Miley Cyrus Transformation

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“Remember only God can judge ya
Forget the haters ‘cause somebody loves ya” (“We Can’t Stop” lyrics)
These lyrics from Miley Cyrus’ lead single of her 2013 album Bangerz perfectly encapsulate the new Miley Cyrus. First gaining popularity as the squeaky clean main character of the Disney show Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus has undergone a colossal change, shedding her Disney image in favor of a provocative Madonna-type figure. The twerking and tongue-twirling singer has undoubtedly transformed her star image drastically. Her debatable actions have become an integral aspect of her star text, including everything affiliated with her up until this point. Even if people disapprove of the new Miley, she is still popular within the music industry today. But what was the purpose of undergoing such a drastic transformation? Has this made her more or less popular amongst music …show more content…

The purpose behind change always has an element of attracting the paparazzi and catching people’s attention. Miley’s change was a descending process that was “creative” (Carmanica) and stimulating to the general public that did not see it coming. Miley’s change from good girl to bad girl was carefully crafted: from the initial shock of the transformation to the continuous scandals that penetrate the media, Miley has created and recreated her star text. First, Miley started off as an innocent popstar idol that sang about boys and crushes and breakups. Next, through promotion, Miley’s team worked on changing her sound and lyrical content to become sexual and free. After heavy publicity via media outlets, Miley’s new gaudy image was presented to shocked audiences with wide-ranging reactions. It was a combination of all of these elements, especially the debatable nature of her change that makes Miley a standout icon in the music

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