Miley Cyrus to feature in 20th anniversary special
Last year, 2000s pop stars the Jonas Brothers celebrated their 20th anniversary with a tour that included Demi Lovato on stage. Camp Rock reputation. Last week, Hilary Duff (aka Lizzie McGuire) announced she would be embarking on her first world tour in 18 years. Now Miley Cyrus finding his way home with one much awaited Hannah Montana special.
It looks like Gen Z is old enough to officially enter the nostalgia market.
Two decades after the sitcom turned Cyrus into a global phenomenon, the Grammy-winning singer is returning to star in Disney. Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.
The special, which will air on Disney+ next month, will chronicle how the series became a defining cultural sensation for 2000s teens, shaping their musical tastes and even their vocabulary (remember what every kid says: “sweet snacks”?)
“Hannah Montana “It will always be a part of who I am,” the singer said in a statement. “What started as a TV show has become a shared experience that has shaped my life and the lives of many of my fans, and I will always be grateful for that connection.
“The fact that it still means so much to people, even after all these years, is something I’m proud of. This ‘Hannahversary’ is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who have been with me for 20 years.”
Before anyone gets their hopes up, Cyrus won’t be reprising her role as the double-life pop star. Instead, he will appear as himself in an in-depth interview about the show. Call His Father podcast host Alex Cooper. It will be shot in front of a studio audience and will feature never-before-seen archival footage, as well as some of the series’ most memorable sets (yes, those included, too). Hannah Montana’s closet).
Whose song is Cyrus? Imagine as One from Avatar: Fire and Ash The soundtrack was recently nominated for a Golden Globe and may even feature some of Hannah Montana’s most iconic songs, but no title has been confirmed yet.
The singer has been giving the good news of her comeback for months and publishing her photos. Hannah Montana “archive” on Instagram and I tell TikTok Radio He wanted to design something “really special” for the anniversary. But it became official on Wednesday morning (Australian time) when Cyrus shared a video of herself stepping into a studio space. The Best of Both Worlds (the show’s iconic theme song) plays quietly in the background. It’s safe to say, fans immediately lost their minds.
We first met Hannah Montana in 2006, a young girl living a secret double life as a world-famous pop star. The series quickly became a cultural juggernaut; It was loved by Generation Z audiences for its quirky humor and catchy songs (Nobody’s Perfect, rock star, It Could Be) and inspiring plot – what teenager hasn’t daydreamed about what it would be like to be famous?
Hannah Montana it also arguably defined Disney Channel’s golden age, before the broadcast sparked a surge in the network’s viewership. It aired alongside other popular shows like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, This is so raven And Cory is at home.
The series received four Emmy nominations over its four seasons, but its popularity has gone beyond the small screen. Before its completion in 2011, the series had released 14 platinum and 18 gold albums worldwide. It has also inspired many video games, endless merchandise, and two feature films.
Even though it’s been two decades since Cyrus developed a hugely successful solo music career, the show’s impact remains strong. According to Disney, Hannah Montana the catalog has been watched for more than half a billion hours on Disney+ worldwide. inspired forever memesand people still Dressing as a fictional pop diva for Halloween (This is also supported by the return of Y2K fashion, which made sequined bolero jackets and oversized belts cool again).
But it was just as fun to watch his imaginary brother Jackson make fun of his real-life father, Billy Ray Cyrus. Rico just…RicoAfter all, the person we couldn’t get enough of was Cyrus. In addition to his flawless singing, his comedic talent was evident from the beginning.
It became a fascinating case study that also rose to fame. Generation Z grew up watching Cyrus go from typical child star to star. provocative pop figurethen finally to a widely respected Grammy award-winning artist.
For many young fans, Cyrus was the first celebrity to question how we collectively criticize the rebranding of female stars. Like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift before it, this ‘Hannahversary’ looks poised to reclaim Cyrus’ narrative by putting her front and center.
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special It will be released on Disney+ on March 24.
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Nell Geraets is a Culture and Lifestyle reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect with: X or email.
