Miley Cyrus’ New Era

Ok I admit it. My cell ringtone is “Party in the USA.” Sure, it may draw a few stares (especially when I'm on a crowded bus and I can't find my cell phone in my purse fast enough) BUT. . . it sort-of makes me want to dance every time I get a phone call. Anybody know what I mean? And who is behind my 10 seconds of happiness every time I get a phone call? Only one of the biggest names in entertainment these days – Miley Cyrus.

It looks like we'll be hearing a lot more from her, even though her mega-hit TV show Hannah Montana is ending. We've got the scoop from her latest press conference, where she dished on her new movie, the melodramatic The Last Song (rated PG), and the conclusion of Hannah Montana.

Q: The character in The Last Song is a change for your career, especially with Hannah Montana ending now. How do you feel about that progression?
Miley: Right now on Disney, we're finishing up Season 4 [of Hannah Montana]. As a new chapter is beginning, one that has been my life for the last five years is ending. It's interesting to be leaving my security blanket behind. But it's also exciting to get involved more with this movie. It makes me want to just continue to work and do more films. Hannah Montana needed a complete ending for Season 3, and our show deserves that, too. With it being such a huge, big deal in so many kids' lives they don't want to see reruns forever. They want a really respectful ending. It really deserves that. It's been such an amazing journey. It definitely had a beginning, and it needs an end.

Q: Do you think you'd do another Hannah Montana film?
Miley: No. The Hannah wig is out as soon as we finish that last episode. One will be in a museum and one will be burned or something. I can't put it on again. It's just too much.

Q: Making this transition to more adult roles now, do you have to be really careful with your choices?
Miley: I've gone these last five years with everyone telling me what to do. Now, it's up to me and what I think is right in my career, so I'm just going in my own direction. I have to be careful, in a sense, to not lose who I am or the Miley Cyrus factor. I want to continue to do what I love, but also give myself new challenges and not just be the same person, over and over.

[Ratha: Hmm…what kind of movies do you think Miley should make? Should she be in an action flick like the girl version of Transformers? Or a sci-fi movie where she kicks aliens' butts? Let us know in the Comments!]

Q: How did you keep from making your performance in The Last Song too melodramatic?
Miley: Julie Ann [the director] helped me with that the most. Because this was my first film, the first thing I did, when I saw a sad scene was think, “Oh, my character would cry.” And, she was like, “No, the whole end of the film can't just be crying. There has to be some type of dimension to it.” You have to go deeper than that and realize what it's going to be like, when you are watching an hour and a half film. You don't just want to see one type of emotion. That was the biggest thing that I learned.

Q: Why did you decide to stop posting on Twitter?
Miley: I was just tired of telling everyone what I'm doing. I hate when I read things and celebrities are complaining, “I have no personal life!” I'm like, “Well, that's because you write about everything that you're doing.” I was that person that's like, “I'm so sad. I have no real, normal life. Everyone knows what I'm doing.” But, that was my fault because I was telling everyone. I would Tweet, “I'm here,” and then wonder why a thousand fans were outside of the restaurant.

Q: How is life for you post-Tweet now?
Miley: I'm on my phone a lot less. I'm a little bit more social. I have a lot more real friends, not just friends that I'm talking to on the Internet. That's not cool, not safe, not fun and most likely not real. Everything is just better when you're not so wrapped up in that.

[Ratha: It's true. They say real life is better than a cyber-life!]

Miley: I just think it's lame. I feel like I hang out with my friends and they're so busy taking pictures of what they're doing to put on Facebook that they're not really enjoying what they're doing. You're going to look back and have 10 million pictures, but not be in one of them because you weren't having fun. You were too busy clicking away. You have to just enjoy the moment you're in for yourself and stop telling people about it.

Q: Do you know that you sound like someone's mom by saying that?
Miley: Yeah, I do!

Q: What's coming up for you with your music?
Miley: Right now, I'm just finishing up my record, which will come out towards the end of the summer. I'm really excited about that. This film was the test for me, to decide what I really wanted to do, and I love making movies. That's what I want to pursue. It's not that I don't love music. I love music. But, I feel like I just need to get away from that for a little while. It's my security blanket and I don't want to always fall back on that.

Q: What style is your new album?
Miley: It's kind of like The Killers. That's my favorite band.

Q: Do you have your next movie project lined up?
Miley: I do, but I can't say. I'm zipped tight.

Hmmm, but with a little help from my old friend the Internet, I found out that Miley might be starring in a remake of the 1985 movie Girls Just Wanna Have Fun due out in 2011. I do enjoy her cover of Cyndi Lauper's song of the same name. Perhaps I hear a future ringtone calling me. . .
Leave a Comment below, and let us what you think of Miley's new direction!

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— Ratha, Stacks Writer

Interview by Gerri Miller
Photo courtesy of Touchstone Pictures

Comments

[Comment #26]

she should be in fantasy movies where she defeats dragons!!!!!!

[Comment #27]

I thought you were going to leave sometime. Anyways I hope you keep making more music!

[Comment #28]

I love what Miley said in this interview. Truthfully, I used ot think of her as fake, but in this interview it really opened my eyes to how important her life and career is to her. I love her even more now! :)

[Comment #29]

Okay, I have never seen such a cool side of you, no offense, Miley!

[Comment #30]

I use to like Miley Cyrus but she is just no ready for the celebrity life. I mean like some of her songs were probably not composed by her. She just wants popularity!

[Comment #31]

Miley Cyrus is AWESOME!!! I bought her latest album!!! Going to read the Last song!

[Comment #32]

I want to see her next movie!!!

[Comment #33]

u rock miley!!!!!!!!!!!

[Comment #34]

i like dady gaga

[Comment #35]

u rock!!!!!!!!!!!

[Comment #36]

i really think you should continue hannah montana.. because your fanz are like wanting more they don't want you to quit and your the one who said hannah is a big part of your life!!!

[Comment #37]

i really don't like hanna montana/mily cirus.she is everywhere!!!!!

[Comment #38]

i'm not big on miley but i will admit i love her song PARTY IN DA USA

[Comment #39]

when i was in second grade,i did not like you at all. but now i like you a little(o.k.,a lot). now since you're leaving, i wish i started liking you before. and also,after third question,ratha told us to write a comment.I think you should do a mystery movie.

[Comment #40]

hi miley i loke your songs and i think my frind looks just like you no kidding she smiles like you i mean wow

[Comment #41]

sorry miley i ment i LIKE ehe

[Comment #42]

i never liked her .....

[Comment #43]

Awww. Miley! Why are you quitting Hannah Montana?! It is the BEST show on the planet!!!!! Oh well. WE STILL LOVE YOU, MILEY!!!! XXX

[Comment #44]

i think miley should play in an actoion roll

[Comment #45]

heyy i miki and im i grade 6 in Australia :) i love your book o have now read it like 10 times lol i love you!!!! lol 8-)

[Comment #46]

this was a really cool article. i saw last song and it was really good.she could definitly make a carreer in acting.

[Comment #47]

hey

[Comment #48]

OMG you are so good you get me i my heart for our last spring program i sang the climb and tryed a solo well i have been to your concert before loved it i hope i can meet you one day you are one of my best insperations i love you i am going to see the last song soon if you get this will you comment back please loveya

[Comment #49]

Miley Cyrus is definitely NOT one of my favourite celebs, but I really like what she said up there about enjoying the moment for yourself, and not obsessing over taking millions of pictures. I think it's almost deep, lol.
And I like the shirt she's wearing in the picture. =)

[Comment #50]

Miley why are you so famous?