Miley Cyrus Is A Rebel For Her Own Cause: ForbesUnder30
iley Cyrus knows how to make a statement., the 29-year-old star reflects on a career that’s taken her from a namesake role in the Disney series“One thing I'm very proud of is that I started my business before I started my period,” says Cyrus. “And now, I’ve performed at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, inducted Joan Jett into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—all on my period. It has never gotten in the way of me being a businesswoman.
“If I know there’s going to be a greater reward by taking a greater risk, usually I’ll do it.” says Cyrus, combing her fingers through her bleached-blonde hair. “I do that with everything—my business, my relationships, with love, with life.” Like Madonna, whom she considers one of her idols, Cyrus knows how to leverage her raw talent, risk-taking inclination and public persona to keep fans, press and industry executives engaged.
What drives her is a hardwired love of music. Born to country music star Billy Ray Cyrus and producer Tish Cyrus in Nashville with Dolly Parton as her godmother, Cyrus grew up steeped in the music industry. While some critics dismiss Cyrus as more of a publicity seeker than a singer/songwriter, producer Mark Ronson considers her a rare talent who’s in the same league as other singers he’s worked with, from Amy Winehouse to Lady Gaga.
These days Cyrus presents a more introspective and tranquil version of herself, experimenting with music and philanthropy rather than drugs and partying. Queer causes, displacement and her enormous platform inspired her to start Happy Hippie Foundation in 2015 to provide education, employment and support services to homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth. “People are going to talk about me: What can I get them to talk about that actually makes a difference?” asks Cyrus.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to Watch Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson’s New Year’s Eve Special on NBC and PeacockThe Lorne Michaels-produced show will feature performances by Brandi Carlile, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Saweetie and more.
Read more »
How to Watch Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson’s New Year’s Eve Special on NBC and PeacockThe Lorne Michaels-produced show will feature performances by Brandi Carlile, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Saweetie and more.
Read more »
Autopsy Finds Black Mentally Ill Teen’s Death in Custody Was a HomicideAn autopsy released on Monday ruled that the cause of death for 17-year-old Cedric Lofton, who died in a hospital after being restrained at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center in Kansas, was a homicide.
Read more »
Save the Children: Staff members killed in Myanmar massacreThe charity said two of its staff members were among 30 people killed in Kayah state, where pro-democracy rebels have been fighting the military.
Read more »
Kevin Smith Wants Christian Bale's Batman to Return in The Flash MovieKevin Smith has his dream scenario for 2022's TheFlash: Christian Bale returns alongside the movie's other Batman actors.
Read more »
Marque Luxury opens new location in New YorkPre-owned luxury provider Marque Luxury is expanding in New York.
Read more »