While that beat-heavy track got the crowd moving, the following song, “ 4×4,” was more inventive. “Love Party Money” had Cyrus writhing on a gold mini-4×4 vehicle like she was Tawny Kaitaen in an old Whitesnake video. Late in the show, during the song “Someone Else,” Cyrus rode a giant hot dog suspended from the rafters in a move that came off more like a promotion for Pink’s hot dogs than a comparable act to fellow pop star Pink’s Cirque de Soleil-like acrobatics. STORY: Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bangerz’ Tour: 8 Things to ExpectĪnd just in case the occasional twerk isn’t causing enough controversy, Cyrus also employs a bevy of dancers, including a midget and - by comparison - a giant African-American woman, as well as props that would make the Rolling Stones and the Beastie Boys proud, or possibly horrified. In fact, one racy black-and-white video montage - which upped Cyrus’ hipster quotient by having Alt-J’s “Fitzpleasure” as its soundtrack - seemed clearly inspired by Madonna’s S&M-themed “Justify My Love.” Of course, Madonna was a full-grown woman when she shocked the world, while Cyrus has only recently transitioned from a clean-cut teen star to a down-and-dirty sex kitten who clearly takes pleasure in pushing people’s buttons. Yet for all the shock-and-awe talk, Cyrus isn’t actually doing anything more outrageous than her idol Madonna did years ago. On Thursday, the third date of the tour, fans arriving at Honda Center were greeted with religious protesters holding signs with Bible verses and one that read, “The Teachings of Smiley Virus Will Wreck Your Life.” A moment on the earlier dates featuring Cyrus “Lewinsky-ing” a dancer with a Bill Clinton mask, wasn’t featured in Anaheim, perhaps due to reports that the controversy had softened the demand for tickets. Miley Cyrus to Perform Songs From New Album on Disney+ Special 'Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)'
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