Dr. Drew Believes Miley Cyrus Needs Help

Celebrity drug counselor Dr. Drew Pinsky has urged Miley Cyrus to seek professional help following her bong-smoking scandal - insisting she's "acting out" following the breakdown of her parents' marriage.

The 18-year-old "Hannah Montana star sparked outrage on Friday, December 10 after film footage of her smoking a huge pipe, allegedly containing the legal high Salvia, was posted on TMZ.com. She was subsequently slammed by anti-drugs groups for being a bad role model to her impressionable fans and now "Celebrity Rehab" host Pinsky has branded Cyrus a "child in trouble" and urges her to seek medical help.

He tells Access Hollywood, "We know that she's going to be acting out now because her family's in trouble, so it's not unusual to see depression manifesting as various kinds of acting out behaviors. "Adolescents don't get depressed the way adults do. They don't get sad and cry and withdraw. They often act out and become irritable, they act out with drugs and� get in trouble and she seems to be suffering."

"If I had a child that was doing that or if I was advising a parent, I would say get professional help immediately. This cat is out of the bag. This is a child who is in trouble and who is suffering and this is her way of trying to manage that. Get professional help."

The singer's parents, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus, filed for divorce in October.

Miley Cyrus Condemned for Smoking Bong

 Miley Cyrus has come under fire from anti-drugs campaigners, who have criticized the teenage star after she was caught on camera allegedly smoking a hallucinogenic legal high. A video of the Hannah Montana singer/actress puffing on a bong emerged online on Friday, December 10, much to the dismay of her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who insisted he was saddened by the footage.

The 18 year old, who is shown giggling and babbling incoherently in the film, is said to have been smoking controversial but legal psychoactive plant Salvia, and experts are already stepping forward to condemn Cyrus' actions.

Former California State Assemblyman, Anthony Adams, who attempted to have the substance banned in the state back in 2007, is adamant the young star is setting a bad example.

He tells TMZ.com, "You do incredibly crazy things (under the influence of Salvia). Miley is a star and young kids are going to emulate her behavior. It's time for state and federal governments to renew their push toward an outright ban (of this substance)."

A spokesperson for America's Drug Enforcement Administration adds, "Salvia is a drug of concern. We are taking steps to look further into it..."

Unfazed by Bong Video, Miley Cyrus Shows Up at Sunday Game

While her father took it hard, Miley Cyrus appears indifferent to the latest scandal that hit her. A video of the 18-year-old smoking from a bong hit the internet over the weekend and Billy Ray Cyrus said he's "sorry' and "sad", adding he doesn't have much control about that.

Miley, however, was in a good spirit when she showed up on the set of her movie, "So Undercover", hours after the video was posted on TMZ. Sources said Miley was all professional in the rehearsals, running through script lines with co-star Kelly Osbourne. Filming is not scheduled to begin until later this week in Louisiana, but Miley "kept her focus on the movie."

On Sunday, December 12, Miley resurfaced at New Orleans Saints game against St. Louis Rams at Superdome. She got the chance to meet the Saints' coach Sean Payton while there.

Miley has not released any statement regarding the allegation that she smoked Salvia in the bong. Her father's statement remains the only official confirmation that the tape was indeed of the Disney star.

Billy Ray Says 'Sorry' for Miley Cyrus' Bong Smoking Tape

Miley Cyrus' bong-smoking tape has been around for hours and she is yet to respond to the situation. But Billy Ray Cyrus has taken action, apologizing on behalf of his daughter via Twitter. "Sorry guys. I had no idea. Just saw this stuff for the first time myself. I'm so sad. There is much beyond my control right now," the older Cyrus said.

Miley enjoyed getting high with some of her friends, smoking from a huge pipe allegedly containing a controversial but legal substance Salvia. While it's legal in California, Salvia is banned in Delaware in 2006 following the suicide of teenager Brett Chidester whose parents believe the substance played a significant factor in his death.

Her female friend held a video cam which captured Miley giggling uncontrollably and babbling incoherently. Miley mistook someone for her on-off boyfriend Liam Hemsworth. "Oh I'm gonna lose it now... I'm going. Having a little bit of a bad trip! Is that a f**king Liam lookalike or what the hell is that? Is that my boyfriend? Is that my boyfriend? Oh my God, he looks so much like Liam!" She said at one point, "Is it me tripping? Is it me tripping?".

The video was allegedly shot at her home near Los Angeles, California, five days before she turned 18 on November 23. A source told TMZ which acquired the video, "Someone stole or copied the video from that friend's camera."

Miley said previously that she was planning a "fun" birthday party her friends and family only. Her parents Billy Ray and Tish are going through a divorce after 18 years of marriage.

Miley Cyrus Talks to Lawyers Over Fake Nude Picture

Soon after a raunchy picture of a woman claimed as Miley Cyrus' came out, people from her camp quickly deny it and they are now "in touch with lawyers and considering action," GossipCop reported. Beside relying on the statement from Miley's camp, the site also mentioned some evidences that the photo is indeed fake.

Miley has a tattoo read "Just Breathe" under her left breast, and the woman in question doesn't have it. The other things that further question the racy picture is that the woman's face is not shown in the image and also she is skinnier than the Disney star.

The rumor of Miley's nude picture hit the web along with a story that her iPhone was stolen. The photo was reported to be taken in a sexting session during her brief stay at the Westin Palace hotel following the recent MTV Video Music Awards.

Miley Cyrus Had Dinner With Liam Hemsworth on Her Birthday

After having new rumored lover Avan Jogia at her pre-birthday bash, Miley Cyrus was reportedly accompanied by her old flame, Liam Hemsworth, when she officially turned 18 on Tuesday, November 23. According to X17 Online, Miley and Liam spent Tuesday night together at sushi restaurant Matsuda in the San Fernando Valley.

Miley and Liam allegedly had a casual dinner with a group of friends. Of the gathering, a source told the site, "Miley was relaxed and having fun and of course there was a connection between her and Liam. They dated for so long and were so serious it's like they can't deny their special relationship with each other."

Though so, Miley and Liam managed to avoid being photographed together. While the Australian heartthrob left the restaurant through the back door, the "LOL: Laughing Out Loud" actress and her pals met the paparazzi outside the venue to distract them.

Despite the dinner, there has been no word on whether or not Miley and Liam are back together. Following their second split earlier this month, Miley has been romantically linked to Avan. The two were recently photographed engaged in a heavy make-out session. Liam himself was also spotted getting cozy with model Yolanda Vendy at a nightclub in Melbourne.

18 Fascinating Things About Miley Cyrus Who Just Turned 18

Pop princess Miley Cyrus marks a big milestone in her life on Tuesday, November 23 - the pop star turns 18. The daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and his now-estranged wife Tish, Miley was always destined for a life in the spotlight.

Since finding fame as "Hannah Montana" in 2006, she has gained a loyal fan following around the world and is now a successful solo singer. To say Happy Birthday to Miley, WENN has compiled 18 fascinating facts about the teen star:

1. Born on November 23, 1992, she was christened Destiny Hope Cyrus. Her childhood nickname Smiley - referencing her cheerful demeanor and ever-present grin - was later shortened to Miley, and she stuck with the moniker.
2. Her parents married when she was just a month old.
3. Her revenge track "Seven Things" is said to have been written about ex-boyfriend Nick Jonas.
4. She celebrated her 16th birthday at Disneyland in California, which was closed to allow Miley to chill out with friends, family and lucky fans.
5. She sports a number of tattoos, including the word 'Love' on her ear and the phrase 'Just Breathe' on her chest. She also has her nose pierced.
6. Her big break playing Miley Stewart in "Hannah Montana" almost never happened - "Gossip Girl" star Taylor Momsen was also in the running for the role.
7. Cyrus has gained an impressive haul of trophies - she's won 13 Teen Choice Awards and five Kids' Choice Awards.
8. Her celebrity fans include John Travolta and Stephen Baldwin, who had Cyrus' initials tattooed on his arm in exchange for a cameo on "Hannah Montana".
9. She was inspired to become an actress after seeing a production of "Mamma Mia!" in Canada in 2001, but, before she hit the big time, Cyrus had a more normal job - she helped out at the Sparkles Cleaning Service.
10. The singer/actress published her autobiography, Miles to Go, at the tender age of 16.
11. She rang in 2009 by performing a special gig at a high school gym.
12. Aged 15, Cyrus provoked a storm of fury from parenting groups after appearing in an Annie Leibovitz spread for Vanity Fair magazine wearing just a sheet wrapped around her bare back and chest.
13. Cyrus landed a cameo in the "Sex and the City" movie sequel, in which she wore the same dress as Kim Cattrall's character on the red carpet for a comedy scene.
14. The singer loves to surprise her young fans - last year she popped in to a London school to give pupils lessons on how to be a star and earlier this month, she visited an elementary school in Derby, England to meet two big fans.
15. She teamed up with fashion guru Max Azria for her line Miley Cyrus & Max Azria, which was stocked in Wal-Mart stores across the U.S.
16. Cyrus devastated millions of young fans when she quit Twitter.com in 2009.
17. The teenager showed off her charitable side last month by clearing out her closet and donating all her unwanted clothes to a homeless shelter in Los Angeles.
18. She celebrated her 18th birthday with a celebrity party after the American Music Awards on Sunday night, November 21. Guests included Demi Moore and her daughter Rumer Willis

Miley Cyrus Photographed Making Out With Avan Jogia

Miley Cyrus didn't wait until she officially turns 18 on Tuesday, November 23 to act like an adult. During a birthday bash at Hollywood club Trousdale, the Disney star was photographed engaged in a heavy makeout session with teen star Avan Jogia on Sunday night, November 21.

In a picture obtained by Us Magazine, Miley was seen leaning up against a banquette with Avan pressing on top of her and seductively nuzzling her neck. In addition to the racy act, Miley was wrapped in a sultry outfit too. The "Who Owns My Heart" singer donned a black leather bikini top and skin-tight trousers.

An onlooker told the site that Miley "was so busy dancing and hanging with her friend". The "Hannah Montana" star, accompanied by Ke$ha, was said dancing to Pink's new hit single "Raise Your Glass" that brought "everyone out on the dance floor." Miley reportedly stayed at the club until around 3 A.M.

And the Trousdale party might not be the last celebration of Miley's birthday. During an appearance at 2010 American Music Awards, she told Access Hollywood, "I have a birthday month. I do the whole month of November. Thanksgiving, cake - (it's) all about me on Thanksgiving!"

As for Miley and Avan, the two have been romantically linked lately. A source told Hollywood Life that the ex-girlfriend of Liam Hemsworth has "been hanging out and getting closer" with Avan. Back in October, the two were spotted grabbing lunch together and later attending a Halloween party.

2010 AMAs: Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift Deliver Mellow Performances

The winners list of 2010 American Music Awards might be dominated by male artists like Justin Bieber, Eminem and Usher, but the stage of the event itself saw a lot of female performers. Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift were two of them.

Wearing black outfit, both of the young stars catered audience flocking to the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles with ballad tracks which built melancholy mood. Miley offered "Forgiveness and Love" in the middle of candle-lit stage, and Taylor went "Back to December" and flew above the stage behind a piano before being lowered to a winter-themed set.

The other musical guests included Ke$ha, Black Eyed Peas and Usher. Ditching any somber tone, all three of them run the Nokia Theater like a club as they rose the tempo with "We R Who We R", "The Time (Dirty Bit)" and "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" respectively.

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2010 AMAs' Red Carpet: Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and More

It was a blinging night at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California as a number of stars hit the red carpet of the 38th American Music Awards. From Miley Cyrus to Rihanna, all stole attention with their dazzling outfits. Putting her rock style aside, Miley showed up at the Sunday, November 21 event in a short white dress with a very long train.

Beside posing solo, Miley also struck a pose with Kelly Osbourne who was dressed in a strapless black dress, peep-toe heels, and rocker-chic rings and had a bouffant hairstyle. As for Rihanna, although the Barbadian stayed true to her red locks, she had voluminous spiral curls that night. Rihanna matched her red hair with a scarlet long sleeve gown with subtle floral detailing from the Fall/Winter 2010 Ellie Saab Haute Couture collection.

Tapped to perform at the prize-giving event, Taylor Swift was almost unrecognizable with her long straight hair. Taylor, who was up for Favorite Female Artist in Country Music category, opted a sexy sequined mini-dress, Jimmy Choo heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Another nominee that night, Katy Perry, worked her way down the red carpet in a bright strapless mini-dress. The wife of Russell Brand was also tapped to perform that night.

Moreover, Avril Lavigne sported a black-and-white mini-dress and peppered her blonde locks with fairy floss pink streaks. Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, tended to press duties on the red carpet in a Falguni & Shane sequined mini with feathered shoulders and a black clutch. Leona Lewis kept it classy in a stunning black outfit by Vivienne Westwood and a ring by Robert Anthony.

Also making appearances that night were Savannah Outen in her black one-shoulder bow strap dress, Jenny McCarthy in a sparkling blue mini-dress, Heidi Klum in a long black dress with floral embroiled details on it, Julie Benz in a black one-shoulder dress which revealed her thigh and Nicki Minaj who stole attention with her colorful outfit as well as with her blonde and bright green hair.

In the men's department were Gavin Rossdale, John Legend, Usher, Ben Nemtin, Ryan Kwanten, Reid Perry, Neil Perry, Michael Buble, Lance Bass, Mike Posner, apl.de.ap, will.i.am, Taboo, Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block.

2010 American Music Awards sees live performances from Taylor Swift, Kid Rock and Miley Cyrus, Carlos Santana, Gavin Rossdale, Ne-Yo, Usher, Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Pink and Christina Aguilera. The annual awards airs live on ABC at 8 P.M. ET.

Miley Cyrus profile and Hot Pictures

Famous as
Actress, singer

Popular for
As Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana in TV series "Hannah Montana" (2006)

Miley Cyrus Personal Fact
Birth Name
Destiny Hope Cyrus

Birth Date
November 23, 1992

Birth Place
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Height
5' 2"

Nationality
American

Education

* Attended Heritage Middle School


Miley Cyrus Family
Father
Billy Ray Cyrus (b. 25-Aug-61)

Mother
Leticia "Tish" Cyrus

Brother
Braison Chance (younger), Christopher Cody (half, older), Trace (half, older, rock musician)

Sister
Noah Lindsey (actress, b. 8-Jan-00), Brandi (half, older)

Relation
Nick Jonas (singer, 2005 - 2007)