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A puppy, a couture gown and a birthday party at Disneyland?
Miley Cyrus' 16th birthday gave new meaning to the word "schweeeeeet."
Although she doesn't actually turn 16 until Nov. 23, the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim closed Sunday night for the "Hannah Montana" star's major life event. The party included a four-song performance by the pubescent pop star and a breathtaking fireworks show high above Sleeping Beauty's Castle!
An estimated 5,000 people (it cost $250 a ticket) attended the bash and walked the purple carpet, and yes, that's Cyrus' favorite color.
Talking to press, the "Hannah Montana" star bragged that her parents also bought her a new puppy for her birthday. No word on what kind.
News was released before the party that Miley would wear a couture gown from Elie Saab's spring/summer 2008 collection. Couture gowns are beyond the realm of most teenagers, as they range from $50,00-$200,000. According to Marilyn Heston Associates, Saab's rep, Miley's was made of tulle and encrusted in silver sequins.
Cyrus' father, Billy Ray, opened the concert for his daughter with a few of his own tunes, including "Achy Breaky Heart." To perform, Miley changed into a white ruffled skirt and jersey-like vest with "Sweet 16" on the back.
All evening long, her guests and their families, including stars such as Steve Carell, Cindy Crawford, Tyra Banks and Jennifer Love Hewitt, rode rides such as Big Thunder Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. David Archuleta and his entourage rode Space Mountain. Jennie Garth and her family ducked out before the fireworks display. Celebs, by the way, do not have to pay the party entrance fee. But they do get caught in limo-lock.
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This makes me sick. I am disgusted with her and anyone who went to this fiasco. Does she have a clue how many kids in this country are HUNGRY right now, or don't have adequate healthcare, or have no roof over their heads? Honest to God, what is wrong with these people? I have a completely different view of Jennifer Love Hewitt now. I am boycotting Ghost Whisperer. It may be one of my favorite shows, but she obviously has no character to be a part of this obnoxious display of wealth and over indulgence. And we wonder why half of Hollywood is in rehab. It's like ancient Rome and the debauchery of the elite. Disgusting.
Wow, the world is spiraling downward and then this kind of thing.....Gotterdamerrung!
Absolutely disgusting. She's exploited by her family and Disney for her "Sweet Sixteen." Disney, who pays her to be on their show, made $1.2 million in revenue off this event (excluding costs to put on the event).
It's nothing but a publicity stunt by Disney, and your article should point that out.
Sadly, this exploitation of a young woman should be more of a business story than entertainment.
At the end of the day, what does this sort of exploitation of a human being who isn't yet grown tell our youth? Just sad. Boo on Disney!
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Celebs, by the way, do not have to pay the party entrance fee. But they do get caught in limo-lock.
Just curious why celebrities don't have to pay also?
Is she gay yet? That's all the rage you know.
Peace, love and just be gay :-)
It doesn't mention this in the article of course, but all the money made at this event went to charity. Miley sponsors the Youth Services of America organization and all ticket sales plus another million dollar donation went to this organization. Please....before you degrade Miley or the event please check out other sites that will tell you the complete story.
I tnank that what she is doing is very cool i know my daughter is a very big fan of her's and what she does is her buisness .This what she want's to do in life it's not her fault that we are not like her.
Celebs didn't have to pay 'cuz they're better than us, haven't you noticed? Gag me.
Actually, Disney donated a portion of the revenue from this event to charity. And, I honestly don't believe this was miley's own doing--the whole idea of the party that is. I was actually in DCA during the party, since I couldn't go to Disneyland because I didn't have a ticket.
Anyways, of course the celebrities don't have to pay. They were invited guests. It was, after all, a birthday party.