The musician celebrated the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana" with a nostalgic special that premiered on March 24
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- Miley Cyrus rocked a slightly new hairdo at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 27
- The "Flowers" singer adjusted her bangs in a way that marked a subtle shift out of her recently-revived Hannah Montana era
- The musician celebrated the 20th anniversary, dubbed "Hannahversary," of her hit sitcom on March 23
Miley Cyrus is saying goodbye to Hannah Montana again.
The "Flowers" singer, 33, learned into her iconic role of Hannah Montana in celebration of the Disney sitcom's 20th anniversary by dyeing her hair blonde to match her character's signature wig; but now, it appears the pop star is phasing out of the 'do.
Cyrus stepped out at the iHeartRadio Music Awards three days after the "Hannahversary" special premiered on Monday, March 23, arriving to the red carpet in an all-black leather look and her golden locks styled down in loose waves.
Her Hannah Montana bangs, however, were slightly adjusted. Instead of rocking a full bang, she opted for a center part, which seemingly marks a subtle first step in her evolution out of the "Best of Both Worlds" singer and back into her Miley era.
Cyrus' 'do complimented her fierce, leather look, sporting a peacoat-style coat over cropped leather pants. She embraced a romantic look for glam, opting for a nude lip and slightly smoky eyes.
She also accessorized with a series of MARLI rings.
At the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Cyrus received the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, which is given to an artist who has impacted music and global culture throughout their career.
Lainey Wilson presented the award as she concluded her own performance at the awards show. "I'm blessed to be able to perform tonight, but now I wanna talk about one of my biggest inspirations, Miley, Miley Cyrus," the country star told the crowd.
"Miley Cyrus is what happens when fearlessness meets evolution. She didn't just grow up in front of the world. She redefined herself in front of it over and over — and then over again — from breaking out of a box that people tried to put her in."
The "Flowers" singer gave a sweet nod to Hannah Montana in her speech.
"This week celebrating 20 years of Hannah Montana has been a dream come true," she said. "My double denim and gold scarf thank you, because they've been waiting over a decade to leave the house."
Cyrus then noted how Hannah Montana "inspired me so much in my own career."
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"I fell in love with the idea that you can create a persona that gives you the confidence and the courage to perform authentically and that sometimes the fake you can actually reveal the real you," she said.
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