Miley’s Milestones

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Since she burst onto the scene with a hit show in 2006, Miley Cyrus has journeyed from tween-scene queen to a parent’s worst nightmare before the entire world. Here’s a timeline of her highs and lows.

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A pop star is born

Miley Cyrus was born in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 23, 1992. Her parents — country music star Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia “Tish” Finley — originally gave her a different name.

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Disney Channel debuts ‘Hannah Montana’

In 2006, 12-year-old Miley became the star of her own Disney Channel show. She also sang the theme song. The series featured a girl-next-door type who led a secret rock star double life, with her father co-starring as her on-screen dad. She took the pop persona on tour when she opened for another Disney musical act.

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‘Hannah’ hits the road

The singer-actress launched her Best of Both Worlds Tour in 2007. Joining her were artists Aly & AJ, Everlife and the Jonas Brothers.

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Miley the movie star

In 2008, footage compiled from the tour was released as a 3-D concert film. The movie was a big box office draw. That same year, she lent her voice to an animated feature. Her theme song for the film got an award nod

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Early controversy

Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz shot 15-year-old Miley for a highbrow magazine in 2008. The spread caused a stir because of her barely-there “attire”

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Having the time of her life

The seven-track release “The Time of Our Lives” — initially exclusive to this megachain — came out in 2009. It coincided with the launch of Miley’s clothing line, designed with the help of a fashion veteran. Another feather in her cap was her family film debut. Rounding out the eventful year, she met and performed for the queen of England

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Miley courts more controversy

Critics blasted 16-year-old Miley’s “Party in the U.S.A.” performance at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, saying the routine was too adult for teenybopper fans. Also deemed “too adult” was her boyfriend, a male model five years her senior. Who was he?

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Her non-’Hannah’ role

In 2010, Miley starred in the non-Disney film “The Last Song,” written by this best-selling author. Find out what critics had to say. Whether or not her acting chops were top-notch, she still made the grade on this high-pulse list.

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Her bong bust

October 2010 brought her parents’ headline-grabbing divorce. But by December, all eyes were back on Miley. Shortly after her 18th birthday, news outlets got hold of video footage of her smoking from a bong at a party. She claims it wasn’t what most folks presumed it was but rather this psychoactive plant. There were no legal repercussions; here’s why. All the same, the media had a field day with the story.

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Billy Ray Cyrus worries for Miley

After the bong news broke, Billy Ray Cyrus tweeted his sadness. And he opened up in the March 2011 issue of GQ magazine, saying he’s worried for his daughter, who he hopes won’t turn out like another fallen icon. In the interview, he blames the hit show for their woes. Meanwhile, Miley remains busy with future ventures, including a late-night appearance.

Source: MSN