Miley Cyrus is not criticized for going down the wrong path, but rather for being so unpredictable. One moment, she’s trying to be provocative by not actually looking attractive, with her hair styled in quirky double buns and sticking her tongue out like a mischievous cartoon character. The next moment, she surprises everyone by delivering a powerful heartbreak song like “Wrecking Ball,” which is considered one of the best singles of the year.
If she believes that being lewd is a sign of maturity, she might want to reconsider her approach. Acting inappropriately with foam fingers isn’t exactly helping her image as a serious artist, especially considering her song “Wrecking Ball.” Elton John even suggested that she could be heading towards a breakdown, although it’s hard to say for sure. One thing that sets Miley Cyrus apart is her sense of humor. She showcased her unique and quirky style on Saturday during her performances at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, especially at the Music Festival Village in the afternoon.
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Clad in a white hot-pants outfit with laces flying as she danced, Cyrus wowed the audience with energetic performances of “We Can’t Stop” and “Party in the U.S.A.” Her show featured dancers in inflatable mushrooms and rainbows, along with twerking little people, creating a bizarre, colorful stage reminiscent of a Super Mario Bros. game mixed with a twisted ’70s kids’ show. Despite her recent headline-making activities like her MTV VMA performance and her breakup with Liam Hemsworth, Cyrus continued to shock fans by choosing a surprising song to cover – Melanie Safka’s “Look What They’ve Done to My Song, Ma.” This unconventional choice highlighted the pressure she faces from the media and her desire to carve out her image as a mature artist. The emotional impact of her performance of “Wrecking Ball” was intensified by the tears that streamed down her face. Despite the controversy surrounding her, the song’s emotional depth remains unscathed. Maybe, just maybe, her outlandish behavior is all part of a bigger plan in the style of Andy Kaufman, with the aim of creating a a wrestling-like villain persona that could eventually be flipped to a hero. After all, her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had his own hit in the past, is there to offer guidance and support. With the talent to deliver powerful performances like “Wrecking Ball,” it’s clear that Cyrus has more smarts than people might give her credit for.
