Miley Sets The Record Straight On Iconic Performance Of Bangerz Tour
In a recent installment of her introspective TikTok series, Used to Be Young, pop icon Miley Cyrus takes us back to her vibrant Bangerz era, where she boldly pursued her artistic vision amidst doubts and controversies. With a candid and determined spirit, Miley reflects on her journey, offering insights into her motivations and the challenges she faced.
The Bangerz Tour, a pivotal moment in Miley’s career, saw her take an unconventional path by fully funding the tour herself. Addressing the tour’s financial outcome, she candidly shared, “I didn’t make a dime on this tour because I wanted the tour to be excellent.”
“When everyone kept saying, ‘Why are you doing this? You’re going to do like 100 shows and not going to make any money.’ I said, ‘There’s no one I would rather invest in than myself.’ So I paid for it all to make it exactly what I thought I and the fans deserved,” she explained.
The tour itself was a testament to Miley’s audacious creativity. As she recalls, many of her ideas for the show were met with skepticism by her team. Her determination to bring these unconventional ideas to life resulted in a show that was both campy and larger-than-life. From oversized beds to puppetry, Miley’s performance was a celebration of individuality and artistic expression.
A standout moment of the tour was the finale, inspired by the film The Truman Show. Collaborating with her creative director, Diane Martel, Miley crafted a departure that symbolized her journey through fame. Riding a giant hot dog and soaring through the clouds, she paid homage to Jim Carrey’s iconic exit in the movie. This finale encapsulated Miley’s journey of self-discovery and the desire to exit the spotlight on her own terms.
Beyond the tour, Miley’s “Used to Be Young” series offers a glimpse into her personal growth. Her latest single of the same name serves as an emotional ballad reflecting on her evolution over the years. The series also addresses controversies surrounding her 2013 album Bangerz, particularly the singles We Can’t Stop and Wrecking Ball. In response to criticism, Miley acknowledges her young age at the time and her limited understanding of mental health issues.
One of the most engaging aspects of the series is Miley’s willingness to open up about earlier moments in her career. She reminisces about her 2009 Teen Choice Awards performance of Party in the U.S.A., which garnered attention due to her holding onto a pole. Miley clarifies that the pole was used for stability and not for provocative purposes, addressing the misconceptions that arose from the performance.
