Miley Cyrus is taking issue with a photo of herself that's going around, and it's not another amateur, truth-or-dare Internet snapshot — it's the handiwork of Annie Leibovitz.
"I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed," Cyrus said Sunday in a statement through her publicist. "I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about."
The photos, appearing in the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair, were taken by Leibovitz, a renowned celebrity photographer whose edgy, silver-toned portraits have included subjects such as Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and a naked, pregnant Demi Moore.
"I'm sorry that my portrait of Miley has been misinterpreted," Leibovitz said in a statement released by Vanity Fair. "Miley and I looked at fashion photographs together and we discussed the picture in that context before we shot it. The photograph is a simple, classic portrait, shot with very little makeup, and I think it is very beautiful."
The Cyrus pictures accompany an interview with the 15-year-old pop star and her father, singer Billy Ray Cyrus. One photo in particular is causing the biggest stir: the teen idol is wrapped in what appears to be a satin bedsheet, looking over her shoulder with her back exposed.
The Disney Channel, which airs Cyrus' TV show "Hannah Montana," was also critical of Vanity Fair.
"Unfortunately, as the article suggests, a situation was created to deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines," a network statement said.
Vanity Fair defended the story and photo shoot in a statement of its own.
"Miley's parents and/or minders were on the set all day," the magazine said. "Since the photo was taken digitally, they saw it on the shoot and everyone thought it was a beautiful and natural portrait of Miley."
In a caption released by Vanity Fair with the photo, Cyrus expressed her comfort with how the apparently topless picture turned out.
"I think it's really artsy," she told the magazine at the time. "It wasn't in a skanky way. Annie took, like, a beautiful shot, and I thought that was really cool. That's what she wanted me to do, and you can't say no to Annie."
A handful of borderline racy snapshots of a girl who appeared to be Cyrus have appeared on the Internet in recent months, including images of a girl posing in her underwear and bikini last week. In one shot, she's draped over a young man.
Cyrus is one of the biggest — and most G-rated — acts in the country and is often considered a role model for young girls. Her "Best of Both Worlds" tour sold out arenas, and her successful 3-D concert film collected $31.3 million in its opening weekend in February.
Via associatedpress
Miley Cyrus says Vanity Fair photo spread embarrasses her
martes, 29 de abril de 2008 | Etiquetas: Miley Cyrus, PhotosMiley Cyrus Topless Photos: Nude Magazine Cover Pictures?
domingo, 27 de abril de 2008 | Etiquetas: Miley Cyrus, Photos
Is there really going to be a topless photo of Miley Cyrus now unveiled? There are now reports that the star of Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, will be set for a nude cover shot for a magazine. Miley is only fifteen years old and the cover shot that is going all over the World Wide Web keeps all of her private parts covered and it could easily be a hoax.
The photo that is circulating shows the singer and actress on what would appear to be a grab from a high definition television in freeze frame from a promo spot. It could easily be a hoax and the photo might be doctored but it shows the a photo of Miley and she appears to have nothing on at all. On the bottom of the photo a logo says "ET Monday" and the cover is supposedly from Vanity Fair.
When you visit the ET Online and Vanity Fair websites there is no mention of the photo shoot or the cover shot that is floating around the web. If it is real it will spark massive controversy. It will be easy for many to believe because of the many racy photos that have leaked of Miley Cyrus of late. She has had several pictures posted of her online and they have ranged from lesbian like kissing photos to pictures of Miley in her underwear.
The latest snaps showed Miley pulling away her top to flash her bra and show her rolling around and canoodling with a guy that looks quite a bit older than her with both snuggling together. If this latest Miley Cyrus photo is real, Hollywire has it and it will bring in everyone to comment. But keep in mind, this could easily be a hoax.
Via nationalledger.com
Miley Cyrus, author.
The multi-hyphenate teen star has signed a book deal to tell the story of her young life, it was announced Tuesday. The memoir by Cyrus, who stars in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana," is planned for release next spring.
Disney said the book will focus particularly on the guidance of Cyrus' mother, Leticia.
"I am so excited to let fans in on how important my relationship with my family is to me," the 15-year-old singer-actress said in a statement. "I hope to motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together and inspire kids around the world to live their dreams."
The Disney Book Group, in a clear bit of synergy for the Walt Disney Co., has world rights to the book. Disney said Cyrus' book will feature previously unseen photos, family stories and "a look at her inner circle of loved ones."
The book, the first by Cyrus, will be published under the Disney-Hyperion Books imprint.
Cyrus is the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus.
Via associatedpress
Miley Cyrus To Be Worth $1B By Year's End
| Etiquetas: Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, News
Miley Cyrus is already way richer than her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, and she's only 15.
People magazine reported that the Miley Cyrus franchise will be worth a projected $1 billion by the end of the year.
The "Hannah Montana" star tops the magazine's list of the richest teen celebrities.
The singer isn't seeing much of the money. Her mom said most is invested and her daughter can't touch it until she's 18.
The Jonas Brothers are also on the list, making $12 million a year. Actress Dakota Fanning, 14, makes $4 million a movie while 12-year-old "Little Miss Sunshine" Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin makes $2 million a film.
However, Breslin has to live on an allowance of $11 a week.
Mark Indelicato, 13 makes nearly $500,000 for a season of "Ugly Betty," but he has an allowance of $50 a week.
Via wmtw.com
Brenda Song has defended her fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus. The 20-year-old ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ star says that Cryus is a “strong” person and has a right to her “personal life.”
The outpouring of support from Cyrus’ friends comes after racy pictures of the 15-year-old hit the internet. In one of the photos the ‘Hannah Montana’ star was laying with a boy with her shirt pulled up to reveal her stomach. In another she is pulling down the front of her tank top to reveal a lime green bra.
“Miley is probably the most charismatic and strong 15-year-old I know. She brushes everything off with a smile. She is truly a diva – in a very good way!” says Song. “I love Miley. I think she’s a very talented actress and singer. Whatever she does in her personal life is her personal life.”
Via transworldnews.com
Miley Cyrus Racy Photos: New Pics Raise Questions for Hannah Montana
lunes, 21 de abril de 2008 | Etiquetas: Miley Cyrus
How much skin is too much for a fifteen-year-old girl? Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has had another batch of racy photos hit the World Wide Web and this time she is again trying to act sexy and provocative, by showing off her bra and by lifting her tank top to show a little skin while lying on top of a bed with some unidentified guy.
With Jamie Lynn Spears pregnant at sixteen (Jamie Lynn just celebrated her seventeenth birthday) and other young stars like Vanessa Hudgens going wild will there be a line drawn at some point? Disney has had its share of photos scandals in the past year. The first and most shocking was with Zac Efron sweetie Vanessa Hudgens.
The star of the High School Musical film series was totally in the buff showing off everything and was full frontal in photos last year and many believed that might cost her more work with the kid friendly channel. Vanessa Hudgens survived Miley Cyrus is young, very young, but the thing that makes her racy photos series even scarier is the age of her fans.
Cyrus now has two sets if underwear photos out and online and there are so many little girls that range from age five to twelve that love the Hannah Montana show in the Disney Channel. is it just too much for those young kids?
Via nationalledger.com
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: 3-D Concert (US BD) in August
domingo, 20 de abril de 2008 | Etiquetas: DVD, Hannah MontanaWalt Disney Studios Home Entertainment have announced the US Region A Blu-ray Disc release of Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds 3-D Concert on 19th August 2008 priced at $35.99 SRP. One for the Hannah Montana fans…
It’s two times the talent as Miley Cyrus performs as herself and her pop star alter ego Hannah Montana for the first time ever in the same blockbuster show! Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds 3-D Concert pulls out all the stops, with awesome sets, unforgettable music and off-the-hook dancing choreographed by Kenny Ortega (“High School Musical” franchise, “Cheetah Girls 2”).
First, Hannah Montana rules the stage like the “Rock Star” she is, then she turns over the mike to Miley Cyrus so she can “Start All Over.” A special performance by tween-tastic trio Jonas Brothers completes this ultimate concert experience.
Arriving day-and-date the Blu-ray Disc features a 1080P Widescreen presentation with “up to 7.1 audio” and the same extras as the DVD release which includes 3D glasses to view the film and on the disc are additional songs not seen in theatres and a personal tour that lets you hang out with Miley Cyrus and Jonas Brothers during the tour.
Via dvdtimes.co.uk
Miley Cyrus Feud With The Jonas Brothers: Tour Fight With Hannah Montana?
| Etiquetas: Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus
Do we have a little bit of bickering between Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers Nick, Joe and Kevin? According to a report from Star Magazine, things are not as cozy as they seem between Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers. The magazine is reporting that there just might be a little bit of friction between the fifteen-year-old mega star and the boys.
According to the report, which is published in this week's issue of Star, little arguments between the Disney megastar and the three cuties during Miley's blockbuster Best of both Worlds tour "have escalated into full-scale fights," says a source.
Are the two star acts brawling on tour? It is almost as if they are rock stars. The magazine cites an insider source that claims that it turns out that the trio siblings - Joe, 18, Kevin, 20, and Miley's ex-beau Nick, 15 - never wanted to be an opening act for the Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus show!
"They feel they are stars in their own right and don't need her to be successful, says the source. The fighting has gotten so bad that no one knows who's headlining at the Wango Tango concert in Irvine, Calif., on May 10!
Via nationalledger.com
Pop sensation Miley Cyrus has discovered fame comes at a high price -- she's too busy to attend her high school prom.
The "Hannah Montana" star, who co-hosted the CMT Awards with her father Billy Ray on Monday, was hoping to make it to the big dance, but has recently learned she won't be able to get there.
She says, "I am shooting my movie during prom days, so I won't be there."
But the 15-year-old singer admits she's secretly relieved -- because she doesn't have a date: "I would be like the single loner at the back of the prom. That's the worst! I am not going to do that."
Via sfgate.com
