If you ever wondered when Miley Cyrus would make the ever-so-structured transition from teen starlet to adult artist, the answer is May 2010, with her new 'Can't Be Tamed' video. Much like the title and lyrics of the song, 'Tamed' is a massive departure from Miley's lighthearted music of the past, revealing a sexy, dark edge -- a la early Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. While many are asking whether it's too sexy, one thing is for sure: This ain't 'Hannah Montana.' Watch the video after the jump and tell us what you think!
The video begins with a bit of a 'King Kong' mystique, as partygoers are seen gawking at a birdcage. In said cage, the new Miley spreads her wings -- literally -- as Cyrus' dark side comes out via black falcon wings.
Once the teen-star-turned-bird makes her big reveal, the video is packed with dancing and wardrobes that aren't out of place in today's modern music video landscape. There's nothing here that would make Adam Lambert or Lady Gaga gasp, but the fact that it's Miley Cyrus nearly making out with guys and gals, dancing in lingerie (sans pants?) complete with close-up shots of her chest, make it all-too-clear that this is her coming out party.
It shouldn't be surprising that the video is much more risque than standard Miley fare, considering the song contains lyrics like, "For those who don't know me, I can get a bit crazy / Have to get my way, 24 hours a day / 'Cause I'm hot like that" and "I'm like a puzzle but all of my pieces are jagged / If you can understand this, we can make some magic."
It's a transition that Cyrus simply had to make. Just like the 12-year-old girls who idolize her will one day become teens and adults, Miley is taking the leap into a non-kiddie world. That, paired with the fact that Miley always seemed to be pushing the is-she-too-young-for-this boundary thanks to her controversial Vanity Fair photo spread and several other leaked photo scandals, only made the switch more urgent and necessary.
Whether or not her massive fanbase sticks around is to be determined, but Cyrus clearly hopes to garner a new loyal following with Miley 2.0.
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She is 17 for one thing. This video would have been fine is she would have gone for just sexy but she went for tooo much. This is a terrible mix of Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. Find something better Miley. Do sexy on your own.
SHE 18 AN ADULT.IT DOESNT LOOK THAT BAD.ITS TIME LET HER GROW UP PEOPLE.SHE CANT STAY THE LITTLE GIRL FOREVER.I HAVEN'T SEEN HER DO ANYTHING,BUT PEOPLE ALWAYS TRYING MAKE SOMEONE THE BAD GIRL/GUY.THERE NOT HAPPY UNLESS CAN MAKE IT INTO SMUT.
Exactly, she IS still a minor after all. she went from being the typical good-girl Teen pop star, to being the Typical scantily clad "grown-up" pop star.
So she's doing what most 17 year olds are doing- exploring her sexuality. Men are openly allowed to be sexy and nearly nude at 17 (Taylor Lautner for example) but when a woman does it, she's told she's too young and needs to put clothes back on. She's 17! She's legal in 38 states.
Fwiw I think this is a terrible song, but I don't find anything wrong with it or the video.
@ kateOsee ... r u kidding me this is not normal for 17 year old girls AND GUYS! what happens to all the little girls that are like 6-12 whatching this huh?
seriously. Younger girls look up to her. Parents hate this and her dad is, from what i hear, trying to get the video down. It's the Brittany problem all over again.
Hey now you don't have to bei so out spoken. You saying things like that but she's the one thats getting paid for her job and getting millions of dollars. I just wish everybody just think of her as changing hell she is getting older not no younger and it's going to be things that she is going to do. Like for one I know some people have kids and some of our kids through they're little fazes now that it's a star people just have so much to say. The only thing that I say Hannah work it honey because if you didn't have the kids you still have some adults that might like your change so make that money, but don't let that money do you you do it.
You're right. She is imitating Lady Gaga. She should be doing songs and videos in her own style. She's 17, yes. But most 17 year olds are exploring their sexuality. She just needs to do "sexy" her own way.
My 23 yr. old multi-handicapped daughter will NEVER watch your performances again. There are already WAY TOO MANY scantilly clad bimbos out there, I would have hoped that you would have learned from their failures, i.e. Aguillera, Spears, Lady Gaga, we just don't need another bimbo, what we NEED is a talented young lady who respects herself and her talent, and let's her talent and pride speak for itself. It's what's totally missing in todays world. Young people who have no respect or pride in themselves, and instead use sex/drugs/RocknRoll to hide their insecurities. That's what you're selling now. Get REAL!
What the hell does this have to do anything with your multi-handicapped daughter? It seems like you just threw that one liner in there for some attention, and then you go on a Miley bashing spree. I am a guy, I don't like Miley Cyrus, nor do I think she is really that talented, but for God's sake she is old enough to do these sorts of things. Someone has already said it before: It's fine for guys to be half naked doing whatever they please, but when a girl does it, it is automatically wrong? Get a grip, this isn't 1930 anymore where you gotta wear skirts down past your knees. Times have changed.
She will be 18 in 6 mo. Everyone is intitled to being there selves...........and the only way shes gonna knw the effect is to try something new more her growing older, people need to back off and let things take there course, if she feels its a good or bad decision then shell deside and change it.
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She is 17 for one thing. This video would have been fine is she would have gone for just sexy but she went for tooo much. This is a terrible mix of Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. Find something better Miley. Do sexy on your own.
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exactly my thoughts......just like the school girl video of Britney Spears.....time will tell....
SHE 18 AN ADULT.IT DOESNT LOOK THAT BAD.ITS TIME LET HER GROW UP PEOPLE.SHE CANT STAY THE LITTLE GIRL FOREVER.I HAVEN'T SEEN HER DO ANYTHING,BUT PEOPLE ALWAYS TRYING MAKE SOMEONE THE BAD GIRL/GUY.THERE NOT HAPPY UNLESS CAN MAKE IT INTO SMUT.
Exactly, she IS still a minor after all. she went from being the typical good-girl Teen pop star, to being the Typical scantily clad "grown-up" pop star.
Totally agree with you if she wants to spread her wings she should not imitate or impersonate someone else. Time to grow up and be ORIGINAL.
Thank You. Hopefully Billy Ray Cyrus will put a stop to this.
So she's doing what most 17 year olds are doing- exploring her sexuality. Men are openly allowed to be sexy and nearly nude at 17 (Taylor Lautner for example) but when a woman does it, she's told she's too young and needs to put clothes back on. She's 17! She's legal in 38 states.
Fwiw I think this is a terrible song, but I don't find anything wrong with it or the video.
@ kateOsee ... r u kidding me this is not normal for 17 year old girls AND GUYS! what happens to all the little girls that are like 6-12 whatching this huh?
Last time I checked Miley is still a minor. Minors shouldn't be "sexy." They're children.
There's no way her dad is going to stop her. He's living off her pay check. This is the guy who let a grown man date his teen age daughter, remember?
seriously. Younger girls look up to her. Parents hate this and her dad is, from what i hear, trying to get the video down. It's the Brittany problem all over again.
omg ashley thats wat i said when i first saw the vidoe
i agree, this is too much like lady gaga and britney spears. she needs to think of her own stuff to do and not copying what others are doing.
Hey now you don't have to bei so out spoken. You saying things like that but she's the one thats getting paid for her job and getting millions of dollars. I just wish everybody just think of her as changing hell she is getting older not no younger and it's going to be things that she is going to do. Like for one I know some people have kids and some of our kids through they're little fazes now that it's a star people just have so much to say. The only thing that I say Hannah work it honey because if you didn't have the kids you still have some adults that might like your change so make that money, but don't let that money do you you do it.
totally agree!!!! very bad mix of trying to do everyone else style and ideas
You're right. She is imitating Lady Gaga. She should be doing songs and videos in her own style. She's 17, yes. But most 17 year olds are exploring their sexuality. She just needs to do "sexy" her own way.
My 23 yr. old multi-handicapped daughter will NEVER watch your performances again. There are already WAY TOO MANY scantilly clad bimbos out there, I would have hoped that you would have learned from their failures, i.e. Aguillera, Spears, Lady Gaga, we just don't need another bimbo, what we NEED is a talented young lady who respects herself and her talent, and let's her talent and pride speak for itself. It's what's totally missing in todays world. Young people who have no respect or pride in themselves, and instead use sex/drugs/RocknRoll to hide their insecurities. That's what you're selling now. Get REAL!
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What the hell does this have to do anything with your multi-handicapped daughter? It seems like you just threw that one liner in there for some attention, and then you go on a Miley bashing spree. I am a guy, I don't like Miley Cyrus, nor do I think she is really that talented, but for God's sake she is old enough to do these sorts of things. Someone has already said it before: It's fine for guys to be half naked doing whatever they please, but when a girl does it, it is automatically wrong? Get a grip, this isn't 1930 anymore where you gotta wear skirts down past your knees. Times have changed.
She will be 18 in 6 mo. Everyone is intitled to being there selves...........and the only way shes gonna knw the effect is to try something new more her growing older, people need to back off and let things take there course, if she feels its a good or bad decision then shell deside and change it.
Is she singing or a machine? Awful...(yet sure to be a hit...) :)
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