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Miley Cyrus Coming Back to Her Roots

By Lauren Clohessy | October 5, 2017

Miley Cyrus released her sixth studio album, “Younger Now,” on Friday, September 29. After dissing her Hannah Montana singing persona, she tried to break away from the Disney character with her “Can’t Be Tamed” album in 2010, but didn’t truly...

Miley Cyrus performs at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Aug. 30. Cyrus surprised fans by releasing an album, “Miley and Her Dead Petz,” the same day.

Miley experiments with weird lyrics, beats in surprise album

By Alexis Malapitan | September 8, 2015

“Miley and Her Dead Petz,” Miley Cyrus’ surprise album, offers a variety of weird vocal arrangements and colorful beats.Cyrus has come a long way since her Disney days. The former child starlet was this year’s host on MTV’s Video Music Awards...

Female sexuality can no longer be shamed

By Jeanette Fritz | January 27, 2014

Singers are facing controversy because they’re mixing sexualized lyrics, music videos and performances with feminism.The definition of feminist doesn’t state that anyone who claims the adjective isn’t allowed to show off his or her body; it is advocacy...

“Bangerz” combines dance hits, deep lyrics

By Kayla Cameron | October 13, 2013

Miley Cyrus’ “Bangerz” illustrates raw confessions of her recent split with Liam Hemsworth.The album is a journey of love gone wrong. The first track, “Adore you,” is a slow-tempo song expressing love and admiration for someone. Its catchy chorus...

Celebrities choose, abuse power

By Kayla Cameron | September 9, 2013

Are celebrities required to be role models?I’m torn. If I were an artist, I wouldn’t want people judging me on my choices. I wouldn’t want to see the enormous backlash that follows my every move.On the other hand, I feel as though many celebrities...

Stop the Miley hate

By Kayla Cameron | August 26, 2013

Society’s hatred towards some celebrities is understandable. However, frustration towards Miley Cryus is not justified..When Cyrus started to act and dress a bit outside her perfect Hannah Montana image, parents and the world took notice. This was seen...