words. William Baker, her close friend and stylist gives advise to the singer, urging her to quit her singing career as if it is “the end of an era”.

Barker is convinced that Kylie’s thrilling Greatest Hits tour must be a “farewell”. The 36-year-old blonde, who was recently reported to have 16-inch (40-centimetre) waist, has confessed of her urge to start a family, and friends are concerned the hard-working singer should devote more time to herself.

"She needs to do things on her own, get away from me, get away from her safety zone”, William Barker said according to breakingnews.iol.ie.

"Whether that's to have a family, take up painting, do a film… she needs to do something for herself rather than keep the juggernaut rolling. It does feel like the end of an era."